Learn the ‘chanking’ funk approach popularized by game-changing James Brown guitarist Jimmy Nolen By Donnie Laudicina published 3 October 24 You can chank us later for this lesson in an approach that could revolutionise how you execute your rhythm guitar manoeuvres
Open G minor chords: 5 shapes you need to know By Jon Bishop published 26 September 24 Tuned D G D G Bb D, open G minor will give you a fresh perspective on the instrument, and with it new chord shapes to learn
Open C chords: 5 shapes you need to know By Jon Bishop published 24 September 24 Used by the likes of the Goo Goo Dolls, Open C tuning is a simple way to find fresh chord voicings – here are 5 to get you started
10 licks that prove the acoustic guitar can handle anything from folk to metal By Jon Bishop published 20 September 24 Become an acoustic polymath and be comfortable in any musical company with this lesson in styles spanning boygenius to Genesis
Open Csus2 chords: 5 shapes you need to know By Jon Bishop published 12 September 24 With its low C tuning on your sixth string, open Csus2 is a powerful tuning, used to great effect by powerhouse acoustic folk players such as Martin Simpson
Open Gsus4 tuning chords: 5 chords you need to know By Jon Bishop published 10 September 24 A must-learn tuning for folk acoustic styles, open Gsus4 makes for easy chords that sound amazing
Open Aadd9 tuning: 5 shapes you need to know By Jon Bishop published 5 September 24 A favorite of Australian virtuoso Alan Gogoll, this tuning will expand your acoustic horizons and add a touch of magic to your chord voicings
This country guitar masterclass that has everything you need to know to make it in Twang City By Daniel Donato published 4 September 24 With Daniel Donato as your guide, this video and tab deep dive offers a comprehensive primer in country guitar, from the fundamentals to the showpony licks
How to play surf music on guitar: 3 techniques that will make your playing sound authentic By Mike Olekshy published 3 September 24 This introduction to surf guitar will teach you the basics of the style popularized by Dick Dale, The Surfaris and The Ventures
Open G tuning chords: 5 shapes you need to know By Jon Bishop published 3 September 24 Loved by the likes of Joni Mitchell and Keith Richards, open G makes a good tuning for bottleneck blues, and these chords are essential voicings for exploring its musical potential
Open D tuning chords: 5 shapes you need to know By Jon Bishop published 29 August 24 A favorite of Mumford & Sons, open D tunes your guitar to DADF#AD and makes a great platform for fingerstyle blues excursions
DADGAD tuning chords: 5 shapes you need to know By Jon Bishop published 27 August 24 Retuning your guitar can fuel your creativity, and when it comes to alternate tunings, DADGAD is a great place to start – especially on acoustic
How to restring a ukulele in 14 easy steps By Jack Ellis published 26 August 24 Here’s my go-to process for changing the strings on a ukulele – step-by-step guide with pictures
How to restring a bass guitar: step-by-step guidance on changing your bass strings, from a professional guitar repairer By Jack Ellis published 24 August 24 Here’s my go-to process for changing the strings on a bass guitar – complete with pictures
From boogie riffs to alternate tunings, here are 14 ways to play like Aerosmith’s Joe Perry By Jon Bishop published 18 August 24 Simply unbutton your shirt, wear your guitar low, and walk this way for a masterclass the Aerosmith guitarist's signature style
How to play blues guitar: start playing authentic-sounding solos today with 3 easy licks in A By Gary Heimbauer published 13 August 24 Whether you're a beginner guitarist or taking your first steps with the blues, this lesson will get you playing in the style right away
How to restring an acoustic guitar: step-by-step guidance from a professional guitar repairer By Jack Ellis last updated 2 August 24 My go-to process for changing the strings on an acoustic guitar – complete with pictures
Surf guitar can teach you a lot about attitude and note choice – Arianna Powell shows you how your playing can benefit from catching the wave By Arianna Powell published 2 August 24 Using the A minor pentatonic scale as a launch pad, Pickup Music's video lesson teaches you how to catch big waves of melody that bring that '60s surf style right up to date
Improve your groove: Here are 4 licks inspired by John Scofield that are all about the strut By Arianna Powell published 4 July 24 Pickup Music's Arianna Powell drops in to work some magic around the B minor pentatonic scale, demonstrating how a little rhythmic nous can make your phrasing really pop
Build speed and finger independence now this bootcamp for your fretting hand By Karl Kerfoot published 21 June 24 Without exercise the body devours itself... And so it goes for guitar players. Time to flex those fingers, set the metronome, and get physical with this lesson from Pickup Music
