Utilising open strings can add new dimensions to basic chord progressions. This simple and effective technique has been used to great effect by players as diverse as Alex Lifeson, Jeff Buckley, The ...

In a career spanning nearly 60 years, Jeff Beck can truthfully be said to have pushed the boundaries of contemporary electric guitar playing consistently and beyond the expectation of his fans. Often ...

Tuning a guitar is essential for getting the best sound and enjoying playing. For beginners, it can be a little tricky, but ...

Conventional wisdom dictates that a well-written song will stand up even when reduced to simple chords on acoustic guitar. But at some point, we’ve all heard songs in which complex or unusual chord ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Classic Interview: "I really wanted The Yardbirds to continue, because I really believed in it ...

Understanding all the guitar’s parts can be confusing. They sometimes have names you wouldn’t hear anywhere else, so guitar websites can feel like reading a foreign language at first. If you’re new to ...

Ohio State University at Mansfield is offering free guitar lessons to the community. The "Community Workshop Series: Guitar Fundamentals" is a collaboration between Ohio State Mansfield and Metronome ...

Brian Calhoun has made guitars for music legends. His latest clients are kids. At what age do most kids start learning how to play guitar? If you ask guitar maker Brian Calhoun, based on conversations ...