Hot Electric Guitar How-Tos
How To: Play an A minor funk riff on electric guitar
To play a guitar riff is to do more than simply to memorize a short musical phrase. 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 new and different ways of playing. Every new riff you learn will make you a more able and versatile guitarist and better equip you to st...
How To: Understand basic guitar theory
To play a guitar riff is to do more than simply to memorize a short musical phrase. 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 new and different ways of playing. Every new riff you learn will make you a more able and versatile guitarist and better equip you to st...
How To: Set up and maintain an electric guitar for metal
This free guitar lesson is all about setting up and maintaining your guitar to have a great metal sound and tone. This tutorial covers truss rods, intonation, action, and other things you can do to improve the playability and sound of your guitar. Get the best metal playing sound out of your guitar with this maintenance how-to.
How To: Harmonize any melody on guitar
This free guitar video lesson is all about harmony and melody. It goes over how to create dual guitar harmonies, using thirds and other intervals. The goal of this lesson is to teach you how to take any melody and harmonize it. For more, or to get started harmonizing your own favorite melody lines, take a look!
How To: Play metal rhythm guitar
This is a lesson on the basics of rhythm guitar playing. Some of the topics covered are drum beats, timing, and what to listen for when playing along with drums. You may try learning easy power metal songs to practice changing chords quickly and sharply to make your playing sound tight and on beat. For more, or to get started playing metal-style rhythm guitar, take a look!
How To: Compose a song on the guitar
If you are looking for new ideas for writing songs on the electric guitar, then this how to video is a great place to start. In this guitar lesson you will learn how to compose a song on the guitar, add rhythm guitars, bass and drums and then mix them to have a great complete product. There are many different styles of writing songs. This advice from Dave Weiner is his techniques for writing unique melodies on the guitar. Watch this how to video and soon you will be able to compose a beautifu...
How To: Play chord and melody tapping on the guitar
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 use a pick to perform tapping faster but this lesson demonstrates the hand tapping technique. Watch this how to video and soon you will be able to play the tapping technique on the guitar.
How To: Play "Shove the Sun Aside" on 7 string guitar
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 lick from the song "Shove the Sun Aside" by Dave Weiner. This riff is played on a 7 string guitar Watch this how to video and soon you will be able to play this 7 string guitar lick from "Shove the Sun Aside."
How To: Play a linear sequenced blues riff in E on guitar
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 the guitar as opposed to in one small position. Watch this how to video and soon you will be able to play this linear blue guitar lick based in E.
How To: Play a guitar lick in a major key
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 major lick. This riff outlines chord shapes and uses slides to create a pedal slide effect. Watch this how to video and soon you will be able to play this major chord based guitar lick.
How To: Play D7b9 and Dm7b5 jazz chord substitutions
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 freddym233 is here to help you train your head and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn how to play D7b9 and Dm7b5 jazz chord substitutions on your guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the better you'll sound and the better able you'll be to play what you hear. To start playin...
How To: Play C#dim, GM7, CM7, Am7, Dm7, D7, G7 & G#dim chords
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 freddym233 is here to help you train your head and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn how to play C#dim, GM7, CM7, Am7, Dm7, D7, G7 and G#dim jazz chords on your guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the better you'll sound and the better able you'll be to play what you hear....
How To: Use jazz chord substituions
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 freddym233 is here to help you train your head and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn how to use chord substitutions when playing your favorite songs. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the better you'll sound and the better able you'll be to play what you hear. To start playing u...
How To: Play D9, G9, CM6, GM6, Gm6, G7#5 & G7b5 jazz chords
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 freddym233 is here to help you train your head and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn how to play D9, G9, CM6, GM6, Gm6, G7#5, G7b5 jazz chords on your guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the better you'll sound and the better able you'll be to play what you hear. To start ...
How To: Play "Jump" by Van Halen on guitar
There are few projects that are so simple, and so immediately rewarding, as learning to play a favorite song on the guitar. Not only is it a wonderful way to pass the time but, by learning to play your favorite songs and riffs, you'll be better able to articulate (and otherwise translate) your musical ideas into great-sounding songs. In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play "Girls Got Rhythm" by Van Halen. While this tutorial is geared towards intermediate players, guitarists of all sk...
How To: Play the dirty, or distorted parts, from "Dream On"
There are few projects that are so simple, and so immediately rewarding, as learning to play a favorite song on the guitar. Not only is it a wonderful way to pass the time but, by learning to play your favorite songs and riffs, you'll be better able to articulate (and otherwise translate) your musical ideas into great-sounding songs. In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play the dirty, or distorted, parts from "Dream On" by AC/DC. While this tutorial is geared towards intermediate playe...
How To: Play "Dream On" by Aerosmith on electric guitar
There are few projects that are so simple, and so immediately rewarding, as learning to play a favorite song on the guitar. Not only is it a wonderful way to pass the time but, by learning to play your favorite songs and riffs, you'll be better able to articulate (and otherwise translate) your musical ideas into great-sounding songs. In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play "Dream On" by Aerosmith. While this tutorial is geared towards intermediate players, guitarists of all skill leve...
How To: Play "All The Small Things" by Blink 182 on guitar
There are few projects that are so simple, and so immediately rewarding, as learning to play a favorite song on the guitar. Not only is it a wonderful way to pass the time but, by learning to play your favorite songs and riffs, you'll be better able to articulate (and otherwise translate) your musical ideas into great-sounding songs. In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play "All the Small Things" by Blink 182. While this tutorial is geared towards intermediate players, guitarists of al...
