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Pickup Music: Funk Palm-Muting
Riff of the Month: Linkin Park – The Emptiness Machine
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Paul Gilbert's School of Shred
TG's Scientifically Proven Greatest Solo Of All Time
Classic Track: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Can't Stop
Open-mic Songbook: The Beatles – Blackbird

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Pickup Music: Funk Palm-Muting

3 Ways to add Palm Muting to your guitar playing - Jude Smithg | Pickup Music - YouTube

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Riff of the Month: Linkin Park – The Emptiness Machine

Guitar Lesson: Linkin Park - The Emptiness Machine - YouTube

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Guitar Tricks: Easy Acoustic Guitar

Get GREAT at acoustic rhythm guitar: 6 grooves you NEED - YouTube

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Paul Gilbert's School of Shred

TG's Scientifically Proven Greatest Solo Of All Time

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Classic Track: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Can't Stop

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Open-mic Songbook: The Beatles – Blackbird

The Beatles perform 'Rain' and 'Paperback Writer' on BBC TV show 'Top Of The Pops' in London on 16th June 1966. Left to right: John Lennon (1940-1980), Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison — (Image credit: Getty Images)

Chris was Editor of Total Guitar magazine from 2020 until its closure in 2024, when he became Lesson Editor for Guitar World, MusicRadar and Guitar Player. Prior to taking over as Editor, he helmed Total Guitar's world-class tab and tuition section for 12 years, helping thousands of guitarists learn how to play the instrument. A former guitar teacher, Chris trained at the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford, UK, and held a degree in Philosophy & Popular Music. During his career, Chris interviewed guitar legends including Brian May and Jimmy Page, while championing new artists such as Yungblud and Nova Twins. Chris was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in April 2024 and died in May 2025.