Hot Acoustic Guitar How-Tos
How To: Play "Yellow Submarine" by The Beatles on guitar
TboneWilson shows how to play The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" song on the acoustic guitar. Before beginning to play the song, you will need to tune your guitar down one semi-tone to D sharp. This video tutorial shows us how the combination of a D sharp, C, G, E minor, A minor, C, and D chords can be used to play the verses of the Yellow Submarine song by The Beatles. The chorus requires the following chords in this order: G, D, E, G, G, D, D, and G. Follow this tutorial from TboneWilson to le...
How To: Learn "Imagine" by John Lennon on acoustic guitar
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to play the song "Imagine" by John Lennon on the acoustic guitar. The video reveals the string movements and the order that the notes are needed to be played, in order to execute the song. The video provides step-by-step narration and a visual demonstration for viewers to easily understand and follow along. This video will benefit those viewers who are interested in guitar and want to learn how to play a new song.
How To: Play "From Me To You" by The Beatles on guitar
This is a guitar lesson video that shows you how to play the song "From Me To You" by The Beatles. In this video, someone demonstrates how the song is played on the guitar by playing the song and showing you each chord and how to play it. There are two chords in this song that are switching back and forth. These chords are C and G. This video would be very helpful to anyone who plays the guitar or would like to learn to play.
How To: Play "Home" by Chris Daughtry on acoustic guitar
This acoustic guitar video lesson is brought to you by Aaron from Free and Easy Guitar, will teach you how to play "Home" by Chris Daughtry. As you follow along with him, he breaks down the strumming and chords used in the song, detailing for you how to finger the chords he uses. To play the song the way he teaches it, you will have to tune your guitar down 1/2 step. In this video you will learn to play the G, Cadd9, Em, and D chords.
How To: Play "Hey Jude" by The Beatles on guitar
This video shows us how to play "Hey Jude" by the Beatles on a guitar in a very simple way. First you need to know the sequence of the chords which are needed to play the song in the same way as it goes. First the chord which you will be using is B, then B7, E, A and then E, again B7 and E. Then pluck the threads in the rhythmic manner to maintain the composition of the song in the same manner. Then after E, release the third finger and place your first finger on the third thread by holding t...
How to Play Dave Matthews Band: "Crash" on guitar
This acoustic guitar video lesson is brought to you by Aaron from Free and Easy Guitar, it will teach you how to play "Crash" by Dave Mathews Band. As you follow along with him, he breaks down the strumming and chords used in the song, detailing for you how to finger the chords he uses. He teaches you this song by breaking it down into two parts, to make it easier for beginners to learn, teaching how to play the bass line first, and then how to progress into playing the chords and bass line t...
How To: Play "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas on guitar
In this video, Marty Schwartz shows us how to play "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas on guitar. This song is 3 chords and Marty explains everything so clearly so that even the most novice guitar player will learn how to play this song. He explains the placement of fingers for each chord and takes you through the main chord progressions which are G, C, E minor, back to C. After he teaches the basics of it, he tells us how to add a cool extra sound to it by adding a suspension to the G chord...
How To: Play "Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead on guitar
In this acoustic guitar video lesson from TboneWilson1978, you will learn how to play the song "Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead. He starts you out by showing which chords you need to know to get started on learning the song, and demonstrates how to finger each of them. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song in the verse, and the chorus of the song, stopping at each to explain the chords and their progression.
How To: Play "Eight Days a Week" by The Beatles on guitar
In this acoustic guitar video lesson, TboneWilson1978, teaches you how to play the song "Eight Days a Week" by The Beatles. He begins by showing you which chords you need to know to play the song and demonstrates how to finger each of them. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song and the strum pattern he uses to play it. As you follow along, with help from this video you will be jamming this song in no time at all.
How To: Play "Don't Look Back Into the Sun" by The Libertines
In this video, viewers learn how to play the song "Don't Look Back into the Sun" by the Libertines on the acoustic guitar. Viewers learn which order to play the notes, in order to play the song. The video has step-by-step instructions and a slow pace that allows viewers to easily follow along. It also has a visual demonstration to give viewers an example of how the piece should sound. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy playing guitar and want to learn how to play a new song.
How To: Play "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum on guitar
In this video from gally042, Aaron Gallagher of Free and Easy Guitar shows us how to play "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum. He begins by teaching the intro which is an F then A minor for 16 beats. Then into the chorus he tells us the chords go C then A minor, then back to C, and back to A minor. Next is F, F. Then he plays the second verse and also tells us it is all down strums. Then the instrumental comes and here are the chords for that: A minor, G, C, A minor, F, G. Then the bridge is on...
How To: Play "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi on guitar
In this video acoustic guitar lesson, brought to you by GuitarJamz, host Marty Schwarz, will teach you how to play "Wanted: Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi. This video focuses on the rhythm parts of the song. As you follow along with him, he breaks down the strumming of the chords used in the song, breaking down each part of the song, calling out the chords and explaining the strum pattern he uses, going into detail and demonstrating how to finger the chords he uses.
How To: Play "Space Oddity" by David Bowie on acoustic guitar
If you want to impress your friends with some acoustic guitar skills, you should be learning Space Oddity by David Bowie. It is a great song, a bit hard for beginners, but perfect for intermediate players. First you need to tune your guitar in standard tuning (EAGDBE). Then learn and practice the following chords: Fmaj7, Em, Am, C, G, D7, E7, F, Fm, Em7, Bb, A, A, Aadd9, Cadd9 and finally E. Watch this how-to video to learn how to play these chords properly and finally, how to play the whole ...
How To: Play "Made of Stone" by The Stone Roses on guitar
In this acoustic guitar lesson from TboneWilson1978, you will learn how to play the song "Made of Stone" by The Stone Roses. He starts you out by showing which chords you need to know to get started on learning the song, and demonstrates how to finger each of them. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song in the verse, and the chorus of the song, stopping at each to reinforce the chords and their progression.
How To: Play "Go Let It Out" by Oasis on guitar
In this acoustic guitar video lesson from TboneWilson1978, you will learn how to play the song "Go Let It Out" by Oasis. He starts you out by showing which chords you need to know to get started on learning the song, and demonstrates how to finger each of them. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song in the verse, and the chorus of the song, stopping at each to explain the chords and their progression.
How To: Play "No Surprises" by Radiohead on guitar
In this acoustic guitar video lesson from TboneWilson1978, you will learn how to play the song "No Surprises" by Radiohead. To begin this lesson, you will need a capo to play this song. He starts you out by showing which chords you need to know to get started on learning the song, and demonstrates how to finger each of them. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song in the verse and the chorus.
How To: Play "Where Is My Mind" by the Pixies on guitar
In this acoustic guitar video lesson brought to you by Ways Linn, she teaches you how to play the song "Where Is My Mind" by The Pixies. As always, she starts you out by showing you the chords you need to know to play the song, taking the time to break them down and demonstrating their fingering on the fretboard. She also breaks down and shows you the strum pattern she uses to play the song to help keep you in time.
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: Play "Then" by Brad Paisley on acoustic guitar
Eran is teaching in his video how to play the song “Then” which was played by Brad Paisley. He is offering a well constructed lesson, offering a lot of tips about positioning the fingers on the guitar, string picking and taping. The video is offering a lot of details for every verse of the song, teaching every aspect about the song including notes, rhythm speed and right hand movement. The lesson not only includes guitar singing but also voice singing along with it.
How To: Play "You Do Something To Me" by Paul Weller on guitar
This video is an acoustic guitar lesson from TboneWilson1978. In this video, he teaches you how to play the song "You Do Something to Me", by Paul Weller. He begins by showing you which chords you need to know to get started on learning the song, and demonstrates how to finger them. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song in the verse and the chorus. The E minor, C minor, D, A minor 7, and B minor 7 chords are taught in this lesson.
How To: Play "The Drugs Don't Work" by The Verve on guitar
This video is an acoustic guitar lesson from Tbone Wilson1978. In this video, he teaches you how to play the song, The Drugs Don't Work, by The Verve. As always he begins by showing you which chords you need to know to get started on learning the song, and demonstrates how to finger them. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song in the verse and the chorus. Learn how to play this tune in just a few short minutes.
How To: Play The Vaselines "Jesus Don't Want Me for a Sunbeam"
This video is an acoustic guitar lesson from TboneWilson1978. In this video, he teaches you how to play the song "Jesus Don't Want Me for a Sunbeam" by The Vaselines. He begins by showing you which chords you need to know to get started on learning the song, and demonstrates how to finger them. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song in the verse and the chorus. Learn how to play this tune in just a few short minutes.
How To: Play "Waiting For You" by Ben Harper on guitar
Just another great song to play on your acoustic guitar! This one is called "Waiting For You" by Ben Harper! To play the song first you will need to learn the following chords: G, Em, F, C, D, and Cadd9. The song is played in standard tuning so make sure you tune your guitar correctly. Watch this instructional how-to video to properly learn how to play these chords, learn the strumming pattern and get some good tips about improving your performance!
How To: Play "Sunshine Superman" by Donovan on guitar
The video shows how to play “Sunshine Superman” on guitar. He goes through each note individually and puts them together gradually to create the tune on the guitar. He tells what note is being played. He also says what string is being hit. He plays the song for you so you can hear how it sounds when all the notes come together as a one. The video is clear and easy to understand. The instructor has numerous videos on several songs that you can learn to play on the guitar.
How To: Play "Hanging By a Moment" by Lifehouse on guitar
In this video acoustic guitar lesson, brought to you by http://www.Free and Easy Guitar host Aaron will teach you how to play "Hanging By a Moment" by Lifehouse. To begin, you will have to tune your guitar down a half step in Drop D, which he demonstrates for you. As you follow along with him, he breaks down the picking of the intro, then moves on to the strumming and chords used in the song. He breaks down each part of the song, calling out the chords and explaining the strum pattern he uses...
How To: Play "Wish You Were Here" (Pink Floyd) on guitar
In this acoustic guitar video lesson, brought to you by GuitarJamz, host Marty Schwarz, will teach you how to play "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd. As you follow along with him, he teaches you the progression of the chords used in the song, breaking down each part of the song, teaching you the chords and explaining the strum pattern and picking of the guitar riffs. This tutorial focuses mostly on just the beginning of the song, and does not cover the entire song.
How To: Play "Decode" by Paramore on acoustic guitar
Ways Linn, brings you yet another in her series of acoustic guitar lessons. In this lesson she teaches you how to play "Decode" by Paramore. In this easy to follow video, she lists all the chords you will need to know and demonstrates their fingering and progression through the song. She also demonstrates the strumming pattern to help get you started. Whether you are just beginning to learn how to play the guitar, or are an experienced player, you will appreciate the tutorial offered in this ...
How To: Play "Never Too Late" by 3 Days Grace
Learning to play the guitar can be a stressful, tedious process, especially when trying to master today's song by ear. This easy to follow video tutorial takes even the most novice guitarist through 3 Days Grace hit song "Never Too Late." She'll play the song in full, and then break it down in easy to follow steps, posting both guitar terminology for the experienced musician, or shows you where to place your fingers on the neck of the instrument for more novice guitar players. No matter if yo...
How To: Play "Never Say Never" by The Fray on guitar
In this acoustic guitar lesson, brought to you by Ways Linn, she teaches you how to play the song "Never Say Never" by The Fray. You will need a capo to play this song, so be forewarned. Ways Linn, teaches you the chords you will need to know, as well as their fingering, and the strum pattern you will need to play this song. This video is easy to follow, and so will be great for any beginning guitarist looking for a new lesson, as well as well as for experienced players who are fans of this s...
