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How To: Play "Tell Me Why" by Neil Young on acoustic guitar

If you want to play 'Tell Me Why' by Neil Young on acoustic guitar you should first tune your guitar down a whole step for every string. First, the chords are in a Key of G. The chords you will play with are G, D, C, Am7, Gmaj7 and a Bm. Also on certain parts of the song you should lift up your index finger on the C. The verse will be C, D, Am7 and G. This is a boom-chucka rhythm which means you play the root note and go down up on the chord. You can throw in licks by lifting up your index fi...

How To: Play Sufjan Stevens' "Predatory Wasp of the Palisades"

Want to play like, or along with, Sufjan? This video guitar lesson presents a step-by-step walkthrough of Sufjan Steven's "The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades." While this tutorial is geared toward intermediate and advanced players, even beginners will find much to take away. For more information, and to get started playing Sufjan Stevens' "Predator Wasp of the Palisades" on your own guitar, watch this how-to!

How To: Play Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" 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 Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" 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 an unplugged version of Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" on your acoustic guitar with this video tutorial.

How To: Play Jackson C. Frank's "Blues Run the Game" on guitar

This six-part guitar lesson series blow-by-blow account of how to get a nice sound when playing (the Bert Jansch veresion of) Jackson C Frank's folk classic, "Blues Run the Game." While this tutorial is geared toward intermediate and advanced players, even beginners will find much to take away. To get started playing Frank's "Blues Run the Game" on your own acoustic guitar, take a look! Play Jackson C. Frank's "Blues Run the Game" on guitar - Part 1 of 6.

How To: Play "Wish You Were Here"

"Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd is one of the greatest guitar songs of all time and in this four part video series you're going to learn how to play it! First you go over the intro, then the chorus, then the intro solo and lastly puts it all together.

How To: Play "The Only Exception" by Paramore on acoustic guitar

Want to play an unplugged version of Paramore's "The Only Exception"? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "The Only Exception" on your own acoustic guitar, take a look!

How To: Play "Upside Down" by Jack Johnson on acoustic guitar

In this tutorial, we learn how to play "Upside Down" by Jack Johnson on acoustic guitar. Start off with playing the intro to the song. Make sure you are playing the right chords and your fingers are on the right frets. As you continue, you will start to play the middle of the song and all of the verses that are in the song. Make sure you pay attention to the highs and lows of the song, as well as where the stops to the song are. After you do this, you will be able to play this song through wi...

How To: Play "What It's Like" by Everlast on acoustic guitar

In this tutorial, we learn how to play "What It's Like" by Everlast on acoustic guitar. First, take the D minor chord with the middle finger chord on the second finger. Play this and pick the D, G, and B. Make sure the pinkie is on the third fret of the high E for the first hit of the string. This will lead you through the intro of the song. Once you start the first verse, you will be using the same chords throughout the entire song. Start to sing in the lyrics with the song, then when you re...

How To: Play "Let My Love Open the Door" by Pete Townshend

In this tutorial, we learn how to play "Let My Love Open the Door" by Pete Townshend. The intro will start out with G, D, C, repeated until you start D, G, D. After this, you will start to add in the words to the song with G, D, C for the different words in the first sentence. These are the main chords in the song, making it pretty easy for a beginner to learn how to do. Practice learning how to do these few chords, then you will be able fit the lyrics in and get the right strum pattern in th...

How To: Play "Tell Me Why" by Neil Young on acoustic guitar

Want to know how to play "Tell Me Why" 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 seventies folk classic from Neil Young's After the Gold Rush on your own guitar, watch this how-to!

How To: Play "Sparks" by Coldplay on guitar

In this guitar lesson learn how to play the song "Sparks" by groundbreaking recording artist, Coldplay. By tuning the 1st string to a D, and applying the capo on the 6th you'll be on your way to sounding like Chris Martin and the rest of gang in no time! Learn how to play "Sparks" by Coldplay on acoustic guitar with help from this video.

How To: Easily tune a guitar without using a guitar tuner

Sometimes you need to tune your guitar to another instrument, or you'll need to tune it when you don't have an electronic tuner handy. This video shows you how to do that. Start with the A string, and make sure that's in tune with the other instrument. Put your finger on the fifth fret of the low E string and play the E and A strings together. If they sound the same, they're are in tune with each other. If not, adjust the E string to make it match the A. Next, tune the D string by fretting th...

