How to master the art of tremolo picking – the indispensable picking technique heard in everything from death metal to surf rock that can power up your playing

Sharpen your chops and ramp up your speed with our technique-focused workout inspired by power pickers Dick Dale, Jonny ...
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Essentials Lesson: Get Playing Now (TG223)

If you've just begun playing the guitar, there are a few things you'll need to do before you start making music. First, familiarise yourself with your instrument. Of course, the strings are ...
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Unlock the guitar neck with these three-note-per-string shapes

Three-notes-per-string scale shapes are a great way of accessing the maximum available notes anywhere on the guitar neck. These positions make full use of all four fingers and cover more frets than ...
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'Guitar capo 2.0' gives you five different note options per string

The humble capo has graced the gig bags of performing musicians for decades, clamping down to change the overall key of a guitar in a single, swift motion. Now, a new take on the capo opens up whole ...
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System uses lasers to detect the pitch of a guitar string before a note is played

If you've tried to digitally capture a guitar performance or turn your six-string into a powerful MIDI synth using an interface or special pickup, you'll no doubt be familiar with signal lag and pitch ...
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Now THAT'S a string theory! Physicist reveals how science could make you a better guitar player

String bends, tapping, vibrato and whammy bars are all techniques that add to the distinctiveness of a lead guitarist's sound, whether it's Clapton, Hendrix, or BB King. Now guitarist and physicist Dr ...