Hot Electric Guitar How-Tos — Page 13 of 18 « Electric Guitar

How To: Arpeggiate like Joe Satriani

Learning to play your favorite guitar riffs 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 learn how to play a number of Joe Satriani-style arpeggios. While this video tutorial is geared towards beginners, it assumes at least some prior knowledge of guitar playing and its jargon. Take a look to get started arpeggiating li...

How To: Play "Sweet Child of Mine" by Guns N' Roses on guitar

In this four-part song tutorial, you'll learn how to play "Sweet Child of Mine" by Guns N' Roses in its entirety on electric guitar. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate and advanced guitarists, players of all skill levels can play along. Watch this lesson to get started playing "Sweet Child of Mine" on your guitar!

How To: Play "Still of the Night" by Whitesnake

In this song tutorial, you'll learn how to play "Still of the Night," by Whitesnake, on the electric guitar. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate and advanced guitarists, players of all skill levels can play along. Watch this lesson to get started playing "Still of the Night" on your guitar!

How To: Play "One" by U2 on electric guitar

Looking for a new number to play on your guitar? In this two-part song tutorial, you'll learn how to play "One" by U2 on the electric guitar. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate and advanced guitarists, players of all skill levels can play along. Watch this lesson to get started playing "One" on your electric guitar!

How To: Play "Livin' on the Edge" by Aerosmith on guitar

In this two-part song tutorial, you'll learn how to play Aerosmith's "Livin' on the Edge" on the electric guitar. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate and advanced guitarists, players of all skill levels can play along. Watch this lesson to get started playing "Livin' on the Edge" on your guitar!

How To: Play "The Lemon Song" by Led Zeppelin on guitar

In this three-part song tutorial, you'll learn how to play Led Zeppelin's "The Lemon Song," on the electric guitar. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate and advanced guitarists, players of all skill levels can play along. Watch this lesson to get started playing "The Lemon Song" on your guitar!

How To: Play "The Four Horsemen" by Metallica on rhythm guitar

Want to develop brutal rhythm technique? In this five-part video tutorial series, you'll learn how to play the rhythm guitar parts to Metallica's "The Four Horsemen" from their seminal Kill 'Em All album. Each of the series five segments takes a small portion of the song and presents it in real time as well as slow motion. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate or advanced guitar players, guitarists of all skill levels can attempt to play along. Watch this lesson to get started p...

How To: Play a blues shuffle on the guitar quickly

The Status Quo guitarist Francis Rossi offers some tips for budding rock stars. Check out this instructional guitar video and learn how to play a blues shuffle on the guitar. Learn a few basic techniques as the instructor silently guides you along the learning process. This video is great for electric guitar enthusiasts. Watch this video to improve your guitar playing skills. Play a blues shuffle on the guitar quickly.

How To: Master guitar picking and strum patterns

Check out this instructional guitar video and master guitar picking and strum patterns. Learn a few basic techniques as the instructor silently guides you along the learning process of guitar picking. This video is great for electric guitar enthusiasts. Watch this video to improve your guitar playing skills. Master guitar picking and strum patterns.

How To: Play single, two- and three-string melodies

Check out this instructional guitar video and learn how to play single, two- and three-string melodies on the electric guitar. Learn a few fretting tips on the guitar with this tutorial video. Watch as the instructor guides you along and helps improve your guitar playing skills. Play single, two- and three-string melodies.

How To: Play power chords and basic riffs on the guitar

Check out this instructional guitar video and learn how to play power chords in E and A and basic riffs on the electric guitar. Follow along with this video and practice the sixth string riff, fifth and sixth string riff, third fourth fifth and sixth string riff. Watch this video to improve your electric guitar skills. Play power chords and basic riffs on the guitar.

How To: Familiarize yourself with 18 guitar chords

Check out this instructional guitar video and familiarize yourself with 18 guitar chords. Included in this tutorial are also 18 exercises to help you play the chords and apply the strumming techniques that you've learned. Watch this video to improve your guitar playing skills. Familiarize yourself with 18 guitar chords.

How To: Play soul music on the guitar

Would you like to be a soul master? Learning to be an R&B and soul bassist has never been easier with these free videos on music theory.

How To: Restore a guitar

Guitar restoration is an art that requires a lot of patience and attention to detail. Know what problems usually need to be fixed in a guitar and how to fix them correctly from an experienced guitar parts expert in this free video clip.

How To: Play major triad inversions on the guitar

There is an endless amount of guitar chords available to play. Learn how to play major chords on the guitar in these free music lessons on video, with finger picking & guitar strumming patterns.

