50 Rock Licks

WELCOME

I LOVE THE huge ‘50 licks’ type features that we

NEW ALBUMS

Recorded last year in London, the world’s most famous active

FOOD FOR thought

One thing I get asked all the time is, “what

SESSION shenanigans

Classical guitar masquerades under a plethora of aliases. Nylon-strung guitar,

INSTRUMENTAL inquisition!

KS: I grew up in the era of classic rock

JAM TRACKS tips

We start with a fun and funky blues in the

Freak Out! Nile Rodgers

When you think of great guitarists, certain names inevitably crop

The Beatles’ Acoustic Styles

Peter Jackson’s hotly anticipated remake of the infamous Let It

Guiseppe Verdi Chorus Of The Hebrew Slaves

This month we return to the works of the Italian

Chic Chops! Funk Rhythm Masterclass

This single-note rhythm is based mainly on one string, like

LEARNING ZONE

I hope you’ve enjoyed the issue so far: 50 Rock

30-Minute Lickbag

This example involves playing triads voiced by pressing on the

Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh is a living legend among mere six-string mortals

Wishbone Ash

Wishbone Ash got together in 1969 but rose to prominence

Playing Legato

Last month, we explored fretting approaches and technique builders for

Suede

Suede’s introduction into the UK music scene was nothing short

Mixed Chromatic Approaches Pt 2

In this latest series, we’ve looked at five different ways

In The Woodshed

Chord tapping is a technique that allows us to manipulate