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Distortion isn't a bad thing, but there is an epidemic sweeping the nation that you're not going to hear about on the 6 o'clock news, and it's a mass dependence on hard-clipped soundwaves.

Blue Horizons: The Lyric Form

Phrasing feeling stale? Learn how to break down the more vocal side of melody and rhythm.

What Bohlinger Plays: Slippery Swingin' Riff in E

How to play a Jerry Reed-inspired pattern fit for everything from blues and country to more rockin' fare.

Punk-Rock Madness: It's More than Power Chords Push past the power chords and learn about some of the genre's most underappreciated players, including Robert Quine, Viv Albertine, and Richard Lloyd.

The Shred Decoder: Expand Your Melodic and Rhythmic Control Unleash the power of shreddy subdivisions.
Dust That Broom! A Newbie's Guide to Slide Intrigued by the sweet 'n' searing sounds of slippery-fingered guitar? Here's how to choose the right slide and start exploring this timeless technique.
Double Trouble: Make Rhythm Guitar Parts Great Again! Don't just bash away on open-position chords. Here are 10 ways to make your dual-guitar rhythm parts stand out.
Cram Session: Sweep Picking Ten exercises to help you master blazing-fast pick runs.