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Obsessive Progressive: How to "Borrow" Chords

Once you break the shackles of diatonic harmony, you open the doors to a new world of sounds based on the simple major triad.

Shake It Off! Everything You Need to Know About Vibrato

Don't sleep on one of the most unique and expressive techniques we guitarists can develop. From B.B. to Beck, everyone has their own version, and it's about time you get a handle on yours.

The Shred Decoder's Guide to Sweep Picking

One of modern rock's most buzzed-about shredders shares his insights on an often-misunderstood topic.

Play Like Paisley! Here's how to create ripping pull-off licks, percussive rhythm riffs, and melodic lead lines inspired by one of Nashville's hottest Tele players.

The Art of Repetition: A Guide to Pedal Points and Ostinatos Everyone from Coltrane to Coldplay uses repetition to create tension and interest. Here are a few tricks to get you started.
Free Your Mind: A New Way to Approach Open Strings Find new horizons with a few basic scales, some adventurous tunings, and a healthy dose of unfretted notes.
How to Handle Harmonics It's easier than you might think to create mysterious, ethereal notes that seem to float through the air.
Cram Session: Two-Hand Tapping Eddie Van Halen didn't invent tapping, but he certainly popularized it. Learn how to unlock the fretboard with this collection of finger-busting licks.