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How To: Play "Eruption" by Van Halen on guitar
Want to learn how to play Van Halen on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Eruption" by Van Halen on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Van Halen plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play along to "Eruption" by Van Halen.
How To: Play "Mississippi Queen" by Ozzy Osbourne on guitar
Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Mississippi Queen" 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 strumming pattern as well as the chord structure for "Mississippi Queen." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Mississippi Queen" by Ozzy Osbourne.
How To: Play "Dirty Deeds" 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 "Dirty Deeds" 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 "Dirty Deeds." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Dirty Deeds" by AC/DC.
How To: Play "Funky Monks" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
If you want to play guitar like John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers then this how to video is the place to start. With this tutorial you can learn how to play the main riff from "Funky Monks" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers technique of bending in the song "Funky Monks." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Fu...
How To: Play "You Are My Sunshine" on the guitar
If you are looking to begin playing the guitar then this how to video is the place to start. Here's a simple accompaniment for "You Are My Sunshine" using three chords and some basic fingerpicking. You will learn the chords for this song and some easy fingerpicking techniques. With this tutorial you will learn how to play and sing along to "You Are My Sunshine."
How To: Strum the guitar
If you are looking to begin playing the guitar then this how to video is the place to start. This is a short demonstration lesson about right-hand strumming technique. You will learn some easy strumming patterns and most comfortable way for you to hold your pick. With this tutorial you will learn tips to improve your right hand strumming technique.
How To: Play chords on the guitar
If you are looking to begin playing the guitar then this how to video is the place to start. This is a short demonstration lesson about left-hand technique while playing chords. You will learn where to place your fingers and the best and most comfortable way to hold your guitar. With this tutorial you will learn tips to improve your left hand technique.
How To: Play "Summer of 69" by Bryan Adams on acoustic guitar
Want to learn how to play Bryan Adams on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Summer of 69" by Rascal Flatts on the electric guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Rascal Flatts play it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play guitar along with "Summer of 69" by Bryan Adams.
How To: Play "Scars" by Papa Roach on acoustic guitar
Want to learn how to play Papa Roach on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Scars" by Papa Roach on the electric guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Papa Roach plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play along to "Scars" by Papa Roach.
How To: Play "The Night Before" by the Beatles on guitar
Want to learn how to play your favorite Beatles songs on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "The Night Before" written by Paul McCartney and played by the Beatles on the guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play guitar along to "The Night Before" by the Beatles.
How To: Replace, install, & remove a guitar neck plate
Want to fix your guitar all by yourself? Check out this tutorial on how to change an electric guitar neck plate. You can save money on labor and have the self satisfaction of replacing your electric guitar neck plate yourself.
How To: Replace, install, remove a guitar pickguard
You can personalize your guitar with a cool, and original pickguard. Check out this tutorial on how to change a Strat or electric guitar pickguard. You can change your pickguard yourself with this easy to follow how to video.
How To: Apply a waterslide decal on your guitar
Want to personalize your guitar with a cool decal? Check out this tutorial on placing a waterslide decal on your electric or acoustic guitar. You can have a cool, original design with this decal application how to video.
How To: Install a Mojo pre-wired assembly on a Gibson SG
This video tutorial offers a demonstration of how to install a Mojo pre-wired guitar assembly on a Gibson SG guitar. The installation will show how easy the Mojo assemblies drop in without modification.
How To: Play a country picking lick on the electric guitar
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could 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 and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play a fast country picking lick with this guitar lesson. This country picking lick sounds best when picked fairly fast. You can be jamming on the electric guitar to your...
How To: Play the Dorian scale on the guitar
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could 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 and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play the Dorian Scale with this guitar lesson. You will learn how to use the Dorian scale or mode and Pentatonic and blues modes together. You can be jamming on the elect...
How To: Play funk style guitar
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could 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 and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play the basics of playing funk guitar with this lesson. A good right and left hand technique is essential to playing funk guitar. You can be jamming on the electric guit...
How To: Play "Big Legged Woman" by Freddie King on the guitar
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 and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play a a great Freddie King song "Big Legged Woman" with this guitar lesson. Freddie King, also known as the "Texas Cannonball" was a very influential American blues guitar...
How To: Play a blues shuffle on the guitar
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could 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 and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play a simple blues shuffle with this guitar lesson. This blues shuffle is an easy introduction to playing the blues. You can be jamming on the electric guitar to your fa...
How To: Play a funk chord groove on the guitar
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could 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 and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play a funk guitar groove with this lesson. This funk chord groove can be used over many funk bass lines. You can be jamming on the electric guitar to your favorite tunes...
