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The Guitar World team dishes out some encouraging words about learning the guitar

By Daryl Robertson Published

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

Musical Tips & Advice
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10 things every beginner guitarist needs to know

By Jenna Scaramanga Last updated

Chords and scales, rhythm and lead: these core skills set you up for success in any style

Beginner Lessons
Man testing an acoustic guitar
How we test beginner acoustic guitars

By Daryl Robertson Published

We take a deep dive into our testing process for beginner acoustic guitars

Acoustic Guitars
Stone Gossard, Slash and Josh Klinghoffer
"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

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

Acoustic Guitars
Kid in a guitar store playing a Gibson Flying V
A parent's guide to buying a guitar for your child

By Daryl Robertson Published

Give your child the best possible start with our top tips for buying a beginner guitar – plus our guitar recommendations

Beginner Lessons
I used Fender Play for 8 weeks to learn the guitar from scratch – here’s how I got on
I used Fender Play for 8 weeks to learn the guitar from scratch – here’s how I got on

By Annie Robertson Published

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

Beginner Lessons
Girl sat on bed with an acoustic guitar looking down at a book with notes in.
18 essential gadgets that will dramatically improve your guitar practice routine

By Daryl Robertson Published

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

Guitar Gear
Strumming
5 ways to improve your acoustic guitar strumming

By Jenna Scaramanga Published

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

Beginner Lessons
A Squier Contemporary Jazzmaster on a pink/purple background
Best beginner guitars for metal: 10 top axes to cover all your metal needs

By James Farmer Last updated

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

Beginner Guitars
Man playing Fender Stratocaster electric guitar
How to play guitar: a beginner’s guide

By James Uings Published

This beginner guitar lesson takes you from tuning the guitar and strumming your first chords through to playing your very first guitar solos

Beginner Lessons
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