In this tutorial, you'll learn to play Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" on the acoustic guitar. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate and advanced players, any guitarist will be well served by the close-up shots it presents of the player's left and right hands.
Your Guitar Sage provides the viewer with a good way to learn how to play an Amy Winehouse tune on an acoustic guitar. Amy Winehouse's song, Rehab has a few open chords and bar chords to be mastered. The videos demonstrates how to play the piece through first and then takes th ...more
Want to play like, or along with, Sufjan? This video guitar lesson presents a step-by-step walkthrough of Sufjan Steven's "Romulus." While this tutorial is geared toward intermediate and advanced players, even beginners will find much to take away. For more information, and to ...more
In this acoustic guitar video lesson from TboneWilson1978, you will learn how to play the song "Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead. He starts you out by showing which chords you need to know to get started on learning the song, and demonstrates how to finger each of them. He the ...more
Want to play "Hotel California" by the Eagles? 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 of all skill le ...more
If you're looking to learn and play another great song on the acoustic guitar, this video is for you! The song you're going to learn is called "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers. You will use the C, G, B, F, Am7 chords. Practice them a lot, and don't practice what you already can ...more
In this video, we learn how to play "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M. on guitar. This song will be done in the open position. Start out with the intro, which will have the chords: F, A minor, G, D minor, D, E minor, and C. This song does not have any split measures, so every chor ...more
Blues isn't just about what you play, but how you play it. Here, Charles Sedlak shows you how to style your blues playing with vibrato techniques. Feel those strings, personally, for perfect bend pitches. Even the pros screw this thing up.
In this acoustic guitar lesson from yourguitarsage, you will learn how to play the song "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga. Before you begin you will need a capo to play this song. He starts you out by showing the chords you will need to know to before getting started on learning the s ...more
Sure, you can play minor pentatonic over the Blues all day and probably almost get away with it in a live setting. But if you want to play like the greats, you've gotta learn their licks! In this video you will learn two signature Blues licks that almost every player knows, th ...more
Selena Gomez has been one of the best Disney singer / actresses for years now. Her group Selena Gomez & The Scene have an awesome new song called "Who Says" and this video will teach you how to play an easy cover of it on guitar. It only has four chords! From the Creator: Ca ...more
In this bass guitar lesson for beginners, you'll learn how to fret and play a natural A like a natural. 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 ...more
In this bass guitar lesson for beginners, you'll learn how to fret and play a natural C. 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 pag ...more
In this bass guitar lesson for beginners, you'll learn how to fret and play a natural G. 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 pag ...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
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
Want to play an unplugged version of Rihanna's "Rude Boy"? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords from three different angles. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowled ...more
In this electric guitar video lesson, brought to you by GuitarJamz, host Marty Schwarz, will teach you how to play "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, from the Nevermind album. As you follow along with him, he teaches you the progression of the chords used in the song, break ...more
Improve your acoustic and electric skills with this special Delta Blues piece. Watch the full video lesson to learn how to play Muddy Waters' "Can't Be Satisfied" on your blues guitar. Muddy Waters is listed as #17 in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 most influential musicians. M ...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
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 "Opportunity" by Pete Murray. If you want to learn how to play ...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 "The Scientist" by Coldplay. If you want to learn how to play ...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 "Lullaby" by Shawn Mullins. If you want to learn how to play " ...more
Master the D7 chord on your acoustic guitar. Don't get confused, it's just three fingers that lay on those bitter strings, it's not hard at all, but if you're Charles Sedlak, nothing is hard, is it?
Master the A7 chord on your acoustic guitar, with help from no other than Charles Sedlak. Remember the A chord? Well, all you do is lift one finger off the strings! That's it!
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 "Let It Be" by The Beatles. If you want to learn how to play " ...more
Elliott Smith was more than a great songwriter; he was a great guitar player. This video guitar lesson presents a step-by-step walkthrough of Elliott's "Angeles." While this tutorial is geared toward intermediate and advanced players, even beginners will find much to take away ...more
Elliott Smith was more than a great songwriter; he was a great guitar player. This video guitar lesson presents a step-by-step walkthrough of Elliott's "Happiness." While this tutorial is geared toward intermediate and advanced players, even beginners will find much to take aw ...more
Charles Sedlak shows you a different form of Arpeggio to style your Flamenco playing with an acoustic guitar. If you get this down, you will really impress. That's what you want to do, right?
Learn a better way of using those fingers on the strings for playing the G7 chord on your acoustic guitar. You will not believe your eyes, or your ears! Charles Sedlak shows you how.
Charles Sedlak teaches you about three strokes and Arpeggio techniques for playing Flamenco. Learn how to play these chords, single note at a time. The strings will love you for this.
