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How To: Strum chords on an acoustic guitar
In this episode of Acoustic Guitar for Beginners, Rich Maloof shows you how to strum on an acoustic guitar. Strumming is important to a lot of songs and gives you a cool, carefree playing style.
How To: Play the acoustic guitar with correct fingerstyling
One of the first things you will learn when you start to play guitar is how to use correct finger styling. In this tutorial from Ulli Boegershausen, you will find out exactly how to use your fingers properly when playing acoustic guitar.
How To: Apply muted percussive techniques to acoustic guitar
There are many ways to play acoustic guitar. Often, you will need to learn different styles to enhance your songs. In this tutorial, learn step by step how to apply muted percussive techniques to acoustic guitar playing and get a new sound.
How To: Play the acoustic guitar like Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson is a great musician. His music is catchy and heartfelt and it seems like everybody is a fan. In this tutorial, learn how to play your acoustic guitar in the style of Jack Johnson and impress your friends.
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 a simplified version of "Hallelujah" on guitar
To play a simplified version of 'Hallelujah' on guitar you first should put a capo on the fifth fret. This song only has three parts. The intro is E minor played two times and a G chord played. You will pick the strings of these chords six times in a progressive order from 1 down to the 4th and up to one again. The first part is switching between these two chords. Then you play a C chord, a B, G and then A minor. And this will be the second part of the song. Next, you play G, C, A minor and C...
How To: Get your guitar pick if it falls inside your guitar
Guitar Player shows the easiest way to get your pick if it falls inside your guitar. Since this has happened to everyone, he shows his technique for getting it out. Don't shake your guitar trying to get it out. Do shake until you can see the pick. Shake until the pick is on the label of the guitar. Some people like to put a piece of gum on the pencil. Flip the guitar over and pull the pencil up all at once. The pick will then be on the strings. Once this happens just reach in and pull out you...
How To: Find your pitch and sing while you play guitar
Stephenmdt2 wants to teach us how to find our note while playing guitar. First he goes over how you use a capo, which you need in order to find your note. Place it on any fret that you want it to go on. Next you want to place your fingers anywhere pressing the strings on the guitar. You know that you're doing it correctly because your fingers are spread out. Start strumming and then sing with your strumming until you find your pitch. Sometimes you need to sing high in falsetto. If you still c...
How To: Play "Learning to Fly" by Tom Petty
If you want to play "Learning to Fly" by Tom Petty on acoustic guitar you should first pay the chords, F, C, Am and G. These same four chords will be played over and over again to complete the song. The strumming pattern is as follows: When playing F strum down up. When playing C strum up up down. When playing Am strum Down up and finally when playing G strum up up down. You'll want to repeat this through the song. First, you should start out slow then increase in speed with practice. For the...
How To: Replace a single guitar string
Are you only having trouble with one, single guitar string? No problem! No need to change the entire set.
How To: Replace classical guitar nylon strings
In this tutorial, learn how to get the best play out of your guitar by performing routine maintenance.
How To: Re-string your guitar strings with locking tuners
Locking tuners make guitar playing much easier. Essentially, locking tuners keep you from having to constantly tune and retune your instrument by keeping the chords locked in place.
How To: Play "Blessed Assurance" on the lap guitar
If you want to learn how to play 'Blessed Assurance' on the lap guitar you should first print out the tab to Blessed Assurance so you can follow along. On the first note you want to roll on the first three strings of the 6th fret and then you want to roll on the first string of the 7th fret. Then play an open third string. This will all be open, a quick roll on the 6th, 2nd and 4th string. Now do an arpeggio on your 4, 3 and 1 string open. Now go to the 3rd, 4th string. Now go to the C chord ...
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: 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 acoustic slide guitar
In this video Joseph Paul demonstrates how to play slide guitar. Slides come in either metal or glass, metal being preferable because it doesn’t break if you drop it. Slides are usually worn on the pinky finger but you can use any finger that is comfortable.
