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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
Add intriguing twists to your playing with the tonal flavors of the Far East, Middle East, Africa and beyond

Three Sure-Fire Ways to Break out of That Old Minor-Pentatonic Deadlock
By Mac Randall published
Completely alter your use of the minor pentatonic scale using these examples in the style of Jimmy Page, Noel Gallagher, Robert Fripp, Peter Green and Eric Clapton

Learn Five Head-Turning Guitar Licks in the Open Position
By Guitar Player Staff published
Give your guitar solos some extra hooks with this bunch of five knockout licks

Learn 'The Eddie Van Halen Scale' in This Short, Simple Lesson and Add Some Attention-Grabbing Passages to Your Solos
By Dale Turner published
Discover the memorable, three-notes-per-string symmetrical pattern that Ed frequently used for both major and minor keys

The Essential Eddie Van Halen Guitar Lesson
By Chris Buono published
Learn the secrets of the guitar legend's trademark soloing style

Learn All the Notes on the Fretboard in This Easy-to-Follow Lesson
By Guitar Player Staff last updated
Elevate your playing with this simple guide to fretboard memorization
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