Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2024: our pick of easy acoustic strummers for new players By Daryl Robertson last updated 23 April 24 We've tested epic affordable six strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more – read on to find the best beginner acoustic guitar for you
A parent's guide to buying a guitar for your child: kickstart their playing journey right with our 5 essential tips By Daryl Robertson published 19 April 24 Give your child the best possible start with our top tips for buying a beginner guitar – plus our guitar recommendations
Is there a benefit to buying a more expensive guitar as your first? By Simon Fellows published 18 April 24 Entry-level or mid-grade? Which guitar offers better value for the beginner? If you’re just starting out, will an entry-level axe do, or should you invest in a fancier guitar with a price tag to match?
I used Fender Play for 8 weeks to learn the guitar from scratch – here’s how I got on By Annie Robertson published 8 April 24 Is it possible to learn the guitar in just 2 months armed with nothing but Fender Play and a beginner acoustic guitar? We find out
Best beginner guitar amps 2024: top guitar amplifiers for beginners By Chris Corfield last updated 4 April 24 Looking for one of the best guitar amps for beginners? We’ve rounded up our favorites for players of any style from brands including Blackstar, Orange, Boss, and more
Best beginner electric guitars 2024: kickstart your musical journey with these epic electric guitars for beginners By Chris Corfield last updated 14 February 24 So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with our pick of the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone
18 essential gadgets that will dramatically improve your guitar practice routine By Daryl Robertson published 6 February 24 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
Best guitars for kids 2024: top electric and acoustic guitars for children By Jonathan Horsley last updated 26 January 24 The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar
5 ways to improve your acoustic guitar strumming By Jenna Scaramanga published 26 June 23 Strumming is the one of the essential techniques for any guitarist, so let's give it the attention it deserves with a lesson that will develop your rhythm style
Best beginner guitars for metal: 10 top axes to cover all your metal needs By James Farmer last updated 21 October 22 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
How to play guitar: a beginner’s guide By James Uings published 26 September 22 This beginner guitar lesson takes you from tuning the guitar and strumming your first chords through to playing your very first guitar solos
How to play funk guitar – a beginner’s guide By Jenna Scaramanga published 1 August 22 Here we unpack the rudiments of funk scratching in a lesson that will help you perfect your strumming technique and improve your rhythmic sensibility
How to get 5 inspirational sounds from your delay pedal By Total Guitar editors published 21 June 22 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
10 things every beginner guitarist needs to know By Jenna Scaramanga published 14 April 22 Chords and scales, rhythm and lead: these core skills set you up for success in any style
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
How to play the major scale on guitar By Total Guitar editors published 21 December 21 Beginner guitar: This scale is the foundation for basically everything, so it's essential learning for all aspiring players
How to play the F chord on guitar By Jonny Scaramanga published 17 December 21 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
How to play the B chord on guitar By Jonny Scaramanga published 13 December 21 Beginner guitar: the B chord is one of the trickier chords you'll learn as a beginner, but mastering it will close that gap and make you a more well-rounded player
How to play the D chord on guitar By Jonny Scaramanga published 2 December 21 Beginner guitar: the D chord fuels countless rock classics and pop ballads alike. Here, we break it down for you, as well as some useful variations
How to play the G chord on guitar By Jonny Scaramanga published 25 November 21 Beginner guitar: we introduce you to one of the most commonly found chords in guitar playing, as well as some useful variations