How To: Play "Orange Crush" by R.E.M. on acoustic guitar
To learn to play REM’s “Orange Crush” on the guitar you’ll want to learn the song in two parts. In this video you’ll learn the intro and then the chorus. All you need to know are some basic chords and with a natural strumming pattern you’ll be playing the song in no time. It helps to sing along. You’ll get some hints and tips to get an even better sound.
How To: Change classical guitar strings
Time to change your classical guitar strings? This video will describe exactly how to do just that. The plain end of your string will be tied to the bridge. The other end is will go around the tuning pegs. You will want to do the thickest strings first. Thread through the bridge whole left to right and loop off. With the enlarged visual demonstrations and illustrated examples you will be able to follow along and correctly change the strings to your guitar with out any trouble. Now if only lea...
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 "Hey Julie" by Fountains of Wayne for beginners
This guitar lesson video shows you how to play "Hey Julie" by Fountains of Wayne on acoustic guitar . In the tutorial your learn, the chords, strumming technique and style. This video is geared towards beginners but of course the more advanced student is welcomed to give it a whirl. It's a fun great song, and your in good hands with instructor Erich Andreas.
How To: Change strings to improve your acoustic guitar sound
Changing guitar strings is a skill every guitar player should master. This instructional video demonstrates how to change the guitar strings on your acoustic guitar. It's helpful to use a guitar stand throughout the process, but improvised equipment is easy to employ as well.
How To: Tune guitars without tuners
Oftentimes during performances, the battery on the tuner will run out. Fortunately this tutorial video series shows you how to use your hear and harmonics to quickly keep your guitar in tune.
How To: Play "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse on acoustic guitar
Your Guitar Sage provides the viewer with a good way to learn how to play an Amy Winehouse tune on an acoustic guitar. Amy Winehouse's song, Rehab has a few open chords and bar chords to be mastered. The videos demonstrates how to play the piece through first and then takes the viewer through each part of the song. The names of the chords and bars are provided. The verse and the chorus pieces are split to provide the viewer with help in fingering, pace, rhythm and timing within each part. The...
How To: Play She Talks to Angels by the Black Crowes on guitar
"She never mentions the word addiction in certain company..." Have any idea who sings that wonderful song? Only the Black Crowes, one of the best rock bands to hang around since 1984 and sell 20 million albums. Learn how to play "She Talks to Angels" by the Black Crowes on acoustic guitar in this two-part guitar lesson video.
How To: Play "Breathe" by Taylor Swift on guitar
"I see your face in my mind as I drive away..." Any idea who sings that? Only the most popular contemporary female musician around right now: Taylor Swift. In this two-part video tutorial, learn how to play "Breathe" by Taylor Swift on acoustic guitar.
How To: Play Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" on acoustic guitar
So you care for music, do ya? In this free video guitar lesson from the Internet's Siggi Mertens, you'll learn how to play Leonard Cohen's oft-covered "Hallelujah" on your acoustic guitar. While this lesson is geared toward intermediate players, beginners should also be able to follow along given a little perseverence.
How To: Make a guitar pick display case
To start off making the guitar pick case, the apparatus you need here is an old CD case, scissors, a pencil, ruler, background design, the guitar picks, blue tack, knife and glue.
How To: Play "Two Is Better Than One" by Boys Like Girls
Big fan of Boys Like Girls? Learn how to play those songs that get your foot tapping in the car! In this two-part acoustic guitar tutorial, learn how to play the song "Two Is Better Than One" by Boys Like Girls on guitar. To go along with the video, you can find the full tabs to assist you here.
How To: Make a guitar pick from credit or gift cards
Reuse an expired credit or empty gift card to make a guitar pick instead of buying a brand new pick. You will need a pick, nail file (or sandpaper), card, and sharp scissors. Each card will probably yield about four or five picks. With a pen or Sharpie, outline your pick onto the card, centering it around whatever design or logo you want on the pick. Then, cut out this shape with your scissors. With the file, go back and file down the edges so that they are smooth, making sure that all sides ...