How To: Play pentatonic scale boxes on the guitar
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could 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 and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play pentatonic scale boxes with this guitar lesson. This pentatonic scale technique will come in handy when you are starting to play the blues. All you have to do is fla...
How To: Play a Em7add13 funk chord groove on the guitar
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could 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 and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play a Em7add13 funk chord groove with this guitar lesson. This Em7add13 funk chord groove is a nice little groove that you can jam on for a while. You can be jamming on ...
How To: Play octaves on the guitar
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could 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 and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play octaves on the guitar with this lesson. This octave technique is used in many songs. You can be jamming on the electric guitar to your favorite tunes, or even write ...
How To: Play the chicken picking technique on the guitar
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could 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 and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play the chicken picking technique with this guitar lesson. This chicken picking lick is inspired by Danny Gatton. You can be jamming on the electric guitar to your favor...
How To: Play a sweep picking lick in E major on the guitar
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could 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 and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play a sweep picking lick in E major with this lesson. There are a few examples of how to end this sweep picking lick, shown in this video. You can be jamming on the elec...
How To: Play a diminished scale based guitar lick
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could 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 and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play a jazz inspired lick, using the diminished scale with this lesson. This little lick works well in blues or jazz. You can be jamming on the electric guitar to your fa...
How To: Play blues rock guitar like Gary Moore
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could 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 and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play a blue rock guitar lick in the style of Gary Moore with this lesson. This Gary Moore lick works great over almost any kind of blues vamp. You can be jamming on the e...
How To: Play "Superstitious" by Stevie Wonder on guitar
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could 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 intermediate techniques and songs. You can learn how to play "Superstitious" by Stevie Wonder with this lesson. This is a cool way to play "Superstitious", inspired somewhere between Stevie Wonder and Stevie Ray Vaughan. You can ...
How To: Play a fusion electric guitar lick
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could 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 and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play a fusion guitar lick with this lesson. This little lick works great over an E7 vamp. You can be jamming on the electric guitar to your favorite tunes, or even write ...
How To: Play "Does Everyone Stare?" by the Police on guitar
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 Police song "Does Everyone Stare?" The original version of this song was played on the piano. In this video you will learn to play the transposed guitar version of this song. Once you get a hang of these popular guitar chords and tunes, you can start incorporating them into your own songs. With this lesson and a bi...
How To: Improve your guitar technique with exercises
Want to play lead guitar in a rock band? Well first you have to learn is the techniques of the professionals. In this guitar lesson, Siggi Mertens teaches you how to play some common exercise to improve your speed and technique on the electric guitar. Once you get a hang of these popular guitar techniques, you can start incorporating them into your own songs. With this lesson and a bit of practice you will be able to play exercises to improve your technique on the guitar. The next time you ar...
How To: Play a G blues in the style of Mississippi John Hurt
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 and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn how to play a G blues progression in the style of Mississipi John Hurt on electric guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the m...
How To: Play vibrato for blues style electric guitar
Want to play lead guitar in a rock band? Well, you have to learn how to play the blues first. Most popular rock songs have roots in the blues guitar style of playing. This blues guitar lesson teaches you the basics of the three styles of vibrato. Vibrato is a common problem for many beginner and intermediate guitar players, but is easy to do if you know the trick. Check out this blues guitar how to video and you will be on your way to playing lead guitar.
How To: Play triads for blues guitar
Want to play lead guitar in a rock band? Well, you have to learn how to play the blues first. Most popular rock songs have roots in the blues guitar style of playing. In this three part blues guitar lesson you will learn the three triad shapes and where the root notes are. These are really useful little chords that you find yourself using all the time once you get to know them. Check out this blues guitar how to video and you will be on your way to playing lead guitar.
How To: Play five blues licks on guitar
Want to play lead guitar in a rock band? Well, you have to learn how to play the blues first. Most popular rock songs have roots in the blues guitar style of playing. This blues guitar lesson covers five licks in the second position of the minor pentatonic or blues mode. These blues licks are used often in jazz and rock as well. Check out this blues guitar how to video and you will be on your way to playing lead guitar.
How To: Play the blues scale on the guitar
This guitar lesson focuses on the blues scale and shows you a bunch of tricks to help you use it wisely. The blues scale is based on a minor penatonic scale, but includes the flat 5th note. Most popular rock songs have roots in the blues scale. Learning the forms of the blues scale will come in handy if you plan on playing guitar in a rock band. Check out this blues guitar how to video and you will be on your way to playing lead guitar.
How To: Play intros & endings for lead blues guitar
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 chord progression conveys the ending of a tune. With this how to video you will learn several examples of licks for beginning and ending a blues guitar song.
How To: Play Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" on guitar
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 learn how to play "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry. 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 playing "Johnny...
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!