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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: Sound like Dave Murray from Iron Maiden
David Taub explains how to get the same tone as Dave Murray from Iron Maiden. Part 1 of 2 - How to Sound like Dave Murray from Iron Maiden.
How To: Play lead guitar like Carlos Santana
In this guitar lesson you will learn how to sound like Carlos Santana.
How To: Sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan
David Taub explains how to get the same thick tone as Stevie Ray Vaughan.
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 "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: Learn Miley Cyrus "Butterfly Fly Away" guitar chords
Looking for that one video with the chords for that one Miley Cyrus song that you really, really, really like? Look no further... In this video, learn the tablature, chords, chord changes in "Butterfly Fly Away" by Miley Cyrus.
How To: Mic your guitar amp and get a great sound in a live setting
When playing live, having the BEST sound possible is probably the most important part of the show! (well you know, besides rehearsing and stage performance, but that's a completely different subject!) When you're playing out, you need to be prepared to have a sound man who has absolutely no idea what he's doing or how to mic anything, including your amp. In this video you will get a full walkthrough of the different mics that you can use including dynamic mics and condenser mics, and differen...
How To: Play Johnny Cash-style country rhythm guitar
Even if you're a metal head or a shredder, you can't deny how cool it is when a good ol' country picker gets up there and rips it up! Johnny Cash was one of the few modern Country singers who brought electrified country into the mainstream for his time. If you're looking to add a few country-fried licks to your arsenal and learn how to do some basic country guitar, check out this video lesson! You will learn how to alternate between the root and fifth of the chord to simulate the bass, as wel...
How To: Sound like Slash from Guns N Roses
David Taub explains how to get the same tone as Slash from Guns N Roses on an electric guitar. Part 1 of 2 - How to Sound like Slash from Guns N Roses.
How To: Build a guitar case for an oddly-shaped guitar
If your guitar is shaped oddly, chances are you won't find a case that fits right. Watch Perry Novak to learn how to build a case to fit your guitar correctly.
How To: Play Detective Conan Theme on Guitar
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How To: Play the Simpsons theme song on electric guitar
Want to know how to play the Simpsons theme song by Danny Elfman 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 this classic theme song on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play a simple melodic 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: Play Stevie Ray Vaughan riffs on electric guitar
Learn a couple fun, easy to play Stevie Ray Vaughan riffs on electric guitar
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: Play banjo-style rolls on the guitar like Albert Lee
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How To: Play "Sweet Child O' Mine"on the electric guitar
This is a great video for learning how to play one the most awesome songs in history - Sweet Child O' Mine from Guns N' Roses. It shows you nice and slow the proper finger placement.
How To: Play a blues shuffle like Stevie Ray Vaughan
Learn how to play a blues shuffle in the key of E on electric guitar.
How To: Play "Walking Blues" (Muddy Waters vs Son House)
Learn how to play the Delta Blues with this great guitar lesson. You'll see how to play the blues song "Walking Blues", two different versions, in the style of both Muddy Waters and Son House.
How To: Play "Butterfly Fly Away" by Miley Cyrus on guitar
Big fan of Miley Cyrus? Why not cover one of her songs? In this video, learn how to play Miley Cyrus' "Butterfly Fly Away" on acoustic guitar... Chords & fret fingering are explained & gone over.
News: Japanese Guitar Prodigy Performs With Ozzy Osbourne
Yuto Miyazawa kicks ass at electric guitar. Seriously, this kid is out of this world. What other nine-year-old is invited to perform Crazy Train, on stage, with Rock-n-Roll God Ozzy Osbourne?
How To: Play Jimi Hendrix style rhythm guitar
In this advanced lesson you will learn a few Jimi Hendrix style rhythm guitar tricks that you can use in many situations. This first part shows a trick with the A Shape barré chord. Part 2 will look at E Shape tricks, useful progressions and sounds. Taught by Justin Sandercoe. Support notes at http://www.justinguitar.com
How To: Play Carlos Santana-style Dorian progressions
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: 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 or install a new pickup in a Telecaster guitar
1. This video tutorial in Music & Instruments category will show you how to replace or install a new pickup in a Telecaster guitar. First you need to remove the strings so that you can take the bridge plate off. Pull the strings out from the back of the guitar. Take a calipers and measure the distance from the back plate to the front of the bridge and note down the readings. Then remove the four screws from the bridge plate and unscrew the telecaster panel. The pick up wire is connected betwe...
How To: Fix scratchy potentiometer or volume knobs
This guitar lesson teaches how to prevent scratchy tone knobs or volume knobs
How To: Play the guitar using only three strings
Don't know how to play the guitar but want to learn? Do you want to learn fast and impress your friends? No problem! Check out this video and master the 3 basic chords (or strings) on your instrument instantly and trick everyone into thinking you've been playing for years! This video is easy to follow and offers a step by step introduction to guitar playing as well as advice on playing with three strings. So, grab you guitar and get ready to rock!
How To: Build an electric violin guitar amp pickup
Learn how to build an electric violin amp pickup
How To: Play the "Star Spangled Banner" on electric guitar
In this video we are about to see how to play the "Star Spangled Banner" on electric guitar. This is a basic lesson to all the beginners in guitar. It starts with the E string. It travels from tabs 10-7-3 to start off with the anthem and returns back. Now to the next string below E. Go through 9-7-5 tabs and return back via 7-9-10 of the E string. Even though there are various ways of play the star spangled banner this method is easy to learn for the new users. Then play it once more with a 4...
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 the song "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top on electric guitar
"Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top was the great anti-metal anthem of the 1980's, and it's enduring appeal is undeniably. There's just something about the combination of beards and southern rock... Anyway, whether you have an impressive beard or not, this video will teach you how to play the lead, rhythm, and solo parts to "Sharp Dressed Man" on electric guitar.
How To: Play Fred McDowell's "You've Got to Move" on guitar
This is an old time blues great by Mississippi Fred McDowell. So pick up your blues guitar and join along in recreating this classic. Watch this video to see how to play "You've Got to Move" by Fred McDowell.
How To: Set intonation on a "Gibson Style" fixed bridge
How To Set Intonation on a "Gibson Style" Fixed Bridge. A step by step video tutorial that will teach you how to change the strings on a fixed bridge guitar and also set the intonation. Andrew Wasson walks you through a series of instructions that include cutting the strings off your guitar, tightening the bolts on your tuners, polishing frets and fret board and more. He then goes on to show you how to put strings on your guitar, tune the guitar with a tuner, set the bridge saddle, and settin...
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 "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 theme song to Star Wars on guitar
Learn how to play the theme song from 'Star Wars' on the guitar.
How To: Play lead guitar and solo over chords
In this lesson you will learn various lead guitar techniques using an available jam track that can be downloaded from www.nextlevelguitar.com
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: Play "Johnny B. Good" on the electric guitar
This is a detailed guide to learn the famous Chuck Berry song, Johnny B. Good. Pay close attention and you won't regret it. PS - It might help if know a little bit about playing in the first place.