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How To: Play an E blues riff on the 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 E blues riff on acoustic guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the better you'll soun...
How To: Play a funk riff on the 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 a funk riff on the acoustic guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the better you'll sound and...
How To: Play beguine and tango rhythms 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 beguine and tango rhythms on acoustic guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the better y...
How To: Play a funk rhythm 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 pplay a funk rhythm on the acoustic guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the better you'll s...
How To: Play slash 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 slash chords, or chords with a non-root note in the bass. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, ...
How To: Play "House of the Rising Sun" on acoustic guitar
Learning to play your favorite songs on your guitar is not only a wonderful way of passing the time–and impressing those whom you'd like to impress–, it can do wonders for your technique. In this song tutorial from Siggi Mertens' series of beginning guitar lessons, you'll learn how to play "House of the Rising Sun," a folk song perhaps most famously recorded by the Animals. While this video tutorial is geared towards beginners, it assumes at least some prior knowledge of guitar playing and it...
How To: Play "Guitar Boogie" by Tommy Emmanuel
Learning to play your favorite songs on your guitar is not only a wonderful way of passing the time–and impressing those whom you'd like to impress–, it can do wonders for your technique. In this song tutorial from Siggi Mertens' series of beginning guitar lessons, you'll learn how to play "Guitar Boogie" by Tommy Emmanuel. While this video tutorial is geared towards beginners, it assumes at least some prior knowledge of guitar playing and its jargon. Take a look to get started playing "Guita...
How To: Play a simple arrangement of "Song of Joy" on guitar
Learning to play your favorite songs on your guitar is not only a wonderful way of passing the time–and impressing those whom you'd like to impress–, it can do wonders for your technique. In this song tutorial from Siggi Mertens' series of beginning guitar lessons, you'll learn how to play "Song of Joy." While this video tutorial is geared towards beginners, it assumes at least some prior knowledge of guitar playing and its jargon. Take a look to get started playing "Song of Joy"!
How To: Play "Guitar Boogie" byTommy Emmanuel on guitar
Learning to play your favorite songs on your guitar is not only a wonderful way of passing the time–and impressing those whom you'd like to impress–, it can do wonders for your technique. In this song tutorial from Siggi Mertens' series of beginning guitar lessons, you'll learn how to play his version of the main riff of the song "Guitar Boogie" by Tommy Emmanuel. While this video tutorial is geared towards beginners, it assumes at least some prior knowledge of guitar playing and its jargon. ...
How To: Play "Summer of '69" by Bryan Adams on acoustic guitar
Learning to play your favorite songs on your guitar is not only a wonderful way of passing the time–and impressing those whom you'd like to impress–, it can do wonders for your technique. In this song tutorial from Siggi Mertens, you'll learn how to play "Summer of '69" by Bryan Adams. While this video tutorial is geared towards intermediate guitarists, guitar players of any skill level should be able to play along, given sufficient commitment. Take a look to get started playing "Summer of '69"!
How To: Play "Freight Train" by Tommy Emmanuel
Learning to play your favorite songs on your guitar is not only a wonderful way of passing the time–and impressing those whom you'd like to impress–, it can do wonders for your technique. In this song tutorial from Siggi Mertens, you'll learn how to play Tommy Emmanuel's version of "Freight Train." While this video tutorial is geared towards intermediate guitarists, guitar players of any skill level should be able to play along, given sufficient commitment. Take a look to get started playing ...
How To: Play U2 and Crosby, Stills & Nash on guitar
In this song tutorial, you'll learn how to play the introductions to two popular songs, "Helplessly Hoping" by Crosby, Stills & Nash and "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2. 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 "Helplessly Hoping" and "Sunday Bloody Sunday" on your guitar!
How To: Play "Roundabout" and "More Than a Feeling" on guitar
In this lesson, you'll learn how to play the introductions to two popular songs, "Roundabout" by Yes and "More Than a Feeling" by Boston. 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 "Roundabout" and "More Than a Feeling" on your guitar!
How To: Play "Feelin' Groovy" and "Run to You" on guitar
In this acoustic guitar tutorial, you'll learn how to play the introductions to two popular songs, "Feelin' Groovy" by Paul Simon of Simon & Garfunkel and "Run to You" by Bryan Adams. 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 "Feelin' Groovy" and "Run to You" on your guitar!
How To: Play "From the Beginning" and "Don't Fear the Reaper"
In this acoustic guitar tutorial, you'll learn how to play the introductions to two popular songs, "From the Beginning" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer and "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult. 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 "From the Beginning" (from the beginning) and "Don't Fear the Reaper" on your guitar!
How To: Play "Long Cool Woman" and "Mellow Yellow"
In this song tutorial, you'll learn how to play the introductions to two popular songs, "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by the Hollies and "Mellow Yellow" by Donovan. 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 "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" and "Mellow Yellow" on your guitar!
How To: Play "Norwegian Wood and Sweet Home Alabama" on guitar
In this song tutorial, you'll learn how to play the introductions to two popular songs, "Norwegian Wood" by John Lennon of the Beatles and "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynard Skynard. 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 "Norwegian Wood" and "Sweet Home Alabama" on your guitar!
How To: Play "Dust in the Wind" and "Wildfire" on guitar
In this song tutorial, you'll learn how to play the introductions to two popular songs, "Dust in the Wind" by Kansas and "Wildfire" by Michael Martin Murphey. 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 "Dust in the Wind" and "Wildfire" on your guitar!
How To: Play the introductions to "Layla" and "Ramble On"
In this song tutorial, you'll learn how to play the introductions to two popular songs, "Layla" by Eric Clapton and "Ramble On" by Led Zeppelin. 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 "Layla" and "Ramble On" on your guitar!
