Beginner Lessons

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

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

Improve your lead guitar skills with a technique used by indie kids, shredders and blues hounds alike

Beginner guitar: This scale is the foundation for basically everything, so it's essential learning for all aspiring players

Beginner guitar: Learning the F chord is often one of the biggest obstacles new guitarists face, but there are a variety of simple alternatives to make it easier to play

The D chord fuels countless rock classics and pop ballads alike. We break it down, along with some useful variations

Beginner guitar: we introduce you to one of the most commonly found chords in guitar playing, as well as some useful variations

Beginner guitar: Get to grips with one of the easiest and most useful chords you'll ever learn, as well as some tasty variations

The A chord is one of the most important chords you'll ever learn. Here, we show you how to play the essential open shape, as well as several variations

Beginner guitar: Take your rhythm guitar skills beyond the basics with this lesson on 16th-note rhythms