Pushing a string up or pulling it down raises the pitch of the note you're playing. This is called string bending. The technique can be used to create singing, vocal-like phrases that other ...

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 series of ...

So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and start learning guitar, or maybe you’re buying for someone who wants to? Whatever it is, to prepare for a lifelong journey of creative fulfilment, ...

Tuning a guitar is essential for getting the best sound and enjoying playing. For beginners, it can be a little tricky, but ...

A guitar without strings is much less useful than one with them - though you may be able to use an acoustic model as a percussion instrument. It’s important, then, to get the best strings for your ...