Beginner Lessons
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How to play power chords
By Chris Bird published
Beginner guitar: learn rock, metal and punk riffs using just one chord shape
How to play blues scale riffs
By Total Guitar editors published
Beginner guitar: add one note to the minor pentatonic scale and unlock the formula for countless classic-rock riffs
How to change between guitar chords
By Total Guitar editors published
Having learned your first chords, it's time to put them together with some easy techniques to make your transitions easier
How to play rhythm guitar
By Total Guitar editors published
A beginner's guide on how to strum chords in time
How the guitar works
By Total Guitar editors published
In this beginner guitar lesson, we explain what the different parts of the acoustic and electric guitar do
How to hold a guitar and a guitar pick
By Total Guitar editors published
Beginners! Before you master the guitar, you've got to learn how to hold it. Fix your posture and your playing will follow
How to play guitar chords: the first 8 chords you need to learn
By Chris Bird published
In this beginner lesson, learn your first guitar chords and the building blocks of rhythm guitar
How to dial in a guitar amp
By Total Guitar editors published
Beginners, step this way: here's how to find a decent sound on your amplifier
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