Best ukuleles for beginners 2024: Get started on the uke with our pick of tropical beauties By Simon Fellows last updated 11 March 24 The best beginner ukuleles from Fender, Epiphone, Martin, Kala, Gretsch and more – prices starting from $30
Are you taking an honest look at your technique before you practice? By working on the fundamentals, you’ll get much more out of your routine By Chris Bird published 20 February 24 Your technique will improve tenfold if you know which areas of your playing need most attention. Follow our checklist to see where you can get better
18 essential gadgets that will dramatically improve your guitar practice routine By Daryl Robertson published 6 February 24 From must-have tuners to state-of-the-art desktop amps, these are the guitar gadgets that will allow you to get more out of your practice sessions
10 mistakes every beginner guitarist makes By Richard Blenkinsop published 4 January 24 From gear choices to learning paths, these are the most common beginner guitar faux pas that every new player makes – and how you can avoid them
Best beginner guitars for metal: 10 top axes to cover all your metal needs By James Farmer last updated 21 October 22 Explore the very best in beginner metal guitars from the likes of Squier, Epiphone and PRS, including a selection of great options under $500/£500
How to play guitar: a beginner’s guide By James Uings published 26 September 22 This beginner guitar lesson takes you from tuning the guitar and strumming your first chords through to playing your very first guitar solos
10 easy guitar songs for beginners By Chris Bird published 17 February 22 Just getting started on guitar? These 10 songs prove that learning guitar doesn’t have to be difficult
Beginner guitar: how to play minor chords By Total Guitar editors published 7 July 20 Improve your playing and get to grips with the theory behind minor chords
Pedal tone riffs: kickstart your playing with these simple riffs By Total Guitar editors published 15 May 20 What do a church organ and your guitar have in common? Let us explain...
How to play power chord riffs and progressions By Chris Bird published 6 March 20 Power up your rhythm and riffing with our lesson on these staple chord shapes
5 hurdles every beginner guitar player faces - and how to avoid them By Justin Sandercoe published 28 February 20 Justin Sandercoe lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers
