Broken Guitar Lesson

Learn how to play "Right Now (Na Na Na)" by Akon, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, lyrics here: Standard Tuning: Chords: G#m F# E G#m F# [Intro/Verse1] It’s been so long, that I haven’t seen your face, I’m trying to be strong, but the stren ...more

Learn how to play "Why" by Secondhand Serenade, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning: Intro: G C The buttons on my phone are worn thin G C I don’t think that I knew the chaos I was getting in. Em D G C But ...more

Learn how to play "The Kill" by 30 Seconds To Mars, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: tabs: http://www.guitartutee.com/tabs/2008/09/20/30-seconds-to-mars-the-kill/ Lyrics: What if I wanted to break Laugh it all off in y ...more

This is an old school trick to revitalizing your bass playing skills— on the cheap. If you're in desperate need of some new bass guitar strings, but can't afford the cost, then there's a solution to bringing new life into them for that "brand new" tone— boil them. Boiling bass ...more

Learning all of the patterns of the pentatonic is important, but if you're stuck to just playing them in their box shaped patterns, you can really find yourself getting stale and insecure in your playing. So break out of the box with this video! Learn how to connect your penta ...more

Do you love Kansas' 1977 mega-hit "Dust in the Wind" off of their album, Point of Know Return? Who wouldn't? It's melancholy, full of nostalgia and heart break! In this guitar tutorial, learn how to play "Dust in the Wind" by Kansas on acoustic guitar.

This easy acoustic guitar instructional video demonstrates how to play the popular song "Live Like We're Dying" by Kris Allen. It breaks the song down into very simple terms, including descriptions of the picking and chords, but if you want the tabs, they can be found here. S ...more

This acoustic guitar video lesson, brought to you by Aaron from Free and Easy Guitar, will teach you how to play "Everybody Knows" by John Legend. Before you begin you will need a capo to play this song the way he performs it. As you follow along with him, he breaks down the s ...more

In this electric guitar video lesson, brought to you by JustinGuitar, host Justin Sandercoe, will teach you how to play "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks. This is a great song for those of you wanting to learn how to put your power chords to use. As you follow along with him, h ...more

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 so ...more

The objective of this lesson is to break up the same old up and down strumming pattern and sound better. Otherwise your playing can sound the same after a while even though your playing different tunes. By adding rundowns, fill-ins, and alternating bass notes, we can take ordi ...more

Charles Sedlak shows you how to perform arpeggio picking - a note played in single chord form, or a broken chord. This video is good for beginners.

This lesson is for advanced guitar players and there are some sticky moments in the chorus. Follow along and see how Justin breaks down playing The Offsprings "Pretty Fly for a White Guy".

This video is a demonstration of how to play the main riff from Eric Clapton's classic song Layla. Each part of the riff is broken down and explained slowly. Playing the riff involves power chords, pull offs and hammer ons.

In this tutorial, we learn how to play "Rock n' Roll" by Led Zeppelin on electric guitar. First, you will start out by learning the different chords of the song. These include: E, B, G, D, A, and E; although they will be played higher and lower throughout the song. As you cont ...more

In this video, we learn how to play acoustic guitar and learn basic finger picking. Start with an A minor, then hold this for a while to better understand this chord throughout the entire song. After you have this down, you will need to start playing the first verse of the son ...more

In this video tutorial, we learn how to play "Dakota" by Stereophonics on guitar for beginners. First you will want to get down the different chords that you will play throughout the entire song. Once you have these, start to break the parts of the song down into sections. Now ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to play "Champagne Supernova" by Oasis on guitar. Start out with the chords E, A, D, G, B, and e. After this, you will have learned how to play the intro to the song. Once finished, you will play Asus2x0220, then Asus 2/g-302200. As you continue ...more

In this video, we learn how to play "Last Kiss" by Pearl Jam on guitar. Start with a G chord, then Em, C, and D. Once you have these, put them together to start the introduction to the song. You will move up and down with the chords of the song to create a different sound on t ...more

In this video, we learn how to play "The Master Plan" by Oasis on guitar. First, play the A minor at 9 with G sharp and with G. Continue to play the A minor at 9 with F and D, then you will have the introduction to the song finished. Continue to break the song down into differ ...more

In this video, we learn how to play "Songbird" by Oasis on acoustic guitar. Start out by playing the intro to the song, then continue on until you reach the first verse of the song. As you play, you might want to break the song down into different sections so you fully underst ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to take apart an iPod Nano 3rd generation for repair. First remove the back casing using a guitar pick. Next, use a flat tool to lift up the battery carefully and remove it from the casing. You will see three wires that lead to the launch board, ...more

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. Lay the slide f ...more

This acoustic guitar video lesson is brought to you by Aaron from Free and Easy Guitar, will teach you how to play "Patience" by Guns 'n' Roses. Before you begin you will need to tune your guitar down 1/2 step to play this song the way he performs it. As you follow along with ...more

This video, by JustinGuitar, starts off by giving a preview of the song that he is about to teach you. He explains that Molly's Chamber by Kings of Leon is a great song for learning to use your power chords. He says that you need to hit the string quite hard, but not to worry ...more

In this acoustic guitar video lesson, brought to you by GuitarJamz, host Marty Schwarz will teach you how to play "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson. 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 ...more

In this video, yourguitarsage walks you through the song, "Californication" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The video is give the viewer a clear view of the instructor's hands as you walk through the cords and break down the song into its component parts. Or, you can write them ...more

This acoustic guitar video lesson is brought to you by Aaron from Free and Easy Guitar, and will teach you how to play "Small Town USA" by Justin Moore. Before you begin, you will need a capo to play this song the way he demonstrates it. As you follow along with him, he breaks ...more

