With a new introduction by Matt Scharfglass Music editor for Guitar world, Guitar World Acoustic, and Bass Guitar magazines, Matt Scharfglass is also leader of the rock band Mrs. Grundy. A bassist and multi-instrumentalist, he has written over a dozen music books.

Six great lessons from the masters of rock guitar:

Lesson 1: Arlen Roth—gives you a good foundation in shuffle-rhythm rock guitar à la Chuck Berry

Lesson 2: Mick Taylor—the ex-Rolling Stones and John Mayall blues/rock player shows you "Catfish Blues" and stringbending

Lesson 3: Nils Lofgren—an exercise in Keith Richards style

Lesson 4: Robin Trower—the ex-Procul Harum player demonstrates whammy-bar style plus his familiar vibrato and bending techniques

Lesson 5: Bruce Kulick—the lead guitar force behind Kiss works on bending, triplet soloing and scales

Lesson 6: Eric Johnson—gives you a master's insightt into Clapton, Beck & Hendrix style lead guitar, vibrato and bending