How To: Play a basic version of "Silent Night" on a guitar
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to play the classic Christmas carol "Silent Night" on the acoustic guitar. This video provides all the string movements and order that the notes are played in in order to execute the song. This video contains voice narration and a visual demonstration for viewers to easily understand and follow along. This video is at a slow pace and has step-by-step instructions. This video will benefit those viewers who play the acoustic guitar and would like to lea...
How To: Build your own guitar maintenance stand
This video explains how to build your own guitar maintenance jack. This helps when you change a lot of strings and do other maintenance work. It starts with an old roller stand and uses the bracket to apply just a piece of wood. It is adjustable, which makes it very handy to adjust the height of your guitar. On top of the block of wood, attach a vice with corked pads and a layer of glued leather to get a grip on the guitar. This allows you to put your guitar at any angle by bracing either the...
How To: Play "Handlebars" by Flobots on the violin
In this video our musician friend is trying to teach the viewers how to play "Handlebars" by Flo bots on the violin . This proves to be quite a special lesson because it consist in using your finger from your right hand to pinch the chords of the instrument . He is showing us the best technique to use and the correct notes to sing this difficult song . After following the instruction of this step by step video , you will have a whole new vision regarding this rare way of playing the violin . ...
How To: String a nylon-string acoustic guitar
In this tutorial you are inside a music store. From the beginning you are told stringing a Nylon string guitar is different than other guitars. You start by removing the old string from the machine head. You thread the new string through the head towards you. You will need to loop two times over and under and hold both ends of the string in place. As soon as the string is tight you can bring the end that is in the back over and through the main part of the string. Once the new string is in pl...
How To: Use slides on your blues guitar
The slide is used a lot in Delta Blues or any kind of blues on the guitar. So if you're not sure what slide you should get or the different strings that are suited for guitar slides, this video will explain everything. So watch this guitar lesson to learn how to use slides on your blues guitar. Explore a little bit about the slide guitar, different slides, and different strings.
How To: Play "Stairway to Heaven" on your acoustic guitar
There are few greater additions to your guitar playing vocubulary than Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven." This instructional video demonstrates how to play the classic rock song with a few easy steps. Legend has it, that if you play the song perfectly Jimmy Page himself will appear out of thin air and jam with you--not really, but this acoustic guitar lesson is still very much worth your while.
How To: Play Shuffle Rhythms on a Blues Guitar
Learn some Delta Blues, specifically, some shuffle rhythms in Delta Blues. This two-part blues lesson will give you the gist of playing shuffles on your blues guitar. This is a great beginning lesson, an exploration of the blues shuffle.
How To: Play "Bottle Up and Go" on guitar
Start learning how to play the Delta Blues! This video lesson covers a lot of information for beginner blues players, so check it out. In this tutorial, learn the song called "Bottle Up and Go" (standard tuning), which has been done by many musicians.
How To: Play Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven on acoustic guitar
Led Zeppelin's famous song "Stairway to Heaven" is totally worth learning. Whatever the social function there's bound to be a group of folks who get down on jamming with those familiar chords. This video tutorial demonstrates how to play "Stairway to Heaven" on an acoustic guitar in a clear and simple manner, so grab your six-string and head striaght up those stairs to acoustic heaven.
How To: Play the major chords on an acoustic guitar
In this video, you will learn how to play the major chords on an acoustic guitar, including A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. First, you will be reminded to tune your guitar before playing these chords, which is important. You will be shown each chord, one after the other, and told the correct finger placement and exactly how to play them. With one camera showing the whole guitar and how the presenter is playing, you can also see a separate angle showing a close-up of the fretboard, and the position o...
How To: Play "Eleanor Rigby" by The Beatles on guitar
This video is an acoustic guitar lesson from yourguitarsage. In this video, he teaches you how to play the song "Eleanor Rigby" by The Beatles. He begins 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, bridge and chorus parts of the song. The C, E minor, and variations of the E minor chord are taught in ...