guitarz news: New Lessons: The Rolling Stones’ 'Sticky Fingers', The Live Side of Jimmy Page, Decorate Like Django, How to Play "Bird" Blues, and More!

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Digging Deeper: The Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers

This 1971 masterpiece combined soul, folk, and straight-up rock into a musical mix that has influenced generations. Let's dive into some of its seminal sounds and techniques.

The Live Side of Jimmy Page

Led Zeppelin's onstage interplay and improvisation are the stuff of legend. Here we delve into Page-inspired licks from the band's iconic early-'70s live albums

Decorate Like Django

Even if you aren't into Gypsy jazz, there are a wealth of inspiring ideas to glean from Django's impossibly fast lines.

Beyond Blues: How to Play "Bird" Blues Saxophonist Charlie "Bird" Parker's challenging version of a 12-bar blues is one of his most enduring contributions. Learn how to navigate these tricky changes by combining bebop and blues.

Cosmic Country: Build Those Muscles! How one of Nashville's hottest guitarists systematically improves his technique.
Out and About: Harness the Power of Controlled Chaos in Your Solos Learn four easy ways to break free from conventional chord-scale relationships.
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.
Basic Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar This step-by-step method will put you on the path to nailing barn-burning tempos.