Here in the first of a series of beginner guitar lessons, Guitar World's Greg Coulson takes you through the absolute basics, starting off by showing you how to hold your guitar and play your first ...

A lighter gauge of string will make your acoustic guitar feel easier to play, which is particularly useful for beginner guitar players. Conversely changing to a heavier gauge of string will make ...

If you really want to let loose, this guitar track is not that hard to learn and very fun to play. Some of the easiest rock songs for new guitarists to play came out during the latter half of the ...

Learning the guitar today vs 30 years ago is a very different experience. From online lessons and free resources, to clever ...

Let's get strumming! These are the 10 must-learn chords that every guitarist uses all the time. If you don’t know these chords, learn them right now. The dots tell you where to put your fingers.

If you're just starting out on guitar, or perhaps you've just taken your very first guitar out of its box and you're raring to get playing, this is the place to start. Here in the first of a ...