How To: Play "Rock You Like a Hurricane" by the Scorpions
There are few projects that are so simple, and so immediately rewarding, as learning to play a favorite song on the guitar. Not only is it a wonderful way to pass the time but, by learning to play your favorite songs and riffs, you'll be better able to articulate (and otherwise translate) your musical ideas into great-sounding songs. In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play "Rock You Like a Hurricane" by the Scorpions. While this tutorial is geared towards intermediate players, guitari...
How To: Play "Whats My Age Again?" by Blink 182 on guitar
There are few projects that are so simple, and so immediately rewarding, as learning to play a favorite song on the guitar. Not only is it a wonderful way to pass the time but, by learning to play your favorite songs and riffs, you'll be better able to articulate (and otherwise translate) your musical ideas into great-sounding songs. In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play "What's My Age Again" by Blink 182. While this tutorial is geared towards intermediate players, guitarists of all...
How To: Play "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana acoustic
There are few projects that are so simple, and so immediately rewarding, as learning to play a favorite song on the guitar. Not only is it a wonderful way to pass the time but, by learning to play your favorite songs and riffs, you'll be better able to articulate (and otherwise translate) your musical ideas into great-sounding songs. In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana. While this tutorial is geared towards intermediate players, guitarists of a...
How To: Play "Breakdown" by Tom Petty on electric guitar
There are few projects that are so simple, and so immediately rewarding, as learning to play a favorite song on the guitar. Not only is it a wonderful way to pass the time but, by learning to play your favorite songs and riffs, you'll be better able to articulate (and otherwise translate) your musical ideas into great-sounding songs. In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play "Breakdown" by Tom Petty. While this tutorial is geared towards intermediate players, guitarists of all skill lev...
How To: Play "18 and Life" by Skid Row on electric guitar
There are few projects that are so simple, and so immediately rewarding, as learning to play a favorite song on the guitar. Not only is it a wonderful way to pass the time but, by learning to play your favorite songs and riffs, you'll be better able to articulate (and otherwise translate) your musical ideas into great-sounding songs. In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play "18 and Life" by Skid Row. While this tutorial is geared towards intermediate players, guitarists of all skill le...
How To: Play AC/DC 's "Girls Got Rhythm" on electric guitar
There are few projects that are so simple, and so immediately rewarding, as learning to play a favorite song on the guitar. Not only is it a wonderful way to pass the time but, by learning to play your favorite songs and riffs, you'll be better able to articulate (and otherwise translate) your musical ideas into great-sounding songs. In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play "Girls Got Rhythm" by AC/DC. While this tutorial is geared towards intermediate players, guitarists of all skill ...
How To: Play "Armageddon It" by Def Leppard on guitar
Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Armageddon It" by Def Leppard on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. This lesson covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "Armageddon It." Watch this how to video and you will be able to play "Armageddon It" by Def Leppard.
How To: Play "Same Old Song And Dance" by Aerosmith on guitar
Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this two part tutorial you can learn how to play "Same Old Song and Dance" by Aerosmith on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. This lesson covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "Same Old Song And Dance." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Same Old Song and Dance" by Aerosmith.
How To: Play "Eruption" by Van Halen on the electric guitar
Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Eruption" by Van Halen on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. This lesson covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "Eruption." Watch this how to video and you will be able to play "Eruption" by Van Halen.
How To: Play "Without You Here" by The Goo Goo Dolls on guitar
Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Without You Here" by the Goo Goo Dolls on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. This lesson covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "Without You Here." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Without You Here" by The Goo Goo Dolls.
How To: Play "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zeppelin on guitar
Playing popular songs 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 electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. This lesson covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "Stairway to Heaven." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin.
How To: Play "Grow Old With You" by Adam Sandler on guitar
Playing your favorite songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Grow Old With You" by Adam Sandler on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. This lesson covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "Grow Old With You." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Grow Old With You" by Adam Sandler.
How To: Play "Head Over Heels" by Tears For Fears on guitar
Playing your favorite songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Head Over Heels" by Tears for Fears on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. This lesson covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "Head Over Heels." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Head Over Heels" by Tears for Fears.
How To: Play "Throw Down the Sword" by Wishbone Ash on guitar
Playing your favorite songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Throw Down the Sword" by Wishbone Ash on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "Throw Down the Sword." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Throw Down the Sword" by Wishbone Ash.
How To: Play "Know Your Enemy" on electric guitar
Playing your favorite songs by Rage Against the Machine on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Know Your Enemy" by Rage Against the Machine on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "Know Your Enemy." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Know Your Ene...
How To: Play "Ironman" by Black Sabbath on electric guitar
Playing your favorite songs by Black Sabbath on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Ironman" by Black Sabbath on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "Ironman." This video also reviews a bit of "Paranoid" by Balck Sabbath and "TNT" by AC/DC. Watch this how to video and you w...
How To: Play "YYZ" by Rush on the electric guitar
Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "YYZ" by Rush on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "YYZ." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "YYZ" by Rush.
How To: Play "Back in Black" by AC/DC
Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Back in Black" by AC/DC on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "Back in Black." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Back in Black" by AC/DC.
How To: Play "Back in Black" by AC/DC on the guitar
Playing your favorite songs by AC/DC on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Back in Black" by AC/DC on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers the strumming pattern as well as the chord structure for "SOS." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Back in Black" by AC/DC.
How To: Play "Life's What You Make It" on guitar
Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Life's What You Make It" by Hannah Montana on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "Life's What You Make It." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Life's What You Make It" by Hannah Montana.
How To: Play "TNT" by AC/DC on electric guitar
Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "TNT" by AC/DC on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "TNT." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "TNT" by AC/DC.
How To: Play "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne on guitar
Playing your favorite songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "Crazy Train." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne.