Here in the first of a series of beginner guitar lessons, Guitar World's Greg Coulson ... beginner picking the strings for the first time: 1. Hold the pick between your thumb and first finger.

Here are four beginner-friendly guitar courses that will teach you everything from basic chords to playing full songs.

we're proud to bring you the Guitar Pick Up - A series of online guitar lessons that aims to inspire beginners to pick up the instrument as well as those who perhaps once played, to do so again.