How To: Replace guitar frets

Replacing frets on a guitar fretboard can be a daunting task, but buying a new guitar or paying someone at the music store is not always an option. Watch a musician install frets onto a guitar fretboard in this free guitar video.

How To: Use guitar effects pedals

Guitar effects pedals are useful for tweaking and enhancing the sound of your guitar tone. Learn more about effects pedals from a professional musician in this free video series.

How To: Fix guitar fret buzz

Guitar fret buzz can be an annoying problem for any guitar player. Learn some tips for eliminating and fixing guitar fret buzz with expert tips in this free video series.

How To: Get the tone you're looking for with a guitar amp

What amplifier meets your guitar needs? Learn about different kinds of guitar amplifiers in this free guitar equipment video from a guitar teacher and band member.

How To: Set up an electric guitar

Every new guitar needs to be set up and adjusted for your particular playing style. Learn how to set up an electric guitar in this free video clip series.

How To: Play riffs from Rock Band on guitar

How to play guitar riffs from various pop songs featured in the popular video game Rock Band; get professional tips and instruction from an expert on playing guitar in this free music lesson video.

How To: Play basic blues guitar licks

How to play some basic blues guitar licks; get professional tips and instruction from an expert on playing guitar and music theory in this free music lesson video series.

How To: Play left-handed guitar

Learn tips on how to play a left handed guitar with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video series.

How To: Play "Som Sarn" by Sek Loso on electric guitar

Watch this guitar tutorial video to learn how to play "Som Sarn" by Sek Loso on electric guitar. Instruction includes names of chords. Beginners will have no trouble learning how to play Sek Loso's "Som Sarn" on electric guitar by watching this helpful how-to video.

How To: Play "Ntuj No Tuaj Lawm" on electric guitar

Watch this guitar tutorial video to learn how to play "Ntuj No Tuaj Lawm" on electric guitar. Instruction includes names of chords. Beginners will have no trouble learning how to play "Ntuj No Tuaj Lawm" on electric guitar by watching this helpful how-to video.

How To: Play "Sometimes You Can't Make it on Your Own" guitar

Watch this guitar tutorial video to learn how to play "Sometimes You Can't Make it on Your Own" by U2 on electric guitar. Instruction includes names of chords. Beginners will have no trouble learning how to play U2's "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" on electric guitar by watching this helpful how-to video.

How To: Do basic finger tapping on electric guitar

Watch this music tutorial video to learn how to use the finger tapping technique on electric guitar. This how-to video teaches a basic method of finger tapping on electric guitar that is perfect for beginners.

How To: Play 5 positions of the minor pentatonic scale

This how to video shows you the five positions of the minor pentatonic scale and the various common fingerings for each on the guitar. The minor pentatonic scale is often used in blues music. Watch this tutorial and you will be playing the 5 positions of the minor pentatonic scale in no time.

How To: Play the minor pentatonic scale on guitar

This how to video explains a bit about the minor pentatonic scale and the chords it gets played over on the electric guitar. This is an easy scale to learn and is the basis for most blues music. Watch this tutorial and you will be playing minor pentatonic scales on the guitar in no time.

How To: Play lead blues guitar

In this five part video tutorial you will learn how to play lead blues guitar. Learn how to bend notes, play pentatonic scales, 12 bar blues rhythms and some blues licks. Follow these lessons and you will be playing blues guitar in no time.

How To: Use guitar amps

This two part how to video teaches you choose and use guitar amps. Basic amp types (valve and solid state) and setting are explained in the first lesson aimed at beginner guitar players. The second part of the lesson covers pickups and distortion. Watch this tutorial and you will be using guitar amps in no time.

How To: Control your fingers when playing guitar

In this incredibly simple exercise you will learn how to take control of your fingers and stop them flying off the fingerboard. This technique is very easy and useful for minimal movement. Watch this how to video and you will be playing with control in no time.

How To: Practice the rolling technique on the guitar

Rolling is an important and often confusing technique. Learn how to play this technique on the guitar with this tutorial. Watch this guitar how to video and you will be able to play the rolling technique, the hardest part of the sweep picking technique.

How To: Play power chords on the electric guitar

Learn how to play Power Chords in this two part guitar lesson. This how to video Power Chords with a 6th string root note. You will learn about muting the strings and about root notes too. Watch this tutorial and you will be playing power chords in no time.

How To: Make a guitar pedal board

This how to video teaches you how to make a guitar pedal board. All you need is: 1. One piece of flat scrap board

How To: Play the batman theme on yuor guitar

As requested by a few of you guys, here is a video you can follow to learn how to play the batman theme on your guitar. Hopefully, this will cover all that is needed. This is ideal for beginners, provided you can play power chords and have a little bit of musical and batman knowledge. Enjoy!