We’ve dug deep into Guitar Techniques’ vaults to bring you some of its best rock lessons, from 60s blues-rockers to the most technically gifted guitarists in history. Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not currently include the covermount items or content you would find on printed newsstand copies.

ROCK

Tab User Guide • You can get more from this magazine and downloadable files by understanding our easy musical terms and signs...

8 Rock Scales ...you need to know! • The range of scales you can use in rock is almost endless, with some interchangeable with blues and others far more exotic. Here are some vital ones to know - but always use them to make music and not sound like exercises...

35 Rock Chords ...you need to know! • Having a good chord vocabulary is essential when accompanying other soloists or singers. The following chord shapes will help set you up as a knowledgeable rhythm guitarist and make you a popular choice when it comes to playing with others...

Blues Rock • We celebrate six great guitarists who cranked up their amps, turned on the attitude and from the blues explosion of the mid-60s gave life to a new form of music - Rock!

BLUES ROCK ROLLING STONES

BLUES ROCK JIMI HENDRIX

BLUES ROCK CARLOS SANTANA

BLUES ROCK JIMMY PAGE

BLUES ROCK PAUL KOSSOFF

BLUES ROCK GARY MOORE

Southern Rock • There’s a breed of rock that comes from America’s swampy southlands and lends a sleazy, country-tinged feel to the blues, transforming it into what’s known as Southern Rock.

SOUTHERN ROCK RIFFS

SOUTHERN ROCK LICKS

SOUTHERN ROCK BOOGIE JAM

Five Rock Giants • Every so often a special talent emerges, bringing a fresh sound or cool technique to inject new life into rock music. We look at five rare giants that have achieved such a feat.

5 ROCK GIANTS ERIC CLAPTON

5 ROCK GIANTS U2

5 ROCK GIANTS JUDAS PRIEST

5 ROCK GIANTS BRIAN MAY

5 ROCK GIANTS EDDIE VAN HALEN

Progressive Rock • Some musicians demanded that rock went beyond simple chords, basic arrangements and straight 4/4 time. Enter the world of Progressive Rock, with a look at three great bands.

PROGRESSIVE ROCK DAVID GILMOUR

PROGRESSIVE ROCK ALEX LIFESON

PROGRESSIVE ROCK MATT BELLAMY

Heavy Rock • Certain bands straddle a fine line between rock and metal, while others just turn their blues-rock or pop-rock up to 11. Here are five very different groups that all turned heavy!

HEAVY ROCK PETE TOWNSHEND

HEAVY ROCK JOE PERRY

HEAVY ROCK MICHAEL SCHENKER

HEAVY ROCK TONY IOMMI

HEAVY ROCK DAVE GROHL

10 Satch trademarks • We look at the world of virtuoso six-stringer Joe Satriani, who brought cutting-edge concepts to mainstream rock guitar.

Neo-classical Shred • The ultimate rock guitar technicians were Shrapnel Records’ stable of 80s shredders, but they had their inspirations too...

6 Backing Tracks • Now use these professionally recorded jam tracks to practise what you’ve learnt or try out new ideas.

HOW TO USE • EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ACCESSING YOUR NEW DIGITAL REPOSITORY