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By Richard Barrett Published
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

By Mike Stringer Published
Mike Stringer's progressive metal masterclass continues as he teaches you how to play Spiritbox’s Tsunami Sea

By Charlie Starr Published
The Blackberry Smoke guitarist pays tribute to the power of the almighty riff in his latest GW lesson

By Corey Congilio Published
Confused about triads? They are just chords with three notes, and as Corey Congilio demonstrates here, they can be the building block of a great guitar part

By Richard Barrett Published
Despite the ‘four lads from Liverpool’ tag, The Beatles used some very sophisticated chords in many of their songs, and the audience lapped them up

By Joe Bonamassa Published
In this essential video lesson with the guitar superstar, he explains why it doesn't matter what style he is playing – it always begins and ends with the blues

By Chris Schwarten last updated
Learning guitar online is cheaper and more flexible than traditional tuition, but only if you choose the right platform. Together with Guitar World’s expert team, I’ve put the top lesson sites to the test for every budget, genre, and skill level, including a fantastic free option

By Jimmy Brown Published
You'll spend a lot of time playing this chord – thankfully, there are multiple ways to do it, and each has a distinct purpose

By Corey Congilio Published
Congilio’s Blues Extensions column continues with a lesson in playing a five-minor-7 arpeggio over a dominant 7 chord
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