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Rhythm guitar that doesn't sound like a metronome.

Two free video lessons on hybrid picking, the picking approach that turns static rhythm into something with melody and bass motion inside it. The first one is built for beginners. The second one's a pattern most rhythm guitarists never quite stumble into on their own.

Guitar Techniques

How to Play Harmonics On Guitar (Guitar Harmonics)

In this guitar lesson, Colin will teach you how to play harmonics on your guitar. If you don’t know what guitar harmonics sound like, then play the video, and you’ll find out. One song that I always think of regarding harmonics is Summer Song by Joe Satriani. He uses them a fair bit in the […]

Licks & Riffs

Guitar Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs: How to Do Both Cleanly

Hammer-ons and pull-offs are what make guitar playing sound fluid instead of choppy. Every legato phrase, every quick riff that seems too fast to pick — it’s built on these two techniques. They’re also one of the best tools for getting more out of your guitar scales practice. Once your fretting hand can create notes […]