10 David Gilmour-style lead ideas you need to try By Jon Bishop published 29 July 22 From funky doublestops to wide interval bends, learn some of the Pink Floyd prog maestro’s masterful soloing techniques
Learn 5 licks in the style of one of the fastest guitarists who ever lived, Shawn Lane By Charlie Griffiths published 25 July 22 Transposing piano for guitar, combining jazz, classical and rock, Lane was way more than just a speedster – this lesson will take you inside his imaginative phrasing and esoteric note choices
Learn string skipping – the guitar technique that can supercharge your lead playing By Jenna Scaramanga last updated 20 July 22 Sharpen up your picking and soloing skills with these string skipping exercises in the style of Nuno Bettencourt, John Petrucci, Frank Gambale and more
8 David Gilmour techniques that will change your playing style By Jon Bishop published 18 July 22 This primer in the signature approaches of the Pink Floyd prog legend shows you the rudiments of his playing, from how he grips his pick and bends the strings, to chord fretting and more
Learn 10 of the Beatles' signature chord secrets By Total Guitar editors last updated 13 July 22 We delve into the wonderful world of Beatles harmony with a look at the trademark shapes and progressions of the Fab Four
Five practice tips from Dream Theater's John Petrucci By John Petrucci published 12 July 22 In this classic GW lesson, the Dream Theater guitar great helps you get more out of your practice sessions
How to fit guitar practice into your everyday life By Jenna Scaramanga published 11 July 22 Finding time to practice is the biggest obstacle facing most guitarists. We discuss some ways to fit it into your day...
6 guitar tricks you can learn from Jack White By Charlie Griffiths published 6 July 22 We look at some techniques and tonal tricks to help you nail White's unique style and sound, with a half-dozen tabbed examples to get you started
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
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 power chords 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
How to alternate pick on guitar: exercises to make you play faster By Chris Bird published 19 January 22 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