Latest articles by Martin Holmes
Drum basics: Why use a metronome?
We show you why playing with a metronome is an essential skill to learn
Kaki King on tapping on acoustic guitar
This video lesson shows you how to use both hands on the fretboard.
Albert Lee on banjo-style rolls
Country legend, Albert Lee shows you how to perform banjo-style rolls on your guitar
Guitar FX basics: What is digital delay?
We demonstrate the different sounds you can get from a digital delay pedal in this video lesson
Video: Albert Lee on rhythm guitar
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Super-fast blues guitar with Paul Gilbert
A high-paced blues lick from the shred supremo
Union Station on bluegrass soloing
The Union Station guitarists give you a basic introduction to bluegrass soloing
Brian Setzer on using a Bigsby tremolo
Brain Setzer show you how to use a Bigsby in your playing.
Guitar FX basics: What is autowah?
We demonstrate the different sounds you can get from an autowah in this video lesson
Guitar FX basics: What is tremolo?
We demonstrate the different sounds you can get from a tremolo pedal in this video lesson
Guitar FX basics: What is vibrato?
We demonstrate the different sounds you can get from a vibrato unit in this video lesson
Guitar FX basics: What is octave?
We demonstrate the different sounds you can get from an octave pedal in this video lesson
Guitar FX basics: What is wah-wah?
We demonstrate the different sounds you can get from a wah-wah pedal in this video lesson
Guitar FX basics: What is compression?
We demonstrate the different sounds you can get from a compressor in this video lesson
Play blues guitar like Buddy Guy
This lesson shows you how to play like legendary bluesman Buddy Guy
Guitar FX basics: What is a phaser?
We demonstrate the different sounds you can get from a phaser pedal in this video lesson
Guitar FX basics: What is a flanger?
We demonstrate the different sounds you can get from a flanger pedal in this video lesson
John Butler on acoustic grooves
Acoustic ace John Butler shows you his 'rhythm circles'
Guitar FX basics: What is tape echo?
We demonstrate the different sounds you can get from a tape echo unit in this video lesson
Guitar FX basics: What is distortion?
We demonstrate the different sounds you can get from a distortion pedal in this video lesson
Guitar FX basics: What is overdrive?
We demonstrate the different sounds you can get from an overdrive pedal in this video lesson
Guitar basics: Pull-offs
This video lesson shows you how to make your playing smoother by using pull-offs
Recording basics: Miking a singer for recording
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