Learn 60 years of legato guitar in 5 generation-spanning lessons By Jamie Humphries published 16 February 22 Master the evolution of legato technique from the '70s to the present day, spanning Eddie Van Halen to Steve Vai and Guthrie Govan
How using the wrong pentatonic scale can actually sound great By Andy G Jones published 15 February 22 We all know the rules... But what if we break them a little? Some less obvious intervals will add intrigue to your solos, like Jimmy Page did on Led Zeppelin's Rock and Roll
How to solo over a two-chord vamp in the style of the Allman Brothers By Andy Aledort published 11 February 22 Inspired by the Allman Brothers classic Dreams, this lesson teaches you how to tell a story through lead guitar
Capture Mateus Asato's rhythm and lead techniques with this in-depth lesson By Simon Barnard published 10 February 22 Lyrical, emotive, with lithe phrasing and a neo-soul sensibility, there is much to learn from Asato’s command of technique and feel
Expand your blues repertoire with this lesson on how to play Greg Koch's Mean Streak By Greg Koch published 9 February 22 A funk shuffle in the key of G, look out for the harmonic left turns in the track's turnarounds
Beef up your powerchords with these massive-sounding open shapes By Total Guitar editors published 8 February 22 Make easy changes to five chords you already know to master riff rock and classic metal
How to develop thematically based improvised solos By Andy Timmons published 4 February 22 Using his 1994 track Cry for You as a launchpad, Andy Timmons walks us through some ideas for building a musically interesting solo on the fly
5 ways to play guitar like Greg Howe By Charlie Griffiths published 3 February 22 These advanced exercises in shred guitar will take you through the Shrapnel alum’s sweeping and tapping style, and offer a grounding in his quicksilver jazz-fusion improv concepts
Learn the licks of 10 Gibson SG legends By Total Guitar editors published 1 February 22 How to play in the style of Angus Young, Tony Iommi, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Derek Trucks and many more
Periphery’s Jake Bowen shows you how to layer multiple guitar parts to create a lush soundscape By Jake Bowen published 31 January 22 In his inaugural instructional column, Bowen explains how a clean tone, some sweet chord shapes, reverb and delay can conspire to create something huge and magical
Harness the attitude of Johnny Winter with this lesson in his swaggering blues style By Phil Short published 27 January 22 You'll need a little fire in your belly to replicate Winter’s style, so dig in hard to these blues workouts
Learn 10 of the Beatles' signature chord secrets By Total Guitar editors published 25 January 22 We delve into the wonderful world of Beatles harmony with a look at the trademark shapes and progressions of the Fab Four
How to play ragtime blues guitar By Richard Barrett published 24 January 22 Learn the solo acoustic guitar style pioneered by trailblazing players such as Big Bill Broonzy and Memphis Minnie
How to play guitar like 10 Chicago blues greats By Andy Saphir published 20 January 22 Inject some authenticity into your blues playing as we turn back the clock with this lesson on the styles of Buddy Guy, Magic Slim, Otis Rush and many more
How to alternate pick on guitar By Total Guitar editors published 19 January 22 Beginner guitar: Improve your lead guitar skills with a technique used by indie kids, shredders and blues hounds alike
Shake up your progressions with 5 chords that are neither major nor minor By Richard Barrett published 18 January 22 How using the Hendrix chord and the sus chords favoured by Andy Summers can add intrigue and options for your songwriting
Broaden your rock 'n' roll rhythm guitar horizons with Greg Koch's jam-style lesson By Greg Koch published 14 January 22 Simply take a three-chord Rolling Stones-style jam in A, then add “rando” rock filth to taste...
How to break out of the pentatonic box with your solos By Richard Barrett published 11 January 22 Let linear patterns unlock the fretboard and take you out of your comfort zone
Expand your chord knowledge with these easy three-note Gypsy jazz voicings By Richard Barrett published 7 January 22 Inspired by Django Reinhardt's ingenuity, we break down five simple three-note Gypsy jazz chords
7 easy tips that will help you write your next song By Total Guitar editors published 4 January 22 Get inspired with these simple ways to supercharge your songwriting
