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Beginners guitar lesson #1: How to hold the guitar, pick strings and fret your first note!
The very basics of guitar playing, from holding your guitar to using a pick and fretting your first note
I’ve hand-picked this year’s top beginner guitar, bass and amp Black Friday deals – including $60 off my favorite Squier Strat and $70 off a top-tier Yamaha acoustic
Keen on kickstarting your playing journey, or looking for a new piece of gear to help a loved one get going? Here are the best beginner guitar gear deals you’ll currently find that you need to be aware of
Best ukuleles for beginners 2025: top picks from soprano to tenor
The best beginner ukuleles from Fender, Epiphone, Martin, Kala, Gretsch and more – prices starting from $30
Should you learn acoustic guitar before electric guitar? Plus 3 other beginner guitar myths busted
Beginner guitarists often wrestle with this age-old question, so we’re here to answer it once and for all – as well as a few others
Are you taking an honest look at your technique before you practice? By working on the fundamentals, you’ll get much more out of your routine
Your technique will improve tenfold if you know which areas of your playing need most attention. Follow our checklist to see where you can get better
18 essential gadgets that will dramatically improve your guitar practice routine
From must-have tuners to state-of-the-art desktop amps, these are the guitar gadgets that will allow you to get more out of your practice sessions
10 mistakes every beginner guitarist makes
From gear choices to learning paths, these are the most common beginner guitar faux pas that every new player makes – and how you can avoid them
Best beginner guitars for metal 2025: 10 top axes to cover all your metal needs
Explore the very best in beginner metal guitars from the likes of Squier, Epiphone and PRS, including a selection of great options under $500/£500
