Of course, it’s one thing to acknowledge the importance of rhythm in guitar playing and another to set about methodically improving our practical skills in this area. And that’s where the ...

Over the course of these lessons, I will be demonstrating many of my approaches to blues rhythm guitar playing and soloing, covering a variety of my favorite styles of the blues along the way.

The Texan troubadour knew how to give the crowd their money's worth, and players such as Jimi Hendrix were watching. This lesson in his playing style has plenty of biting string bends and blues flavor ...

For beginners, learning basic rhythm is as easy as counting to four or tapping your foot, but it’s probably the most neglected aspect of learning guitar for the self-taught student. No matter ...

Buddy Guy, 83, is a Grammy Award-winning blues guitarist and singer. He performs more than 130 gigs a year, including a January residency at his Chicago blues club, Buddy Guy's Legends.

In the article, Guitar World's Jonathan Horsley proclaimed the 54-year-old Koch "one of the most prodigiously gifted players of his generation, playing a kinetic hybrid style of country, blues ...

I’ll be back next month with more essential blues phrases to incorporate into your blues rhythm parts and solos. Thanks for reading! This article first appeared in Guitar World. Subscribe and save.