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Easy guitar theory: major chords explained
As we continue our mission to explain theory essentials, we take a look at the most important chords of all…
Less is more: learn how to improvise a fresh guitar solo
Do your improvised solos feel like you're just rehashing the same old licks? We hear you!
Understand time signatures with this easy guitar lesson
Get to grips with 4/4, 6/8 and beyond
10 easy partial guitar chords you can learn to speed up your changes
Less is more with these creative chords
4 guitar exercises to max out your finger dexterity
Take your playing to a new level
Get creative with your rhythm guitar playing with inspiration from Van Halen, Rush, Soundgarden and Nile Rodgers
Guitar lessons with tab and audio
Guitar skills: Expand your mind and playing with these ingenious prog chords
Stretch fingers and tonal textures with these progressive rock chords...
The ultimate Jimi Hendrix lead guitar lesson
JIMI AT 80: We break down the lead techniques of the greatest guitarist of all time with a huge tutorial – including wah and whammy lessons
Learn to play the Led Zeppelin IV classic Rock And Roll on guitar
Riffed, written and recorded in less than an hour, 'Rock And Roll' captured Led Zeppelin at their primeval no-messing best.
Boost your guitar-playing confidence with our 5 top tips
Jamming, improvisation and live playing with your guitar don't have to be a worry - get to grips with these basics and make it fun
5 blues guitar grooves to learn for your next jam session
Nail the essential blues rhythms in the style of Hendrix, ZZ Top, SRV and more
25 of the greatest guitar tones of all time
Iconic moments from Hendrix to Homme, and Marr to Marvin – plus how they got the sounds
Learn to sing and play guitar at the same time in 9 simple steps
Plus some key tips and the best songs to learn with
Master your modes with these 7 guitar tab exercises
Intimidasted by modes? Don't be. Dorian, ionion, phygian, lydian, mixolydian, aeolian and locrian scales explained in an accessible way
Guitar lesson: get started with the Lydian mode
Here's how to get to grips with Joe Satriani's favourite mode
Learn to play a guitar lick in 7 different ways and improve your techniques now with this Eddie Van Halen-style lesson
Learn new skills or test yourself with our guitar lesson
Boost your guitar playing finger strength with these 4 simple chord exercises
Strong Fingers make light work
Play guitar like Mark Knopfler - 5 tips to try
Pentatonic lead, chord tones, legato licks and fast picking with tab and audio
Funk up your rhythm guitar grooves with these essential chord vamps
Cop James Brown, Michael Jackson, Nile Rodgers and John Frusciante's grooves
5 ways to get the most from your band practice
Getting your band in the same room to play can be like herding cats, but get it right and practice can be the key to success…
Guitar lesson: how to play 3 of the best David Bowie riffs
Learn the guitar licks from a trio of hits
6 ways to avoid cliches with your chord and lead guitar playing
Freshen up your rock, soul and blues playing with this lesson
