Lessons From his "Beat It" funk-rock riff to his "Rosanna" solo trick — learn the top 10 techniques behind Steve Lukather's virtuoso style From his "Beat It" funk-rock riff to his "Rosanna" solo trick — we dissect the moves behind everyone's go-to session player Learn Travis picking, harp harmonics and 8 other techniques that make Tommy Emmanuel an acoustic tour de force Put key elements of the acoustic shredder's style to work in your own playing with these video tutorials How to choose the 12-string acoustic that's right for you — plus a few interesting options on the standard format From higher string tension to tuning issues, a 12-string is a different animal from your standard six-string Latest Lessons "Everybody was going crazy about Yngwie Malmsteen. Joe Satriani told me, ‘Don’t get too into him...'" Alex Skolnick's Top Five Tips to becoming a better guitarist By Joe Bosso published 6 October 23 Testament's Alex Skolnick on why you should be honest with yourself, never listen to negativity and focus on creating your own identity as a guitar player How to Build Stronger Fret-Hand Fingers By Dale Turner published 29 September 23 These four great exercises will help put some extra snap in your hammer-ons and pull-offs The Ultimate Johnny Marr Guitar Lesson By Patrick Brennan published 29 September 23 Capture Johnny Marr's signature lead-rhythm style by learning arpeggiated chords, open-string licks and unusual progressions in the style of the former Smiths guitarist December 2023 Guitar Player Lesson Audio By Guitar Player Staff published 28 September 23 How to Ditch the Pick and Engage Your Strongest Digits for Powerful Fingerstyle Action By Jimmy Leslie published 27 September 23 Get inspired and expand your technique using this short lesson The Acoustic Guitar Player’s Guide to Using Fake Nails By Jimmy Leslie published 27 September 23 Once your nails are ready to roll, the power and flexibility of full fingerstyle will be literally at your fingertips Summon the Power of the Metal Gods and Add Some of Michael Schenker’s Magic to Your Own Playing in This in-Depth Lesson By Jeff Jacobson published 26 September 23 A tribute to the Flying V-wielding MSG, Scorpions and UFO guitarist’s elegantly melodic metal riffing Bluegrass Master Gary Brewer of the Kentucky Ramblers Shares Some Guitar Pick Wisdom By Jimmy Leslie published 22 September 23 Cop some plectrum pointers from a seasoned acoustic pro November 2023 Guitar Player Lesson Audio By Guitar Player Staff published 4 September 23 John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Marty Friedman and Yngwie Malmsteen Didn't Rely Exclusively on Western Scales - so Why Should You? By Guitar Player Staff published 1 September 23 Add intriguing twists to your playing with the tonal flavors of the Far East, Middle East, Africa and beyond 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“Bobby came in and he went, ‘Da-da-da-da-da-da-da DUH-daaa!’ I said, ‘That’s the only thing you think I should do?’” George Benson tells how one small change turned the song “Breezin’” into an instrumental guitar sensation2Guitarist Bill Kelliher on why Mastodon was never the same after 'Crack the Skye' 3The Black Friday deals are reaching fever pitch, with Sweetwater offering up to 80% off big-name guitar brands - including $900 off a PRS! 4“He went through the paperwork, and when he looked at the serial number, the color drained from his face. He just looked ashen.” Vernon Reid reveals how a simple error resulted in his greatest guitar find5"She made it look so effortless.” Watch Amy Winehouse stun audiences with her voice and a Stratocaster
"Everybody was going crazy about Yngwie Malmsteen. Joe Satriani told me, ‘Don’t get too into him...'" Alex Skolnick's Top Five Tips to becoming a better guitarist By Joe Bosso published 6 October 23 Testament's Alex Skolnick on why you should be honest with yourself, never listen to negativity and focus on creating your own identity as a guitar player
How to Build Stronger Fret-Hand Fingers By Dale Turner published 29 September 23 These four great exercises will help put some extra snap in your hammer-ons and pull-offs
The Ultimate Johnny Marr Guitar Lesson By Patrick Brennan published 29 September 23 Capture Johnny Marr's signature lead-rhythm style by learning arpeggiated chords, open-string licks and unusual progressions in the style of the former Smiths guitarist
How to Ditch the Pick and Engage Your Strongest Digits for Powerful Fingerstyle Action By Jimmy Leslie published 27 September 23 Get inspired and expand your technique using this short lesson
The Acoustic Guitar Player’s Guide to Using Fake Nails By Jimmy Leslie published 27 September 23 Once your nails are ready to roll, the power and flexibility of full fingerstyle will be literally at your fingertips
Summon the Power of the Metal Gods and Add Some of Michael Schenker’s Magic to Your Own Playing in This in-Depth Lesson By Jeff Jacobson published 26 September 23 A tribute to the Flying V-wielding MSG, Scorpions and UFO guitarist’s elegantly melodic metal riffing
Bluegrass Master Gary Brewer of the Kentucky Ramblers Shares Some Guitar Pick Wisdom By Jimmy Leslie published 22 September 23 Cop some plectrum pointers from a seasoned acoustic pro
John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Marty Friedman and Yngwie Malmsteen Didn't Rely Exclusively on Western Scales - so Why Should You? By Guitar Player Staff published 1 September 23 Add intriguing twists to your playing with the tonal flavors of the Far East, Middle East, Africa and beyond
