The new Guitar Techniques magazine is out now. It's full of brilliant ideas to make you a better player, right now!

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PLAY TASTIER LICKS TODAY
Fed up with playing the same boring blues licks? Aren't we all? Then follow John Wheatcroft as he shows you how to spice up your playing with easy-to-understand, instantly gratifying ideas that could literally transform your playing.

STING's GORGEOUS NYLON-STRING TREAT
You know the guy that always has that cool party piece up his sleeve? Well, now instead of just seething in the corner and wanting to break his fingers... it could now be YOU! Sting and Dominic Miller's brilliant fingerstyle piece Shape Of My Heart is easy to learn but mighty impressive. We've tabbed the whole thing and you could probably learn it in a day. Go on, give it a go!

PLAY LIKE THE USA'S COOLEST BLUES DUDE
John Mayer is not only a handsome so-and-so, he's also a startlingly good blues guitarist. The old BB King staple, Everyday I Have The Blues has gained a new lease of life under Mayer's fingers. It's cool and swinging and we've tabbed the entire thing for you. Learn the lot or just nick a few licks... it's up to you!

June issue Guitar Techniques, issue 166, is out now. Or subscribe by checking out our subs offers on this very blog!