Chris Bird
Chris has been the Editor of Total Guitar magazine since 2020. Prior to that, he was at the helm of Total Guitar's world-class tab and tuition section for 12 years. He's a former guitar teacher with 35 years playing experience and he holds a degree in Philosophy & Popular Music. Chris has interviewed Brian May three times, Jimmy Page once, and Mark Knopfler zero times – something he desperately hopes to rectify as soon as possible.
Latest articles by Chris Bird
Animals As Leaders - The Joy Of Motion review
By Chris Bird last updated
Some of the most creative guitar playing around today? We'd say so...
VIDEO: Mattias IA Eklundh new video out today
By Chris Bird last updated
The Swedish axe wizard covers AC/DC's classic track 'Hell's Bells' on latest album, 'Freak Guitar: The Smorgasbord'
Gear4Music Dreadnought Electro Acoustic
By Chris Bird last updated
Gear4music get in on the super-budget electro acoustic act with their dreadnought guitar
Bend it like David Gilmour
By Chris Bird last updated
As David Gilmour's latest solo album hits the streets, TG breaks down the Pink Floyd guitarist's four- and five-fret string bending technique.
Gus G talks Brand New Revolution: "I wanted to push myself with the solos on this record"
By Chris Bird last updated
The Greek guitar god returns
Bruce Bouillet - The Order Of Control review
By Chris Bird last updated
Not as aggressive as early Racer X, but it's a decent listen for shred fiends
Red Dragon Cartel - Red Dragon Cartel review
By Chris Bird last updated
Ex-Ozzy Osbourne guitarist takes us back to the 80s once again
Opinion: Richie Sambora - a guilty pleasure justified
By Chris Bird last updated
Following TG203's Richie Sambora interview, Total Guitar's Music Editor, Chris Bird, explains the method behind the moose.
Opinion: Top 5 (post-'Kid A') Radiohead guitar tracks
By Chris Bird last updated
Monthly posts from the man who sorts the tabs
Opinion: What makes a good cover song?
By Chris Bird last updated
TG204 (on sale now) features the full tab for Santana's iconic Fleetwood Mac cover 'Black Magic Woman'. Here TG's Music Editor, Chris Bird, sets out his ideas on the formula behind successful covers.
VIDEO: The Answer teach you how to jam
By Total Guitar, The Answer, Chris Bird last updated
An exclusive jam session captured on camera
Unison string bending for beginners
By Total Guitar, Chris Bird last updated
A video lesson with free, high-quality tab
Minor pentatonic string bending for beginners
By Total Guitar, Chris Bird last updated
A video lesson with free, high-quality tab
Fingerpicking for absolute beginners
By Total Guitar, Chris Bird last updated
A video lesson with free, high-quality tab
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