Latest about Beginner guitar
The Guitar World team dishes out some encouraging words about learning the guitar
Members of our team dish out some encouraging words for newbie players and share the advice they wish they had known at the beginning of their playing careers
10 things every beginner guitarist needs to know
Chords and scales, rhythm and lead: these core skills set you up for success in any style
How we test beginner acoustic guitars
We take a deep dive into our testing process for beginner acoustic guitars
"My first guitar was a beat-up flamenco-style acoustic that my grandmother had in her closet": Slash, Jimmy Page and more remember the guitars that set them on the path to six-string immortality
We dive into some of our classic interviews to rediscover the stories of how famous players got started - featuring Slash, Jimmy Page, Stone Gossard, Albert Lee and more
A parent's guide to buying a guitar for your child
Give your child the best possible start with our top tips for buying a beginner guitar – plus our guitar recommendations
I used Fender Play for 8 weeks to learn the guitar from scratch – here’s how I got on
Is it possible to learn the guitar in just 2 months armed with nothing but Fender Play and a beginner acoustic guitar? We find out
18 essential gadgets that will dramatically improve your guitar practice routine
From must-have tuners to state-of-the-art desktop amps, these are the guitar gadgets that will allow you to get more out of your practice sessions
5 ways to improve your acoustic guitar strumming
Strumming is the one of the essential techniques for any guitarist, so let's give it the attention it deserves with a lesson that will develop your rhythm style
