Guitar Advanced

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 ca ...more

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 alon ...more

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 ...more

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 l ...more

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 st ...more

How To : Play the "Bow-Chikka-Wow-Wow" riff on the guitar

In this how to video you will learn to play the infamous "bow-chikka-wow-wow" riff and use it in your every day life! This riff is tuned in drop D tuning. If you want to play the riff without tuning to drop D, just move everything up 2 frets (a whole step). This lesson is for ...more

How To : Play fill-ins and rundowns on the acoustic guitar

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

How To : Play the double pluck technique on the bass

The double pluck technique is for intermediate and advanced players and it widely used by Victor Wooten. To play, you have to use your index finger and your middle finger to pop. When you do it, try not to curl your fingers under the string too much because you wont be able t ...more

How To : Play "Sweet Home Alabama"

Learn how to play guitar with this classic Lynyrd Skynyrd song from our favorite guitar teacher Justin Sandercoe. This is the first video but make sure you watch the second one so you can play all of "Sweet Home Alabama". This is really for advanced players. Part 1 of 2 - How ...more

How To : Become A Better Guitar Player

How to be a better guitarist Have you ever just wanted to pick up that old guitar that is just laying around? Or found yourself bursting with creative ideas but don't know how to express them with a guitar? I want to show you my way on becoming the best guitarist you can be, ...more

How To : Play "Creep" by Radiohead on electric guitar

In this video, we learn how to play "Creep" by Radiohead on electric guitar. Start on a G chord, then play B, C, and Cm. These are the only chords you will play through the entire song while doing a simple strum through the song. You will need to slide from one chord to the ot ...more

How To : Play "Numb" by Linkin Park on acoustic guitar

In this video, we learn how to play "Numb" by Linkin Park on acoustic guitar. Start out with putting your middle finger on the second fret of the A string and play an E minor. Now, move your ring finger to the third fret of the A string and your pointer finger on the E string. ...more

How To : Improve your chord changes on acoustic guitar

In this video, we learn how to improve your chord changes on an acoustic guitar. Start off by playing slowly so you figure out exactly where each of the chords are. Then, start to play in faster and faster, making sure your chord changes are clean and not messed up. After you ...more

How To : Play the rock/blues scale on the guitar with tabs

You know your piano player friends who practice their basic piano scales daily even though they're already well advanced and can play Rachmaninoff like no one's business? It may seem absurd to need to do such simple practicing at all, but scale exercises are the best thing you ...more

News : Richie Hayward Benefit in San Jose, August 13, 2010

DRUM! Magazine — the leading magazine for drummers and percussionists worldwide — has announced the biggest drumming event ever to take place in Northern California. On Friday, August 13, drummers will descend on the San Jose Repertory Theatre in the heart of Silicon Valley to ...more

How To : Play "Band on the Run" by Wings / Paul McCartney

This video is an acoustic guitar lesson from yourguitarsage. In this video, he teaches you how to play the song "Band on the Run" by Wings & Paul McCartney. He begins by playing the song for more advanced players to watch and learn from. Then follows up by showing you which ch ...more

How To : Play "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon on guitar

This video is an acoustic guitar lesson from yourguitarsage. In this video, he teaches you how to play the song "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon. He begins by playing the song for more advanced players to watch and learn from. Then he follows up by showing you which chords you ...more

How To : Play "Can't Buy Me Love" 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 "Can't Buy Me Love" by The Beatles. He begins by playing the song for more advanced players to watch and learn from. Then he follows up by showing you which chords y ...more

How To : Use a D7-shape E chord when playing Delta blues

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

How To : Play common Delta blues riffs and turnarounds

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

How To : Play John Lee Hooker-style blues guitar

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

How To : Play a simple Delta blues bend riff on guitar

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn a (re ...more

How To : Use blues style strumming

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn the b ...more

How To : Play "Steady Rolling Man" on acoustic guitar

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

How To : Use Delta blues-style walkdowns on guitar

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn the b ...more

How To : Play Delta blues-inflected funk rock

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

How To : Play Eric Clapton's "Malted Milk" on guitar

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

How To : Play Eric Clapton's "Hey Hey" on acoustic guitar

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

How To : Play "Driftin' Blues" on acoustic guitar

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

How To : Play Eric Clapton's "Alberta" on acoustic guitar

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

How To : Use Delta-blues style picking in open G

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

How To : Play "Key to the Highway" on guitar

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn the h ...more

How To : Play a Delta-style blues boogie on guitar

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

How To : Play a Delta-style blues shuffle on guitar

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

How To : Play a Delta blues-style G7 riff

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

How To : Play piano-style blues guitar

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

How To : Play chords on the guitar in a Delta blues style

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn the v ...more

How To : Get that "Terraplane Blues," Delta-style sound

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

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 practic ...more

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 ...more

How To : Play "Blindsided" by Bon Iver on acoustic guitar

Want to learn how to play guitar like Bon Iver? In this how to video you can learn how to play "Blindsided" by Bon Iver on the guitar. "Blindsided" uses the capo in the 4th fret in standard tuning. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it as ...more

How To : Play "Sound of Settling" on acoustic guitar

Want to learn how to play guitar like Ben Gibbard from Death Cab for Cutie? In this how to video you can learn how to play an acoustic version of "Sound of Settling" by Death Cab for Cutie on the guitar. "Sound of Settling" uses the capo in the 2nd fret in standard tuning. Thi ...more

How To : Play "Eyes" by Rogue Wave on the acoustic guitar

Want to learn how to play guitar like Rogue Wave? In this how to video you can learn how to play "Eyes" by Rogue Wave on the guitar. "Eyes" uses the capo in the 5th fret in standard tuning. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it assumes so ...more

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