Try some rhythm basics with a lesson on strumming and staying in time. “I’ve learnt a few chords since I started playing the guitar but I haven’t really got to grips with rhythm. How should I get ...

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.

Last time, we delved into the all-important topic of developing solid pick-hand timing when strumming. To me, that’s where the groove is: the pick hand is the timekeeper, and I’ve spent a lot of time ...