How To: Play "The Truth" by Jason Aldean on guitar
This video helps the viewers learn some basic guitar notes. Jason Aldean is a great musician who plays guitar remarkably well. In this video, he tries to teach us how to use a guitar and play some notes that are basic. The truth is the genre he is playing in this video. The viewer of this video will definitely get a good knowledge about cores and notes of this song. The notus have been taught very clearly that could help us play this of our own
How To: Play "Check Yes Juliet" by We the Kings on guitar
In this video guitar lesson, from FreeandEasyGuitar.com, host Aaron teaches you to play the song "Check Yes Juliet" by We the Kings. In this lesson you will learn how to tune your guitar to "Drop D", so that you will be in tune to play this song. He begins the lesson, by breaking down the intro and explaining the picking pattern you need to follow to get it right. For the rest of the song he goes through the chord progression, and strum pattern, breaking it down so even a beginning guitarist ...
How To: Play "Save Me" by Shinedown on guitar
Ways Linn hosts this how to tutorial, demonstrating how to play the song "Save Me" by Shinedown, in this acoustic guitar lesson. In this easy to follow video, Ways Linn teaches you the chords you will need to know, demonstrates the fingering of the chords, as well as their progression through the song. She also teaches you the strum pattern that will keep you on track. This video will help even the most basic of beginner guitarists learn to play the song.
How To: Play "Wherever You Will Go" by The Calling
Ways Linn introduces another in her series of acoustic guitar lessons, teaching users how to play "Wherever You Will Go" by The Calling. Before you get started you will need a capo to play this song. Ways Linn starts out by teaching you the chords you need to know to play the song and demonstrating the finger positions for each. She really takes the time to break down the picking sequence so that even a beginner won't have trouble getting it down, then again in French. She finishes up with a ...
How To: Play "Crush Crush Crush" by Paramore on guitar
Watch this amazing tutorial on how to play "Crush Crush Crush" by Paramore. Paramore is an American rock band formed in Franklin, TN back in 2004 with singer Hayley Williams leading the band as the only female. Crush Crush Crush is a song that was released on their album The Final Riot back in 2008. This song is geared more towards acoustic guitar players but some notes could be adjusted so that you could play on bass or electric guitar and still get the same sound.
How To: Play "Do I" by Luke Bryan on guitar
Aron Gallagher teaches us how to learn the song "Do I" by Luke Bryan. He first talks about using a guitar capo, which is useful for this song and learning guitar in general. He starts of with four chords: G, E minor, D and then C. He also talks about placing your fingers for comfortable playing. He starts to begin the song and talks about the way you should move your hand, like up, down, up, down. It's a somewhat more methodical way of learning to play this song.
How To: Play "Truth" by Seether on acoustic guitar
This how to video describes how to play "Truth" by Seether on the guitar. The video begins with the author just jumping into the song. You will have to tune your guitar a half step down in order to play the song. She then explains the chord progression, intro, bridge, and the rest of the song. This video is perfect for novice guitar players or anyone who is a major Seether fan. The video lasts about 9 and a half minutes.
How To: Play "Your Call" by Secondhand Serenade on guitar
Ways Linn, hosts another in her series of acoustic guitar lessons. Whether you are an experienced player or just beginning to learn to play the guitar, you will be able to follow along with her as she teaches you to play "Your Call" by Secondhand Serenade. She teaches you all the chords you will need to know and goes into detail on how to finger the chords, as well as the order to pick the strings in, and their progression through the song in an easy to follow manner, and also translates the ...
How To: Play the blues guitar rhythm with an acoustic guitar
Playing blues is cool, but you will have to learn some special techniques in order to get the best sound possible.
How To: Use a digital tuner to tune your guitar
Guitars will need to be tuned continuously to ensure that it is tuned for the correct scale and notes so your music makes sounds the way you intend. If you haven’t been playing forever, you will probably need the assistance of an electric tuner to find the note. This video will show you how to tune your guitar using a tuner.
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...