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Star tip of the week: John Petrucci on writing music
By Guitar Techniques last updated
Another week, another tasty star soundbite from the Guitar Techniques archive. Here's Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci on the benefits of writing with music…

Shapes of things… E/A
By Guitar Techniques last updated
Everything you need to know about the E/A chord: a regular major chord with a 4th in the bass

HOW TO: find your ideal guitar sound
By Guitar Techniques last updated
Experiment without spending a fortune…

Quick licks: intermediate #3
By Guitar Techniques last updated
Classic Satch and Rage-style riffage

Star tip of the week: Kirk Hammett on chops (or lack of)
By Guitar Techniques last updated
"You never know how the gig's going to go"

Quick licks: easy #3
By Guitar Techniques last updated
Vintage reggae and a James Taylor-style riff in this week's easy licks

Shapes of things… 7th
By Guitar Techniques last updated
Dominant chord favoured by T Rex, The Beatles and Eric Clapton

The Acoustic Gathering announce 2011 UK tour dates
By Guitar Techniques last updated
See the Jerry Donahue-featuring trio this Summer

IGF Summer School 2011: book your place now!
By Guitar Techniques last updated
The Cheltenham Guitar Festival and Summer School takes place between 23 July-5 August and features GT's very own Neville Marten and Jason Sidwell as well as a host of other top guitar talents…

Star tip of the week: John Schofield on finding a signature sound
By Guitar Techniques last updated
"I wanted to overdrive an amp to try and get a blues sound in a jazz idiom"

Quick licks: intermediate #2
By Guitar Techniques last updated
More mid-level lines to get your fingers round

Shapes of things… Minor 6th
By Guitar Techniques last updated
A chord often found as part of an ascending or descending sequence because it doesn't sit well on it's own

Guitar World launches Lick Of The Day app
By Guitar Techniques last updated
Improve your guitar skills anytime and anywhere on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch

Captain Beefheart's 10 commandments of guitar playing
By Guitar Techniques last updated
"Your guitar is a divining rod. Use it to find spirits in the other world…"

Shapes of things... M9/maj7th
By Guitar Techniques last updated
From the Guitar Techniques archive, here's everything you need to know about the M9/maj7th chord

Where to buy Guitar Techniques worldwide
By Guitar Techniques last updated
A handy list of stockists and contacts outside the UK

Shapes of things… Sus2
By Guitar Techniques last updated
From the Guitar Techniques archive, here's everything you need to know about the Sus2 chord

ICMP acts announced for HMV Next Big Thing festival
By Guitar Techniques last updated
Andrew Davie, Daughter, Paper Crows and Saint Saviour will take the stage
NAMM 2011: new guitar gear round-up
By Guitar Techniques last updated
With the dust finally settled over Anaheim following NAMM 2011, it's a good time to reflect on the new guitar gear we can expect to be getting excited about over the coming year.

Shapes of things… Diminished
By Guitar Techniques last updated
From the Guitar Techniques archive, here's everything you need to know about the Diminished chord

Quick licks: easy #18
By Guitar Techniques last updated
Two more beginner's riff to get your fingers around

Learn To Play Day returns in March
By Guitar Techniques last updated
Music stores across the UK will offer free musical instrument lessons

Show off your skills with PureSolo
By Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar Techniques, MusicRadar Team last updated
Record yourself playing along with the greats via MusicRadar Facebook page
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