John Mayall, 1933-2024 – the guitar world pays tribute By Matt Owen published 24 July 24 Joe Bonamassa, Mick Jagger and Walter Trout have led tributes to the influential British blues pioneer, who has died at the age of 90
Guitar virtuoso Jimmy Herring's cancer diagnosis leads Widespread Panic to cancel upcoming dates By Janelle Borg published 24 July 24 The band reports that Herring will begin treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery
John Mayall, The Godfather of British Blues, dies aged 90 By Matt Owen published 24 July 24 The pioneering guitarist masterminded one of the most influential blues collectives ever formed, and helped catapult the career of countless guitar greats
Donovan taught John Lennon to fingerpick – here's why he's an under-appreciated acoustic guitar great By Stuart Ryan published 24 July 24 As legend tells it, he was the man who taught John Lennon to pick. And he sure could write a song. We pay tribute to the flying Scotsman of the Swinging Sixties, Donovan Phillips Leitch, with this lesson in his folk-informed style
Dave Navarro on how he and John Frusciante finally played together for the first time after decades of friendship By Matt Owen published 23 July 24 The former Red Hot Chili Peppers and current Jane’s Addiction guitarist has long had a close relationship with Frusciante, but they didn’t play together until 2020
Jerry Miller, Moby Grape guitarist and co-founder who Eric Clapton called the “best guitar player in the world”, has died aged 81 By Janelle Borg published 23 July 24 Jerry Miller was friends with Jimi Hendrix, inspired Led Zeppelin and was a trailblazing player in San Francisco's thriving '60s music scene
Cory Wong on subverting expectations of what a lead guitarist should sound like during a rare stripped-down set By Janelle Borg published 22 July 24 Wong performed a stripped-down version of his tracks against the stunning backdrop of Colorado's Red Rocks Park
Alan Parsons on why late Project and Kate Bush guitarist Ian Bairnson was unlike any guitarist he’d ever encountered By Matt Owen published 22 July 24 Parsons played alongside Bairnson as part of the Alan Parsons Project, and witnessed the late session legend's flawless technique up close
“Pentatonic ideas are always the best way to reach an audience”: Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram on why the pentatonic scale is still the GOAT By Janelle Borg published 22 July 24 The pentatonic scale has been used many times in many ways, but Ingram insists that it's still the cornerstone of great guitar solos
How Peter Green changed the course of British blues-rock guitar playing By Andy G Jones published 22 July 24 Peter Green was one of the all-time greats, and influenced everyone from Gary Moore to Joe Bonamassa and Kirk Hammett. This soloing masterclass unpacks his peerless phrasing, rhythmic approach and string bending
How the guitar riff has developed since the 1950s – and what you can learn from its evolution By Simon Barnard published 21 July 24 From Chuck Berry to Dave Grohl via Johnny Marr, Jimmy Page and more, this rhythm guitar masterclass offers a decade-by-decade study in the evolution of the riff
“I don't know how he's doing this”: Sammy Hagar can’t believe how good Joe Satriani sounds playing Van Halen songs By Phil Weller published 19 July 24 The frontman has spoken in depth about the Best of All Worlds tour so far, including Satriani’s immense dedication to the cause – and how these gigs are proving to be some of the best shows of his life
Watch Johnny Depp and Andrea Bocelli pay tribute to Jeff Beck – accompanied by a recording of the late guitar hero By Phil Weller published 19 July 24 The pair re-enacted Beck's 2020 performance of En Aranjuez Con Tu Amo, complete with a recording of the virtuoso's parts
How a former Black Crowe changed Samantha Fish’s soloing style forever By Janelle Borg published 19 July 24 Fish gives her take on what makes solos memorable – and why flashy playing doesn’t speak to the soul
“An exceptional platform for novices, intermediates and advanced guitarists alike”: Guitar Tricks review 2024 By Chris Schwarten last updated 19 July 24 A behemoth of a guitar tutorial site that’s evolved over decades into one of the very best online learning experiences around
How Al Di Meola’s peerless alternate-picking style changed the landscape of guitar playing By Charlie Griffiths published 19 July 24 The fusion master influenced a generation of players, and this lesson will show you why – and make you a cleaner, more accurate player in the process
“An accessible, contemporary tuition platform that screams quality”: Fender Play review 2024 By Chris Schwarten last updated 19 July 24 A beautifully executed, modern take on traditional guitar, bass and ukulele tuition
13 year-old Roman Morello proves his father right – he can shred circles around him By Phil Weller published 18 July 24 There’s certainly no need for a DNA test in this fresh clip showcasing Roman’s chops…
Dimebag Darrell wrote the book on the art of shredding – but his rhythm style took metal riffing to a new level By Jamie Hunt published 17 July 24 It's time to toss some melodic motifs into the meat grinder for a high-gain rhythm assault in the style of the late Pantera firebrand and Guitar World Columnist, Dimebag Darrell
Sammy Hagar on why Joe Satriani is the perfect player to step into Van Halen’s shoes By Phil Weller published 16 July 24 The Best of All Worlds tour is finally underway, with Hagar and Satriani partnering up for a Van Halen-heavy setlist, and the vocalist has championed Satch's understanding of Eddie's style