Cool Guitar Songs

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to record an electric guitar in GarageBand '09. iLife '09, the software suite from Apple, is the easiest way to organize, view and publish digital content, like pictures, movies, music, and webpages. iPhoto makes man ...more

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to play piano with GarageBand '09 piano lessons. iLife '09, the software suite from Apple, is the easiest way to organize, view and publish digital content, like pictures, movies, music, and webpages. iPhoto makes ma ...more

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to record acoustic instruments in GarageBand '09. iLife '09, the software suite from Apple, is the easiest way to organize, view and publish digital content, like pictures, movies, music, and webpages. iPhoto makes m ...more

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to use built-in software instruments in GarageBand '09. iLife '09, the software suite from Apple, is the easiest way to organize, view and publish digital content, like pictures, movies, music, and webpages. iPhoto m ...more

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to edit and arrange songs in GarageBand '09. iLife '09, the software suite from Apple, is the easiest way to organize, view and publish digital content, like pictures, movies, music, and webpages. iPhoto makes managi ...more

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to send songs to your iTunes library in GarageBand '09. iLife '09, the software suite from Apple, is the easiest way to organize, view and publish digital content, like pictures, movies, music, and webpages. iPhoto m ...more

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to create an iPhone ringtone in GarageBand '09. iLife '09, the software suite from Apple, is the easiest way to organize, view and publish digital content, like pictures, movies, music, and webpages. iPhoto makes man ...more

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to create a podcast in GarageBand '09. iLife '09, the software suite from Apple, is the easiest way to organize, view and publish digital content, like pictures, movies, music, and webpages. iPhoto makes managing you ...more

Octaves are a cool way of spicing up your solos either by adding in the ocatve note after playing the lower note, or, in the way that George Benson and other great Jazz artists have made famous, playing full octave type power chords that allow you to play all sorts of melodies ...more

"Pray" isn't the most popular Justin Bieber single, but it's still more famous than most songs will ever be. If you want to cover it on acoustic guitar, watch this video for an easy lesson that'll have you playing the song in no time.

Sweep picking is that thing them younguns are into these days, trying to become the next Steve Vai or Eric Johnson, and you have to admit, it is pretty cool if you can use it right. (like anything in guitar and music in general) If you'd like to learn the basics check out this ...more

Reading tab is a great way to learn the next step while you learn how to play the guitar. If yo feel you're ready to take it to a higher level but you don't want to read traditional sheet music, tab can get you started in that vein while still showing you all the details you n ...more

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.

Want to play "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by George Harrison of the Beatles on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson, which will teach you how to play the song in the manner of ukulele wunderkind Jake Shimabukuro. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kaz ...more

This is a great video for learning how to play one the most awesome songs in history - Sweet Child O' Mine from Guns N' Roses. It shows you nice and slow the proper finger placement.

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" w ...more

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" w ...more

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" w ...more

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" w ...more

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" w ...more

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" w ...more

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" w ...more

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" w ...more

Even if you're a metal head or a shredder, you can't deny how cool it is when a good ol' country picker gets up there and rips it up! Johnny Cash was one of the few modern Country singers who brought electrified country into the mainstream for his time. If you're looking to ad ...more

In this lesson you will learn about E shape barre chords, how they are formed, and tips for getting the barre strong and all the notes clear. The second video will teach you more about E shape barre chords, hand position and finger tricks and also how to play the minor 7th and ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

In this electric guitar video lesson, brought to you by GuitarJamz, host Marty Schwarz, will teach you how to play "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, from the Nevermind album. As you follow along with him, he teaches you the progression of the chords used in the song, break ...more

Various guitar players have made harmonics, and pinch harmonics, a popular guitar technique that has inspired a generation. Guitar players like Zakk Wylde, Andy McKee, Eddie Van Halen, and other amazing players have all contributed their own style of incorporating them into th ...more

In this guitar lesson Justin goes over walking bass when playing jazz blues. This is a great technique to get down, it sounds real cool when you get it swinging.

