If you are looking to begin playing the bass then this how to video is the place to start. This is a short demonstration lesson detailing the basic principles of walking bass lines. You will learn some easy scales and how to play a walking bass line for whatever song you are p ...more
Learn how to play the acoustic guitar solo from the song "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd
Justin has put together another song tutorial and this time he's showing you how to play "Tears in the Rain" by Joe Satriani. This is great practice for getting chord stretches and proper fingering.
Grab your acoustic guitar, strap, and your pick and check out this free guitar lesson. This video tutorial will teach you country rock guitarists how to play a Hank Williams, Jr. song. Not just any Hank Williams, Jr. song, but one of his greatest: "A Country Boy Can Survive." ...more
What's the difference between a harmonic minor scale and a melodic minor scale? Well, a melodic minor scale is the scale you'll play that acts as the main tune, or melody, of a song, while a harmonic minor scale is the scale you'll play to harmonize or complement the melodic t ...more
In this video, we learn how to play the "Beat It" electric guitar solo. You will want to focus on harmonics when you are playing this so it sounds just like the original song. Start out by playing the intro to the song, paying attention to where the highs and the lows of the s ...more
In this video we learn how to play "One" by Metallica on electric guitar. Start out with the beginning of the song. You will take the first finger on the second fret of the A string and your ring finger on the fourth fret of the E string. Play back and forth going between the ...more
Learning to play your favorite songs on your guitar is not only a wonderful way of passing the time–and impressing those whom you'd like to impress–, it can do wonders for your technique. In this song tutorial from Siggi Mertens' series of beginning guitar lessons, you'll lear ...more
In this video, we learn how to play "Help" by The Beatles (Noel Gallagher) on guitar. First, play A for the intro, then A major 7, F# minor, D, G, A, the start the second part. The second part is simply just repeating the first part. Make sure your guitar is tuned so these sou ...more
If you would like to play 'Replay' by IYAZ and Sean Kingston on the piano you first start with playing a C and G chord on the left hand. On the right hand you will play the four notes to the first part of the song. The left hand will move down and play an A minor chord that is ...more
"Break Your Heart" by Taio Cruz and Ludacris may not be the most romantic song in the world - it's about a player warning a girl about dating him because he's only going to, you guessed it, break her heart - but it certainly sounds like one of the best songs we've heard in a w ...more
Looking for a guide on how to play the introductory riff to Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" on your electric guitar? You've found it. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players (advanced ones should be able to figure out the song themselves), beginning guitarist ...more
This video, by JustinGuitar, starts off by giving a preview of the song that he is about to teach you. He explains that Molly's Chamber by Kings of Leon is a great song for learning to use your power chords. He says that you need to hit the string quite hard, but not to worry ...more
Watch to learn how to play an arrangement of the Beatles song "Yesterday" in the key of F. Includes the melody, so no singing required. Part 1 of 4 - How to Learn to play "Yesterday" by the Beatles on ukulele. Part 2 of 4 - How to Learn to play "Yesterday" by the Beatles on u ...more
In this video, we learn how to play "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by The Beatles. Start out with the intro in E minor, then A minor, and G. Continue to play this and make sure your fingers are on the correct frets. As you continue to play the rest, play all the different vers ...more
This video is a great tutorial on how to play "Elephant Gun" by Beirut's Zach Condon. This song, from the Lon Gisland EP, is a great song for beginner accordion players. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play "Elephant Gun" by Beirut on the accordion. Part 2 of 2 - How to Play "Elephant G ...more
This song has some interesting variations on open chords so it's a good song to learn if you're a more advanced guitarist. Watch and learn how to play "Drugs Don't Work" by The Verve.
Want to learn how to play Nickleback on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Rockstar" by Nickleback on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Nickleback play it. This lesson is geared towards intermedi ...more
A few weeks ago, I wrote about why I think streaming music services like Rdio.com are better than Apple‘s iTunes Music Store. This week, I follow up with a how-to about Rdio for Mac, a desktop music player that streams music from your Rdio.com account. Even though Apple is int ...more
This video is part 1 of the lessons of FamousRiffs that teach you how to play the basic, easy riffs of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama" on electric guitar. The video starts with a clean demonstration of how to play the intro and bridge of the song. After that, the guitari ...more
Neil Peart is a famous drummer from the band Rush. Get tips on Neil Peart drumming techniques and how to play one of the beats from the song "La Villa Strangiato" in this free cover songs and drum lessons video series. Part 1 of 5 - How to Play "La Villa Strangiato" by Rush on ...more
Lean how to play "Truly Madly Deeply" by Savage Garden original song and covered by Cascada on the guitar. CHORDS: Intro&Verse: C, G, F, G Chorus: C, G, F, G STRUMMING PATTERN: D D UUD DDU Cheers +
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
This video is a demonstration of how to play the main riff from Eric Clapton's classic song Layla. Each part of the riff is broken down and explained slowly. Playing the riff involves power chords, pull offs and hammer ons.
