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April-May 2008
Scott Allen

Part four of Scott Allen`s exploration into the wonderful world of arpeggios.

April-May 2008
Mike Campese: The Fire Within

Develop both dexterity and versatility with these fretboard exercises.

April-May 2008
German Schauss

Here`s a closer look at playing 3 note per string scales as 16th notes.

April-May 2008
Kole

An introduction to the most familiar way of analyzing and composing music for many of us.

June-July 2008
Mike Campese: The Fire Within

You can make your own scales with these tips from Mike Campese.

June-July 2008
German Schauss

Here`s a second look at playing 3 note per string scales as 16th notes.

June-July 2008
Jonas Tamas

Even the simplest idea can be rekindled with the help of little embellishments.

June-July 2008
Michael Shouse

Can you sound musical, creative and original using the same scales as everyone else? Michael Shouse says yes.

August-September 2008
Jonas Tamas

Exploring a less common approach to two-handed tapping.

August-September 2008
Jimmy Williams

How to approach the chromatic scale on the guitar.

October-November 2008
Ysrafel

Ysrafel`s here to focus on the different types of sweep picking available to the modern guitar player.

December-January 2008
Mike Campese: The Fire Within

Applying the melodic minor scale to rock music with Mike Campese.

December-January 2008
Chris Dunnett

Dunnett offers some insight into his rendition of "Paint It Black", the Rolling Stones classic.

December-January 2008
Robin Hulbert

8 finger tapping opens up a world of new musical ideas, giving you the ability to play things that would normally be considered impossible.

February-March 2009
Mike Campese: The Fire Within

Learning ways to substitute notes using octaves with your instructor, Mike Campese.

February-March 2009
Tom Hess Opus 2

Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess cuts to the chase to help you get to the next level.

February-March 2009
Ysrafel

Ysrafel`s got tips on transferring tapping ability from one string to the next.

February-March 2009
Scott Allen

The first part of Scott Allen`s new series designed to make the intermediate player a more well rounded soloist.

February-March 2009
Paul Tauterouff

Paul Tauterouff expends even more on the flash lick concept in Part 3 of the series.

April-May 2009
Scott Allen

The second part of Scott Allen`s new series delves into the ways of the harmonic minor.

April-May 2009
Mike Campese: The Fire Within

Here`s some new ideas for looping string skipping ideas, with your instructor, Mike Campese.

April-May 2009
Kole

Adding color to the bland, unifying lyrics, and other compositional techniques.

April-May 2009
Dan Sorber

You can come up with listenable and interesting solos if you know just how to "word" everything.

April-May 2009
Jirakit Somame

Designing specific exercises to improve the picking hand, and develop right hand coordination.

April-May 2009
Jean-Pierre Zammit

Practicing scales in an interesting and systematic way.

June-July 2009
Mike Campese: The Fire Within

Here`s a master class on the distinct sound of the harmonic minor scale, with your instructor, Mike Campese.

June-July 2009
Scott Allen

The third part of Scott Allen`s new series introduces you to the melodic minor.

June-July 2009
Jirakit Somame

A workout that develops finger independence, alternate picking, and two hand synchronization.

June-July 2009
Jean-Pierre Zammit

Very cool and unique runs that can add that missing edge in your soloing.

August-September 2009
Mike Campese: The Fire Within

Mike`s got a great way to learn your arpeggios and triads all over the neck.

August-September 2009
Scott Allen

The fourth part of Scott Allen`s new series deals with the concept of perfect symmetry.

August-September 2009
Jason Sadites

Using odd time signatures, open tuning and hybrid picking to keep things interesting.

August-September 2009
Greg Rapaport

Some of Greg`s personal uses and insights into this somewhat eclectic scale.

August-September 2009
Jean-Pierre Zammit

Adapting legato technique to the ubiquitous arpeggio.

October-November 2009
Mike Campese: The Fire Within

Mike Campese takes you through this short, but excellent, Niccolo Paganini piece.

October-November 2009
Mike O'Malley

All about combining different techniques into a truly scary lick.

October-November 2009
Jean-Pierre Zammit

The alternate picking of arpeggios can be a very tough technique to master - here`s a unique way to approach the problem.

October-November 2009
David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone demonstrates his unique approach to two of his favorite techniques: tapping and hybrid picking.

December-January 2009
Mike O'Malley

How to get a better handle on the fretboard by concentrating on one string at a time.

December-January 2009
Mike Campese: The Fire Within

Mike Campese takes you through another section of this excellent Niccolo Paganini piece.

December-January 2009
Jean-Pierre Zammit

Without stamina and strength, the fretting hand won`t respond and will let you down! Use Zammit`s trills workout to build your hand.

February-March 2010
Tommaso Zillio

Explore some other (more advanced) variations of the same sequence, with Tommaso Zillio.

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