How to get 5 inspirational sounds from your delay pedal By Total Guitar editors published 21 June 22 Our pedalboard primer demystifies delay and will help you take your first steps toward transforming your guitar tone and songwriting with atmosphere, rhythm and space
How to play bluegrass guitar for beginners By Total Guitar editors published 17 June 22 Welcome to our bluegrass primer, with rhythm and lead ideas inspired by contemporary maestro Billy Strings to get you started
How to play funk guitar in the style of John Frusciante, Cory Wong, Melanie Faye and more By Total Guitar editors published 14 June 22 Take your rhythmic chops to boot camp with this primer on the skills you need to make it funky
How to play three classic Red Hot Chili Peppers riffs By Jamie Hunt published 1 June 22 Learn to play the riffs to Can't Stop, Scar Tissue and Black Summer with these easy-to-follow video lessons
Learn Johnny Marr’s rhythm guitar secrets By Jon Bishop published 20 May 22 From the sophisticated slash chords sounds of The Smiths to funky two-note dyads and capo’d strums, Marr’s playing style is a feast of different techniques and approaches
Learn 10 of Slash's key rhythm and lead guitar approaches By Charlie Griffiths published 21 April 22 You’ll need a hearty appetite for destruction, a sense of groove, and no shortage of attitude for this in-depth lesson on the rock icon's rhythm and lead styles
10 things every beginner guitarist needs to know By Jenna Scaramanga published 14 April 22 Chords and scales, rhythm and lead: these core skills set you up for success in any style
How to restring an acoustic guitar By Jack Ellis published 23 March 22 Our easy step-by-step guide to changing the strings on your acoustic guitar – with pictures
Beef up your powerchords with these massive-sounding open shapes By Total Guitar editors published 8 February 22 Make easy changes to five chords you already know to master riff rock and classic metal
Learn the licks of 10 Gibson SG legends By Total Guitar editors published 1 February 22 How to play in the style of Angus Young, Tony Iommi, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Derek Trucks and many more
Learn 10 of the Beatles' signature chord secrets By Total Guitar editors published 25 January 22 We delve into the wonderful world of Beatles harmony with a look at the trademark shapes and progressions of the Fab Four
How to alternate pick on guitar By Total Guitar editors published 19 January 22 Beginner guitar: Improve your lead guitar skills with a technique used by indie kids, shredders and blues hounds alike
7 easy tips that will help you write your next song By Total Guitar editors published 4 January 22 Get inspired with these simple ways to supercharge your songwriting
Diversify your playing with these 10 genre-hopping licks By Charlie Griffiths published 23 December 21 Here's a lesson to broaden your musical vocab with some country, neo-soul, thrash metal and more
How to play the major scale on guitar By Total Guitar editors published 21 December 21 Beginner guitar: This scale is the foundation for basically everything, so it's essential learning for all aspiring players
Learn 20 rock guitar licks that will elevate your solos By Total Guitar editors published 9 November 21 Expand your lead guitar vocabulary with solo ideas in the styles of Jimi Hendrix, Joe Bonamassa, David Gilmour and many more
10 ways to level up your pentatonic playing By Total Guitar editors published 29 October 21 Major and minor pentatonic scale ideas in the style of Zakk Wylde, Tom Morello, Kirk Hammett and more
How to fingerpick on guitar By Total Guitar editors published 27 October 21 Beginner guitar: No pick? No problem! Improve your versatility and create intricate rhythm parts with fingerstyle
John Mayer guitar lesson: 12 tips that will help you capture the essence of his versatile playing style By Total Guitar editors published 19 October 21 From subtle acoustic works to full-blown rock, we look at the techniques behind the blues-rock superstar's inimitable style, with full tab and audio
How to strum 16th notes on guitar By Total Guitar editors published 15 October 21 Beginner guitar: Take your rhythm guitar skills beyond the basics with this lesson on 16th-note rhythms
