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The key element that ties together three Led Zeppelin classics
By John Paul Jones published
Zeppelin’s power lay in their timing, the low-end giant explains, but there was more in the method to the band's madness

Loved by Joni Mitchell and Keith Richards alike, essential to slide players, here’s how you can explore chords in open D
By Richard Barrett published
These 5 shapes showcase the range of acoustic sounds and textures this open tuning grants access to

Guitarists always talk about down-picking, but have you worked on your up-picking lately? Here's why it could be a game-changer for your playing
By Jamie Hunt published
Mastering confident upstrokes can take your playing to the next level, whatever style you play

Jared James Nichols on how to play behind and ahead of the beat in the blues
By Jared James Nichols published
Taking what he learned from Leslie West, Eric Clapton and Paul Kossoff, Jared James Nichols shows us just how to work the pocket and give our playing the personality it needs

Joe Bonamassa invites you to join him on blues shuffle – don’t worry, he’ll show you the notes
By Joe Bonamassa published
Set your phone on silent, your brain on shuffle. JoBo has a blues lesson coming in hot

Best online guitar lessons 2025: I'm a professional guitar product reviewer and these are my top picks
By Chris Schwarten last updated
Online lessons are the ideal platform for developing guitar skills from the comfort of your home or on the go – myself and our in-house experts have tested options for all playing levels, styles and budgets, including a free option

Cory Wong on the most important technique you can learn from Nile Rodgers
By Cory Wong published
The kingpin of funky strumming defers to the O.G. – as Wong explains what he learned from the Chic master

Metronome magic: master your picking, improve timing, and build up speed – one click at a time
By Stuart Ryan published
Still ignoring the metronome? These seven examples prove it’s the secret weapon behind precision, speed, and control
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