This acoustic guitar video lesson is brought to you by Aaron from Free and Easy Guitar, will teach you how to play "The Joker" by The Steve Miller Band. Before you begin, you will need a capo to play this song the way he demonstrates it. As you follow along with him, he breaks ...more

In this acoustic guitar video lesson, brought to you by GuitarJamz, host Marty Schwarz, will teach you how to play "Man Who Sold the World" by David Bowie, based on the Nirvana version. To begin, you will need to tune your guitar down 1/2 step. As you follow along with him, he ...more

This acoustic guitar video lesson is brought to you by Aaron from Free and Easy Guitar, it will teach you how to play "Hey Joe" by Jimi Hendrix. As you follow along with him, he breaks down the strumming and chords used in the song, calling out the chords and explaining the st ...more

In this acoustic guitar video lesson, brought to you by Ways Linn, she teaches you how to play the song "Going Under" by Evanescence. She begins 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 ...more

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 us ...more

Tim Gilbert breaks down the task of singing & playing the acoustic guitar into 3 simple steps. Step 1: Strumming You could hold a chord, but that isn't necessary when you are getting used to the down-up strumming motion. It helps to talk along, as it will prepare your to do t ...more

Learn how to play "Your Universe" by Rico Blanco, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning: G Tell me something Em When the rain falls on your face C How do you quickly replace Am It with G A golden summer smile ...more

Learn how to play "Learning To Breath" by Switchfoot, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, lyrics here: Learning To Breath A Walk To Remember (A Walk To Remember) Hello, good morning, how you do? What makes your rising sun so new? I could use a ...more

Learn how to play "Hot N Cold" by Katy Perry, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning: Intro/Verse/Chorus: G D Am C Bridge: Em C9 G D You change your mind Like a girl changes clothes Yeah you, PMS Like a bit ...more

Learn how to play "Black" by Pearl Jam, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning E A Asus4 A Sheets of empty canvas E A A Asus4 A untouched sheets of clay E A her lace spread out before me E as her body once did ...more

Learn how to play "Black" by Tokio Hotel, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Tuning: Eb Intro: E|———————————————/ B|———————————————/ G|———————————————/ D|—5—————————————–/ A|-6—65-5————————————/ E|———–665/33—————————-/ ...more

Learn how to play "Let The Flames Begin" by Paramore, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, lyrics here: What a shame we all became such fragile, broken things. A memory remains just a tiny spark. I give it all my oxygen, To let the flames begin T ...more

Learn how to play "Take Back The City" by Snow Patrol, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning: Capo on 1st Fret: A7sus4: x02030 A6sus4: x04030 Asus2: x02200 Intro: A7sus4 A6sus4 Asus2 Asus2 x2 A7sus4 A6sus4 ...more

Learn how to play "If I Were A Boy" by Beyoncé Knowles, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Tuning: Eb Intro/Verse: Em7 C G D Chorus: Em7 C9 G D Bridge: Am C Em G If I were a boy Even just for a day I’d roll outta bed i ...more

Christmas is more than just Santa and presents under the tree— it's a time for family, festivities, love and more importantly— Christmas songs! And the quintessential Christmas song during the wintertime is none other than the "12 Days of Christmas". So, break out your guitar ...more

There's more to playing guitar than just holding it and strumming it. There's a correct way to do things. You need proper posture and you need to hold the guitar correctly, whether you're left-handed or right-handed. Also, you need to hold your guitar pick the right way. This ...more

Learn how to play "The Way I Loved You" by Taylor Swift, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning: Capo On 3rd Fret Intro: D A Em G x2 A D A He is sensible and so incredible Em G And all my single friends are j ...more

Learn how to play "Light On" by David Cook, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning: Am Never really said too much C Afraid it wouldn’t be enough G Just try to keep my spirits up Dm E When there’s no point i ...more

Learn how to play "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" by The Script, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard TUning: Intro/Verse 1|------------------------------------------------------------------| 2|----------------------- ...more

Learn how to play "She Is" by The Fray, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning: Capo On 3rd Fret Am C Em G Do not get me wrong I cannot wait for you to come home Am C Em G For now you’re not here and I’m not ...more

Want to know how to play some good music on the acoustic guitar? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to up your guitarist skills by learning to play "Life for Rent" by Dido. When you play this song from the lesson, play the capo on the 3rd fret. Chords: Intro & verse ...more

Want to know how to play some good music on the acoustic guitar? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to up your guitarist skills by learning to play "What If" by Coldplay. When you play this song from the lesson, play it like you mean it. Chords: Verse: F#m, A, Bm, E ...more

Do you like music? Do you like television? How about the acoustic guitar? How about Friends? How about the Rembrandts? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to play the theme song from the hit TV sitcom Friends. This instructional guitar lesson will teach you a few tips ...more

Grab your acoustic guitar, strap, and your pick and check out this free guitar lesson. This video tutorial will teach you country rock guitarists how to play a Keith Urban song. Not just any Keith Urban song, but one of his greatest: "Stupid Boy." And just so you know, here ar ...more

Most beginners ask how to break away from basic chords and get new ideas. Check out this instructional guitar video that shows you various ways into playing the blues. The first tutorial video uses a mix of simple chord animations and video footage in an attempt to show how si ...more

With this video series you will be able to learn about the bass guitar and everything you need to know to start playing. Begin by learning the parts of the guitar. Our expert will break down the parts of the bass guitar so you understand what each part does. Part 1 of 14 - How ...more

With this video series you will be able to learn about the bass guitar and everything you need to know to start playing. Begin by learning the parts of the guitar. Our expert will break down the parts of the bass guitar so you understand what each part does. Part 1 of 16 - How ...more