If you are looking to begin playing the guitar then this how to video is the place to start. This is a short demonstration lesson about left-hand technique while playing chords. You will learn where to place your fingers and the best and most comfortable way to hold your guita ...more
Because of its portability, the acoustic guitar can be wonderful songwriting device. However, 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 Sawlon is here to help you train your head an ...more
Many parents think that starting with Classical Guitar is how you're supposed to learn Guitar, which isn't true, you can learn Guitar any way that you want! But, that doesn't mean that Classical and Flamenco guitar is not UBER awesome at the same time! If you've got a nylon st ...more
John Armstrong shows as how to play a 12 string guitar in this series of videos. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play a 12 string guitar. Play a 12 string guitar - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Play a 12 string guitar - Part 3 of 16. Click through ...more
Play dobro slide acoustic guitar. Ed Dowling, author of Understanding Open Tunings has been playing guitar in open tunings for 39 years. He builds his own guitars and has released five albums of slide and bluegrass music. Part 1 of 15 - How to Play dobro slide acoustic guitar. ...more
In this video series you will learn several game ideas that don't involve a board, dice or cards and can be played by any group virtually anywhere. They can give you and your group or party hours of entertainment and possibly help you design your own game to play in the future ...more
Learn how to play "Teardrops on my Guitar" by Taylor Swift on the piano with this tutorial. This popular Taylor Swift song is quite easy to play with this step by step video. Watch this how to video and you will be playing "Teardrops on my Guitar" in no time.
Although mainly demonstrational, this video shows you how to play the "Fingerbuster" on guitar. This video is intended for advanced players who learn easily by watching or listening. Read the useful tips posted below to aid your guitar learning: Check out this minute of pure ...more
This tutorial teaches and easy technique for learning notes on the guitar. This concept makes reading guitar music easier and faster to learn. Follow this how to video and you will be jamming on the guitar in no time.
This is a guitar cover of Ayaka's "Why" song by Yazan Markabi. Tabs below the video. Video: . Guitar Tabs: e------------------------- B------------------------- G--5-7-5--7--5-7s9-------- D----------------------7-- A------------------------- E------------------------- e----- ...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
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
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
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
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
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 advanced lesson you will learn a few Jimi Hendrix style rhythm guitar tricks that you can use in many situations. This first part shows a trick with the A Shape barré chord. Part 2 will look at E Shape tricks, useful progressions and sounds. Taught by Justin Sandercoe. ...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
Learn to play "Little Drummer Boy" on guitar for Christmas by following along with this upbeat and lively instructional video of the classic holiday tune. Erich from Your Guitar Sage shows the chords, simplified strumming technique and basic style for properly playing the song.
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
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
Learning how to play and connect arpeggios is the beginning of getting into not only creating interesting and fresh melodies but also sweep picking! It's very simple to do, you just need to know the formula for the different types of arpeggios out there. In this video you will ...more
See how to play Andy McKee's "Drifting" in this awesome video, with a little tapping flair.
Being a good rhythm guitar player isn't always about just knowing the chords, knowing how to break them apart and use their basic components in a creative was is also incredibly important. In this incredibly detailed video, teacher at Musician's Institute, Dan Gilbert, gives u ...more
A cool technique on the guitar is Galloping Harmonics, combining the galloping rhythmic figure with harmonics and making it a little funky with some slap guitar, originally made famous by Regi Wooten! In this video, Jude Gold, head of GIT (Guitar Institute of Technology) at Mu ...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
Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, Michael Williams explains minor blues progressions for the rhythm guitar in the style of BB King's "The Thrill is Gone" in this Berklee guitar lesson.
There is a lot of mystery and voodoo surrounding blues guitar these days. With the common opinion claiming that in order to play the blues you have to really feel the music and respond with your playing. While this is certainly the case when improvising, I would argue that a g ...more
Would you like to be a soul master? Learning to be an R&B and soul bassist has never been easier with these free videos on music theory. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play soul music on the guitar. Play soul music on the guitar - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watch this video on expe ...more
This series starts by introducing you to the song itself and its parts. Then it will branch off explain each note, step by step and show you how to play every facet of the song. The bridge is a bit tricky but our expert will breeze you through it like a hot knife through butte ...more
Learn how to play the Metallica song Fade to Black on guitar. Part 1 of 5 - How to Play Fade to Black on guitar. Part 2 of 5 - How to Play Fade to Black on guitar. Part 3 of 5 - How to Play Fade to Black on guitar. Part 4 of 5 - How to Play Fade to Black on guitar. Part 5 ...more
Check out this instructional acoustic guitar video that shows you how to play the song "Californication" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. With this lesson and a bit of practice, you can improve your technique and guitar playing skills. Learn how to play the guitar and part of the bas ...more
Check out this instructional electric guitar video that shows you how to play a seven string electric guitar riff. This is part 36 of Dave Weiner's Riff of the Week series titled "The DW75." This video also provides an overview of the DiMarzio D Sonic 7 String guitar and some ...more
Learn how to play extremely fast runs on the electric guitar. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play fast runs on the guitar. Part 2 of 2 - How to Play fast runs on the 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
Want to learn how to play Nickleback on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Photograph" by Nickleback on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Nickelback plays it. This lesson is geared towards interm ...more
This guitar lesson is for guitar players that want to learn the basic jazz chords, and some tips to play more "jazzy". Part 1 of 2 - How to Play basic jazz chords on guitar. Part 2 of 2 - How to Play basic jazz chords on guitar.
