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The MusicRadar Team, Mon 12 Jul 2010, 11:00 am BST
How to play blues guitar like Rory Gallagher
How to play blues guitar like Jimi Hendrix
How to play blues guitar like Gary Moore
Many players cite Larry Carlton as the perfect guitarist. He's one of those rare beasts that has the lot: fantastic touch, wonderful tone and enough technique and harmonic knowledge to sink a battleship.
This example is one of those cool-sounding pieces that suggests a relaxed sort of solo. In fact, you could say it ambles along somewhat, with no particular destination, and yet that's the beauty of a piece like this - it lets you set your own agenda. You can decide whether to rip in with all guns blazing, or play more simply and milk as much feel from the track as you can.
How to play blues guitar like Rory Gallagher
How to play blues guitar like Jimi Hendrix
How to play blues guitar like Gary Moore