Mark Knopfler
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How to play Money for Nothing on guitar
By Chris Bird published
Learn how to play Dire Straits' biggest riff – and how to nail its distinctive tone

Learn the rhythm and lead secrets of Mark Knopfler with this in-depth guitar lesson
By Andy Saphir published
It's time to ditch the pick and go fingerstyle for this comprehensive tutorial in the Dire Straits legend's unique style

Pedal steel master Greg Leisz: “I learnt to improvise on pedal steel by playing in a live band situation with musicians who were better than me”
By Chris Eaton published
Fresh from album sessions with Mark Knopfler, steel guitar master Greg Leisz tells us what it takes to make it

Learn Mark Knopfler’s game-changing rhythm and lead styles
By Martin Cooper published
Phrasing and dynamics are the order of the day in this tutorial on the immaculate playing style of the Dire Straits guitar legend

Mark Knopfler donates signed Fender Stratocaster to Streets of London's #ComeOnHome prize draw
By Sam Roche published
The draw – which also features items from Coldplay, Liam Gallagher, The 1975 and more – seeks to provide funding for those experiencing homelessness in the English capital

Mark Knopfler’s signed Strat, Eric Clapton’s autographed Martin and more raffled to support COVID-19 relief
By Richard Bienstock published
UK Charity Stagehand has launched the massive prize draw campaign to assist out-of-work production staff and stage crews

Mark Knopfler’s 2019 guitar rig has been revealed
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Guitar tech Glenn Saggers lifts the lid on Dire Straits icon’s setup

Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler perform Cocaine in 1988
By Damian Fanelli published
An inspired, guest-star filled performance
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