How to Play My Heart Guitar

In this guitar lesson you will learn all about octaves. This technique is used by bands like The Foo Fighters, System of a Down, and Bush and can be used on both electric and acoustic guitars.

Learning how to play a guitar is a great way to express an interest in music and let the creative juices flow. Play guitar with tips from a guitar instructor in this free music lesson video series. Part 1 of 14 - How to Play guitar. Play guitar - Part 2 of 14. Click through to ...more

Jim Dufresne taught 20 years in Community College and currently teaches at S.W. Academy. In this series of videos he shows you how to use an elbow while playing the guitar. Part 1 of 5 - How to Play guitar with an elbow. Play guitar with an elbow - Part 2 of 5. Click through t ...more

Stephenmdt2 wants to teach us how to find our note while playing guitar. First he goes over how you use a capo, which you need in order to find your note. Place it on any fret that you want it to go on. Next you want to place your fingers anywhere pressing the strings on the g ...more

Without snazzy, "yes I am showing off but doesn't it rock?" guitar licks, rock and pop songs would be boring, monotonous pieces with no build up, climax, and falling action (sorry to sound so much like we're describing how to write an essay). If you want to drastically improv ...more

Playing blues is cool, but you will have to learn some special techniques in order to get the best sound possible. This video will show you how to properly play a nice blues song using an acoustic guitar. You will need to practice the song for a while, because it contains som ...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

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

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 how to rock and play electric guitar like Judas Priest.

Learn how to play the basic beginner guitar chords. This handy video shows you the way a chord should be formed and how it should sound, perfect for those who are just starting out.

Angus Young of AC/DC is one of the true icons of rock guitar, both for his style on stage and for his amazingly simple but awesome-sounding blues rock licks. This video teaches you how to play six very cool such licks on electric guitar (did you think you were going to play An ...more

Our expert will demonstrate how to play a variety of popular songs on the acoustic guitar. He will teach you the basic chords for each song in the series and then give step-by-step instructions for playing each pop song on the acoustic guitar. Learn how to play all your favori ...more

In this video series, our expert Ryan Larson will give you an introduction to playing the bass guitar in E Major including how to play the scale on the bass fretboard, intervals and roots. He will also show you some walking bass lines including progressions and tritone substit ...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

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to play lead guitar. Lead guitar plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, and guitar solos. When learning to play the lead guitar, the first thing that users should do is to start by playing the minor pentatonic scale, which can ...more

Check out this instructional electric guitar video that shows you how to play guitar solos. This video is great for intermediate guitarists who need some tips on playing solos. Build a little bit of speed with the pentatonic. Improve your guitar playing skills by learning how ...more

When learning to play a piece on the guitar, nothing can really compete with a good tutorial video. Sure, you could have someone show you in person — once or twice, mayb — but you can only ask someone to repeat something so many times before embarrassment sets in. With this pa ...more

Learn how to play blues riffs on the electric guitar like Albert King. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play electric guitar like Albert King. Part 2 of 2 - How to Play electric guitar like Albert King.

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to play the guitar and sing at the same time. Before trying to sing and play, users will first need to know how to play the song well. Learn the song well and play it over again. Do this so that you can memorize each strum without look ...more

Check out this instructional acoustic guitar video that shows you some basic techniques to play percussive guitar. This is a series explaining some of the basics of percussive playing. These are the chords used in this lesson: First Chord is E Major with a 2nd instead of an o ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to play a guitar cadence. A cadence is the tension that is created between 2 chords, typically at the end of a phrase. There are 2 types of cadences, perfect cadence and playable cadence. The perfect cadence goes from the 5 chord, to t ...more

Play an acoustic guitar by putting the body of the instrument on top of the legs and using the right hand, if right-handed, to strum across the tops of the strings. Learn to play an acoustic guitar with tips from a professional musician in this free video on music.

Playing along with your favorite solos is an enjoyable, and highly effective, way of improving your guitar playing. In this guitar tutorial, you'll learn how to play the solo from "Tangerine" by Led Zeppelin. To get started playing the solo from "Tangerine" on your own guitar, ...more

Watch this piano tutorial to learn how to play "Your Heart is an Empty Room" by Death Cab for Cutie on the piano. Instruction features chord breakdowns and individual melody note names. Beginners will have no trouble learning how to play Death Cab for Cutie's "Your Heart is an ...more

Learn how to play the guitar solo to "Comfortably Numb" on the electric guitar.

Learn how to play the guitar solo from the song "Mother" by Pink Floyd on the electric guitar.

In this lesson you will learn how to play funk guitar like James Brown using rhythm, chords, and other techniques.

Play-doh is one of the most easiest, safest, and funnest kids toy out there today. It has lasted for years and years and continues to be used to this day. So no wonder it's a toy that teachers across the nation still use in their classrooms. This tutorial will show you how to ...more

Learn to play the slide guitar. This is a beginner lesson.

