You're already aware of various guitar-holding, fret-shredding, SP-using methods. You still don't know everything, but who does? In all seriousness, Guitar Hero does require getting your hands dirty ...

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Well, for the uninitiated, let’s explain what strumming is first. When you play the guitar you pluck the strings with a pick and you’ll either strike downwards or upwards. Strumming just means you’ll ...

It may not sound like the most exciting part of playing the guitar, but how you pick the strings has a big effect on both rhythm and lead playing. And, whether you’re an aspiring shredder or you ...