Total Guitar editors

Total Guitar editors

Total Guitar is one of Europe's biggest guitar magazines. With lessons to suit players of all levels, TG's world-class tuition is friendly, accessible and jargon-free, whether you want to brush up on your technique or improve your music theory knowledge. We also talk to the biggest names in the world of guitar – from interviews with all-time greats like Brian May and Eddie Van Halen to our behind the scenes Rig Tour features, we get you up close with the guitarists that matter to you.

Articles by: Total Guitar editors

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Jack White – It's getting loud again: Inside the new issue of Total Guitar

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Also in issue 358! Interviews: Bloc Party, Def Leppard, Molly Tuttle, Fantastic Negrito, Feeder & more! Gear Reviews: Fender, Headrush, Jet Guitars, Maestro & Line 6. Learn songs by The Police, Greta Van Fleet, The Darkness & The Black Keys!

Korn

How Korn changed the face of guitar music

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Charting Munky and Head's influence – from Sepultura and Slipknot to the present day

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John Frusciante – back in the Chili Peppers and with a new gameplan: inside the new issue of Total Guitar

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Also in issue 357! Interviews: Ghost, Khruangbin, Halestorm, Kurt Vile, Warpaint & more! Gear Reviews: Cort, Maestro, Orange, Boss, Pigtronix. Learn songs by John Mayer, AC/DC, Jake Bugg & more!

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Johnny Marr – The Ultimate Interview: inside the new issue of Total Guitar

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Also in issue 356! Interviews: Korn, Turnstile, The Lazy Eyes, Joe Satriani, Joanna Shaw Taylor, Jason Pierce and more! Gear Reviews: IK Multimedia, D’Angelico, Boss, Trinity By Relish, EHX. Learn songs by Deep Purple, Nova Twins, The Lumineers and Supertramp.

John FRUSCIANTE and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, John Frusciante performing live onstage, playing Fender Stratocaster guitar

What is John Frusciante's greatest guitar song with the Red Hot Chili Peppers?

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Vote for your favorite Frusciante-featuring Chili Peppers cut

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Slash – The Return Of The Guitar Hero: inside the new issue of Total Guitar

By Total Guitar editors published

Also in issue 355! Interviews: alt-J, Yard Act, Zakk Wylde, Cory Wong, Black Country New Road, Robben Ford and more! Gear Reviews: PRS, Epiphone, Fender and Funny Little Boxes. Learn songs by Santana, Taylor Swift, Bill Withers and Jack White.

tgr353 powerchord lesson hero

Beef up your power chords with these massive-sounding open shapes

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Make easy changes to five chords you already know to master riff rock and classic metal

TGR352 SG Greats Lesson

Learn the licks of 10 Gibson SG legends

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How to play in the style of Angus Young, Tony Iommi, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Derek Trucks and many more

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2022 Guitar Workout & Simon Neil's guide to rock: inside the new issue of Total Guitar

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Also in issue 354! Interviews: Eric Gales, Mark Tremonti, Andy Summers, Nilüfer Yanya, John Petrucci, Geese, Steve Vai and more! Gear reviews: Fender, Framus, Guild, Electro-Harmonix. Learn songs by Queen, Weezer, We Came As Romans, Django Reinhardt. Plus! Win a Gibson Generation Collection G-00 Acoustic Guitar!

Woman playing acoustic guitar and recording

7 easy tips that will help you write your next song

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Get inspired with these simple ways to supercharge your songwriting

TGR351 How to play the major scale on guitar

How to play the major scale on guitar

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Beginner guitar: This scale is the foundation for basically everything, so it's essential learning for all aspiring players

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The Awards Issue 2021: inside the new issue of Total Guitar

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Also in issue 353! Interviews: Billy Gibbons, Jake Kiszka, Idles, Courtney Barnett, Architects, Joe Bonamassa and more! Gear reviews: Epiphone, Rapier, LTD, Blackstar. Learn songs by Tash Sultana, ZZ Top, REM and Slipknot

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The 50 Greatest Beatles Guitar Songs: inside the new issue of Total Guitar

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Also in issue 352! Interviews: Mastodon's Bill Kelliher, Trivium, Carlos Santana and more! Gear reviews: Blackstar, Fender, Orange, Mooer. Learn songs by: Free, Passenger, Extreme and Biffy Clyro

Man playing Les Paul electric guitar

Learn 20 rock guitar licks that will elevate your solos

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Expand your lead guitar vocabulary with solo ideas in the styles of Jimi Hendrix, Joe Bonamassa, David Gilmour and many more

The 50 greatest guitar effects moments of all time

The 50 greatest guitar effects moments of all time

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As voted for by you, behold pedalboard genius from the likes of the Edge, Dimebag Darrell, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more besides...

Zakk Wylde

10 ways to level up your pentatonic playing

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Major and minor pentatonic scale ideas in the style of Zakk Wylde, Tom Morello, Kirk Hammett and more

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Vote for your guitarist of the year 2021!

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Total Guitar needs your votes!

John Mayer

John Mayer in his own words: “That joy and passion and chemistry of just picking up the guitar and playing has never been in jeopardy”

By Total Guitar editors published

Wonderful phrasing, tasteful, considered... And that's him without the guitar

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How To Write Songs, by Sam Fender and many more: inside the new issue of Total Guitar

By Total Guitar editors published

Also in issue 351! Interviews: Sam Fender, The War On Drugs, the Manic Street Preachers, Jerry Cantrell, Bullet For My Valentine, and more! Gear reviews: Gibson Generation Acoustic Collection, Sterling By Music Man Mariposa, Jackson Monarkh, Pro Co Lil' Rat. Learn to play: Kiss, Sam Fender, Mastodon and Ed Sheeran

John Mayer

John Mayer guitar lesson: 12 tips that will help you capture the essence of his versatile playing style

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From subtle acoustic works to full-blown rock, we look at the techniques behind the blues-rock superstar's inimitable style, with full tab and audio

16th note strumming lesson

How to strum 16th notes on guitar

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Beginner guitar: Take your rhythm guitar skills beyond the basics with this lesson on 16th-note rhythms

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Vote for the greatest Beatles guitar song of all time!

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What's the greatest guitar song the The Fab Four ever recorded? It's time for you to have your say!

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The Ultimate Guide To Pedals – Build Your 'Board From Scratch: inside the new issue of Total Guitar

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Also in issue 350! Interviews: Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith & Janick Gers, The Killers' Dave Keuning, Eric Bibb, Ida Mae's Chris Turpin. Gear reviews: Epiphone Slash Collection, Supro Delta King 12, Charvel DK24 HH HT E, Pigtronix Space Rip. Learn to play: Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden, José González & Trivium

How to play legato guitar licks

How to play legato guitar licks

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Beginner guitar: these hammer-on and pull-off techniques appear in every genre of guitar and will rescue you if you run out of ideas mid-solo

John Mayer (pictured) performing at THE 63rd ANNUAL GRAMMY® AWARDS, broadcast live from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 14, 2021.

Your guide to John Mayer's guitar gear, era by era

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We take a head count of the six-string sensualist's most significant guitars, amps and pedalboard rigs