How To: Play "Wanted Dead or Alive" & "Peace Train" on guitar
In this song tutorial, you'll learn how to play the introductions to two popular songs, "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Jon Bon Jovi and "Peace Train" by Yusuf Islam (né Cat Stevens). 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 "Wanted Dead or Alive" and "Peace Train" on your guitar!
How To: Play Bread's "If" and Nilsson's "Coconut" on guitar
In this song tutorial, you'll learn how to play the introductions to two popular songs, "If" by Bread and "Coconut" by the inimitable Harry Nilsson. 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 "If" and "Coconut" on your guitar!
How To: Play "Needle & the Damage Done" and "Homeward Bound"
In this song tutorial, you'll learn how to play the introductions to two popular songs, "The Needle and the Damage Done" by Neil Young and "Homeward Bound" by Simon & Garfunkel. 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 "The Needle and the Damage Done" and "Homeward Bound" on your guitar!
How To: Play "Scarborough Fair" and "Across the Universe"
In this acoustic guitar tutorial, you'll learn how to play the introductions to "Across the Universe," by the Beatles, and "Scarborough Fair," as performed by Simon & Garfunkel. 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 "Across the Universe" and "Scarborough Fair" on your guitar!
How To: Play Van Morrison's "Moon Dance" on acoustic guitar
In this song tutorial, you'll learn how to play Van Morrison's "Moon Dance," with a walking bass line, on the acoustic guitar. 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 "Moon Dance" on your guitar!
How To: Play George Gershwin's "Summertime" on acoustic guitar
In this song tutorial, you'll learn how to play a jazz arrangement of George Gershwin's "Summertime," on the acoustic guitar. 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 "Summertime" on your guitar!
How To: Play Beethoven's "Für Elise" on the acoustic guitar
In this song tutorial, you'll learn how to play the first, or "A," part of Ludwig van Beethoven's "Für Elise" on the acoustic guitar. 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 "By the Grace of God" on your guitar!
How To: Play Keith Urban's "But for the Grace of God"
In this song tutorial, you'll learn how to play the introduction to Keith Urban's "By the Grace of God," on the acoustic guitar. 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 "By the Grace of God" on your guitar!
How To: Play the "Hotel California" solo by the Eagles
Check out this two part how to video and learn the solo to Hotel California by the Eagles. Hotel California is one of the most popular classic rock songs. This lesson is designed for the beginner to intermediate guitar player. With this tutorial you can impress your friends by playing the solo to Hotel California by the Eagles.
How To: Play "The Girl from Ipanema" on the acoustic guitar
In this two-part song tutorial, you'll learn how to play João Gilberto's "Garota de Ipanema," or "The Girl from Ipanema" on the acoustic guitar. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate or advanced guitarists, players of all skill levels can play along. Watch this tutorial to get started playing "The Girl From Ipanema"!
How To: Play a slow song on the guitar
Learn how to play slow songs on the guitar with this guitar playing tutorial video. Watch as this instructor guides you along the process displaying text on the screen as he plays. Learn how to play another song on the guitar and perform it for your friends or write your own guitar song.
How To: Solo guitar
Watch this instructional guitar video to learn how to solo guitar. To be good in solo, you must be patient, practice, pace yourself, and don't skip ahead. If your fingers hurt, take the day off. If you get frustrated, put down the guitar and come back after you cool off. If you forget something, go back and do it again. Learn a few guitar playing tips with this video. Most importantly, have fun!
How To: Play "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley acoustic guitar
In this tutorial, you'll learn to play Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" on the acoustic guitar. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate and advanced players, any guitarist will be well served by the close-up shots it presents of the player's left and right hands.
How To: Play "Why Don't You Do Right" by Peggy Lee on guitar
In this tutorial, you'll learn to play Peggy Lee's "Why Don't You Do Right" on the guitar. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate and advanced players, any guitarist will be well served by the close-up shots it presents of the player's left and right hands.
How To: Play bossa nova like João Gilberto
Viva a bossa-sa-sa! In this three-part how-to series, you'll learn to use your right hand like João Gilberto, the father of Brazilian bossa nova. This tutorial, though best suited for intermediate guitar players, will get anyone started playing a bossa rhythm on guitar.
How To: Play "Viva la Vida" on the acoustic guitar
Interested in playing "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay (or "The Songs I Didn't Write" by the Creaky Boards for that matter)? This tutorial will run you through the chords in both real time and slow motion. Viva la vida.
How To: Play "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" on an acoustic guitar
If you're interested in learning how to play Bob Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," then this tutorial's for you. This video, which includes close-up views of the songs four chords (G, D, Am, C), will get you playling like Zimmerman in no time.
How To: Play guitar
Learning how to play a guitar is a great way to express an interest in music and let the creative juices flow. Play guitar with tips from a guitar instructor in this free music lesson video series.
How To: Play rhythm guitar for acoustic rock
Rhythm guitar handles the chords that make a rock song recognizable and supports the lyrics and melodies we all love. Learn to play rhythm guitar in acoustic rock from a musician and teacher in this free rhythm guitar video lesson series.
How To: Use fingerstyle guitar patterns for acoustic rock
Playing acoustic fingerstyle guitar for rock music takes practice and muscle memory. Learn to play acoustic rock fingerstyle guitar from a musician in this free guitar video series.
How To: Set up an acoustic guitar
An acoustic guitar setup is a great way to identify and fix and problems you may have with your guitar's sound or intonation. Learn how to do an acoustic guitar setup with tips from an experienced musician in this free guitar care video series.