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How To : Play "Lonesome Atlanta Blues" on slide guitar

Bottleneck slide guitar is based on an early one string folk instrument called the Diddley-Bow, and the traditional playing style of Hawaiian Guitar. The early Blues Masters of the 1920s and 30s, would place a bottleneck from a wine bottle, or a short piece of metal pipe on th ...more

How To : Play an acoustic guitar solo

If you are looking for some new licks to incorporate into your solos on the electric guitar, then this three part how to video is a great place to start. In this guitar lesson you will learn how to play an acoustic guitar solo. This riff outlines basic chord shapes. Watch this ...more

How To : Play a strum pattern in 6/8 on the acoustic guitar

Check out this instructional acoustic guitar video that shows you how to play a strum pattern in 6/8 with E minor G in C chord used in the chorus of the Trip Fuse song "These Voices of Mine." Improve your guitar playing skills by watching this short tutorial video to learn how ...more

How To : Play "About a Girl" by Nirvana on guitar

Learning how to play Nirvana's "About a Girl" does not have to be difficult. Tbone Wilson shows what chords and at what intervals to strike them at to be able to play the guitar part of the song. Use the e power chord and the g chord. The chorus, which requires a few more chor ...more

How To : Play "Bubbly" by Colbie Caillat on guitar

Playing your favorite songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Bubbly" by Colbie Caillat on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing ...more

How To : Dive into playing the blues

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

How To : Play Hendrix chords and double stops

This video lesson is about some basic chord ideas I learned from listening to Hendrix. Let’s start with a basic version of C, the bar chord version. This is a inversion of the chord C major. It is a favorite of Hendrix and many other guitar players. If I wanted to play D, I wo ...more

How To : Play intros & endings for lead blues guitar

This lesson covers five intro and ending licks and how to use them. Intros and ending licks are an important part of blues guitar improvisation. They convey to the listener whether the song is continuing,in the case of an unresolved chord progression, or in the case a resolved ...more

How To : Play "Last Kiss" by Pearl Jam on guitar

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

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 the song "Two Coins" by Dispatch

Check out this guitar playing tutorial video that explains how to play the song "Two Coins" by Dispatch on the acoustic guitar. This is a great instructional video for acoustic guitar playing enthusiasts. Practice your skills by learning each chord to the song with this step b ...more

How To : Learn chord progression in A Minor pentatonic scale

This video details the A Minor Blues Scale and cycles through a few examples of easy Blues Licks and Chord Progressions. Peter Vogl takes the viewer and/or Guitar Novice through the A Minor Scale, easy up-close camera work allows the individual fingering to be seen easily.

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 "Truth" by Seether on acoustic guitar

This how to video describes how to play "Truth" by Seether on the guitar. The video begins with the author just jumping into the song. You will have to tune your guitar a half step down in order to play the song. She then explains the chord progression, intro, bridge, and the ...more

How To : Play "Sitting Waiting Wishing" on guitar

If you want to play guitar like Jack Johnson then this how to video is the place to start. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Sitting Waiting Wishing" by Jack Johnson on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes pr ...more

How To : Play "Jailbreak" by AC/DC on electric guitar

If you want to play the guitar well, you have to learn from the masters, like AC/DC. Learn how to play "Jailbreak" by AC/DC on the guitar with this two part tutorial. This lesson focuses on the strumming pattern, and chord structure of the song "Jailbreak." This song is geared ...more

How To : Play the solo from "One" by Metallica on guitar

If you want to play the guitar well, you have to learn from the masters, like Kirk Hammet from Metallica. Learn how to play the guitar solo from "One" by Metallica on the guitar with this two part tutorial. This lesson focuses on the fingerpicking, and chord structure of the s ...more

How To : Play "Happy Xmas" by John Lennon on guitar

If you want to play the guitar well, you have to learn from the masters, like John Lennon. Learn how to play "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" by John Lennon on the guitar with this tutorial. This lesson focuses on the strumming pattern, and chord structure of the song "Happy Xmas." ...more

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. ...more

How To : Play "Armageddon It" by Def Leppard on guitar

Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Armageddon It" by Def Leppard on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. ...more

How To : Play "TNT" by AC/DC on electric guitar

Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "TNT" by AC/DC on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz c ...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 the song "The General" by Dispatch

Watch this instructional guitar playing video and learn how to play the song "The General" by Dispatch. For the verses, you can bar the fret that the power chord starts on to get the high parts in there. This video tutorial is a great way to practice and improve your acoustic ...more

How To : Play "Silent Lucidity" by Queensryche on guitar

Playing your favorite songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Silent Lucidity" by Queensryche on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar p ...more

How To : Play "Goodbye Mr. A" by the Hoosiers on guitar

Playing your favoriet songs by the Hoosiers on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Goodbye Mr. A" by the Hoosiers on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowle ...more

How To : Play "Stairway to Heaven" on acoustic guitar

Playing your favorite songs by Led Zeppelin on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior k ...more

News : Air Guitar + Kinect Hack = Pure Awesomeness

Thanks to Microsoft’s XBOX 360 motion-detecting system, Kinect, the world is becoming a play place for sci-fi style virtual reality. One of the latest hacks demonstrates the next best thing to regular old air guitar... virtual reality air guitar: Artist Chris O'Shea explains h ...more

How To : Use jazz chord substituions

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 freddym233 is here to help you train your head and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn ho ...more

How To : Do funky grooves on your guitar

In this video, we learn how to play guitar: Funk Grooves. First, learn how to slide your finger from the ninth chord using the third bar. As you do this, it will create a groove in your music that is unique and very "funky". Once you learn how to do this, you will be able to m ...more

How To : Play simple songs on acoustic guitar

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

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 "Grow Old With You" by Adam Sandler on guitar

Playing your favorite songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Grow Old With You" by Adam Sandler on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guita ...more

How To : Play "Know Your Enemy" on electric guitar

Playing your favorite songs by Rage Against the Machine on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Know Your Enemy" by Rage Against the Machine on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists becau ...more

How To : Play "Ironman" by Black Sabbath on electric guitar

Playing your favorite songs by Black Sabbath on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Ironman" by Black Sabbath on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge ...more

How To : Play "YYZ" by Rush on the electric guitar

Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "YYZ" by Rush on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz co ...more

How To : Play "Back in Black" by AC/DC

Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Back in Black" by AC/DC on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty ...more

How To : Play "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on acoustic guitar

Playing your favorite songs by Nirvana on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowle ...more

How To : Play "Back in Black" by AC/DC on the guitar

Playing your favorite songs by AC/DC on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Back in Black" by AC/DC on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar ...more

How To : Play "Life's What You Make It" on guitar

Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Life's What You Make It" by Hannah Montana on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of gui ...more

How To : Play "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne on guitar

Playing your favorite songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar pla ...more

How To : Play "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing"on acoustic guitar

Playing your favorite songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" by Jack Johnson on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge ...more

How To : Play "Message in a Bottle" by the Police on guitar

Playing your favorite songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Message in the Bottle" by the Police on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of gui ...more

How To : Play "Paradise City" by Guns n Roses on guitar

Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Paradise City" by Guns N Roses on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. ...more

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