guitarz news: New Lessons: How to Use a Capo, Guthrie Govan, Demystifying the Modes of the Major Scale, Beyond Blues, and More!

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Not all blues progressions are created equal. You need to have touch, time, and taste in order to survive when the tempo slows down.

How to Use a Capo

Capos can help you play parts in tricky keys, be a tool for crafting lush layered sections, or just give you a way to avoid tough barre chords. Here are some tips for putting your capo to use.

Guthrie Govan's Erotic Cakes

The breakthrough album by one of today's most versatile guitarists covers everything from funky rhythms to emotive ballads.

Dear 6-String Sensei: Please Demystify the Modes of the Major Scale Stumped by modes? You're not alone. Let Sensei guide you through the vexing topic.

Free Your Mind: A New Way to Approach Open Strings Find new horizons with a few basic scales, some adventurous tunings, and a healthy dose of unfretted notes.
Beyond Blues: Scotty Moore's Raucous Rockabilly Licks The legendary Elvis sideman was a pioneer of rockabilly guitar, and his approach to merging blues and country influenced generations of guitar pickers. Here's how he did it.
The Art of the Ensemble: Crafting Awesome Arrangements A great song consists of more than just notes and rhythms. Here's how to put the pieces together to create that extra sonic magic.
Digging Deeper: Bill Frisell Improvised music can take many forms. From weird downtown punk-influenced riffs to unimaginably beautiful solo pieces, Bill Frisell has put his stamp on nearly every musical genre.