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Learn how to conquer forearm-punishing riffs of the sort found in everything from early Metallica to Slayer and Megadeth.

Rhythm Is King: Bob Marley's Hypnotic Pulse

The simple and effective chord stabs that fueled early reggae hits may appear easy, but getting them right is a real art. Here are a few quick examples to help you master it.

Bluegrass Variations: "Salt Creek" from Four Masters

Twelve golden nuances gleaned from flatpicking giants Norman Blake, Tony Rice, David Grier, and Bryan Sutton.

Five Funk-Rock Grooves for the Ages Let's groove tonight! Funk guitar has way more subgenres than you might think. Learn how to go from quirky to heavy and back.

Cosmic Country: Decoding Mando Motifs Nashville guitar sensation Daniel Donato shows you how to blend jazz-influenced licks with riffs inspired by the guitar's twangy cousin.
What Bohlinger Plays: Magic Triad Pull-Offs PG's John Bohlinger brings along his trusty robot drummer and walks us through Albert Lee-inspired three-note licks you can adapt to a variety of rhythms, tempos, and styles.
Beyond Blues: Mike Bloomfield's Manic Magic The Chicago-born guitarist wasn't afraid to go searching for those missing notes. Here, Levi Clay breaks down how one of the most influential guitarists of the '60s combined blues, rock, and jazz.
Jazz Boot Camp: Walk the Line As a solo guitarist, Joe Pass knew how to create the illusion of a bassist and guitarist playing together. Charlie Hunter and Tuck Andress continue to develop the technique, and now it's your turn to unlock the secrets of walking bass lines.