Best beginner electric guitars 2024: kickstart your musical journey with these epic electric guitars for beginners By Chris Corfield last updated 5 September 24 So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with our pick of the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone
Best guitars for kids 2024: top electric and acoustic guitars for children By Daryl Robertson last updated 14 August 24 The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar
"The notes are quite resonant, and there is a depth of sound that belies its modest price tag and humble materials": Yamaha C40II review By Ross Holder published 6 August 24 Does popularity equate to quality? We test one of the most popular beginner guitars in the world
"This guitar is a solid choice for those seeking vintage style and sound without the vintage price tag": Epiphone Les Paul Special review By Chris Corfield published 1 August 24 Time to reevaluate an entry-level classic?
How to test a beginner acoustic guitar in a guitar store: our step-by-step guide to buying your first acoustic in person By Daryl Robertson published 8 July 24 A former guitar salesman gives you valuable advice for buying your first guitar
"There is no wrong way to play guitar. The instrument can be whatever you make it": The Guitar World team shares the advice they wish they'd been given when they started learning By Daryl Robertson published 12 June 24 Members of our team dish out some encouraging words for newbie players and share the advice they wish they had known at the beginning of their playing careers
Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2024: top pick for new players, reviewed and demoed by experts By Daryl Robertson last updated 6 June 24 We've played epic affordable six-strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more – read on for our best beginner acoustic guitar recommendations and watch our video demos
10 things every beginner guitarist needs to know By Jenna Scaramanga last updated 30 May 24 Chords and scales, rhythm and lead: these core skills set you up for success in any style
How we test beginner acoustic guitars By Daryl Robertson published 29 May 24 We take a deep dive into our testing process for beginner acoustic guitars
"My first guitar was a beat-up flamenco-style acoustic that my grandmother had in her closet": Slash, Jimmy Page and more remember the guitars that set them on the path to six-string immortality By Daryl Robertson published 23 May 24 We dive into some of our classic interviews to rediscover the stories of how famous players got started - featuring Slash, Jimmy Page, Stone Gossard, Albert Lee and more
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
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
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
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
How to alternate pick on guitar: exercises to make you play faster By Chris Bird published 19 January 22 Improve your lead guitar skills with a technique used by indie kids, shredders and blues hounds alike