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How to Build Stronger Fret-Hand Fingers
By Dale Turner published
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
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
Get inspired and expand your technique using this short lesson
The Acoustic Guitar Player’s Guide to Using Fake Nails
By Jimmy Leslie published
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
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
Cop some plectrum pointers from a seasoned acoustic pro
"B.B. King Had a Left Hand That Could Do Things That Were Not of This Earth. I Knew I Could Never Do Any of That": Blues Legend Buddy Guy Explains How Learning What He Could (and Couldn't) Do from His Guitar Heroes Shaped His Unique Style
By Jackson Maxwell published
While taking cues from some of his heroes, Guy also made sure that he simultaneously developed his own voice on the instrument, saying "I’ve got to do something different from them or I’m done for."
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