Guitar Techniques

Some of guitar’s biggest names swear by suspended chords. Learn why they’re not so sus after all…

For those about to solo, you’ll be thunderstruck with the AC/DC guitar legend’s whole lotta use of open strings

The blues guitar superstar unpacks his drop D approach and explains how you can use it in your own blues jams

Luscious legato, hot hybrid picking, busy blues bends and creative chromaticism are the trademarks of Nick Johnston. Here are five of his favorite lead approaches

Blackberry Smoke frontman Charlie Starr demonstrates how the solo really can serve the song – by being the song

By recycling open chord shapes in different positions, you will uncover a wealth of fascinating voicings – just ask Jimmy Page. Here are 5 chords to get you started

Sofia Victoria on how imperfect vibrato, wrong notes and open string noise can add substantial character to conventional soloing