Whether you want to play lead or rhythm, you need to get your picking technique together. We show you how... “Picking the strings, then. Up or down - that’s got to be it, surely?” Essentially, yes.

“Okay, lead guitar. I know what that is. It’s when you play solos instead of chords and rhythm. Am I right?” That’s right. There’s a lot to learn though so it’s important to cover some basics. Whereas ...

Let's be real for a second. Our attention spans aren't what they used to be. With the constant bombardment of content from all sides competing for our glances, our ears, and our fingers, it's no ...

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Trying to learn to play the guitar isn't always fun. The learning curve is notoriously steep—especially at the very beginning. Some days, even picking up your instrument can seem like a pretty ...