Hot Acoustic Guitar How-Tos
How To: Get started playing slide guitar
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play basic slide guitar. With the guitar, as with any other instrument, if you want to improve, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash with free, high-quality guitar lessons like this one. For more information, and to get started playing slide guitar yourself, watch this video tutorial.
How To: Play basic and advanced-shape power chords
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play basic and advanced power chords on a guitar in standard tuning (EADGBE). With the guitar, as with any other instrument, if you want to improve, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash with free, high-quality guitar lessons like this one. For more information, and to get started playing power chords on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial.
How To: Play a blues guitar lick based on the A blues scale
Learn how to play a blues lick based upon the A blues scale. With the guitar, as with any other instrument, if you want to improve, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash with free, high-quality guitar lessons like this one. For more information, and to get started playing this blues riff yourself, watch this video tutorial.
How To: Play "Carry on My Wayward Son" by Kansas on guitar
In this song tutorial, you'll learn how to play the main riffs from Kansas' "Carry on My Wayward Son." While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate and advanced guitarists, players of all skill levels can play along. Watch this lesson to get started playing "Carry on My Wayward Son" on your guitar!
How To: Play Waving Flag (the World Cup 2010 theme) on guitar
In this tutorial, learn how to play the theme song, Waving Flag, for the 2010 South African World Cup games on your acoustic guitar. You will get a run down of the song and all the chords that are involved. So, celebrate your country by grabbing an instrument and strumming along as you cheer them on! Go Team!
How To: Hold your left hand correctly when playing the guitar
In this guitar lesson, learn how to properly hold and fret your guitar with your left hand. With the guitar, as with any other instrument, if you want to improve, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash with free, high-quality guitar lessons like this one. For more information, and to get started holding your own guitar like an expert, watch this video tutorial.
How To: Playing 7th chord arpeggios on the guitar
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play 7th chord arpeggios on a guitar in standard tuning (EADGBE). With the guitar, as with any other instrument, if you want to improve, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash with free, high-quality guitar lessons like this one. For more information, and to get started playing 7th arpeggios on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial.
How To: Play C major, C minor and C7th chords on the guitar
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play C major, C minor and C7th guitar chords on a guitar in standard tuning (EADGBE). With the guitar, as with any other instrument, if you want to improve, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash with free, high-quality guitar lessons like this one. For more information, and to get started playing C chords on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial.
How To: Play a jazzy chord vamp in G on the guitar
See how to play a fun, fast-paced R&B chord vamp in the key of G. With the guitar, as with any other instrument, if you want to improve, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash with free, high-quality guitar lessons like this one. For more information, and to get started playing this chord vamp on your own guitar, watch this tutorial.
How To: Play an easy version of Big Star's "Thirteen"
Want to know how to play a simplified version of Big Star's "Thirteen" on your acoustic guitar? While this free video lesson is best suited for intermediate players, guitarists of all skill levels can play along given a little time effort. For more information, and to get started playing this Alex Chilton classic on your own guitar–a song famously covered by Elliott Smith—, watch this how-to!
How To: Play "Hurricane" by 30 Seconds to Mars on the guitar
Learn how to play "Hurricane" by 30 Seconds to Mars with this free guitar lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the song and its cords. For more information, and to get started playing "Hurricane" by 30 Seconds to Mars on your own electric guitar, take a look!
How To: Play "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix on the guitar
If you're looking to emulate a guitar player, you could do worse than Jimi Hendrix. Learn how to play Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" with this free guitar lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the song's introduction and constituent chords. For more information, and to get started playing this Hendrix song on your own electric guitar, take a look!
How To: Play the guitar solo from Weezer's "Hash Pipe"
Learn how to play the solo from "Hashpipe" by Weezer with this free guitar lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the solo. For more information, and to get started playing this Rivers Cuomo solo on your own electric guitar, take a look!
How To: Play the guitar solo from 3 Doors Down's "Kryptonite"
Learn how to play the solo from 3 Doors Down's "Cryptonite" with this free guitar lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the solo. For more information, and to get started playing this 3 Doors Down solo on your own electric guitar, take a look!
How To: Play "Two Is Better Than One" by Boys Like Girls & Taylor Swift on guitar
Learn how to play the Boys Like Girls song "Two Is Better Than One" with this free guitar lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the pop song including chords and picking patterns. For more information, and to get started playing this popular Boys Like Girls & Taylort Swift number on your own acoustic guitar, watch this tutorial.
