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Acoustic guitar lesson: learn to play in open D minor tuning
Explore the saddest of all tunings
These 2 guitar exercises will make guitar solos easier to learn and play
Short drills on the 2 most essential techniques for lead playing
How to build a synth in Max for Live
Create your own drum synth from scratch in Ableton's powerful music-making toolbox
How to recreate the classic Thriller synth bass patch on a virtual Minimoog
Get your thrills with Arturia's Mini V plugin
5 ways to play guitar like Slash
Legato flurries, arpeggios, bending and high register licks – a top hat is optional
What is FM synthesis? The ultimate beginner's guide
Our ultimate beginner's guide to synthesis continues with a dive into the nuts and bolts of frequency modulation
Songwriting basics: how to create a heartbreaking, sad chord progression
Sprinkle a little magic, wonder and even soul into your chord progressions with this neat music theory device
How to create a dynamic FX riser
Give your track a sense of movement with rising FX created using Arturia Pigments
5 guitar tricks you can learn from John Mayer
Sob Rock and beyond in this tab and audio lesson
Breathe rhythmic life into a sustained sample with stepped modulation
Turn any lengthy, flat sound into a dynamic track element with our guide
8 sure-fire ways to fix the balance of your bass
Get your low-end tones in position with our top techniques
How to make your own classic '80s synth pad sound
Learn to program that staple of the ’80s pop and dance music hit: the synth pad
What is analogue synthesis? The ultimate beginner's guide
We're kicking off our ultimate beginner's guide to synthesis with a closer look at analogue synthesizers and how they operate
These 2 picking workouts will improve your timing and technique
Arpeggios and riffing inspired by Radiohead and Snarky Puppy
Beat programming: get your kick and bass working together
Get your in-box rhythm section grooving with our step-by-step guide
9 sure-fire '80s-style retro sound design tips
If the purity and perfection of your soft synths is leaving you cold, take them on a trip back in time…
How to read sheet music: guitar theory for beginners
Learning to read notation as well as tab will help you play with other musicians, and our easy guide will get you started
