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How To: Learn the slap & pop technique on electric guitar
Check out this instructional electric guitar video that teaches you about the slap and pop technique. 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 34 of Dave Weiner's Riff of the Week series called "Slap & Pop Evolved For Guitar." Dave Weiner is a Favored Nations recording artist, a G.I.T. graduate, and has been playing in Steve Vai's band since 19...
How To: Play Muddy Waters' "Can't Be Satisfied" on Guitar
Improve your acoustic and electric skills with this special Delta Blues piece. Watch the full video lesson to learn how to play Muddy Waters' "Can't Be Satisfied" on your blues guitar.
How To: Play "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica on guitar
In this two part electric guitar lesson teaches you how to play "Nothing Else Matters" by the great Metallica off "The Black Album". In the video, instructor Bobby Crispy breaks down the song cord by cord, from beginning to end. This is great for both expert and beginner guitarist, of course with lots of practice and this video you'll be mastering Metallica in no time.
How To: Play "Sweet Home Alabama" on the electric guitar
This video is part 1 of the lessons of FamousRiffs that teach you how to play the basic, easy riffs of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama" on electric guitar. The video starts with a clean demonstration of how to play the intro and bridge of the song. After that, the guitarist shows and explains the 3 chords of the song: D power chord, a modified C and a modified G (all of them are very easy, even for beginners). He then explicitly explains and demonstrates the picking pattern used with the...
How To: Play Christmas songs on the electric guitar
Learn how to play the Christmas songs, "Happy Christmas" by John Lennon and "Run Rudolph Run" by Chuck Berry, on the electric guitar. Play Christmas songs on the electric guitar.
How To: Play John Hurt's "Monday Morning Blues" on guitar
Check out this blues guitar video that will teach you the basics of Mississippi John Hurt's song "Monday Morning Blues". If you're a fan of John Hurt (not the actor), and a you own a nice guitar, then you can't miss this blues lesson.
How To: Play "Creep" by Radiohead on electric guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "Creep" by Radiohead on electric guitar. Start on a G chord, then play B, C, and Cm. These are the only chords you will play through the entire song while doing a simple strum through the song. You will need to slide from one chord to the other to create a unique sound, and go faster in some parts than in the others. After you have the sequence down, the entire song will be finished. This is a great song for beginners to learn, add in the lyrics if you pref...
How To: Practice finger flexibility exercises for guitar
Are you struggling to reach for that chord or unable to play a riff because your fingers are not flexible enough? then try these finger stretch exercises - they really help!
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: Make a strap lock for guitar
In this guitar tutorial, learn this great tip on how to make your own strap lock system for musical instruments. No modifications are required to the original buttons or button holes. They can be easily removed and replaced if necessary. They are sometimes called "lock-picks." Of course, these don't have to be made from a pick (although the nylon material is highly recommend), but guitarists don't go to the hardware store for parts. Make a strap lock for your guitar and play guitar with ease!
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: Play the solo from "One" by Metallica on guitar
If you want to play the guitar well, you have to learn from the masters, like Kirk Hammet from Metallica. Learn how to play the guitar solo from "One" by Metallica on the guitar with this two part tutorial. This lesson focuses on the fingerpicking, and chord structure of the solo from "One." This song is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to play the guitar solo from "One" like Metallica.
How To: Play the main riff from "Sweet Home Alabama" on guitar
Want to know how to play the main riff from "Sweet Home Alabama" on the guitar? Learn how with this free video guitar lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, rock guitarists of all skill levels can play along given a little sticktoitiveness. For more information, and to get started playing this southern rock anthem on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Build an electric solid body guitar
Watch to learn how to build your own electric solid body guitar with any shape body you want. The guitar shown has a body in the shape of a sports team logo.
How To: Play "Beautiful Day" by U2 on the electric guitar
Want to play a beautiful version of "Beautiful Day" by U2? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete (and we mean complete) breakdown of the song and its constituent parts. 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 "Beautiful Day" on your own guitar, watch this video guit...
