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Do you put your capo on 'incorrectly'? Tommy Emmanuel says this is the correct way to do it - and it could save your tuning
By Phil Weller published
Do it the wrong way and your tuning will suffer, Emmanuel warns

Explore open G tuning: a fresh perspective that reshapes your fretboard and inspired timeless blues and Americana songs
By Stuart Ryan published
Open G has been embraced by legends including Keith Richards, The Black Crowes and Led Zeppelin. Now it’s your turn to revel in its golden tones

Best guitar capos 2025: These are the tried & tested options I'd recommend for acoustic and electric players
By Daryl Robertson last updated
I tested 10 of the most popular capos on the market. Here’s my expert picks for electric, acoustic, 12-string and beyond

Every player uses the minor pentatonic – here’s how you can leverage the guitar's most-used scale in your own playing
By Stuart Ryan published
Every player is aware of the minor pentatonic, but not everyone knows how to make the most of it. These examples – in the style of some prolific pentatonic players – will help you master the shape everyone uses

This easy chord trick appears on classic songs by the Beatles, the Eagles, Paul Simon and Passenger
By Stuart Ryan published
Why the 7th fret is the magic position for your guitar capo

From guitar straps to wireless systems, I've scoured the internet for the best guitar accessory deals this Cyber Monday so you don't have to
By Janelle Borg last updated
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned player, there's one universal truth that unites us all: guitar accessories – now's your chance to nab some favorites at a heavily discounted price

Years of testing capos on tour led me to this Fender x Kyser Quick-Change electric guitar capo – and it's massively discounted for Black Friday
By Janelle Borg published
Tried and tested on a wide range of guitar models, these stylish and discounted accessories come in stunning Daphne Blue and Shell Pink colorways – a perfect gift for the aesthetically inclined guitarist

The FreeStyle is a wild new customizable device that lets you harness thousands of alternate tuning possibilities
By Phil Weller published
From tuning-free experimentations to unlocking ridiculous chord shapes, the next-level innovation hopes to change guitar playing forever

“I thought to myself, ‘Nobody’s done anything with that for at least 25 years. It looks like a piece of medieval torture instrumentation’”: How G7th revolutionized the guitar capo
By David Mead published
The British company has sought to give the humble capo a player-friendly future. As with many great ideas, it evolved from a simple question that designer Nick Campling asked himself while playing an acoustic guitar…

Get up to 55% off strings, picks, capos, cables and other guitar accessories with Ernie Ball's mega Cyber Monday sale
By Matt Owen last updated
Bag huge discounts on just about every essential accessory you could need – or scoop some suitable stocking fillers for a guitar-playing loved one
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