In this how-to video, you will learn how to play "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star" on a recorder. The first note you have to play is a D. The D note is made of a G. This means three fingers on the top, and three fingers on the bottom. The left hand will be on the top. Play an A n ...more
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
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
Want to learn how to play McFly on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Too Close for Comfort" by McFly on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how McFly play it. This lesson is geared towards intermediat ...more
Want to learn how to play Dashboard on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Screaming Infidelities" by Dashboard on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Dashboard play it. This lesson is geared toward ...more
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You can 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 an ...more
Flash is a great piece of software that has been around for some time. It's easy to use and can add some much needed character to a potentially boring web page. This video tutorial will show you how to make a preloader for your website. If you don't know what a pre loader is, ...more
Come along with David Yzhaki into the musical world of the piano! Learn easily with his step by step directions how to play "Last Christmas" by Wham! The song consists of only four chords. D6Bm7EmAHow to start to play "Last Christmas": Start with D6 (Right hand F#, A, B, D) (L ...more
Want to learn guitar? Some people feel helpless, or feel that it is too hard, but this is not the case. Utopian Thrash Metal Guitarist started out with one tablature book and a cheap electric guitar -- he self taught himself in almost no time. This music video tutorial will s ...more
In this series of expert videos, you will learn more about the history and incorporation of the Mandolin. Watch as our expert introduces you to the parts of the Mandolin and teaches you how to play this stringed instrument. Learn more about the different mandolin types and lea ...more
In this video, a guitarist explains how to play "Stomp and Stare" by One Republic on guitar. He starts out by saying that you must put your capo on the fourth fret, but he leaves the capo off the fifth string, because he believes it makes the song sound better. He then slowly ...more
Want to learn how to play Hank Williams Jr. on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Country Boys Can Survive" by Hank Williams Jr. on the acoustic guitar. This song is played in dropped D tuning. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not ...more
Want to learn how to play Three Days Grace on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Never Too Late" by Three Days Grace on the acoustic guitar. This song uses dropped D tuning. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Three Da ...more
Learn how to play the classic rock beat to the AC/DC song "Back in Black" on the drums.
Want to learn how to play Don McClean on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "American Pie" by Don McClean on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Don McClean play it. This lesson is geared towards in ...more
Want to learn how to play Lonestar on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Amazed" by Lonestar on the acoustic guitar. The capo is on the 1st fret used in standard tuning. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Lonestar pla ...more
Want to learn how to play Keith Urban on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Tonight I Wanna Cry" by Keith Urban on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Keith Urban play it. This lesson is geared tow ...more
Want to learn how to play the Fray on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Look After You" by The Fray on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how The Fray play it. This lesson is geared towards intermedi ...more
Want to learn how to play Secondhand Serenade on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Fall for You" by Secondhand Serenade on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Secondhand Serenade play it. This les ...more
Want to learn how to play The Weepies on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "World Spins Madly On" by the Weepies on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how the Weepies play it. This lesson is geared to ...more
Want to learn how to play Alexi Murdoch on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Orange Sky" by Alexi Murdoch on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Alexi Murdoch play it. This lesson is geared toward ...more
Want to learn how to play Keith Urban on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Stupid Boy" by Keith Urban on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Keith Urban play it. This lesson is geared towards inte ...more
Want to learn how to play Rascal Flatts on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Stand" by Rascal Flatts on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Rascal Flatts play it. This lesson is geared towards int ...more
Want to know how to perform the bass line from the Police's "Every Breath You Take"? See how to play it with this free video bass lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song's bass line. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, bassists of all s ...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 intro to the Neil Young song "Needle and Damage Done." Once you get a hang of these popular guit ...more
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial you will learn how to play "C-A-T, ...more
Grab your acoustic guitar, strap, and your pick and check out this free guitar lesson. This video tutorial will teach you Christian rock guitarists how to play a solo from a Matt Redman song. Not just any Matt Redman song, but one of his greatest: "Blessed Be Your Name." And j ...more
In this video, we learn how to play "Rock Lobster" lick by B 52's on electric guitar with Marty. This is a very easy and simple lick that you can bother people with and learn in just a few minutes. First, play 0 on the low E string, then use your middle finger on 2 and ring fi ...more
Want to learn how to play Lynyrd Skynyrd on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd and covered by Shinedown on the acoustic guitar. This version is more like the Shinedown version of the song and is not exactly how Lynyrd Skynyr ...more
Want to learn how to play Green Day on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Green Day play it. This lesson is geare ...more
Want to learn how to play Rascal Flatts on the guitar? With this two part tutorial you can learn how to play the intro to "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Rascal Flatts play ...more
In this video, we learn how to create a melody around a vocal in FL Studio. Start to play around with the melody to the song and change the tempo to how fast you want it. Then, move around different sections to create the exact sound that you want. Finish editing all of the ba ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to play the intro from "The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA. You will want to start out by playing the intro to this ABBA song. Once you have done the intro to the song, you will continue onto the first verse of the song. Make sure to pay attention ...more
In this video, we learn how to play "In Bloom" by Nirvana on electric guitar. The first riff will be played on the top string using E, B, G, D, A, and E. Play these together on different frets with power chords to get the best sound for the song. The second riff will include t ...more
The song "Airplanes pt. II" added Eminem to the already star-power-packed pairing of B.o.B and Hayley Williams and gave the song even more enduring appeal than it already had. This video will teach you a fun easy cover of it to play on acoustic guitar. If you're new to guitar ...more
Want to learn how to play Three Doors Down on the guitar? With this two part tutorial you can learn how to play "Here Without You" by Three Doors Down on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Three Doors Down play it. This ...more