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How To: Play Randy Rhoads' intro from "Crazy Train"

Play Randy Rhoads' intro from Crazy TrainHere's how to play Crazy Train by Ozzy. Play the top two strings. Then play the second and fourth fret which is the power chord F sharp. Play the A chord twice and then F sharp, D and E twice. That's the first bit that he plays. The next part is the riff. He plays F sharp twice. Then, he plays the second string fourth bar and back to the second bar. Next, he plays the fifth on the second string. Then, he goes back to the second string. Next, he plays t...

How To: Play the intro to "Under the Bridge" by the RHCP

Want to know how to play the introduction to "Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers on the guitar? Learn how with this free video guitar lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, guitarists of all skill levels can play along given a little sticktoitiveness. For more information, and to get started playing RHCP's "Under the Bridge" on your own guitar, watch this how-to!

How To: Play inversions of triads on the guitar

As a guitar player, you will be faced with various challenges in your career, and one of those are being able to blend in with your rhythm section without stepping on anybody elses toes. One way is playing inversions of triads to give a fresh and unique sound to your rhythm and lead guitar playing. In this video you will learn about rearranging triad shapes to make inversions.

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: 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: Simplify complex riffs on electric guitar

Check out this instructional electric guitar video that shows you how to simplify complex riffs on the electric guitar. This is Season 3, Episode 26 of Dave Weiner's Riff of the Week series titled "Complex Riffs Made Easy." Dave Weiner is a Favored Nations recording artist, a G.I.T. graduate, and has been playing in Steve Vai's band since 1999. With this lesson and a bit of practice, improve your guitar playing skills by learning to simplify complex riffs and to improvise a little on the elec...

How To: Train your ear by memorizing intervals

In this video a question is asked by a viewer. What is perfect pitch and what is relative pitch? Perfect pitch is something that is developed at a young age and comes easily. When a note or tone is made, the person listening can tell what specific note is being played. Relative pitch is being able to hear the difference from one note to the next note. The next step is how to develop your ear for relative pitch. In a 'G' major scale, listen to the intervals between each note. Certain common so...

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 warm-up exercises 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: Learn more slap & pop techniques on electric guitar

Check out this instructional electric guitar video that teaches you about the slap and pop technique and puts it into some chordal work. The slap and pop techniques are commonly used with pull-offs and hammer-ons with the fretting (left) hand, to further increase the rate at which notes may be played. This is Season 3, Episode 35 of Dave Weiner's Riff of the Week series called "Slap & Pop Evolved with Chords." Dave Weiner is a Favored Nations recording artist, a G.I.T. graduate, and has been ...

How To: Play left hand accents on guitar

Check out this instructional funk guitar video that shows you how to play left hand accents on guitar. This lesson demonstrates beginning left hand funk techniques to go with the right hand technique. This tutorial is great for beginners and advanced guitar players. Practice left hand accents on guitar and improve your guitar playing skills!

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 F melodic minor licks

In this lesson, we're going to experiment with the melodic minor scale. We will be jamming on a one chord, Bb7 vamp. If you are not familiar with the melodic minor scale, you should practice it because it is useful in so many more situations than just this video. Play F melodic minor licks.

How To: Improvise with chord and scale tones on 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: Play guitar using proper technique on the fretboard

In this video, we learn how to play guitar using the proper technique on the fretboard. While playing on the fretboard, the speed and movement should be equal. Your fingers should be close to the fretboard at all times, not far away from it. When you play riffs, pick the notes that will make the music sound seamless and beautiful. All the sounds should flow together perfectly. Once you learn these basic tools, you should pick some easy sounds and practice them so you get the idea of how your ...

How To: Play a B11 chord on an acoustic or electric guitar

In this guitar lesson, learn how to play a B eleven chord 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 more information, and to get started playing this B chord on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial.

How To: Play simple octaves on the guitar

In this guitar lesson, learn how to play simple octaves 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 more information, and to get started playing octaves on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial.

How To: Apply a shape shifting technique to your solos one the guitar with Dave Hill

Soloing is something that every guitar player should learn. Being able to solo on command is crucial to being a great professional musician period! If you know all five of your patterns and are still just playing in the box patterns without much movement, then this video will help break you out of your cage! Dave Hill, a teacher at Musician's Institute, goes into great detail showing you how to use a technique called "Shape Shifting" by moving your lines through each of the patterns on the ne...

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: Improve your rock and blues guitar soloing

This guitar lesson shows a way that you can improve your rock and blues guitar soloing. My guitar lesson website:Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the same page than to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in video tutorials like this one.

How To: Survive financially as a musician

Check out this instructional video that shows you how to survive financially as a musician. This is part 21 of Dave Weiner's Riff of the Week series titled "Viewer's Choice - Off Tour/A Trio Riff." Become a rock star skills by learning a few tips on how to make a living off of being a professional musician.

How To: Practice scales on your guitar

This video starts with a little guitar riff and goes on to show you how to practice scales. Scales are key to learning your fretboard and making it easy to sight read. As a preface the presenter talks about cage chord theory and which scales go with it. The second question is about moveable scales and how to make the best use of scales to improvise. First, make a five day scale practice plan. Then memorize the scale shape. After that, use a metronome to practice with. Then move between the sc...

How To: Play Weezer's "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" on guitar

Want to play Weezer's "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" on the acoustic guitar? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords in tab notation. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing this Weezer song on your own guit...

How To: Play "Mud Football" by Jack Johnson on electric guitar

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 the strings. As you finish this, go into the chorus, then start to play out the rest of the verses. You will keep the same rhythm throughout the entire song. You can add in the lyrics as you become more comfortable with pl...

How To: Play flowing arpeggios 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: Play various harmonics on the guitar

Various guitar players have made harmonics, and pinch harmonics, a popular guitar technique that has inspired a generation. Guitar players like Zakk Wylde, Andy McKee, Eddie Van Halen, and other amazing players have all contributed their own style of incorporating them into their songs. It's a simple technique of holding your finger over the fret wire without pressing down. It has to be over the fret wire, not while your finger is actually in the fret. In this fantastic video you'll learn how...

How To: Play overdrive effects on an electric guitar

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How To: Read guitar tabs with Peter Vogl

Reading tab is a great way to learn the next step while you learn how to play the guitar. If yo feel you're ready to take it to a higher level but you don't want to read traditional sheet music, tab can get you started in that vein while still showing you all the details you need to play your songs. This video from Peter Vogl of Free Guitar Videos will teach you how to read tab. Read guitar tabs with Peter Vogl.