How to play funk guitar – a beginner’s guide By Jenna Scaramanga published 1 August 22 Here we unpack the rudiments of funk scratching in a lesson that will help you perfect your strumming technique and improve your rhythmic sensibility
10 David Gilmour-style lead ideas you need to try By Jon Bishop published 29 July 22 From funky doublestops to wide interval bends, learn some of the Pink Floyd prog maestro’s masterful soloing techniques
How to use economy picking: a beginner's guide to an expert technique By Chris Brooks published 27 July 22 This primer on the often misunderstood picking approach is the first in a series that demystifies the process, and explains how it can take your playing to new heights
How to apply consecutive scale tones in your playing with cluster chords By Richard Barrett published 25 July 22 Five inspirational ideas to take cluster chords out of the realm of fretboard theory and into something you can put into practice
Learn 5 licks in the style of one of the fastest guitarists who ever lived, Shawn Lane By Charlie Griffiths published 25 July 22 Transposing piano for guitar, combining jazz, classical and rock, Lane was way more than just a speedster – this lesson will take you inside his imaginative phrasing and esoteric note choices
Learn Mark Knopfler’s game-changing rhythm and lead styles By Martin Cooper published 22 July 22 Phrasing and dynamics are the order of the day in this tutorial on the immaculate playing style of the Dire Straits guitar legend
Joanne Shaw Taylor lesson: what you can learn from one of the freshest players in blues By Phil Short published 20 July 22 The critically acclaimed British blues-rock phenom brings no shortage of soul to her sound, and has a lyrical lead guitar style that's instantly recognizable
8 David Gilmour techniques that will change your playing style By Jon Bishop published 18 July 22 This primer in the signature approaches of the Pink Floyd prog legend shows you the rudiments of his playing, from how he grips his pick and bends the strings, to chord fretting and more
Five practice tips from Dream Theater's John Petrucci By John Petrucci published 12 July 22 In this classic GW lesson, the Dream Theater guitar great helps you get more out of your practice sessions
How string skipping can supercharge your lead guitar playing By Total Guitar editors published 12 July 22 Sharpen up your picking and soloing skills with these string skipping exercises in the style of Nuno Bettencourt, John Petrucci, Frank Gambale and more
How to fit guitar practice into your everyday life By Jenna Scaramanga published 11 July 22 Finding time to practice is the biggest obstacle facing most guitarists. We discuss some ways to fit it into your day...
How Eric Gales’ signature licks can hot-wire your blues playing By Richard Barrett published 11 July 22 Gales’ genre-mashing guitar style is rooted in the blues but takes exhilarating detours through his expansive musical vocabulary. This primer establishes the mood with some jazz chord melodies before tackling his lightning quick picking
6 guitar tricks you can learn from Jack White By Charlie Griffiths published 6 July 22 We look at some techniques and tonal tricks to help you nail White's unique style and sound, with a half-dozen tabbed examples to get you started
Joe Bonamassa shows you how to “connect the dots” to break out of a rut By Joe Bonamassa published 5 July 22 We have all been there, bored of our own playing, in the doldrums and playing the same tired licks to death. Who better than JoBo to lead us back on the right path, and see the fretboard anew?
5 shred techniques you can learn from Bumblefoot By Charlie Griffiths published 1 July 22 This lesson will guide your lead through the weird, wonderful and endlessly creative style of Ron Thal, and you don't even need a double-neck electric to take part
How to play more musical string bends By Andy G Jones published 29 June 22 Don't just hold and hope. By targeting chord tones and extensions, your string bends will make more harmonic sense and become an integral part of the song
Learn the fiery playing style of Nita Strauss By Martin Cooper published 28 June 22 The Alice Cooper guitarist did not get the nickname Hurricane Nita by accident. Her all-action rock style will seriously test your rhythm and lead chops alike
How to master Chet Atkins’ fingerpicking technique and take your acoustic playing to the next level By Stuart Ryan published 24 June 22 Atkins was one of Nashville’s most successful producers, session guitarists, and a veritable picking legend whose influence can still be heard in countless player's styles
Learn the many guitar styles of Joe Satriani with this blockbuster lesson By Jamie Humphries published 22 June 22 These four mini pieces focus on different stylistic, harmonic, and technical approaches heard in many of Satch’s classic tracks new and old
How to get 5 inspirational sounds from your delay pedal By Total Guitar editors published 21 June 22 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
