Despite the technical name arpeggios are a really simple concept, provided you know a handful of chords. The idea is that instead of strumming a chord you play it one note at a time. The technique is ...

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Previously, we've looked at how arpeggios are a valuable tool to add melodic and rhythmic interest to rhythm guitar. This time, we will see how they can enhance the sound of your lead solos. One of ...

When I was learning how to play guitar in the early noughties, my choices were to get lessons at school, attend an expensive specialist classical guitar school, or pay for private tuition. Nowadays ...

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