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The simple trick that adds sparkle to your songs: Nashville Tuning explained
By Stuart Ryan published
David Gilmour, Keith Richards & Taylor Swift all do this…

Spiritbox's Mike Stringer shows you how syncopated bends can add extra spice to your metal playing
By Mike Stringer published
Your 21st-century metal workshop is in session, as Stringer shows you how to play Spiritbox's Holy Roller

Dare you join us at the crossroads? Welcome to the acoustic blues masterclass
By Richard Barrett published
Inspired by Big Bill Broonzy, Lightnin' Hopkins and the O.G. blues great Robert Johnson, this lesson just requires an acoustic guitar. Heartbreak optional

5 easy open-position alternate chord voicings that will give you extra jangle
By Richard Barrett published
James Honeyman-Scott of The Pretenders was a master at creating interesting parts from simple alternate chords. We look at five you can use in your playing

How to introduce hybrid picking into your lead playing
By Corey Congilio published
In his inaugural Guitar World column, the great Corey Congilio demonstrates how all players can benefit from a technique borrowed from country players

How to stop burning out before you stop the music
By Glen Phillips published
We all know it’s tough to survive in this industry. But do we all know what to do about it? Here are some ways to look after yourself better, suggested by welfare experts

Charlie Starr on the magic of the B-Bender – and 5 bender-inspired licks you can play on any electric
By Charlie Starr published
The Blackberry Smoke guitarist gives us a lesson in how to sound like you've got a B-Bender, even if you don't

"What if your best song is the one you haven't written yet?" Songwriting For Guitar's free two-day live event will make you a better songwriter - here's how to sign up
By Daryl Robertson published
From the 11th to the 12th of April, you'll be guided through the core building blocks of strong songwriting, hooks, riffs, melody, and structure in a practical, guitar-first way
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