guitarz news: New Lessons: Cosmic Country, “Rhythm” Changes and the Blues, A Fingerstyle Manifesto, Syncopated Shred, and More!

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Learn how one of Nashville's hottest guitarists systematically improves his technique.

Learn how to turn your riffs and solos from blasé to burning with a few well-placed double-stop licks.

Don't be intimidated by ditching that flatpick. Here are some quick-and-easy ways to get your fingerstyle chops up to speed.

Beyond Blues: "Rhythm" Changes and the Blues Learn how to bridge jazz and blues by tackling one of the most popular progressions around.

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.
Future Rock: Syncopated Shred A simple rhythmic shift can breathe new life into your trusty licks. Combine that with a few strategic rests, and you have a recipe for some truly twisted lines.
Bluegrass Variations: "Salt Creek" from Four Masters Twelve golden nuances gleaned from flatpicking giants Norman Blake, Tony Rice, David Grier, and Bryan Sutton.
Digging Deeper: Developing a Funk-Guitar Orchestra Prince's rhythm guitarist shares her approach to layering chord stabs, single-note lines, and "chicken grease."