Guitar Techniques
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That was the year: 1969
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Rooftops, underground and the court

Quick licks: intermediate #10
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The Who and James Burton are this week's inspirations

How to: palm mute
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What is palm muting and how do you play palm muted parts?

Quick licks: easy #10
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Latino lead and Marr-style indie

Guthrie Govan's gear stolen in Rome
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Guitarist and his band appeal for any info on missing instruments

Quick licks: advanced #9
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Fusion arpeggios and Metheny-style chords

Gear advice: how much do you need to spend to buy a 'decent' acoustic?
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A few tips for those looking to pick up their first proper acoustic guitar

Quick licks: intermediate #9
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A couple of vintage style jams in this round of intermediate licks

That was the year: 1988
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Patterns, Pumpkins, Perestroika and PRS

Quick licks: easy #9
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Jack White-style and acoustic flatpicking

How to: compose basslines
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Pick out the perfect bass notes to liven up the low-end

Quick licks: advanced #6
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Yngwei-style and chromatic fun

That was the year: 1945
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End of the war, birth of Clapton and the return of bananas…

How to: start playing gigs
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Get your music out there and get yourself live bookings

Quick licks: intermediate #6
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Chilis and classic prog-rock licks

That was the year: 1991
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Nevermind Chesney Hawkes, here's…

Quick licks: easy #6
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Boogie blues and laid-back acoustic playing
How to: pick faster and more fluently
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With practise exercises to help you along

Quick licks: advanced #5
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Classic and modern prog styles covered in this round of advance riffs

How to: play perfect, clean string bends
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Avoid unwanted tones when string bending

That was the year: 1980
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Sinking, sliding and seeing double…

Quick licks: intermediate #5
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Plenty of blues in this round of intermediate licks

Learn to play Gary Moore's Out In The Fields
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Full transcription still available in GT issue 188
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