Plini’s New Signature Strandberg – and Why Headless Guitars are on the Rise
Plini was at NAMM 2025 to show off his newest Strandberg signature guitar, so Guitar World’s Matt Owen stopped by the booth to check it out up close. Along the…
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Marcin Patrzałek – 5 warm-up exercises
Ahead of his 2025 UK tour, Marcin Patrzałek demonstrates his favorite warmup exercises to limber up both hands before going on stage. For the full lesson with tab, tuning and…
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Flamenco lesson – rasgueado strumming like the pros!
Rasgueado is a vital technique for flamenco and classical guitar players. For the full lesson with tab, audio and helpful tips visit: https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/techniques/rasgueado #flamencoguitarist #rasgueado #classicalguitarstrumming #fingerstyleguitar
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Andy Wood: So many arpeggios, so much pickin’ — you guys are gonna be challenged, but you can do it!
ROLLING THUNDER Last month, Andy looked at the rolling, neo-classical-style arpeggios in the verse section of “Master Gracey’s Manor.” Mastering arpeggios like these can be challenging and rewarding. You’ll find…
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Jacob Collier on Making His Game-Changing Signature 5-string Strandberg Guitar
Jacob Collier drew one of the biggest crowds of the entire show at NAMM 2025 when he performed a stripped-back set at the Strandberg booth, but Guitar World’s Matt Owen…
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SATCHVAI Band Member Spotlight: Joe Satriani 🎸🔥 #SurfingWithTheHydraTour
Steve, Pete, Marco, and Kenny share their thoughts on fellow SATCHVAI Band member, Mr. Satch himself, Joe Satriani 🎸 The #SurfingWithTheHydraTour kicks off this summer – get your tickets now…
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Acoustic master Marcin explains his technique at Guitar World HQ
Viral acoustic guitar master Marcin recently visited Guitar World HQ in NYC to give a tutorial on his unique style, which involves playing multiple parts simultaneously. Check out Marcin’s new…
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SATCHVAI Band Member Spotlight: Steve Vai 🎸🔥 #SurfingWithTheHydraTour
Joe, Pete, Marco, and Kenny share their thoughts on fellow SATCHVAI Band member, the man himself, Steve Vai! 🎸🔥 The #SurfingWithTheHydraTour kicks off this summer – get your tickets now…
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The Gallop Rhythm!
For the full video, tab and helpful tips visit https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/techniques/gallop-guitar
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Learn to Gallop on Guitar – the Metal Rhythm behind Metallica, Slayer and Iron Maiden Classics
For tabs, head to: https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/techniques/gallop-guitar Jamie Humphries shows you how to gallop – the powerful driving rhythm pattern that’s widely associated with rock and metal. Well-known purveyors of gallop riffs…
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