Guitar skills: We’re tuning to DADGAD and taking a look at the body-bashing percussive styles of guitarists such as Jon Gomm, Andy Mckee and Newton Faulkner. Percussive guitar has gained popularity in ...

When you’re new to playing guitar, choosing your first instrument can seem daunting. The best acoustic guitar for beginners is one that’s in your budget and you find comfortable to play. Although you ...

Starting your musical journey as a guitarist feels like a huge step. While you may think of starting to play music with an acoustic or electric guitar, learning the classical guitar first gives you ...

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you want to become the next Neil Young or Joni ...

It's the perfect lesson for newer students that are starting to become confident with simple chord progressions and are looking to develop creativity with their strumming. If you are struggling with ...

E major is one of the easiest and most important chords for any beginner guitarist to learn. It's used in loads of songs from classic rock to contemporary pop and it has an even easier nearby ...

Pushing a string up or pulling it down raises the pitch of the note you're playing. This is called string bending. The technique can be used to create singing, vocal-like phrases that other ...

Whether you’re hooked on all the Instagram Live concerts musicians are doing, or inspired by the careers of recently lost legends like John Prine, Bill Withers, and Adam Schlesinger, you might be ...