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Behind every radio hit is a group of guitarists who've created ear-catching parts. Check out these tips and tricks used by some of Music City's most in-demand sidemen.

Beyond Blues: Roy Buchanan's Tele Tricks

The legendary Tele player was a master at emoting the more vocal and expressive side of blues guitar. Here's a look at some of his boundary-busting techniques.

What Bohlinger Plays: Double-Stop Bends

Vintage Strat in hand, the popular Last Call columnist shows you how to play dreamy, pedal-steel-like bends up and down the neck.

Allan Holdsworth's Fretboard Wizardry This musical tribute to the late guitarist includes an in-depth exploration of his blinding technique, challenging harmonies, and finger-busting chords.

The Guitarist's Guide to New-Wave Guitar The 1980s were full of iconic tones and riffs from players like Andy Summers, Johnny Marr, and Adrian Belew. Let's see if we can borrow a bit of that vintage mojo to craft compelling new riffs.
On Bass: Deconstructing a Hybrid Rumble Victor Brodén takes a close look at bassist Ethan Farmer's right-hand approach, which blends techniques that can noticeably juice up the low end's sonic space.
Three Sides to Solo Guitar Armed with a strong melody and an understanding of simple harmony, you can effortlessly move from ethereal to swinging arrangements.
Dear 6-String Sensei: How Do I Get Started with Improvisation? Is learning all the modes the best first step? A reader asks for guidance on how to begin improvising.