First used by ’50s legends Chet Atkins and Les Paul, it is rock, metal and punk that have made palm muting so popular today ...

Altered chords should not scare anyone. Here are five shapes to explore when looking for a chord with some dramatic ...

We’ve collected the best of Dimebag’s “Riffer Madness” columns for the ultimate masterclass in the late Pantera guitarist’s trailblazing style ...

“Death of a Clown” reached No. 3 on the U.K. singles chart. The track features all four original Kinks members, with Dave on lead vocals and guitar; Ray on rhythm guitar, backing vocals, and piano; ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. For players looking to make their rigs smaller, lighter and more portable, the best pedal amps ...

I would guess that nearly everyone is familiar with how a guitar works, even if they don't know the traditional string arrangement of EADGBE. Once you know that, stringing it up and tuning it is easy.

Compared to an electric guitar, acoustics can be a bit more challenging due to thicker strings and larger body sizes, but don’t let that put you off. I believe this tougher starting point builds ...

Many times, I don’t know what I’m going to do until I hear, ‘Roll it,’ ” Kansas guitarist Rich Williams tells Guitar Player. ...