Latest articles by Chris Bird
Brian May pays tribute to his friend Eddie Van Halen: “I miss his presence in the world“
“There was no one who could match him, no one who could come close. There will never be another one of him“
20 ways to play guitar like Jimmy Page
Learn the Led Zeppelin icon's riffing and soloing approaches, tone tips and altered tunings – everything but the violin bow!
How to play guitar like 7 Fender Strat icons
Master the tones and techniques of 7 legendary Stratocaster players
Jimmy Page reveals the amp he really used to record Whole Lotta Love
The guitar icon details his setup on classic Led Zeppelin albums in an exclusive new interview with Total Guitar
Cory Wong on 10 key tracks from his extraordinary run of funk guitar albums
The contemporary funk master has recorded six albums in one year. Here, he outlines his musical journey in 10 tracks...
7th guitar chords: chord shapes you need to know
Expand your chord repertoire with this easy-to-follow lesson
How to play lead guitar: learn to play your first solos
Start your lead playing journey with TG’s easy lesson on two essentials: the minor pentatonic scale and string bends
Jeff Buckley is an unsung guitar hero whose genius defies categorization
Total Guitar editor Chris Bird reflects on why the iconic singer-songwriter doesn't quite fit into any 'greatest guitarist' list
Brian May: "I will never claim to be a great guitarist in the sense of a virtuoso. I just try to play from my heart"
The man recently voted greatest rock guitarist in the world reflects on his heroes and friends, finding his tone, and orchestrating guitar genius with Queen
Jack Garratt: “The guitar is a litmus test of how I am feeling”
The multi-instrumentalist on SRV, juggling MIDI, and the importance of the Strat to his kaleidoscopic pop sound
5 guitar tricks you can learn from Duane Allman
Learn the style of this legendary player with five tab examples and a backing track to practice over
Learn to wrangle the whammy bar with these slick tremolo tricks
It's time to hit the dive bar for a few scoops and doops in the style of Stevie Vai, EVH and more
Slash guitar chords: what are they, and how to use them
Get creative with some easy new shapes as we explain how to use slash chords
Speed up your leads with this alternate-picking workout
Master this and watch your playing become faster and more effortless
How to play fingerstyle guitar: learn fingerpicking styles
Steady up your acoustic skills with this fingerpicking lesson
6 expressive technique ideas that will change the way you play
Take your playing to new heights with two-hand tapping, pinched harmonics and other creative guitar skills
How to troubleshoot guitar signal problems
No sound? Signal chain woes? Use a process of elimination to work out what’s causing the problem
Get to grips with legato playing using this simple guitar workout
If you know the basics, its time to take your technique to new heights for some super-smooth lead chops
How to make your guitar stay in tune
Look after your gear and it will look after you. Here are a few tips to ensure your guitar is in perfect pitch for longer
Upgrade your solos by learning CAGED scales
Cage fight! This match up of chords and scales will improve your leads
What is a guitar power chord? How to play power chord riffs and progressions
Power up your rhythm and riffing with our lesson on these staple chord shapes
