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.

Latest articles by Total Guitar editors

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Download and stream the audio from Total Guitar 354

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All of the videos, backing tracks and audio from issue 354 of Total Guitar, to download and stream

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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

Musical Tips & Advice
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

Beginner Lessons
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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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Total Guitar 353
Download and stream the audio from Total Guitar 353

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All of the videos, backing tracks and audio from issue 353 of Total Guitar, to download and stream

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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

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Total Guitar 352
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All of the videos, backing tracks and audio from issue 352 of Total Guitar, to download and stream

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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

Lessons
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...

Effects & Pedals
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

Lessons
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Vote for your guitarist of the year 2021!

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Total Guitar needs your votes!

Guitarists
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”

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

Guitarists
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

Lessons
TGR351
Download and stream the audio from Total Guitar 351

By Total Guitar editors Published

All of the videos, backing tracks and audio from issue 351 of Total Guitar, to download and stream

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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

Beginner Lessons
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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!

Music Releases
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Download and stream the audio from Total Guitar 350

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All of the videos, backing tracks and audio from issue 350 of Total Guitar, to download and stream

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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

Beginner Lessons
Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield of Metallica during Rock In Rio Lisboa - Day 4 at Belavista Park in Lisbon, Belavista Park, Portugal.
The story behind the fake Metallica track that fooled the world

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How a Total Guitar ‘Play Like’ track – aka Apocalypse Dawn – accidentally achieved mythical status among Metallica fans

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Metallica – The guitar power of the Black Album: inside the new issue of Total Guitar

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Also in issue 349! Interviews: Samantha Fish, Brian Setzer, The Vaccines, Cage The Elephant. Gear: Fender Noventa Series, Line 6 POD Go Wireless. Learn to play AC/DC, Green Day, Newton Faulkner & Bullet For My Valentine

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Download and stream the audio from Total Guitar 349

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All of the videos, backing tracks and audio from issue 349 of Total Guitar, to download and stream

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Angus Young
5 ways to write a great guitar riff

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How to incorporate the chords and composing tricks that built rock’s greatest riffs in your own writing

Beginner Lessons
How to play partial barre chords
How to play partial barre chords

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Beginner guitar: Play more notes with fewer fingers, and get to grips with essential rock ’n’ roll, funk, and soul shapes

Beginner Lessons
Periphery
10 ways to improve your live guitar playing

By Total Guitar editors Published

Shape up your playing and focus on the skills you need to be the best live guitarist you can be

Lessons
Eddie Van Halen
6 guitar tricks you can learn from Eddie Van Halen

By Total Guitar editors Published

Plug in and rock out as Total Guitar gets hot for teaching Eddie Van Halen’s trademark riffs and techniques

Lessons
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