Learn how to play guitar like Robben Ford with these pentatonic scales. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the same page than to practic ...more
Want to know how to play "Broken" by Seether on the guitar? Learn how with this free video guitar lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, guitarists of all skill levels can play along given a little sticktoitiveness. For more information, and to ge ...more
Learn how to use the frets to find and play sharps and flats on guitar. Play flats and sharps on guitar. Click through to watch this video on oneminuteu.com
This is a music tutorial video that demonstrates how to play the original, classic version of Davy Graham's "Angi" - also known as "Anji". It concludes with a complete played version of the tune. Check out this instructional guitar playing video to learn how to play the song " ...more
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
Justin Sandercoe teaches you a beautiful but simple solo guitar arrangement of the Christmas song Silent Night. The first video shows left hand only, the second right hand only. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play Silent Night for solo guitar. Part 2 of 2 - How to Play Silent Night for ...more
In this video, we learn how to play practical jokes using your guitar. The first trick is called the jack in the box. First, take your pick and put it in between your strings and slide it down. Then, put your hand over it and play the jack in the box song. The next trick is to ...more
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play simple octaves on a guitar in standard tuning (EADGBE). With the guitar, as with any other instrument, if you want to improve, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash with free, high-quality guitar lessons like this ...more
Learn how to play Coldplay's "Clocks" on guitar with this free guitar lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the song including chords and picking patterns. For more information, and to get started playing this popular Coldplay song on your own ...more
Want to play like Slowhand? In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how to play Delta Eric Clapton-style blues guitar. While this lesson is geared more toward intermediate and advanced guitarists, there's much for beginning players to take aw ...more
In this guitar lesson learn how to play the song "Sparks" by groundbreaking recording artist, Coldplay. By tuning the 1st string to a D, and applying the capo on the 6th you'll be on your way to sounding like Chris Martin and the rest of gang in no time! Learn how to play "Spa ...more
This two part series teaches how to improvise playing solos. First we'll review the basic 12 notes of the scale, which we need to know in order to begin working with keys and lead guitar scale patterns. I'll explain how the 12 notes of the scale relate to the guitar fretboard. ...more
When you're in a band it's important to sound in tune with the rest of your band and to compliment your bandmates rather than stand out too much. And while for the most part that's true, if you're the lead guitarist then there will frequently be times where you'll be spotlight ...more
Check out this instructional funk guitar video that shows you how to play left hand accents on guitar. This lesson demonstrates beginning left hand funk techniques to go with the right hand technique. This tutorial is great for beginners and advanced guitar players. Practice l ...more
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could make this dream come true, if only you could play the guitar! This guitar tutorial series from Robert Renman teaches you the basics of guitar playing along with a few beginner ...more
Want to play lead guitar in a rock band? Well, you have to learn how to play the blues first. Most popular rock songs have roots in the blues guitar style of playing. This blues guitar lesson covers five licks in the second position of the minor pentatonic or blues mode. These ...more
Watch to learn how to play lead electric guitar using power chords. Includes tablature to help following along.
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
Check out this instructional funk guitar video that shows you how to play funk chord voicings. Now that you know how to strum the 16th notes and how to add in some accents, learn a few funk chord voicings that work well with those techniques. The first is a 9th chord, and the ...more
In this video tutorial viewers learn how to play the song "Whatever" by Oasis on the acoustic guitar. The video reveals all the string movements and the order the notes are needed to be played. This video provides voice narration and a visual demonstration for viewers to easil ...more
Want to learn how to play "Whiskey Lullaby" on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play the intro to "Whiskey Lullaby" by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Brad Paisley ...more
Want to know how to play the "Amazing Grace" hymn on slide guitar? Learn how with this free video guitar lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, rock guitarists of all skill levels can play along given a little sticktoitiveness. For more informatio ...more
This video shows us how to play "Creep" from Radiohead on an acoustic guitar with beginner alternative chords. The usual way to play this is by using the chords G, B, C and C minor but here it is taught in a rather simple way for making it easier for the beginners. For the beg ...more