Allan Holdsworth

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Alex Skolnick of Testament performs on the Gibson Guitar stage during Day 2 of the Download 2008 Festival on June 14, 2008 in Donington Park in Castle Donington, England.

“A Lesson in Deep Expression”: Alex Skolnick Talks Allan Holdsworth and More

By Guitar Player Staff published

Testament’s primo axeman digs out some essential listens with a list of his top five lesser-known guitar solos.

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Steve Stevens performs onstage during the second annual Above Ground concert benefiting MusiCares at The Fonda Theatre on September 16, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Steve Stevens Recommends Listening to These Five Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff published

The Billy Idol guitarist names his top five lesser-known favorites.

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Satchel of Steel Panther performs at The Roundhouse on February 10, 2019 in London, England

Steel Panther’s Satchel Names His Top Five Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff published

The glam metal merchant reveals his lesser-known personal favorites.

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Allan Holdsworth, 1983

Learn How to Solo With Chords Jazz Style (Part 2)

By Milton Mermikides published

Master the beautifully musical style of soloing with chords, just like the jazz greats.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante

Twelve Monumental Tracks That Shaped John Frusciante

By Rod Brakes published

The Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist shares his essential playlist.

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Allan Holdsworth performing at Tuts in Chicago, Illinois, September 14, 1983

Five Reasons Why Allan Holdsworth is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published

Video From John Coltrane to the SynthAxe, here’s why the jazz fusion savant remains one of the most influential guitarists of all time.

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Tosin Abasi, Alex Lifeson, and Steve Morse

Progressive Rock's Most Pioneering Guitarists – In Their Own Words

By Guitar Player Staff published

Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin, Steve Howe, and many more share insights into their craft.

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Allan Holdsworth

Hands Like Holdsworth: Improve Your Stretch and Open Your Ears

By David Brewster published

Pick up some exercises that will strengthen your fretting-hand fingers considerably, and eventually improve your reach.

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Allan Holdsworth's 10 Most Useful Scales

By Damian Fanelli published

This often mystifying (but very relaxing) clip demonstrates Allan Holdsworth's fascinating approach to scales.

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