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The former Deep Purple guitar legend checks in with an exclusive track – and tab to help you play along

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 21: Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen performs on May 21, 1984 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Eddie Van Halen, a name synonymous with innovation, virtuosity, and sheer guitar wizardry, left an indelible mark on the world of rock music. As the co-founder and lead guitarist […]

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 21: Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen performs on May 21, 1984 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Eddie Van Halen, a name synonymous with innovation, virtuosity, and sheer guitar wizardry, left an indelible mark on the world of rock music. As the co-founder and lead guitarist […]

A Christmas cracker popularized by Steeleye Span, his traditional song dates back to the 19th century – and will entertain the family as only an acoustic waltz in 3/4 can

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to play guitar loudly for all to hear, and this lesson will turn you into Andrés Segovia after three glasses of mulled wine

Learn a highly shreddable version of this Christmas carol classic, inspired by Satriani and May

Tapping lit up the guitar world with Eddie Van Halen, but in this lesson, inspired by EVH, Joe Satriani, Nuno Bettencourt and more, youll find all kinds of ways to add this legato superpower to your

In the build up to the Taylor Hawkins tribute shows last year, the Mammoth WVH frontman was forced into a significant setup shake-up

Though the virtuoso has admitted hes “a bit rusty with the artform” of freeform soloing, theres little sign of it in the electrifying examples that have surfaced from the bands ongoing final tour

The Mr. Big virtuoso – who favors surprisingly thin picks – also gave viewers a close-up glimpse of his ingenious magnetic slide mod in action