Latest articles by Total Guitar editors
7 easy tips that will help you write your next song
Get inspired with these simple ways to supercharge your songwriting
How to play the major scale on guitar
Beginner guitar: This scale is the foundation for basically everything, so it's essential learning for all aspiring players
The Awards Issue 2021: inside the new issue of Total Guitar
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
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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Learn 20 rock guitar licks that will elevate your solos
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
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...
10 ways to level up your pentatonic playing
Major and minor pentatonic scale ideas in the style of Zakk Wylde, Tom Morello, Kirk Hammett and more
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”
Wonderful phrasing, tasteful, considered... And that's him without the guitar
How To Write Songs, by Sam Fender and many more: inside the new issue of Total Guitar
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 guitar lesson: 12 tips that will help you capture the essence of his versatile playing style
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
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How to strum 16th notes on guitar
Beginner guitar: Take your rhythm guitar skills beyond the basics with this lesson on 16th-note rhythms
Vote for the greatest Beatles guitar song of all time!
What's the greatest guitar song the The Fab Four ever recorded? It's time for you to have your say!
The Ultimate Guide To Pedals – Build Your 'Board From Scratch: inside the new issue of Total Guitar
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
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How to play legato guitar licks
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
Your guide to John Mayer's guitar gear, era by era
We take a head count of the six-string sensualist's most significant guitars, amps and pedalboard rigs
The story behind the fake Metallica track that fooled the world
How a Total Guitar ‘Play Like’ track – aka Apocalypse Dawn – accidentally achieved mythical status among Metallica fans
Metallica – The guitar power of the Black Album: inside the new issue of Total Guitar
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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