Tune Back the Guitar

"The Cuckoo's Nest" is an old song from the 14th century, according to some sources. There are many variations on "The Cuckoo's Nest". Learn how to play "The Cuckoo's Nest on the guitar with this tutorial. This is a traditional version of "The Cuckoo's Nest" played in folk dan ...more

Marty Schwartz demonstrates a guitar trick--how to make your electric guitar sound like a light saber from Star Wars. First, he turns his volume knob all the way down. Then, he plucks the string, keeping the front side of the guitar facing away from the camera. Then, after he ...more

Check out this instructional electric guitar video that shows you how to play the tune "Erotomania" by Dream Theater. Follow the simple step by step instructions outlined in this tutorial. Improve your guitar playing skills by practicing the song "Erotomania" by Dream Theater. ...more

In this video, viewers learn how to play the song "Don't Look Back into the Sun" by the Libertines on the acoustic guitar. Viewers learn which order to play the notes, in order to play the song. The video has step-by-step instructions and a slow pace that allows viewers to eas ...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

To start off making the guitar pick case, the apparatus you need here is an old CD case, scissors, a pencil, ruler, background design, the guitar picks, blue tack, knife and glue. Open the CD case and remove the holder part of the CD case using the knife. Cover the back side u ...more

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

Get out your acoustic guitar and your pick and get ready for a guitar lesson. This video tutorial will show you how to play minor chords, major chords, and the seventh chord, which means a "dominant seventh chord." With your guitar skills going down the drain, you probably mi ...more

How classic is "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple, right? It's one of the greatest classics of all time! And now, you can learn how to play this hit on your acoustic guitar by yourself. Impress anyone who's listening with this rockin' tune. This tutorial will show you exactly ...more

Watch this amazing tutorial on how to play "Crush Crush Crush" by Paramore. Paramore is an American rock band formed in Franklin, TN back in 2004 with singer Hayley Williams leading the band as the only female. Crush Crush Crush is a song that was released on their album The F ...more

Awakening the sixth chakra – known as the third eye – also awakens your sixth sense, and unlocks psychic potential. In this tutorial, learn how to harness your spirituality and get in touch with your third eye. You Will Need • Emotional stability • Water • Healthy food • Y ...more

Every summer a few feel-good songs come out that just beg to be bumped at maximum volume rolling in the ride, getting ready for action. The Mike Posner tune "Cooler than Me" definitely is that, especially when you play it on that most summery of instruments the acoustic guitar ...more

The three parts you will need to successfully do a tune up on a two cycle engine are: an air filter, spark plug and a fuel filter. Follow the step by step process to complete the tune up your to mowers, trimmers, and other equipment so you can keep your engines running smoothl ...more

In this video, a man with an 8 string ukulele teaches you how to tune such a musical instrument, which is similar to tuning 4 strings of a guitar. He starts be reminding you that the 12th fret of the ukulele must be exactly at the middle between the bridge and the nut. If not, ...more

Locking tuners make guitar playing much easier. Essentially, locking tuners keep you from having to constantly tune and retune your instrument by keeping the chords locked in place. In this tutorial, learn how to change the strings on a guitar that has locking tuners installed ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to play the song "Sad Song" by Oasis on the acoustic guitar. For this song, viewers are recommended to tune down a semitone. This video reveals all the string movements and the order that the notes are needed to be played, in order to ...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 tune and hold ...more

The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the travelling 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 tune your uk ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to use guitar, bass amp, & speaker emulation in Line 6. First, plug in your guitar, create an audio track, and add a line 6 amp. The line 6 amp comes with 3 amplifiers. While the bass amp lets you choose between two. When you change the amp, the ...more

Justin Sandercoe teaches you this easy to play version of the classic Otis Redding tune - 'Dock of the Bay'. Chords and strumming are all explained.

A whistle is really all you need to scout for for squirrels. Squirrel sure is tasty when you fry them up, or whatever, but hunting those little guys can be kind of tricky. Wade Bourne, host of Wade's World on MyOutdoorTV, shows you how to scout for whitetail deer while squirre ...more

This lesson covers five intro and ending licks and how to use them. Intros and ending licks are an important part of blues guitar improvisation. They convey to the listener whether the song is continuing,in the case of an unresolved chord progression, or in the case a resolved ...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

How many times have you been on the water and you've cast off a crankbait? You pick up the crankbait rod and make a cast, start your retrieve and your bait runs off to the side. Tuning will keep it straight. Wade Bourne, host of Wade's World on MyOutdoorTV, shows you how to tu ...more

WataAtaCrackah teaches you how to tune a ukelele by ear without an electric tuner. Just like a guitar, you start by getting the first string tuned and gradually work on the others. The first step is to get the right pitch of the G string, which is quite a high note. What the G ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to play "Hurt" by Johnny Cash (NIN cover) on guitar. Start with an A minor, then go to a C, then D, and back to A minor. These are the main chords of the song. You will play these as the intro to the song, one after the other. You will play this ...more

This is a guitar lesson video that shows you how to play the song "From Me To You" by The Beatles. In this video, someone demonstrates how the song is played on the guitar by playing the song and showing you each chord and how to play it. There are two chords in this song that ...more

Learn to play Elvis Presley's holiday classic (and one of the most popular songs on iTunes) "Blue Christmas" and show your guitar prowess to friends & family this season! This entertaining video shows you the chords and strumming method to play this popular holiday tune.

