I’ve had a few requests from people to do a lesson on the cool tapping sequence from Guthrie Govan’s “Fives”. So here it is! alas split into two videos due to running over 10 mins (TAB is available here):

Not only are the Brazilians a mighty footballing nation ( though they have met their match against Scotland a few times of course ) but from the looks of entries to the Guitar Idol competition, they have some truly awesome guitar players. I was already aware of the likes of Kiko Lourieiro and Gustavo Guerra as well as others. But there are many great players popping up in the competition. Here are a couple that caught me ears:

Would be interesting to see the stats on country of origin for the entries to the competition, I’m guessing it would support the fact that South America is a hotbed of great great players.

Just spotted my iTunes downloading a new 2008 tour video podcast from Mr Satriani. You can check out the podcasts here
http://www.satriani.com/podcast/Satchafunkilus/

Been a touch busy of late but have spotted something very cool in blogland.

As spotted on truthinshredding Greg howe will be launching a new instructional website called www.ghworkshops.com.

Aimed at the more advanced player these lessons will look into the creative process, music industry, recording techniques as well as guitar playing material. Sounds very exciting indeed! Can’t wait. Check out the promo trailer:

A very cool lesson over on Inifiniteguitar by Rick Graham showing how to play the solo section from ‘Andromeda’ that Marco Sfogli posted on youtube.

New MasterThatMelody looking at the iconic ‘For The Love Of God’ ( aka FTLOG ) by Mr Steven Vai.

Oh dear, looks like it’s all over .

The Youtube sensation, Gustavo Guerra has entered the Guitar Idol competition, just check out this awesome track:

New MasterThatRiff looking at the rifftastic “2 Minutes To Midnight” by Iron Maiden.

Very cool video of the mighty Greg Howe improvising over the song ‘Bird’s Eye View’ from his album ‘Extraction’:

Another GG video been posted up on the Suhr Gallery. This time a performance of some tune called …. “Fives”.