What is reamping? Here's everything you need to know By Daryl Robertson published 7 July 23 Want to know how the professionals get their epic guitar tones? Pay attention as we walk you through the concept of reamping your guitar, and whether it's something you should consider
Sick Riffs: Liam Beeson teaches you the technical onslaught of Brand of Sacrifice's Casca By Sam Roche last updated 28 October 22 Behold: a masterclass in irregular time signatures and pinpoint accuracy
Sick Riffs: Cody Quistad teaches you the earth-shattering main riff of Wage War's Who I Am By Sam Roche last updated 28 October 22 The track is taken from the band's latest album, Pressure
Sick Riffs: Josh Baines teaches you the crushing, time signature-fluid riffs of Malevolence's Remain Unbeaten By Sam Roche last updated 28 October 22 The track is taken from the band's recently released EP, The Other Side
Sick Riffs: Arran Day teaches you the classic-rock lead lines of These Wicked Rivers' Floyd By Sam Roche last updated 28 October 22 The track is taken from the band's recently released debut album, Eden
Sick Riffs: Learn the monster 12/8 groove from All Hail The Yeti's Cold Dead Leaves By Sam Roche last updated 28 October 22 Dave Vanderlinde teaches the yet-to-be-released track, which will feature on the band's upcoming EP
Harness Joni Mitchell's acoustic imagination with this lesson on dulcimers, altered tunings and cluster chords By George Howlett published 8 March 22 A deep dive into the singer-songwriter's aptitude for experimental tunings, and how you can incorporate them into your own compositions
How to play the A chord on guitar By Jonny Scaramanga published 26 October 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 play the James Bond guitar chord – and 007 ways you can solo over it By Andy G Jones published 29 September 21 To celebrate the release of James Bond's 25th outing, No Time To Die, we show you how to play its iconic theme chord, and give you a license to thrill with your own accompanying leads
Sick Riffs: Violet Mayugba teaches you the punky powerchords of Destroy Boys' Muzzle By Sam Roche published 21 May 21 Learn the San Francisco outfit's raucous new single
Sick Riffs: Christian Neonakis teaches you the clean alt-rock lines of My Kid Brother's Good News By Sam Roche published 10 May 21 The feel-good cut is taken from the Virginia quintet's 2020 self-titled EP
Sick Riffs: Paul Marc Rousseau teaches you the destructive breakdown bends of Silverstein's new single, Bankrupt By Sam Roche published 28 April 21 “Step 1: Get mad. Step 2: Get a guitar, Step 3. Queue up a dirty tone”
How to dial in a guitar amp By Total Guitar editors published 30 March 21 Beginners, step this way: here's how to find a decent sound on your amplifier
Sick Riffs: Alex Dezen teaches you the catchy punk-rock guitar lines of Broken Baby's Royal Pigs By Sam Roche published 24 February 21 Learn the LA duo's raucous 2019 standalone single
Sick Riffs: Chad Peck teaches you the shoegazey, whammy bar-heavy lines of Kestrels' It's a Secret By Sam Roche published 10 February 21 Learn this standout alternate-tuned cut from the Nova Scotia trio's latest album, Dream or Don't Dream
Sick Riffs: Sadler Vaden teaches you the glorious bend-driven chorus lick of Great Peacock's Rock of Ages By Sam Roche published 8 February 21 An excellent opportunity to practice your feel
Guitarless practice: how to learn without the instrument, and improve your musicality anytime, anywhere By George Howlett published 21 December 20 You don't always need a guitar to improve your six-string skills
Sick Riffs: Vanny Tonon teaches you his innovative 'Hybrid Slap' technique By Sam Roche published 16 December 20 The Italian solo guitarist showcases the sonic trick in his ingenious track The Hybrid Master of Time
Sick Riffs: Andy Gibbs teaches you the sludgy, chromatic wrecking ball of Thou's Ancestral Recall By Sam Roche published 25 November 20 The track is taken from the band's 2020 collaboration with Emma Ruth Rundle, May Our Chambers Be Full
Sick Riffs: Charlie Griffiths teaches you the thunderous verse riff of Harbinger's Healer/Deceiver – with tab! By Sam Roche published 17 November 20 Tune your axe to drop C – it's about to get heavy