Play Blues on Acoustic

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 linear blues lickin the key of E. A linear lick is played up and down the neck of t ...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

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

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

This video goes into detail about David Sprunger's 'Great Blues Riffs" and how to play them on the piano or keyboard. This is a piano lesson for advanced students.

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

This lesson is an introduction to the rock/blues scale, or pentatonic, and how to play it in a few different positions on the guitar.

In this video, we learn how to play Oasis "Wonderwall" on acoustic guitar. The intro starts with B minor 7, G, D suspended 4, and A 7 suspended four. You will play this twice to get the introduction complete. After this, you will play C at 9, and D suspended 4 to get the secon ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to play Paramore's "Pressure" on acoustic guitar. First, you will need to tune your guitar using drop D tuning. After this, listen to the song to get a feel for how it sounds as you play, and where the chords change. After this, learn the differe ...more

In this video, we learn how to play Oasis "Wonderwall" on acoustic guitar. The strumming pattern in the beginning of the song is what you really need to pay attention to. The chords you will need to learn are G, D, and A. This will cover the intro of the song, but you will hav ...more

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, that they are not so much about rote repetition as making available to the guitarist ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to play the song "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon on acoustic guitar. The video shows all the requires string movements and the order that the noted are needed to be played, in order to play the song. The video is also at a slow pace fo ...more

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

In this guitar lesson, learn how to jazzy swinging blues on the guitar. 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 one. For more information ...more

Eric Olson goes over the use of the 12 Bar Blues In E. Need to know E7, A7, And B7 chords before starting.

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

Grab your electric guitar, strap, amp, and your pick and check out this free guitar lesson. This video tutorial will teach you country guitarists how to play a Johnny Cash song. Not just any Johnny Cash song, but one of his most famous: "Folsom Prison Blues." The solo for this ...more

In this video series the talented and sizzling Jonathon Wilson guides you through 30 must-have blues piano licks, riffs that, once mastered, could turn any musician into a talked-about sensation. Jonathon introduces each clip, letting you know of any tips or hang-ups that set ...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

Watch this instructional video series and join the proud ranks of so many who have gone before, who have made the paths of blues music straight and level. Our expert guitar player will show you how to play the basic 12 bar blues pattern with the standard I-IV-V chord progressi ...more

Learn how to play B-flat blues beats on harmonica using the 4 hole added variant on the "blue third"

Play an easy ukulele blues tune. "Bad to the bone" is based on this simple technique. Pick up your ukulele and give it a try!

Learn how to play the song 'Run around' by Blues Traveler on the harmonica.

They always did say, "simple music is the hardest to play, and Blues is simple music." Playing the Blues requires a specific touch that takes practice as well as a great compilation of licks! In this video you will learn how to play a signature Freddie King lick (ripped off by ...more

Everybody loves Tommy Johnson's music, that is, everyone who loves the blues. And in this video lesson, you'll learn how to play Johnson's song "Big Road Blues" on your blues guitar. If you want to learn the delta blues, this is a good starting place. Tommy Johnson is one of ...more

Get ready for a delta blues good time. If you want to learn the delta blues, a good place to start is with this video lesson where you'll learn how to play Tommy Johnson's "Canned Heat Blues" on your guitar. Tommy Johnson is one of the greatest Delta Blues musicians, born in ...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 "Wonderwall" by Oasis. If you want to learn how to play "Wonde ...more

In this video acoustic guitar video lesson, brought to you by GuitarJamz, host Marty Schwarz, will teach you how to play "Fireflies" by Owl City. To begin you will need a capo to play the song. As you follow along with him, he breaks down the strumming of the chords used in th ...more

Learn some Delta Blues, specifically, some shuffle rhythms in Delta Blues. This two-part blues lesson will give you the gist of playing shuffles on your blues guitar. This is a great beginning lesson, an exploration of the blues shuffle. Kevin Duggan's "Masters of Delta Blues ...more

Without alterations in rhythm, your guitar strumming would consist of bland picking and chord strumming. That's why it's important to know how to play different rhythms and alternate between them for interest. If you wish to make your acoustic guitar playing sound professiona ...more

Learn to play Colplay's "The Scientist," a great tune that uses an unusual tuning (in 4ths). It uses chords like power chords and barre chords, but they are easier to play. This is great for a beginner trying to stretch into intermediate material. Chords are taught in detail b ...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

Funk, R&B, Blues, these are the styles of music that grooves the hardest and are the most about feel and less about technicality. Not only that, but the various inversions and triad groupings used in those styles can easily be transferred into Rock, Pop, Jazz, Metal and so man ...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.

Want to perform an unplugged version of Weezer's "Memories"? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players ...more

Want to perform an unplugged version of Paramore's "Decode"? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players o ...more

Ever want to perform an unplugged version "Shadows" by Coldplay? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, playe ...more

Check out this blues guitar video that will teach you the basics of Mississippi John Hurt's song "Monday Morning Blues". If you're a fan of John Hurt (not the actor), and a you own a nice guitar, then you can't miss this blues lesson. "Monday Morning Blues" is a 12-bar blues ...more

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 Seether on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Broken" by Seether on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Seether plays it. The tuning for "Broken" is standard tuning tuned ...more

Learn how to play chord inversions on the acoustic guitar. Inversions can be used as alternatives or substitutes to create a little different sound in the songs we play. I'll introduce some easy chord inversions for some common chords. Play chord inversions on the acoustic gui ...more

Check out this instructional acoustic guitar video to learn a few parts from Metallica's song called "One." This is one of Metallica's well known songs. Improve your guitar playing skills by learning how to play this Grammy Award winning song "One" on acoustic guitar with this ...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

If you want to learn how to play the guitar then this how to video is the place to start. In this tutorial you will learn how to play barre chords. Barre chords are a very common technique and is one of the basic concepts of guitar playing. With this how to video you can start ...more

Want to learn how to play cool songs on the guitar? In this tutorial you will learn how to play "Puberty" by Belly on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you wil ...more

Want to play lead guitar in a rock band? Well first you have to learn techniques from the masters. This guitar lesson from Siggi Mertens teaches you how to play a ohn Lee Hooker style blues riff. There are similar blues riffs to this John Lee Hooker riff. "Boom, Boom" or "Suzi ...more

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

Barre chords are a type of guitar chord where one or more fingers are used to press down multiple strings across the guitar fretboard (like a bar pressing down the strings). Learn how to play barre chords with this help of this guitar tutorial. Watch this how to video and you ...more

Learn how to play Paramore's "Only Exception" on acoustic 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 Paramore ...more

Learn how to play "Red River Valley" on acoustic guitar using a capo from Tommy. Includes explanations of chords, melody, and vocals.

In this two part lesson we'll discuss the differences between open chords and barre chords, then introduce the 4 main primary barre chords. I'll give a few tips on how you might position your hand to play the barre chords cleanly, and explain how each barre chord pattern relat ...more

Want to learn how to play cool songs by Radiohead on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Creep" by Radiohead on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how ...more

Check out this instructional electric guitar video that shows you how to play a repetitive metal, rock, or blues riff. If you listen to Megadeth, you will recognize this tune that had Marty Friedman playing this riff. This is one of those fun, repetitive patterns you hear in m ...more

If you want to learn how to play Placebo on the guitar then this how to video is the place to start. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Meds" by Placebo on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge ...more

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

In this tutorial, we learn how to play "Halo" by Beyoncé on acoustic guitar. This is a simple song to play, because it uses the same chords throughout the entire thing. Start out with a G Am Em C twice, then continue to do this three more times. Then, do a G and C, then again ...more