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Free advice and tutorials. Helping you to get your head around music theory, teaching playing techniques and the skills needed for different genres. You will be writing your own killer tracks in no time.

Techniques

Part One - Beats, Tempo, Rhythm and Bars

In the first part of this series, we take you through the very basics of what you need to get started on learning music theory.

Part Two - Notes, Keys and Scales

You’ve nailed beats and tempo , now it’s time for Notes, Keys and Scales.

Part Three - Chords

Learn how to put together chords in the third installation of our Making Music with Marshall series.

Part Four - Advanced Chords

You've nailed the basics, but having lots of chord variations in your arsenal allows you to take your songs to the next level.

Part Five - Song structures & chord progressions

So you're now a champ at chords, but how do you pull them together into a standout song?

Part Six - Common guitar scales

Behind every lick, solo or riff is a scale. We look at some of the most common ones you can incorporate into your playing.

Part seven - Hammer-ons and Pull-offs

It’s time to get into playing techniques. The first one we’re covering is the hammer-on and pull-off.

Part eight - Slides & Bends

It's time to mix up your playing. We show you exactly how to find your style by adding slides and bends to your technique.

Part nine - Harmonics

Those hidden, chimey, angelic, harmonics. How do you play them and why should you bother?

Part Ten - Whammy bar

Our whammy bar guide will soon have you adding drama to your playing and mastering these trippy techniques.

Part Eleven - Picking hand techniques

Criminally overlooked yet critically important, your picking hand is the difference between becoming a good guitarist or a great guitarist.

Part Twelve - Alternative Tunings

Once you've got to grips with guitar it's time to get your head around alternative tunings, which can help you find new chords, phrases and open a new world of creative freedom.

Pentatonic Scale Positions

The importance of learning your scales as a guitarist is paramount, this will be the foundation for every riff, lick and melody you write.

Part 1 CAGED system

Learn the technique that teaches you what notes to play up and down the neck on each string based around 5 guitar chord shapes.

Part 2 CAGED system

Continue learning the technique that teaches you what notes to play up and down the neck on each string based around 5 guitar chord shapes.

Want better melodies and faster shreds? In this article we dive into an often overlooked playing technique that opens up your improv and solo skills - Arpeggios.

Playing Styles

Playing styles - Blues

No genre has had a greater influence than the blues. We look at where the blues began and what elements of blues are still prominent today.

Playing styles - Country

As one of the oldest genres to date, Country music was originally a blend of other styles. We look into the techniques and tricks behind being a 'grand ole' country guitarist.

Playing styles - Jazz

We've put this guide together showcasing how to play jazz guitar, the gear you need, and the artists to influence you.

Playing styles - Metal

A genre that has deep roots within Marshall, metal has taken on many different shapes and sizes over the years. We look into metal history, playing styles and the equipment used.

Playing Styles - Funk

The guitar has played a very crucial role in the development of funk. We’re going to talk through the history, playing techniques and gear used in funk.

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