Best beginner electric guitars 2023: kickstart your musical journey with these epic electric guitars for beginners By Chris Corfield last updated 15 November 22 So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone
Best guitars for kids 2023: top electric and acoustic guitars for children By Jonathan Horsley last updated 30 January 23 The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar
Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2023: our pick of easy acoustic strummers for new players By Chris Corfield last updated 30 January 23 The best beginner acoustic guitars, featuring epic affordable six strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more
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
Best beginner guitar amps 2023: top guitar amplifiers for beginners By Chris Corfield last updated 21 October 22 Looking for the best beginner guitar amp? We’ve found ’em right here, and they don’t cost the earth either, thanks to Boss, Yamaha, Fender and co
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
Best beginner guitars for metal 2023: 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 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
How to play the E chord on guitar By Jonny Scaramanga published 11 November 21 Beginner guitar: Get to grips with one of the easiest and most useful chords you'll ever learn, as well as some tasty variations
How to fingerpick on guitar By Total Guitar editors published 27 October 21 Beginner guitar: No pick? No problem! Improve your versatility and create intricate rhythm parts with fingerstyle
How to play the A chord on guitar By Jonny Scaramanga last updated 11 November 21 Beginner guitar: The A chord is one of the most important chords you'll ever learn. Here, we show you how to play the essential open shape, as well as several variations
How to strum 16th notes on guitar By Total Guitar editors published 15 October 21 Beginner guitar: Take your rhythm guitar skills beyond the basics with this lesson on 16th-note rhythms
How to play legato guitar licks By Total Guitar editors published 16 September 21 Beginner guitar: these hammer-on and pull-off techniques appear in every genre of guitar and will rescue you if you run out of ideas mid-solo