How To: Play "Dead Man" by Neil Young on acoustic guitar
Learn how to play Neil Young's "Dead Man" with this free guitar lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the song including chords and strumming patterns. For more information, and to get started playing this popular Neil Young tune on your own acoustic guitar, watch this tutorial.
How To: Play Plain White T's "Hey There Delilah" with Marty
Learn how to play Plain White T's "Hey There Delilah" with this free guitar lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the pop folk ballad including chords and picking patterns. For more information, and to get started playing this popular tune on your own acoustic guitar, watch this tutorial.
How To: Play "Old Man" by Neil Young on acoustic guitar
Learn how to play Neil Young's "Old Man" with this free guitar lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the pop-folk ballad including chords and picking patterns. For more information, and to get started playing this popular Neil Young tune on your own acoustic guitar, watch this tutorial.
How To: Play "Blackbird" by Lennon/McCartney on guitar
Learn how to play the Beatles' "Blackbird" with this free guitar lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the pop folk ballad including chords and picking patterns. For more information, and to get started playing this popular McCartney tune on your own acoustic guitar, watch this tutorial.
How To: Play "Needle & the Damage Done" by Neil Young
Want to know how to play "The Needle and the Damage Done" by Neil Young on your acoustic guitar? While this free video lesson is best suited for intermediate players, rock guitarists of all skill levels can play along given a little sticktoitiveness. For more information, and to get started playing this classic folk ballad on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play Airplanes by B.o.B and Hayley Williams on guitar
The newest hit from B.o.B is "Airplanes" featuring Hayley Williams. If you are a fan, check out this video. This song is way easier to play than you would think and actually only requires a few chords. So, check out this tutorial and learn exactly how to play this huge pop/hip hop hit on your guitar today.
How To: Make a Homemade Ghetto Guitar from a Cigar Box
Feel the need to rock but can't afford a guitar? Until you are earning a rock star's salary, why not make your very own guitar at home for cheap? In this tutorial, learn how to make a "ghetto guitar" out of cigar boxes that is totally playable.
How To: Play "Norwegian Wood" by the Beatles on guitar
Want to know how to play "Norwegian Wood" by the Beatles 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 John Lennon song on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play "Day Tripper" by the Beatles on acoustic guitar
Want to know how to play "Day Tripper" by the Beatles on your 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 song on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play the Beatles' "Norwegian Wood" on guitar
Want to know how to play the Beatles' "Norwegian Wood" 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 John Lennon song on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond on guitar
Want to know how to play "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond 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 song on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play "Broken" by Seether on guitar
Want to know how to play "Broken" by Seether 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 song on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play "Hey Stephen" by Taylor Swift
Want to know how to play "Hey Stephen" by Taylor Swift 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 Taylor Swift's "Hey Stephen" on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play Lil Wayne's "Ms. Officer" on acoustic guitar
Want to know how to play "Ms. Officer" by Lil' Wayne 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 song on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play Jack Johnson's Sitting Waiting Wishing on guitar
Want to know how to play "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" by Jack Johnson on 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 song on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play the 'Stairway to Heaven' intro on your guitar
Want to know how to play the introduction to Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" on an acoustic 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 "Never Gonna Be Alone" by Nickelback on a guitar
Want to know how to play "Never Gonna Be Alone" by Nickelback 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 "Never Gonna Be Alone" on your own guitar, watch this how-to.
How To: Play "The Passenger" by Iggy Pop on an acoustic guitar
Want to know how to play "The Passenger" by Iggy Pop 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 Iggy Pop's "The Passenger" on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" on guitar
Want to know how to play "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding 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 soul classic on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play "Stairway to Heaven" on your acoustic guitar
Want to know how to play "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 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: Play "Breed" by Nirvana on the acoustic guitar
Want to know how to play an unplugged version of Nirvana's "Breed" by on the guitar? Learn how with this free video guitar lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, rock guitarists of all skill levels can play along given a little sticktoitiveness. For more information, and to get started playing Kurt Cobain's "Breed" on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play "Hey There Delilah" from a beginner's perspective
Want to know how to play "Hey There Delilah" by on the guitar as a beginner? Learn how with this free video guitar lesson, which presents an easy-to-follow overview of the popular song. For more information, and to get started playing this aughties folk pop ballad on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust" on acoustic guitar
Ziggy played guitar—and so can you with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete overview of how to play David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust." While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, rock guitarists of all skill levels can play along given a little sticktoitiveness. For more information, and to get started playing this glam rock classic on your own guitar, watch this how-to!