Guitar Nine Columns: Guitar Technique

Some of Greg`s personal uses and insights into this somewhat eclectic scale.

The third part of Scott Allen`s new series introduces you to the melodic minor.

A workout that develops finger independence, alternate picking, and two hand synchronization.

Here`s a master class on the distinct sound of the harmonic minor scale, with your instructor, Mike Campese.

Canadian guitarist David Martone goes over his summer itinerary of clinics and classes.

Very cool and unique runs that can add that missing edge in your soloing.

The proper right hand positioning will enable you to play any style with just three types of picking positions.

Have you played guitar for years and not gotten very far? Mike O`Malley has practical tips for your practice sessions.

Andre Tonelli has great ideas to get you out of playing in boxes, and into playing music.

Coming to a rational conclusion as to what improvisation could be.

The second part of Scott Allen`s new series delves into the ways of the harmonic minor.

Designing specific exercises to improve the picking hand, and develop right hand coordination.

Practicing scales in an interesting and systematic way.

Here`s some new ideas for looping string skipping ideas, with your instructor, Mike Campese.

Guy`s reference spreadsheet for modes, chord scales and substitutions

Do you struggle with not having enough time to practice guitar? How to practice effectively when time is at a premium.

You can come up with listenable and interesting solos if you know just how to "word" everything.

The first part of Scott Allen`s new series designed to make the intermediate player a more well rounded soloist.

Learning ways to substitute notes using octaves with your instructor, Mike Campese.

Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess cuts to the chase to help you get to the next level.

Paul Tauterouff expends even more on the flash lick concept in Part 3 of the series.

It`s time to stop talking and start working with some real musical examples featuring legato phrasing.

Andre Tonelli is here to guide you through limitations that can actually serve a useful purpose for guitar players.

Don`t ignore your picking hand in favor of the almighty fretting hand - you`ll pay the price.

Ysrafel`s got tips on transferring tapping ability from one string to the next.

Topics as guitar players we tend to forget, but that are very important as far as making music.

Technique is very important, but worthless if you don`t know how to make your guitar groove.

8 finger tapping opens up a world of new musical ideas, giving you the ability to play things that would normally be considered impossible.

Dunnett offers some insight into his rendition of "Paint It Black", the Rolling Stones classic.

Applying the melodic minor scale to rock music with Mike Campese.

Digging a bit deeper into phrasing in a quest for greater self-expression.

Paul Tauterouff expends on the flash lick concept in Part 2 of the series.

The first step in improving your playing is to understand the concept of phrasing.

Ysrafel`s here to focus on the different types of sweep picking available to the modern guitar player.

Great exercises to keep your hands in shape from Mike Campese.

You don`t always have to fret every note to achieve flashy results.

Taking a much closer look at the `diminished` sound and its theoretical sources.

Paul Kleff shows you how to create interesting phrases using basic arpeggio shapes.

How to use a metronome for maximum effectiveness.

Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess talkes about two components that you must balance in order to enjoy the process of practicing and see consistent progress.

Dave Issacs is here to help you get back to the basics and improve your playing.

Exploring a less common approach to two-handed tapping.