An essential rhythm playing technique every guitarist should learn is what I call eighth-note “pendulum” strumming. It involves keeping your pick hand constantly moving down and up across the strings ...

Guitar lesson: Seasoned players and guitar newbies alike need to stay in shape when it comes to core skills like strumming and timing – so that’s what we’re looking at here. And if you thought the ...

A multi-genre guitarist, Arthur Rotfeld maintains an active teaching, writing, and performing schedule. You can find out more and contact him at rotfeld.com. • Learn how to add interest by “missing” ...