Sick Riffs: Conor Kelly teaches you the soaring guitar solo of Waker's Many Days Ahead By Sam Roche published 15 June 21 The endlessly catchy track is taken from the band's 2021 debut, Fresh Out
How to play like 8 Telecaster-toting country guitar greats By Total Guitar editors published 2 June 21 Set your Dyna Comp to stun as we go through the styles of Jason Isbell, James Burton, Brent Mason and more
Learn the secrets of the blues-rock masters in 4 lessons By Richard Barrett published 28 May 21 Turn up the volume for this practical lesson in how blues guitar evolved into rock, via Eric Clapton, Angus Young, Gary Moore and Eddie Van Halen
How to incorporate the string bending mastery of Albert King in your playing By Greg Koch published 19 May 21 The Gristle King (aka Greg Koch) doffs his cap to another King in this essential blues lesson
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 play rhythm guitar By Total Guitar editors published 27 April 21 A beginner's guide on how to strum chords in time
How to play old-school blues By Richard Barrett published 22 April 21 Learn some six-string rhythms in the style of blues heavyweights Howlin' Wolf and Hubert Sumlin
9 guitar tricks you can learn from the Foo Fighters By Total Guitar editors published 2 April 21 Layering guitars, powerchords, droning melodies – it's time to learn what makes Dave Grohl and co sound so massive
How to two-hand tap like Eddie Van Halen By Andy Aledort published 10 March 21 This hands-on and tabbed lesson offers a comprehensive primer in Eddie's signature lead style, as well as a brief history of two-hand tapping itself
Molly Tuttle shows you how to play traditional bluegrass lines and Over the Line By Molly Tuttle published 26 February 21 Bluesy, chromatic licks are on the menu with this exercise in old-school bluegrass methodology
Sick Riffs: Lydia Loveless teaches you the chorus-bathed clean lines of When You're Gone By Sam Roche published 15 February 21 Learn some dreamy arpeggiated chords from the Ohio singer-songwriter's latest album, Daughter
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
Refresh your lead playing with Vinnie Moore's guide to superimposing triads within soloing sequences By Vinnie Moore published 10 February 21 This lesson will help you cast aside your go-to licks and think deeper about tonality
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
How creating chains of dotted-eighth syncopations can revolutionize your rhythm playing By Jimmy Brown published 15 January 21 It's time to go against the grain with some tricky rhythmic phrasing
Vinnie Moore shows you how combining 5th intervals with open strings can provide fresh phrasing ideas By Vinnie Moore published 5 January 21 The UFO guitarist takes a closer look at the E Mixolydian mode and finds new approaches for rhythm and lead playing
4 guitar tricks you can learn from Gary Clark Jr. By Richard Barrett published 24 December 20 Throwing some curveballs in among old-school John Lee Hooker callbacks, Clark's style is fresh, vital and liberating
How to play 7th-chord arpeggios in four-note sequences By Andy Aledort published 23 December 20 Unlock the fretboard for Santana-style improvisation with this lesson that takes the A Dorian mode and runs with it
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