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Kickstart your songwriting with these ultra-useful chord progressions

By Matt Scharfglass

Though no amount of information about songwriting can turn someone into Paul McCartney, this lesson will help you come closer to fully realizing your abilities

The Most Difficult Song I’ve Ever Transcribed—and It's Not by Yngwie Malmsteen

By Matt Scharfglass

Sometimes the most unassuming songs are actually the most complex...

What Guitarists Get Wrong When They Play AC/DC's "Dirty Deeds"

By Guitar World Staff

Learn the proper way to play this AC/DC classic.

How to Play Pantera's "Cowboys from Hell" Intro

By Guitar World Staff

Guitarist's Guide to Playing Bass: 20 Tips to Help You Think Like a Bassist

By Matt Scharfglass

Are Guitarists Bigger Douchebags Than Bassists?

By Matt Scharfglass

Although I play a guitarist on TV, I’m actually a bass player. That’s what comes naturally to me.

Get a Free 'Play Rock Bass!' Lesson at the 'Guitar World Lessons' Store — Video

By Guitar World Staff

Just Play: Yes, Even Bassists Can Be Douchebags

By Matt Scharfglass

Top of the Pops: Learn to Play "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People

By Matt Scharfglass

In this new series Top of the Pops, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass teaches you how to play the guitar parts in the hottest songs on the pop charts right now.

Top of the Pops: Learn to Play "Adolescents" by Incubus

By Matt Scharfglass

In this new series Top of the Pops, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass teaches you how to play the guitar parts in the hottest songs on the pop charts right now.

Top of the Pops: Learn to Play "Rope" by Foo Fighters

By Matt Scharfglass

In this new series Top of the Pops, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass teaches you how to play the guitar parts in the hottest songs on the pop charts right now.

Just Play: I've Come to Terms with My Inability to Sing -- And It Sucks!

By Matt Scharfglass

Just Play: Confessions of a Multi-Instrumentalist Who Just Can't Sing

By Matt Scharfglass

Top of the Pops: Mumford & Sons, "The Cave"

By Matt Scharfglass

In this three-minute video lesson, Matt Scharfglass and his Epiphone show you how to play the verse to the Mumford & Songs song "The Cave" from their 2010 album, Sigh No More.

Pop Music Fans Need Video Lessons Too

By Matt Scharfglass

Shredding: Not That There's Anything Wrong With It ...

By Matt Scharfglass

While I'm thrilled that my first-ever blog post seemed to resonate with so many people, I want to clarify that I am not putting down shredders at ALL.

Just Play: How I Got Into Transcribing Music

By Matt Scharfglass

Just Play: To Get the Job Done Right, Play from the Heart

By Matt Scharfglass