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Obsessive Progressive: Get a Grip on Odd-Meter Time Signatures

Not all riffs need to live in a comfortable space. Some of the most iconic jams rely on adding or subtracting a few beats to create that perfect, yet uneasy feel.

Digging Deeper: Rhythmic Slide

Don't limit your slide chops to singing, single-note leads. Instead, try crafting cool rhythm parts by focusing on both sides of the slide.

Blue Horizons: How to Mix Major and Minor Pentatonics

B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Freddie King all had an innate ability to move between major and minor sounds within a 12-bar blues. Here's how they did it.

Twang 101: Nashville Studio Tricks 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.

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.
One Note at a Time: A Chet Atkins Primer Grab your thumbpick and learn how to break down—and build up—Chet-style arrangements.
Out and About: Harness the Power of Controlled Chaos in Your Solos Learn four easy ways to break free from conventional chord-scale relationships.
Trey Anastasio's Jazz Odyssey Phish's nimble guitarist navigates changes with ease largely because he takes inspiration from jazz greats.