One of the best songs from the Shrek movies is called "My Beloved Monster". This tune is lovely and is actually pretty easy to learn to play yourself. Check out this tutorial for a step by step on how to play this famous song on the electric (or acoustic) guitar.

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

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 Lady Antebellum song. Not just any Lady Antebellum song, but one of their greatest: "Love Don't Live Here." And just ...more

This music production software tutorial describes a hack to allow you to trigger an instrument or effect when you RELEASE a key in Reason 3 or 4. This is useful for guitar strums, Hi-hats, mutes or delays, or vinyl scratch effects. With this trigger trick you can create back b ...more

Learn how to play "She's Got Style" by Never Shout Never, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, lyrics here: If it's not those cowboy boots in the summer Oh my God, I pray for another Chance to drive down back highways Until I stumble upon your be ...more

In this how to video, you will learn how to hold a guitar pick. This is useful if you want to successfully rock out. A pick is a triangular piece of plastic. First, lay the back of the pick into the crease of your index finger. Next, lay your thumb perpendicularly across the b ...more

In this video we are about to see how to play the "Star Spangled Banner" on electric guitar. This is a basic lesson to all the beginners in guitar. It starts with the E string. It travels from tabs 10-7-3 to start off with the anthem and returns back. Now to the next string be ...more

This video is an acoustic guitar lesson from TboneWilson1978. In this video, he teaches you how to play the song "Fire" by Kasabian. Before you begin you will need to tune your 6th string down to an A to perform this song the way he demonstrates it, so your strings should be A ...more

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 Keith Urban song. Not just any Keith Urban song, but one of his greatest: "Stupid Boy." And just so you know, here ar ...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 "Mud Football" by Jack Johnson on electric guitar. Start off with a G chord and fade into the rest of the rhythm. You will play downward, then mute the chords as you go back up. At the end, it will be a really quick play with the hands on th ...more

Each year, new gadgets and features are being put into cars to help the overall experience when driving. Massagers, seat warmers, and mp3 player jacks are just a few of the new things. One thing that remains true, but has gone through a bit of a change, is the car radio. Peopl ...more

In this how-to video, you will learn how to play the song "Jingle Bells" on the guitar. You will need a guitar, acoustic or electric, and basic knowledge of chords in order to do this. The song consists of the chords C major, F major, G major, and back to the C. This makes the ...more

Do you like the sounds a whale makes? Would you like to make your guitar sing like a whale? Gary Schutt will show you how. You will need a good delay, with a half and half mix. The sweat back time is approximately every second with a long fade off. You want the distortion to b ...more

Reuse an expired credit or empty gift card to make a guitar pick instead of buying a brand new pick. You will need a pick, nail file (or sandpaper), card, and sharp scissors. Each card will probably yield about four or five picks. With a pen or Sharpie, outline your pick onto ...more

This video is a bass lesson that demonstrates how to use a two-handed tapping technique often used by Eddie Van Halen and others on guitar. To do this on bass, you should put your middle finger over the top of your index finger to make a more solid tapping finger, and put your ...more

In this video, Marty Schwartz shows us how to play "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas on guitar. This song is 3 chords and Marty explains everything so clearly so that even the most novice guitar player will learn how to play this song. He explains the placement of fingers f ...more

Marty Schwartz teaches novice guitar players how to play Pearl Jam's "Black." Whether you can read sheet music or not, this is a great video for those who are trying to master playing the guitar. Marty moves slowly through the song, giving chord by chord finger instruction; yo ...more

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with Music Radar'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 h ...more

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

Need a little help with your L4D2 gameplay? Watch for some tips and tricks for Campaign 2: Dark Carnival - Barns. Grab supplies and go out the door. Make your way to the left, past the booths. You will see a bumper cars attraction to your right. Go inside here and back out to ...more

Learn how to play "Year 3000" by Jonas Brothers, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: One day when I came home at lunchtime, I heard a funny noise. Went out to the back yard to find out if it was, One of those rowdy boys. St ...more

In these piano care videos, learn how to do some minor tuning on your own. Our expert will walk you through how to use some basic equipment to adjust the strings for any given key to bring it back in tune, including techniques for isolating bad notes, and how to properly use a ...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

Learn how to change the strings on your electric guitar. Most guitarist's agree, your guitar sounds best with new strings. After an initial break in period, new strings are brighter, warmer, increase sustain, and even tune better. Restring your electric guitar. Click through t ...more

"High Tea" by Willy Taylor is a simple Scottish barndance tune. In this tutorial you can learn how to play "High Tea" on the acoustic guitar. "High Tea" is a relatively easy song that has simple chords but lots of hammer-ons. Watch this how to video and you will be able to pla ...more

Want to play lead guitar in a rock band? Well first you have to learn techniques from the masters. This guitar lesson teaches you how to play the main riff to "Les Boys," a tune on Dire Straits' third album, Making Movies. The riff floats around the notes that make up the chor ...more

This lobster claw isn't the same one you'd be cracking during dinner. This lobster claw is a clasp for jewelry making. Great for necklaces or bracelets. If you've perfected the meticulous and dexterous art of jewelry making, than this should be simple. This demonstration video ...more

Here's a basic walk-through I put together explaining how to bring out the overtones. I ran by each step really quickly so if you have specific questions feel free to email me. Some things that I left out. -when making the "L" shape with your tongue, think of it as if you're ...more