If you are looking for some new licks to incorporate into your solos on the electric guitar, then this how to video is a great place to start. In this guitar lesson you will learn how to play a major lick. This riff outlines chord shapes and uses slides to create a pedal slide ...more

Learn how to play the acoustic guitar solo from the song "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd

In this lesson you will learn how to play the electric guitar using the palm muting technique used by many punk bands including Green Day.

In this video, we learn how to play Jazz guitar: II-V-I Chord Sequences. You will play this in C, D minor, G7, and C major. You will be using different frets, so you have to pay attention to where your finger placement is and how you are placing your entire hand. When you star ...more

In this video, we learn how to play electric guitar for beginners. First, you need to become familiar with the guitar. The body, the frat board, the head, the nuts, and the strings. Learn what all the parts of the guitar are called and exactly what they do in relation to the g ...more

Want to know how to play Céline Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" on your piano or keyboard? Learn how with this free video piano lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, pianists of all skill levels can play along given a little sticktoitiveness. For mo ...more

Any dope can play “Heart and Soul.” Now you can be one of them. Use your pointer finger to hit the 2nd F key up from the middle C briskly three times, then hit it once more before moving down to play keys E, then D, then F three times, briskly. Then F once more, before bouncin ...more

Don't know how to play the guitar but want to learn? Do you want to learn fast and impress your friends? No problem! Check out this video and master the 3 basic chords (or strings) on your instrument instantly and trick everyone into thinking you've been playing for years! Thi ...more

In this video, we learn how to play blues guitar: A major and A minor licks. Start by turning on your metronome and playing various A minor and A major chord licks and phrases. Play in pentatonic as you are doing the different licks so you can hear a difference between how the ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to play bass guitar for beginners using open strings. Get used to look at written notes. To do this, look at open notes on a piece of paper and work on your right hand technique. You won't be pulling straight up, your finger should be resting on ...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

Learn how to play the solo from "Hashpipe" by Weezer with this free guitar lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the solo. For more information, and to get started playing this Rivers Cuomo solo on your own electric guitar, take a look!

Learn how to play the solo from Pearl Jam's "Evenflow" with this free guitar lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the solo. For more information, and to get started playing this Pearl Jam solo on your own electric guitar, take a look!

Learn how to play the solo from "More than a Feeling" by Boston on electric guitar with this music tutorial. This step by step guitar lesson is designed for the intermediate guitarist.

Learn how to play the solo from 3 Doors Down's "Cryptonite" with this free guitar lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the solo. For more information, and to get started playing this 3 Doors Down solo on your own electric guitar, take a look!

In this guitar lesson you will learn how to sound like Carlos Santana.

This video teaches you basic bluegrass guitar chords and rhythm styles.

In this lesson you will learn various lead guitar techniques using an available jam track that can be downloaded from www.nextlevelguitar.com

In this lesson you will learn all about reggae guitar including the rhythm, styles, and chords.

This is a short lesson on a couple very common G-licks used in bluegrass guitar playing.

Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, Michael Williams explains how to spice up your rhythm guitar playing and get that T Bone Walker sound by adding chromatic approaches to the chords in your favorite blues gu ...more

In this lesson you will learn the proper techniques for picking. Learn how to hold and use the pick with both electric and acoustic guitars.

John Armstrong shows us how to play classical guitar in this series of videos. Part 1 of 32 - How to Play classical guitar. Play classical guitar - Part 2 of 32. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Play classical guitar - Part 3 of 32. Click through to watch ...more

In this video series, our expert Stephen Haendiges will show you how to play guitar licks from a left handed persons perspective. He will teach you how to play rhythm guitar licks with using octaves, how to play lead guitar using octaves, arpeggios, and pinch harmonics, and ho ...more

In these advanced guitar lessons on video, learn how to develop your skills even further. Our expert will show you how to play guitar in the seven modes, or interval frameworks, of diatonic music (in the key of A). Part 1 of 16 - How to Play advanced guitar. Play advanced guit ...more

Rhythm guitar handles the chords that make a rock song recognizable and supports the lyrics and melodies we all love. Learn to play rhythm guitar in acoustic rock from a musician and teacher in this free rhythm guitar video lesson series. Part 1 of 20 - How to Play rhythm guit ...more

Bass is the anchor of the string instruments linking all the others together. See why and get playing tips in this free video series on musical instruments. Part 1 of 17 - How to Play bass guitar scales. Play bass guitar scales - Part 2 of 17. Click through to watch this video ...more

In this video series, watch as jazz musician Ryan Larson teaches advanced bass guitar lessons in all twelve keys. Learn how to read tab and relate it to scale names, how to walk through various bass lines, and how to play a Latin walking bass line. Part 1 of 19 - How to Play b ...more

In these videos, learn the rest of the notes on the guitar, including the A and D strings, how to play the classic songs “Amazing Grace” and “Greensleeves,” how to play a C major scale, G, C, and D major guitar chords, how to read chord charts, and how to play simple chord pro ...more

Are you looking to mix up your guitar playing style? This is the video series for you. Our expert knows the ropes, has played in some top bands, and is ready to sit down and show you some inside information on how to play country guitar. Watch as our expert shows you what he k ...more