Guitar Techniques
Develop your guitar technique with lessons on picking, fretting, muting, harmonics, and advanced methods used by the pros.
22 articles
Alternate Picking: Build Speed and Accuracy with Down-Up Picking
Beginner
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Economy Picking: The Efficient Alternative to Alternate Picking
Intermediate
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Sweep Picking: Arpeggios at Speed for Lead Guitar
Advanced
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Legato Technique on Guitar: Smooth Connected Notes
Intermediate
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Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs: Essential Fretting Hand Techniques
Beginner
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Guitar Slides: Shift and Glide Between Notes Expressively
Beginner
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String Bending on Guitar: Technique, Pitch Control, and Feel
Beginner
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Vibrato Technique on Guitar: Develop Your Signature Sound
Intermediate
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Palm Muting on Guitar: Chunky Rhythms and Tight Tone
Beginner
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String Muting Techniques: Keep Unwanted Noise Under Control
Intermediate
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Hybrid Picking: Combine Pick and Fingers for Versatile Technique
Intermediate
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Fingerpicking Basics: Getting Started Without a Pick
Beginner
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Two-Hand Tapping on Guitar: Van Halen Style and Beyond
Intermediate
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Natural Harmonics on Guitar: Bell-Like Tones at Key Frets
Beginner
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Artificial Harmonics on Guitar: Chiming Notes Anywhere on the Neck
Advanced
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Pinch Harmonics: How to Get That Screaming Squealing Sound
Intermediate
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Tremolo Picking: Rapid-Fire Single Note Technique
Intermediate
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String Skipping on Guitar: Wide Intervals and Unique Patterns
Intermediate
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Rake Technique on Guitar: Dramatic Note Entrances
Intermediate
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Whammy Bar Techniques: Dives, Flutters, and Vibrato
Intermediate
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Volume Swells on Guitar: Violin-Like Pad Sounds
Intermediate
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Chicken Picking: Snappy Country Guitar Technique
Intermediate
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