“Comfortably Numb” could have gotten a spot on this list, but we’re particularly fond of the incredible guitar solo in “Time” by Pink Floyd. David Gilmour was not playing games on this ...

Besides guitar, Lifeson also adds mandola and oud to “Under the Stars,” which Curren said features a Rush-style solo partway through. “Alf and I toiled over this one for months and really ...

It's not uncommon for competent players to become unmoored from rhythmic reality when vamping in a solo, but it's crucial to ...

Now is a great time of year to learn a few easy country songs on guitar. With winter coming and temperatures dropping, everyone will be spending more time indoors. At the same time, most Americans ...

Green repeats the riff later in the 15-minute masterpiece and also plays gorgeous solos (along ... the chords to guitar, and he did a helluva job, because that’s not always easy.” ...

Because it was such a transitional year for us, the process of putting together our best albums of the year list was ...

Picking your guitar is just the beginning. To get the most out of your new axe, you'll need a few accessories! Things like picks, a tuner, a strap, extra strings, and a case will all improve your ...

The sun (or the moon) of Tom Verlaine’s six-string universe is the epic guitar solo on “Marquee Moon,” the title track of their landmark debut, a solo he would rework, deconstruct ...

On a practical and instrumental level, knowing your scales links with melody writing, lead-soloing, bass lines, and practical technique, particularly if linked with your instrument. It’s a total ...