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
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 "Paint It Black" by Rolling Stones. If you want to learn how t ...more
Paul Jackson Jr. is one of the tastiest session musicians alive and has played with hundreds of artists over the span of his career including most of the guitar work on Michael Jackson's Thriller album! In this video he explains the secret to his style and how to pick apart ch ...more
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
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
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 "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2. If you want to learn how to play ...more
This video lesson covers a basic bossa nova rhythm pattern for the guitar player interested in learning Brazilian music. The lesson is aimed to an intermediate guitar player. In other words, you should be confortable with basic chords, strumming and fingerstyle techniques. F ...more
This guitar lesson video shows you how to play "Hey Julie" by Fountains of Wayne on acoustic guitar . In the tutorial your learn, the chords, strumming technique and style. This video is geared towards beginners but of course the more advanced student is welcomed to give it a ...more
You can learn how to play "I Saw Her Standing There" by The Beatles on guitar. This song is a pretty simple song for guitar beginners and requires that you know how to play about four open chords. The Beatles are a very famous rock band who established their band in the 1960's ...more
If you want to play 'Tell Me Why' by Neil Young on acoustic guitar you should first tune your guitar down a whole step for every string. First, the chords are in a Key of G. The chords you will play with are G, D, C, Am7, Gmaj7 and a Bm. Also on certain parts of the song you s ...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 "Over My Head (Cable Car)" by The Fray. If you want to learn h ...more
There are zillions of fun and cool things you can do with guitars, including riffs, hammer down, and so on. But in order to unleash the rock star that we know is hidden deep within you, you have to start with the basics first. About half of all pop and rock songs are based on ...more
With this free video guitar lesson, you'll learn how how to play the theme from Rambo: First Blood (1982). In the first part of this two-part guide, Bob, of Bob's Guitar Lessons, demonstrates the theme, then shows how the melody is played note for note using tabs. In the secon ...more
This video explains how to play the song "Such Great Heights" by Iron & Wine on guitar. This song requires a capo on the sixth fret of the guitar and knowledge of the basic chord set shown. The key is F# major and the beginning chord is C Major with the song composed using fin ...more
This is an instructional video that shows you how to play "Love Story" by Taylor Swift on an acoustic guitar. Youngster age goes through step by step for each chord played in what order. He lets you know that you might need a capo to bring the guitar up to a key two frets up. ...more
A little slack key tutorial for a popular song. Left hand chords are basic and static, so remember to just keep that right thumb alternating and focus on those right hand picking fingers.
Want to play the "Game Over" and "Lost Life" themes from Nintendo's Super Mario Brothers? See how it's done with this free video ukulele lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some know ...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
As a touring musician, you never really have a lot of time to sit down and do things like this, but you're in for a treat. Lady Antebellum's guitar player Dave Haywood gives you an in-depth video lesson on how to play the rhythm gutiar part in "Need You Know" while out on thei ...more
Whether you play guitar or ukulele, or whatever instrument that actually uses a capo, being able to successfully use a capo is important for creating new sounds and new forms of amber for your chords. In this video you will learn how to use a capo to change the notes of the op ...more
Jazz music, along the lines of jazz greats like Coltrane and Thelonius Monk, is usually associated with the piano and the sax (as well as backup clarinets, oboes, etc.). But an equally fit instrument for playing jazz tunes is the acoustic guitar, which offers a light contrast ...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 "Learn to Fly" by Foo Fighters. If you want to learn how to pl ...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 "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan. If you want to learn ...more
In this acoustic guitar video lesson brought to you by GuitarJamz, host Marty Schwarz, will teach you how to play "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica. As you follow along with him, he teaches you the progression of the chords used in the song, breaking down each part of the so ...more
"Just The Way You Are" by Bruno Mars is a beautiful song, possibly the best R&B song to hit the charts in 2010. In this video you'll learn how to play an easy acoustic guitar cover of the song that will probably get any love interest of yours to love you too if you play it for ...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
In this video, we learn how to play "Jezebel" by Iron & Wine on guitar. Start off in B minor with capo on the second fret. Use the A minor, then use the chords C, G, and F. After you learn these simple chords, start to put them together to learn the main riff of the song. Cont ...more
This video is an acoustic guitar lesson from TboneWilson1978. In this video, he teaches you how to play the song "Light My Fire" by The Doors. He begins by showing you which chords you need to know to get started on learning the song, and demonstrates how to finger them. He th ...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
If you're transferring from Guitar to Ukulele or if you're just starting with Ukulele and kind of want to understand how the notes on the fretboard, the music theory behind everything and also some techniques for remembering each of the fret letters and how to build chords.
