Guitar skills: With its creative songwriting, pristine production and jaw-dropping skill, it’s hard to believe that Passion And Warfare was Steve Vai’s second release. Of course, Steve was already a ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Whilst somewhat daunting to learn initially, there is a constant to help you visualise this riff; ...

Bending with precision: Spiritbox’s Mike Stringer demonstrates how syncopated bends can add rhythmic complexity and character to metal riffs. Mastering 8-string range: A comprehensive guide explores ...

As with any other hobby or skill, every guitarist has to start somewhere. For most of us, it all started by playing air guitar along with some of our favorite songs and wishing we could play like our ...

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For a video demonstrating the techniques discussed below click here For TABS to these exercises click here Riffs are the bedrock to countless rock, blues and pop songs. Songs such as Led Zeppelin's ...

Spiritbox guitarist Mike Stringer has demonstrated how syncopated string bends can add rhythmic complexity and character to metal riffs, using the band's track "Holy Roller" as a case study. His ...

Virtuoso guitar playing has come to define rock ‘n’ roll. Greg Kot looks back at its colourful history. Rock guitar solos? Often they’re overblown, overrated and a waste of precious notes. To those ...