Hot Acoustic Guitar How-Tos
How To: Play "Linger" by the Cranberries on the guitar
Learn how to play "Linger" by The Cranberries on the guitar. Chords:
How To: Play "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None The Richer on guitar
Learn how to play "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None The Richer on the guitar CHORDS:
How To: Play "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash on guitar
Want to learn how to play Johnny Cash on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Johnny Cash plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play the guitar along to "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash.
How To: Play a jazzy G blues progression on acoustic guitar
Because of its portability, the acoustic guitar can be wonderful songwriting device. However, having a pocket symphony in your head–or pocket, as it were–does you little good if your hands aren't on board. Fortunately, YouTube user Sawlon is here to help you train your head and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn how to play a G blues progression on acoustic guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the better you'l...
How To: Play "Space Oddity" by David Bowie on the guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "Space Oddity" by David Bowie. For the chorus, you will play an F minor 7, then an E minor. For the verse, you will play a C 2, then E minor, A minor, and A minor 7. Continue to play through the song using different chords and strings to get the different sounds in the song to sound correct. Once you get through the entire song, play through from beginning to end without stopping. After you have this down, you can add in the lyrics to get them to sound righ...
How To: Play "Sex On Fire" by Kings of Leon on acoustic guitar
James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson.
How To: Play "Doctor Jazz" by Joe "King" Oliver on guitar
Although mainly demonstrational, this video shows you how to play "Doctor Jazz" by Joe "King" Oliver on guitar. This video is intended for advanced players who learn easily by watching or listening. Read the useful tips posted below to aid your guitar learning:
How To: Travis pick using G, C, and D chords on guitar
Because of its portability, the acoustic guitar can be wonderful songwriting device. However, having a pocket symphony in your head–or pocket, as it were–does you little good if your hands aren't on board. Fortunately, YouTube user Sawlon is here to help you train your head and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn how to play a G-C-D Travis picking progression on acoustic guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the...
How To: Play an A minor blues progression on acoustic guitar
Because of its portability, the acoustic guitar can be wonderful songwriting device. However, having a pocket symphony in your head–or pocket, as it were–does you little good if your hands aren't on board. Fortunately, YouTube user Sawlon is here to help you train your head and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn how to play an A minor blues progression on acoustic guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the bette...
How To: Play a G minor blues progression on acoustic guitar
Because of its portability, the acoustic guitar can be wonderful songwriting device. However, having a pocket symphony in your head–or pocket, as it were–does you little good if your hands aren't on board. Fortunately, YouTube user Sawlon is here to help you train your head and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn how to play a G minor blues progression on acoustic guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the better...
How To: Play a G blues progression on acoustic guitar
Because of its portability, the acoustic guitar can be wonderful songwriting device. However, having a pocket symphony in your head–or pocket, as it were–does you little good if your hands aren't on board. Fortunately, YouTube user Sawlon is here to help you train your head and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn how to play a G blues progression on acoustic guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the better you'l...
How To: Play "Key to the Highway" on guitar
Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn the how to play blues standard "Key to the Highway." While this lesson is geared more toward intermediate and advanced guitarists, this means beginning players merely have all the more to learn. Get started playing "Key to th...
How To: Play "Empty Pocket Blues" by Clive Palmer on guitar
This guitar tutorial video demonstrates some useful chord fingering and fingerpicking patterns for Clive Palmer's song "Empty Pocket Blues", recorded on the Incredible String Band's first album in 1966. It finishes with a guitar and vocal performance of the song, which is played a little faster than the original recording. This video is great for advanced beginners. Play "Empty Pocket Blues" by Clive Palmer and improve your guitar playing skills.
How To: Turn a guitar into a ukulele (with a capo)
This is a short video describing where to place a capo on a standard tuned guitar to make it playable in the same positions and notes as a ukulele.
How To: Play "And I Love Her" by The Beatles on guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "And I Love Her" by The Beatles on guitar. Start out with the intro and an F sharp minor. Then, move to an E 6 and move to the second fret second string. Place these separately, then all together to play the entire intro together. Now, place an F sharp minor, C sharp minor, F sharp minor, C sharp minor, C sharp minor, then E, B, and E again. Continue on throughout all of the verses, then add in the chords to the chorus. Play all together, then when finished...
