Guitar Nine Columns: Guest Columnists

Mike shows you moveable type patterns for the harmonic minor scale, and some ways you can get some fresh new modern type sounds.

Here are the true reasons for Vai`s world-class guitar playing and the lessons each one holds for you.

Tommaso argues these myths are designed to keep your playing stagnant.

The basis of all lyric writing - you may know one or two of these, but even then you need to practice the third one.

Playing a chord progression accurately does not necessarily mean the progression will sound good.

focusing on picking and moveable shapes that will help to create longer lines.

Studying other styles of music such as jazz, will only make you a better, more rounded acoustic guitar player and musician.

Don`t waste another second of your time learning the guitar scales by using the CAGED system.

Tommaso explores the Harry Potter inspired "wizards only" theory of talent,

Is there any real benefit to learning more than one scale system? Here`s one opinion to consider.

Confused about the modes? Here is a way you can practice the modes that may help.

In part 3, you`ll learn how to easily play fast solo lines and riffs on your guitar.

Although prolific, these two guitarists were really just culminations of hard work done by many guitarists before them.

And... a tasty lick to get your fingers working.

One of the oldest concepts in the book, adapted for modern rock guitar playing.

The biggest obstacle standing in the way of your guitar playing greatness is not learning complicated techniques.

Why do people still use the CAGED system? Here are some answers.

Chris covers a classic 1980`s example of style over substance.

3-string picking ideas that are great for developing your picking, and to help create lines.

In part 2, you`ll learn how to create amazing blues guitar solos using open strings.

Chris takes you through every inversion on string-set G-B-E, allowing you to bust one out when called upon to do so.

Check in with Joe Nevin and his 10 rocking guitar techniques you need to know.

You will get your skills back again by using these five approaches.

Discover how learning scales actually fosters creativity.

Why you need to stop dividing your fretboard in 5 today.

These 2-string scale fragment examples will increase your speed and your picking technique.

How to create amazing guitar solos using open strings and pentatonic scale patterns.

Drastically improve your acoustic guitar playing with these easy to play, advanced sounding chords.

Integrating scales and arpeggios mechanically.

Read about new ideas for using perfect 5ths in your playing.

How to develop a lightning fast tremolo picking guitar technique.

Scales are important to learn, but most instructors have put them emphasis on learning them by heart and simply playing them up and down.

All of your favorite guitar players play in a way that looks amazingly easy.

Harp harmonics never fail to immediately grab the attention of those who hear you play them, leaving them spellbound by what they just heard.

Here are Mike`s technique to help spice up your solos, instead of just running up and down arpeggios.

A dissection of "Not Of This Earth" and "Surfing With The Alien".

Examining the problems of CAGED starting from the effect on your picking hand.

To easily play with greater speed, you`ll need to use the most effective picking technique possible.

Mike Campese teaches you short snippets from some songs off his brand new album "Chapters".

You maybe missing out on a massive range of sounds that you just can`t get otherwise.

With the right approach, Practice will be enjoyable and something you look forward to.

Improve your guitar technique while learning the proper way to sweep those licks.