The Jonas Brothers may be on their way out as they grow older and Nick Jonas embarks on his solo career, but for their fans their songs will always remain. This three-part video will teach you how to play a cool instrumental version of their song "Fly with Me" on piano, the ul ...more

James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson. This beginner guitar lesson is for how Handsome Alvin plays "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2. If you want to learn how to play ...more

James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson. This beginner guitar lesson is for how Handsome Alvin plays "Open Your Eyes" by Snow Patrol. If you want to learn how to p ...more

Today is the anniversary of George Harrison's death nine years ago in 2001, and we thought a commemorative music lesson was in order. And instead of the usual Beatles fare, we thought we'd show you something a little less known, but just as good— "Handle with Care" by the Trav ...more

Before Reese Witherspoon won an Oscar for her performance as June Carter, Johnny Cash's lifelong love, and before Joaquin Phoenix ever channeled his inner rock star to play the man himself, there was the one and only Johnny Cash. A strong and silent John Wayne type with a rug ...more

If you're looking to learn 12 bar blues on the keyboard, this short but simple video will show you the steps. 12 bar blues is an invaluable thing to know as a musician. You can play it on keys, (obviously) and it's been famously played on guitar for more than a century. Once y ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for he ...more

This video explains how to play the song "Such Great Heights" by Iron & Wine on guitar. This song requires a capo on the sixth fret of the guitar and knowledge of the basic chord set shown. The key is F# major and the beginning chord is C Major with the song composed using fin ...more

James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson. This beginner guitar lesson is for how Handsome Alvin plays "Lola" by The Kinks. If you want to learn how to play "Lola" b ...more

James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson. This beginner guitar lesson is for how Handsome Alvin plays "Blister in the Sun" by Violent Femmes. If you want to learn h ...more

James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson. This beginner guitar lesson is for how Handsome Alvin plays "Why Don't You Get a Job" by The Offspring. If you want to lea ...more

James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson. This beginner guitar lesson is for how Handsome Alvin plays "Throw Your Arms Around Me" by Mark Seymour of the Hunters and ...more

James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson. This beginner guitar lesson is for how Handsome Alvin plays "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan. If you want to learn ...more

James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson. This beginner guitar lesson is for how Handsome Alvin plays "Paint It Black" by Rolling Stones. If you want to learn how t ...more

This is a video of all known cheats in the game, Guitar Hero: Metallica for the Xbox 360. This cheat from Mahalo Gaming allows you to get all instruments and characters for Guitar Hero: Metallica. This is the brand new GH game starring the legendary rock band Metallica. Enjoy! ...more

There's really no way we can quantify or put into words the awesomeness that was the Beatles. All we can say is that Paul McCartney and John Lennon were pure magic together. And the songs they assembled during the course of the band were nothing short of glorious. If you're a ...more

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 g ...more

Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this two part tutorial you can learn how to play "Same Old Song and Dance" by Aerosmith on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of ...more

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 lear ...more

If you are looking for new ideas for writing songs on the electric guitar, then this how to video is a great place to start. In this guitar lesson you will learn how to compose a song on the guitar, add rhythm guitars, bass and drums and then mix them to have a great complete ...more

To play a guitar riff is to do more than simply to memorize a short musical phrase. Guitar riffs are like any other musical exercise; practicing them can be a terrific means of building manual dexterity and improving your overall playing technique. We can say of riffs, then, t ...more

NeverShoutNever have managed to carve out a niche in the post-pop-punk landscape, and their songs are super fun to play on acoustic guitar. This video will show you all of the chords to the song while it plays, allowing you to play your very own awesome cover of it.

Are you learning on the guitar so you can play your favorite songs? If the answer is yes and you love the song How to Save a Life by The Fray, then this video is just what you need. This video will show you how to play How to Save a Life.

NeverShoutNever have become verifiable indie-pop darlings, and their songs are pretty easy to learn and fun to play on acoustic guitar. Why not give it a spin? This video will show you how to play the hit song "Trouble" by showing you all of the chords while the song plays in ...more

Tis the time for merriment and holiday songs! Watch this video to learn how to play the classic Christmas song "Sleigh Ride" on your guitar. Just follow along with guitarist Thomas Gilbert and you'll have all your party playing along with you in no time at all!

NeverShoutNever has really carved out a niche for himself as the post-pop-punk-solo-acoustic-guitarist-singer of his day, and he is certainly talented for one so young. His songs are pretty easy to learn, and are a great place to start on the guitar. This video will teach you ...more

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 John Mayer's "Love Song for No One" on acoustic guitar. While this video assumes some knowledge on the part of ...more

Want to impress your friends by whipping out your guitar and strumming some of their favorite tunes the next time you are at a party? This guitar lesson teaches you how to play the Dire Straits song "Romeo & Juliet" using open G tuning(D-G-D-G-B-D) with a capo on the 3rd fret. ...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

Learn to play one of Robert Johnson's best songs, "Kindhearted Woman Blues", on the guitar. This blues guitar songs from Johnson is a great song to start learning the blues, and is structured in a typical 12-bar blues in the key of A. "Kindhearted Woman Blues" was written in t ...more

"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. Part 1 of 4 - How to P ...more