How To: Play along to "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Want to know how to play "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd on the guitar? Learn how with this free video guitar lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, rock guitarists of all skill levels can play along given a little sticktoitiveness. For more information, and to get started playing this southern rock anthem on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play "Sweet Home Alabama" on acoustic guitar
This quick guitar video will teach you how to play the beginning of "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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 "Little Wing" by Jimi Hendrix
Learn how to play "Little Wing" by Jimi Hendrix on the electric guitar
How To: Create ambient, open sounding chords on guitar
Add unique emotions and overtones to your playing by experimenting with triads over bass notes to build ambient, open chords.
How To: Play "The Rain Song" by Led Zeppelin on the guitar
Want to know how to play "The Rain Song" by Led Zeppelin on the guitar? Learn how with this free, three-part 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 "The Rain Song" like Jimmy Page on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
How To: Play guitar scales in 3rds
In this guitar lesson you will learn how to play scales in thirds for a killer sound and riffs. Demonstrated here with minor pentatonic scale and the major scale.
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.
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 the Beatles' "Don't Let Me Down" on guitar
Want to know how to play "Don't Let Me Down" by Beatles on your electric guitar? While this free video lesson is best suited for intermediate players, rock guitarists of all skill levels can play along given a little sticktoitiveness. For more information, and to get started playing the Beatles' "Don't Let Me Down" on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
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: 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: Play a melodic style of rhythm guitar with Paul Jackson Jr.
Paul Jackson Jr. is one of the tastiest session musicians alive and has played with hundreds of artists over the span of his career including most of the guitar work on Michael Jackson's Thriller album! In this video he explains the secret to his style and how to pick apart chords and play the very basic components of each chord to create a more sonically sound rhythm guitar part that doesn't step on anybodies toes but is catchy enough to be noticed in the mix.
How To: Change strings on a guitar with a fixed bridge
In this three part tutorial, learn how to change your strings on a guitar with a fixed bridge. A strat guitar is used in this example, but this method can be applied to any guitar with a fixed bridge.
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 Iron Man by Ozzy Osbourne on the guitar
Learn how to play the song "Iron Man" by Ozzy Osbourne on the guitar.
How To: Play blues on an electric guitar like Peter Green
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How To: Play "Jailbreak" by AC/DC on electric guitar
If you want to play the guitar well, you have to learn from the masters, like AC/DC. Learn how to play "Jailbreak" by AC/DC on the guitar with this two part tutorial. This lesson focuses on the strumming pattern, and chord structure of the song "Jailbreak." This song is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "Jailbreak" like AC/DC. Play "Jailbreak" by AC/DC on electric guitar.
How To: Adjust the spring tension on a Tremolo
In this video, we learn how to adjust the spring tension on a Tremolo. First, find the strings in the back that are parallel to the body of the guitar. Then, unlock the nut and set the fine tuners so you have maximum range of adjustment. Start to twist the tuners at the bottom of the guitar until the tension on the strings is enough for you to play correctly. Then, go to the back of the guitar and adjust the crimp screws that are along it. When finished with tightening your guitar, test it ou...
How To: Play blues shuffles on electric guitar
This is an electric guitar lesson featuring some basic blues shuffle patterns in E and A.
How To: Play electric guitar blues like Stevie Ray Vaughn
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How To: Play "Can't Stop"
Justin explains how to play this electric guitar song: "Can't Stop" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. In part 2 he goes over the chorus, the bridge, and the guitar solo.
How To: Make a homemade electric guitar
In this video series, watch as professional guitarist and skilled craftsmen Frank Pope teaches how to build an electric guitar. Learn how to cut the body, install the truss rod, make the fingerboard, make fret inlay, install the bridge, set the wires and electronics, and stain and finish the wood. With this easy step by step tutorial, you can finally get an electric guitar that is exactly what you are looking for. Take the art of guitar playing to the next level with the help of the experts f...
How To: Solo like Metallica's Kirk Hammett on electric guitar
Learn from Kristofer Dahl how to play a screaming electric guitar solo like Kirk Hammett of Metallica.
How To: Play "Down with the Sickness" by Disturbed on guitar
Learn how to play Disturbed's "Down with the Sickness" on electric guitar. Includes fingerings.