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.
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The best acoustic guitarists in the world right now
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Meet the unplugged wonders who are changing how we look at the acoustic guitar
Learn 10 of the Beatles' signature chord secrets
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We delve into the wonderful world of Beatles harmony with a look at the trademark shapes and progressions of the Fab Four
What is the greatest song Muse have ever recorded?
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Is it Plug In Baby? Supermassive Black Hole? Or even the new banger Will Of The People? You decide!
The Greatest Guitar Albums Of All Time: Inside the new issue of Total Guitar
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Also in issue 360! Interviews: Jimmy Page, Matt Tuck, Samantha Fish, Mark Tremonti, Joe Satriani, Jake Kiszka and more! Reviews: Epiphone Jerry Cantrell signature Les Paul Custom Wino & Prophecy, Boss RE-2 Space Echo, Positive Grid Spark Mini amp, TC Electronic SCF Gold stereo chorus/flanger pedal. Learn songs by Thin Lizzy, Foals and Post Malone!
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How to get 5 inspirational sounds from your delay pedal
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Our pedalboard primer demystifies delay and will help you take your first steps toward transforming your guitar tone and songwriting with atmosphere, rhythm and space
How to play bluegrass guitar for beginners
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Welcome to our bluegrass primer, with rhythm and lead ideas inspired by contemporary maestro Billy Strings to get you started
How to play funk guitar in the style of John Frusciante, Cory Wong, Melanie Faye and more
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Take your rhythmic chops to boot camp with this primer on the skills you need to make it funky
David Gilmour – His Greatest Moments: Inside the new issue of Total Guitar
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Also in issue 359! Interviews: Kirk Hammett, Matt Bellamy, Tosin Abasi, Mårten Hagström, Grace Cummings, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Jon Gomm, Derek Trucks and more! Gear Reviews: Fender Paramount, Yamaha Revstar, Line 6 DL-4, Walrus Audio Slötvå. Learn songs by U2, Cream, Architects and Bon Jovi!
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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!
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.
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
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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.
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
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
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!
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