How To: Play "Best of You" by Foo Fighters on acoustic guitar
In this tutorial, we learn how to play "Best of You" by Foo Fighters on acoustic guitar. There are three chords you will be playing with most of the song. The first is a C sharp Minor, putting your ring finger on the fourth fret of the A string. Your index finger should be on the second fret of the D string and your pinkie finger on the fourth fret of the E string. This is a weird shape that you will have to get comfortable with. Once in this position, you will be able to better play this son...
How To: Play "She Bangs the Drums" by Stone Roses on guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "She Bangs the Drums" by Stone Roses on guitar. Start the intro with an A, then move to the third string second fret and then play the E. You will play this several times, until you reach the first verse of the song. After this, you will play the chords G, B, and e until you reach the end of the song. There will be chord changes up and down throughout the song. You must also sing along to match up the lyrics with the sound of the chords as you go, then fini...
How To: Play "Candy Says" by Velvet Underground on guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "Candy Says" by Velvet Underground on guitar. Start off by tuning down the guitar one step for all the strings. Start to play the introduction chords, doing small sections then piecing them together. The chords are E, G sharp minor, G, and C sharp for the chorus. Once you get past the first chorus, start with the middle of the song and add in the lyrics as you sing the song. Continue to play the rest of the song adding in the other chorus parts, then when y...
How To: Play the intro to "Stairway to Heaven" on the guitar
Want to know how to play the introduction to "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin on the guitar? Learn how with this free video guitar lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, guitarists of all skill levels can play along given a little sticktoitiveness. For more information, and to get started playing this classic rock ballad on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play 'Imagine' by John Lennon on the acoustic guitar
Want to know how to play "Imagine" by John Lennon on the guitar? Learn how with this free video guitar lesson.
How To: Change the nylon strings on a classical guitar
In this Music & Instruments video tutorial you will learn how to change the nylon strings on a classical guitar. Take the peg winder and unwind all the old strings. Then unravel all the strings from the bridge. Make sure the bridge doesn’t fall off. Take a new string and insert the finished end in to the sixth hole passing it from the hole of the guitar towards the end of the body. Then tie a knot and pull the string tight over the bridge as shown in the video. Now pass the unfinished end o...
How To: Play "Happy Birthday to You" on an acoustic guitar
This video shows you how to play Happy Birthday on acoustic guitar.For starters, you need to get familiar with 3/4 rhythm, or 3 strums per chord. You should practice it with basic chords.To play Happy Birthday, you need to use an easy succession of 3 basic chords: G, C and D. The song goes like this (remember to strum each chord 3 times, if it appears to times you have to strum it twice):G D D G G C D GWhen you play this song some people might have a difficulty getting in tune with it, so you...
How To: Play "Band on the Run" by Wings / Paul McCartney
This video is an acoustic guitar lesson from yourguitarsage. In this video, he teaches you how to play the song "Band on the Run" by Wings & Paul McCartney. He begins by playing the song for more advanced players to watch and learn from. Then follows up by showing you which chords you need to know to get started on learning the song, and demonstrates them for users who may be still learning. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song, teaching you the intro, verse, bri...
How To: Play "About a Girl" by Nirvana on guitar
Learning how to play Nirvana's "About a Girl" does not have to be difficult. Tbone Wilson shows what chords and at what intervals to strike them at to be able to play the guitar part of the song. Use the e power chord and the g chord. The chorus, which requires a few more chords than the introduction, is also taught in this video tutorial. You don't have to know how to read music to learn how to play "About a Girl" on the acoustic guitar.
How To: Play "Such Great Heights" by Iron & Wine on guitar
This video explains how to play the song "Such Great Heights" by Iron & Wine on guitar. This song requires a capo on the sixth fret of the guitar and knowledge of the basic chord set shown. The key is F# major and the beginning chord is C Major with the song composed using finger picking. The majority of this songs constitution is alternating between F#, A and C major with the enharmonic chords being G and C. This video contains vocal instructions as well as a close up on the fret board of th...
