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Still ignoring the metronome? These seven examples prove it’s the secret weapon behind precision, speed, and control

Every player is aware of the minor pentatonic, but not everyone knows how to make the most of it. These examples – in the style of some prolific pentatonic players – will help you master the shape everyone uses

Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour and Slash are just three of the countless fans of this staple minor mode. Here, Stuart Ryan takes you through the structure of the scale, plus a handful of chords, riffs and licks

Used by countless blues guitarists and hard rockers from B.B. King and Guns N' Roses to Josh Smith and Joe Bonamassa, the Mixolydian mode is essential knowledge. Stuart Ryan explains all

This bright but unusual sounding mode became popular among shredders after Joe Satriani and Steve Vai used it in the 80s. Here, Stuart Ryan explains what gives the Lydian mode its signature sound

Metallica and Al Di Meola favour this mode for colourful riffs and solos. In the third lesson in our series on modes Stuart Ryan explores the sounds of the Phrygian mode

Robben Ford and Nile Rodgers are just two iconic fans of a mode that countless guitarists use in riffs and solos

Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Eric Clapton and Randy Rhoads all used this fundamental guitar mode in their songs. Here, Stuart Ryan takes you through the basics of the Ionian mode and shows you how to play chords, riffs, arpeggios and lead guitar breaks using this fundamental scale

All of the videos, backing tracks and audio from issue 364 of Guitar Techniques, to download and stream.