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John Petrucci and Matt Heafy on one-note-per-string exercises
For the fourth and final instalment of their video guitar clinic, Dream Theater's John Petrucci and Trivium's Matt Heafy discuss John's one-note-per-string techniques, which he learned from Steve Morse (Deep Purple).
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NAMM 2012: Fender Pawn Shop Special Greta and Excelsior amps
Here's something for those of you complaining that the big firms never make anything different: two new Fender amps – the Greta and Excelsior – under the Pawn Shop Special banner.
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John Petrucci and Matt Heafy discuss rhythm-based warm-ups
For the third instalment of their video guitar clinic, Dream Theater's John Petrucci and Trivium's Matt Heafy take a look at some of Matt's ideas for rhythm-based warm-ups.
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John Petrucci and Matt Heafy talk sweep picking
Check out the video above to watch part two of John Petrucci and Matt Heafy's guitar technique discussion, in which they swap ideas on sweep picking.
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Riff Of The Month: The Black Keys 'Lonely Boy' (TG224)
'Lonely Boy' is the first single from The Black Keys' excellent 2011 album 'El Camino'. Check out the video lesson above and pick up Total Guitar 224 for a guide to nailing the song's tones.
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Essentials Lesson: Get Playing Now Part Two (TG224)
In part two of our absolute beginner series, TG shows you how to hold the guitar and play those all important first chords.
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Warren Haynes Guest Lesson (TG224)
Warren Haynes demonstrates how developing a simple lick can build excitement in your solos.
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Steve Lukather Guest Lesson (TG224)
Lukather demonstrates how you can be a more creative rhythm player guitarist with the use of some clever chord embellishments.
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Matt Schofield Guest Lesson (TG224)
Matt rounds off his series of Guest Lessons with a demonstration of his impeccable touch and timing in this intricate slow blues solo.
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Rockschool Grade Four (TG224)
Make your solos even more expressive with the addition of two easy techniques: staccato notes and accents.
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