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.
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.
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play open A major and A minor chords on a guitar in standard tuning (EADGBE). 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 l ...more
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play open A minor triads on a guitar in standard tuning (EADGBE). 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 ...more
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play an A#dim on a guitar in standard tuning (EADGBE). 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. F ...more
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play A#7 on a guitar in standard tuning (EADGBE). 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 mo ...more
In this video, we learn how to play jazz guitar: Chord voicing and comping. Guitar comping is more pianistic in approach than it used to be. You can play different chords, moving them up a notch to get a different noise out of them. You will have to learn the finger placements ...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
Thsi video lesson is on chord embellishments, specifically the use of suspended 2 and suspended 4 chords as little enhancements. Using these easy, little chords as substitutions will enhance your rhythm playing. Hopefully, this will aid in your strumming effectiveness too. We' ...more
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 the tapping technique when playing chords and single line melodies. Some guitarists u ...more
In this video, we learn how to improve your chord changes on an acoustic guitar. Start off by playing slowly so you figure out exactly where each of the chords are. Then, start to play in faster and faster, making sure your chord changes are clean and not messed up. After you ...more
This video teaches a simple chord progression consisting of 4 simple chords, G, Em, C and D to learn up to 5 songs. The principle I will illustrate in this video is that popular music often is based on standard chord patterns, or intervals. To demonstrate this, I will play the ...more
In this video, we learn how to play blues guitar: a sliding 9th chord. First, play a G9 chord, where you will here all of the chords around it as you play. You can slide this chord around one or two frets to hear different sounds come from it. It's a great vehicle to slide up ...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
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
This instructional guitar video plays 11 major scales, note by note, with sound so you know what they look like on the guitar. Each scale section shows fret positions, key signature, tab and musical notation. You can use this with the "How To Build Guitar Chords" video as an a ...more
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play F major, F minor and F7th chords on a guitar in standard tuning (EADGBE). 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 ...more
If you're a big fan of Kiss and you want to learn how to play their song "Beth" on guitars, Bobby Crispy shows us how using his own arrangement of the song. Watch Bobby play the chords first so you will know how it will sound and if you're doing it correctly. Follow the guitar ...more
Learn the guitar chord progression of CFG with this video. You'll soon be playing guitar chords like a pro! Play CFG chord progression. Click through to watch this video on videojug.com
Learn how to play "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None The Richer on the guitar CHORDS: Capo on 3rd. Intro&Verse: C, Cmaj7, C7 Chorus: F, Dm, G, C, Am, C7, F STRUMMING PATTERN: For verse: DD D UUD DUDU
David Taub explains how to play the same tone as Jimi Hendrix using his popular guitar chords.
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 chords from "It's So Easy" by the Buddy Holly. Once you get a hang of these popular guitar chords and tunes, you can start incorpor ...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 "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" by the Smiths. This is not a note-for-note accurate demo, but most of the basic chords are there. Once ...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 "clawhammer" guitar technique to spice up rockabilly or bluegrass tunes in the key of A. Once you get a hang of these popular guita ...more
Want to play lead flamenco guitar? Well first you have to learn techniques from the masters. This guitar lesson from Siggi Mertens teaches you how to play the a bit of "Tourist Flamenco" and how to pretend being a guitar maestro. Once you get a hang of these popular guitar cho ...more
This is a guitar tutorial for the song called "We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles. The song is straight-forward, and the guitarist has shown every step in detail. He even sings the chorus. An acoustic guitar has been used in this video. This song is one of the greatest hits of ...more
Aaron Gallagher from Free and Easy Guitar discusses how to write a romantic song for your special sweetheart. He encourages you to use his melody and chorus and add your own special lyrics to personalize your song. He shows you variations on guitar chords and how to either fin ...more
Learn how to play "Make It Mine" by Jason Mraz, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning: Guitar Chords Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 D Em7 D# A# C —3——x—-7—-5—5—7—6—6—8—-| —5——8—-7—-5—7—8—8—6—8—-| —4–or–9—-7—-5—7—7—8—7—9—-| — ...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 Coldplay song "God Put a Smile on Your Face." Once you get a hang of these popular guitar chords ...more