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Video guitar lesson: Master the shimmer of Jerry Cantrell’s open-string grunge riffs

Video guitar lesson: Master the shimmer of Jerry Cantrell’s open-string grunge riffs

by Shane Sanders | May 8, 2025 | Learn, Video

Transform your rhythm playing with this lesson on Jerry Cantrell’s guitar style by using expressive movable shapes that feature open strings

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Video: How to make punk guitar riffs explode with energy

Video: How to make punk guitar riffs explode with energy

by Shane Sanders | Apr 16, 2025 | Learn, Video

This Gibson App video features Irene Ketikidi as she guides you toward mixing up palm muting with ringing powerchords to play punk rock

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Stay challenged with these productivity ideas for musicians (part three)

Stay challenged with these productivity ideas for musicians (part three)

by Shane Sanders | Apr 15, 2025 | Learn

Part three of our motivational series features another set of exercises designed to spur you on toward productivity using the Gibson App

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Video: Get your punk strumming patterns on the right track with the Gibson App

Video: Get your punk strumming patterns on the right track with the Gibson App

by Shane Sanders | Apr 9, 2025 | Learn, Video

In this Gibson App video, Irene Ketikidi sets you on course to get a solid grounding in punk rock downpicking techniques

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Famous guitarists show you one simple guitar trick

Famous guitarists show you one simple guitar trick

by Lee Glynn | Apr 8, 2025 | Artists, Learn, Video

Five pro guitarists like Phil X, Charlie Starr, and Joe Bonamassa show you one simple but powerful guitar trick that will improve your playing

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Video: Learn the one guitar riff that connects Chuck Berry to the Sex Pistols

Video: Learn the one guitar riff that connects Chuck Berry to the Sex Pistols

by Shane Sanders | Mar 24, 2025 | Learn, Video

Irene Ketikidi will help you explore how the foundational guitar style of Chuck Berry influenced the punk rock of the Sex Pistols

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Gibson J-45 versus Gibson Hummingbird: What’s the difference?

Gibson J-45 versus Gibson Hummingbird: What’s the difference?

by Lee Glynn | Mar 3, 2025 | Gear, History, Learn

This article presents the main differences between the Gibson J-45 and Hummingbird acoustic guitars, including sound, size, playability and more.

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Slide guitar supremo Johnny Stachela shares expert advice for beginner bottleneck players

Slide guitar supremo Johnny Stachela shares expert advice for beginner bottleneck players

by Chris Vinnicombe | Feb 26, 2025 | Artists, Learn

The Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel guitarist discusses the benefits of starting off in open tunings, developing a light touch, and more

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A deep dive into the pentatonic scale for guitarists

A deep dive into the pentatonic scale for guitarists

by Shane Sanders | Feb 17, 2025 | History, Learn

The pentatonic scale’s origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations, evidenced by its widespread and fundamental role in rock and blues

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Video: How to sound like Slash and get his signature guitar tone

Video: How to sound like Slash and get his signature guitar tone

by Shane Sanders | Feb 14, 2025 | Artists, Learn, Video

If you want to sound like Slash but don’t know where to start, the Gibson Gear Guide will show you how in this essential guide

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Video guitar lesson: Master the shimmer of Jerry Cantrell’s open-string grunge riffs

Transform your rhythm playing with this lesson on Jerry Cantrell’s guitar style by using expressive movable shapes that feature open strings

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