How To: Tune your guitar with the 5th fret rule
The ability to tune a guitar is a skill every guitar player should possess. With this tutorial, learn how to properly tune a guitar either using a digital tuner or by using the fifth fret rule. Though a digital tuner is by far a more convenient option, certain situations my require the player to tune an instrument by ear. Start by tuning the low E string and use that sound as a reference for the tuning of the other strings. If a tuning fork is unavailable, a guitar can still be tuned relative...
How To: Play "Heal Over" by KT Tunstall on guitar
Learn how to play "Heal Over" by KT Tunstall on guitar, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here:
How To: Play "Blister in the Sun" by Violent Femmes on guitar
James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson.
How To: Play Ludovico Einaudi's "I Giorni" on acoustic guitar
Learning to play your favorite songs will, down the road, help you to make the sort of music you want to make. In this free video guitar lesson, you'll learn to play Ludovico Einaudi's "I Giorni" on acoustic guitar. While this video assumes some knowledge on the part of its audience, beginning guitarists will find much to take away. Get started playing "I Giorni" by Ludovico Einaudi on your acoustic guitar with this three-part video tutorial.
How To: Play "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell on the guitar
Want to learn how to play the guitar like Joni Mitchell? With this two part tutorial you can learn how to play "Both Sides Now" from the album Clouds by Joni Mitchell on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. This song is played in Open G tuning. The host covers the fingerpicking technique for "Both Sides Now." Watch this two part how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Both Sides Now" by Jon...
How To: Play "I Wanna Grow Old with You" on acoustic guitar
Want to learn how to play Adam Sandler on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "I Wanna Grow Old With You" by Adam Sandler on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Adam Sandler plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play the guitar along to "I Wanna Grow Old with You" by Adam Sandler.
How To: Turn your guitar into a Tumbi
Learn how you can use your guitar as a tumbi to play Punjabi music with this tutorial. The tumbi is a traditional North Indian, high pitched, single string plucking instrument from the Punjab region. This instrument is associated with folk music of Punjab and presently very popular in Bhangra Music. Watch this how to video and you will be able to turn your guitar into a Tumbi.
How To: Play "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer on acoustic guitar
In this tutorial, learn how to play "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is for intermediate guitarists so you really should know your barre chords and power chords for this one.
How To: Play "My Immortal" by Evanescence on the guitar
Learn how to play "My Immortal" on the guitar. Chords:
How To: Play "Lua" by Bright Eyes on acoustic guitar
Learn how to play "Lua" by Bright Eyes on acoustic guitar Remember, there is a capo on the 7th fret.
How To: Make your acoustic guitar electric
This lesson teaches how to convert your acoustic guitar to an acoustic electric. Teaches how to add a pickup and setup your guitar.
How To: Tune a Guitar to Drop D in 10 Seconds!
Hey everyone! This is a video tutorial for how to tune your guitar to Drop D in 10 seconds or less! Many guitarists, especially beginners ones, cringe at the idea of taking the time to tune their guitar out of standard. I know, because I was one of them! This tutorial will help change that assumption! In this video guitar tutorial I break down a few very basic and simple to understand steps to get your guitar tuned to Drop D in mere seconds! Hope this video helps you out!
How To: Play Deep River Blues by Doc Watson
Doc Watson was a foremost flat picker, but did you know he was also a formidable finger picker? Incredibly, he used just his thumb and one finger to make that marvelous sound - check it out!
How To: Play Hair by Lady Gaga on acoustic guitar
Want to really impress some people with your acoustic guitar? Learn how to play Hair by Lady Gaga. This video will show you the full guitar part for the song. Pick up your axe and follow along to Lady Gaga's Hair. Play Hair by Lady Gaga on acoustic guitar.
How To: Start Playing Guitar (For Beginners)
Do you think playing guitar is that easy? It takes time and effort to learn the basic to extreme skills for playing a guitar! But you're lucky, simply because I will make everything easy for you by teaching you how to play guitar, my friend!