Don't get frustrated, this technique isn't that easy! Charles Sedlak shows you how to perform Flamenco triplets on your guitar. Take your time, it's nothing to kill yourself over. If so, then you shouldn't be a musician.
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
Interested in playing "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay (or "The Songs I Didn't Write" by the Creaky Boards for that matter)? This tutorial will run you through the chords in both real time and slow motion. Viva la vida.
This is a detailed guide to learn the famous Chuck Berry song, Johnny B. Good. Pay close attention and you won't regret it. PS - It might help if know a little bit about playing in the first place.
Charles Sedlak shows you one of the most fun strumming techniques in Flamenco - the Rumba. You won't be able to stop playing this Spanish style music. It's so addicting, like crack, but how would I know.
Charles Sedlak demonstrates the Rasquedo, a strumming technique perfect for playing Flamenco. This guy knows his stuff, so sit up and listen.
Minor chords sometimes have a sadness to them, but will help you beautify your playing. In this section from Charles Sedlak, we will cover these chords. Don't cry though when you're strumming those strings... just take a deep breath, and pour those chords out.
Dorian mode is the second mode of the seven modes to learn and is also, in a way, natural minor with a major sixth note of the scale instead of the minor sixth. You can use it over a minor chord progression over the four chord if it's a dominant, among other things. In this vi ...more
Like other minor chords, this one should be a piece of cake if you know your major chords! Here we will learn the E7 chord, with Charles Sedlak. Yes, that's right - the E7 chord. If your fingers are bleeding from those strings, good. Calluses help.
You can see many of the elements of the major chords in the C7 chord. Here we will learn this chord, and here we will become rock gods, with help from Charles Sedlak, that is. It does take time and patience though.
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
If you want to pay the Beach Boys' "Surfer Girl" song on guitar you should first the chords for the verse are D to a B minor, to a G and then to A. That is for the first half of the verse. The second half of the verse starts with a D chord, then goes to D7, then to a G then a ...more
Everyone wants to be a rock star! Grab your electric guitar and get ready to rock. This guitar lick is in the key of D. The tuning is "Drop D", just tune your low E to D. Hit the low D twice. Next slide from the third fret to the fifth fret. Now go down to the A string and the ...more
Some people can't stand Christmas carols or Christmas songs. We kind of understand - after all, many radio stations play holiday music - and nothing but - from the first week of November until New Years. That's a whole lot of "Jingle Bells." But what would Christmas be withou ...more
Want to perform an unplugged version of Paramore's "My Heart"? 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, player ...more
Want to perform an unplugged version of "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson of American Idol fame? 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 kn ...more
This sequence shows how to play the Metallica song "Nothing Else Matters" on Guitar. Part 1 of 9 - How to Play Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters" on your guitar. Part 2 of 9 - How to Play Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters" on your guitar. Part 3 of 9 - How to Play Metallica' ...more
Want to play guitar like Sufjan Stevens? In this guitar tutorial you will learn how to play "Chicago" by Sufjan Stevens. "Chicago" uses the capo on the 9th fret in standard guitar tuning. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior guitar kno ...more
Want to learn how to play John Mayer on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Comfortable" by John Mayer on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how John Mayer plays it. This lesson is geared towards inter ...more
Want to learn how to play guitar like Sleater Kinney? In this how to video you can learn how to play "Modern Girl" by Sleater Kinney on the guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it assumes some prior knowledge of guitar playing. With ...more
Want to impress your friends by whipping out your guitar and strumming some of their favorite tunes the next time you are at a party? This guitar lesson teaches you how to play the popular Who song "Pinball Wizard." Once you get a hang of these popular guitar chords and tunes, ...more
Want to impress your friends by whipping out your guitar and strumming some of their favorite tunes the next time you are at a party? This guitar lesson teaches you how to play the guitar chords and riffs to the David Bowie song "Golden Years." Once you get a hang of these pop ...more
Learn how to play rock and blues solos on the guitar. Great for beginners. Part 1 of 3 - How to Play rock and blues solos on the guitar. Part 2 of 3 - How to Play rock and blues solos on the guitar. Part 3 of 3 - How to Play rock and blues solos on the guitar.
Learning to play your favorite songs will, down the road, help you to make the sort of music you want to make. In this free video guitar lesson, you'll learn to play Ludovico Einaudi's "I Giorni" on acoustic guitar. While this video assumes some knowledge on the part of its au ...more
If you want to learn how to play Sum 41 on the guitar then this how to video is the place to start. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Pieces" by Sum 41 on the acoustic guitar. "Pieces" uses the chords D5, Bb5 (=A#5), F5, and C5. This lesson is geared towards interm ...more
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
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
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 guitar like Nick Drake? In this how to video you can learn how to play "Nothern Sky" by Nick Drake on the guitar. "Northern Sky" is played in standard tuning with a capo on the 4th fret. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarist ...more