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 "The Man Who Sold the World" by Bowie on guitar

If you want to learn how to play David Bowie's "The Man Who Sold the World" on the acoustic guitar, follow the steps in this video tutorial by TboneWilson. Tbone begins his tutorial with the introduction showing what strings to strum and what techniques to use. He then takes us through the various verses and chorus first strumming the strings, and then playing them at the correct tempo of the actual song. Follow the steps in this video to learn how to play "The Man Who Sold the World" on the ...

How To: Play "We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles on guitar

This is a guitar tutorial for the song called "We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles. The song is straight-forward, and the guitarist has shown every step in detail. He even sings the chorus. An acoustic guitar has been used in this video. This song is one of the greatest hits of The Beatles. This song can be played by beginners who are aware of first position guitar chords. The video and sound quality is good and very clear.

How To: Play "High and Dry" by Radiohead on guitar

TboneWilson1978 shows how to play "High and Dry" by Radiohead on guitar. The intro of the song plays on the 11th fret on the fifth string and then on the 13th fret on the third string. Mute your fourth string and the second. Slide down to nine fret then back up to the second. Then just start strumming. All the rest for the song are a F7 major, and minor. beginning strumming those cords. Then you can play the song all together. The chorus is the same also.

How To: Play Green Day's "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)"

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 Green Day's "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" 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 Green Day's "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" on your acoustic guitar with this video tutorial.

How To: Play "Angel in the Snow" by Elliott Smith on guitar

Elliott Smith was more than a great songwriter; he was a great guitar player. This video guitar lesson presents a step-by-step walkthrough of Elliott's "Angel in the Snow." While this tutorial is geared toward intermediate and advanced players, even beginners will find much to take away. For more information, and to get started playing Elliott Smith's "Angel in the Snow" on your own guitar, watch this how-to!

How To: Play "Memory Lane" by Elliott Smith on acoustic guitar

Elliott Smith was more than a great songwriter; he was a great guitar player. This video guitar lesson presents a step-by-step walkthrough of Elliott's "Memory Lane." While this tutorial is geared toward intermediate and advanced players, even beginners will find much to take away. For more information, and to get started playing Elliott Smith's "Memory Lane" on your own guitar, watch this how-to!

How To: Play classic Beatles' "Michelle" on acoustic guitar

The Beatles revolutionized the music industry and brought us songs that can never be forgotten, that could never be overstated. With John Lennon at the front of the "Fab Four" they couldn't be stopped... wouldn't be stopped. But let's not forget it wouldn't be the "Fab Four" without George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. In your head you constantly hear the Beatles' tunes, so why not bring them outside, why not bring that joy to everyone around you? With this video tutorial, you'll...

How To: Play "House of the Rising Sun" on guitar

Check out this instructional acoustic guitar video that shows you how to play the classic folk song "House of the Rising Sun." This video is great for beginners and advanced beginners who need help familiarizing themselves with the guitar. With this lesson and a bit of practice, learn how to play "House of the Rising Sun" and improve your acoustic guitar playing skills.

How To: Play a simple guitar boogie in G

Check out this music tutorial video that demonstrates how to play a simple guitar boogie in G. This instructional video provides fret diagrams and live action to show how to play a simple boogie in G. This video is aimed at budding fingerstyle guitar players, but can be adapted to a pick. Advanced beginners are also encouraged to watch and learn. Play a simple guitar boogie in G and improve your guitar playing skills!

How To: Play "Hesitation Blues" by Gary Davis on guitar

Check out this music tutorial video that shows you how to play "Hesitation Blues" by Gary Davis on acoustic guitar. Using a mixture of animated fret diagrams and live playing, this instructional video demonstrates how to play the Reverend Gary Davis's classic. This is aimed at the not-so-new player and the advanced beginner. Play "Hesitation Blues" and improve your guitar playing skills!

How To: Play "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on acoustic guitar

Playing your favorite songs by Nirvana on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nir...

How To: Play "Zombie" by the Cranberries on the guitar

Want to learn how to play cool songs by the Cranberries on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Zombie" by the Cranberries on the acoustic guitar. 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 along to "Zombie" by the Cranberries.

How To: Play "Save it for Later" on guitar in standard tuning

Want to play lead guitar in a rock band? Well first you have to learn techniques from the masters. This guitar lesson teaches you how to play "Save it for Later" by the English Beat. The original song uses a highly unusual guitar tuning (D-A-D-A-A-D). Here's how to play the song using standard guitar tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). Once you get a hang of these popular guitar chords and tunes, you can start incorporating them into your own songs. With this lesson and a bit of practice you will be able t...

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