Guitar Nine Columns: Guitar Technique

All about combining different techniques into a truly scary lick.

A two-part Invention done by one of Dan Sorber`s all-time favorite composers: J.S. Bach.

The alternate picking of arpeggios can be a very tough technique to master - here`s a unique way to approach the problem.

Canadian guitarist David Martone demonstrates his unique approach to two of his favorite techniques: tapping and hybrid picking.

It`s not what you play, it`s how you play it. Read this column for more as it applies to your solos.

How to get a better handle on the fretboard by concentrating on one string at a time.

Taking you behind the making of Scott`s upcoming album "From The Blindside".

Mike Campese takes you through another section of this excellent Niccolo Paganini piece.

Five steps to better phrasing and cooler guitar solos.

Getting the most from a single sequence, with Tommaso Zillio.

Without stamina and strength, the fretting hand won`t respond and will let you down! Use Zammit`s trills workout to build your hand.

Explore some other (more advanced) variations of the same sequence, with Tommaso Zillio.

Ysrafel explodes a few myths about learning music theory.

Paul Tauterouff breaks things up a little bit to talk about some rockin` rhythm guitar ideas.

A mind game method for creating the right solo for the song.

Mike Campese helps you to increase your speed and technical facility.

All of the things you need to do, or practice, in order to reach you playing goals.

Inspired by Jeff Beck`s cover of "A Day In The Life"? Learn how you can play more melodically.

Ideas that make good melodic sense whether you play them fast or slow.

Zammit`s back with the first part of his challenging and beneficial chromatic exercises.

Scott`s tackles the unteachable, and talks about adding bends, slides, and killer vibrato to your solo work

Mike Campese gives you exercises and tios on how to pedal your way to musical nirvana.

Ysrafel covers vibrato technique in great detail in this informative lesson.

Tom Hess offers three reasons why you may not be getting big results from taking guitar lessons.

Music is a synthesis of technique and art; making sure you include both in equal measure.

Here are more exercises to develop and improve outside picking and alternate picking.

Zammit`s back with the second part of his challenging and beneficial chromatic exercises.

Scott Allen explodes the myth of the pentatonic scale being only appropriate for beginners.

Mike Campese introduces you to techniques from his 2010 CD.

Solo ideas and strategies that will help you build a memorable solo.

Every musician has to do it and while some dread it, many others do it religiously.

Here are exercises to develop and improve your speed on the guitar.

Fact: Music is easy. Fact: People complicate it.

Improve your legato technique with Zammit`s exercises.

Mike Campese is back with more ideas he used on his "Electric City" CD.

Do you want to improve your guitar technique, play guitar cleaner, eliminate sloppy playing and unwanted string noise?

These two can be some of the most telling sign if a musician is good or great.

Here`s a skill that saves you time and keeps you focused on the real issue that is causing you to make mistakes.

X marks the spot with ways to gain freedom of expression and develop an ability to create original solos.

Express yourself with bends using Zammit`s exercises.

Scott Allen explores altered chords (such as the Jimi Hendrix chord) and more.

Mike Campese returns to revisit more ideas for the Phrygian Dominant scale.