Electric Guitar Features
How To: Play Stevie Ray Vaughan's most popular riffs
Learn how to play riffs like Stevie Ray Vaughan.
How To: Write heavy metal music with songwriting tips
System of a Down. Motley Crue. No matter who you are, a heavy metal song is almost instantaneously recognizable, with bands as diverse as System of a Down and Motley Crue banging out deep, distorted guitar riffs and emphatic beats. The muscal genre of heavy metal is a headache for adults and a form of rebellion for kids, which is why you'll always seen teens rebelling by blaring this music on full volume.
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!
How To: Play "Where the Streets Have No Name" by U2 on electric guitar
Want to master "Where the Streets Have No Name" 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 "Where the Streets Have No Name" on your own guitar, just tak...
How To: Play Mississippi John Hurt's "C.C. Ryder" on guitar
This song has an alternating bass, like most of Hurt's songs. So if you want to start playing the Delta Blues, this is a great beginning lesson for those already playing guitar. Learn to play Mississippi John Hurt's "C.C. Ryder" on your blues guitar.
How To: Play the minor pentatonic and move the scale up and down the neck on guitar
Learning all of the patterns of the pentatonic is important, but if you're stuck to just playing them in their box shaped patterns, you can really find yourself getting stale and insecure in your playing. So break out of the box with this video! Learn how to connect your pentatonic patterns up and down the neck with ease and add an extra breath of life to your improvisations!
How To: Play "New Year's Day" by U2 on electric guitar
Want to play "New Year's 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 "New Year's Day" on your own guitar, just take a look!
How To: Play "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses on guitar
Want to master "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses on the guitar? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords. 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 "Welcome to the Jungle" on your own guitar, watch this video tab!
How To: String An Electric Guitar
A First Timer's Guide When some new guitarists break their first string they stash it in the closet and forget about it. Me, I put the sweaty axe back in its case and asked my parents to take me to the local music store. After a morning full of senseless racket emanating from my bedroom, my mom welcomed the drive.
How To: Play simplified rock riffs for beginners
New to electric guitar? You needn't sound that way. This nine-part video guitar lesson series is aimed at those who have never played electric guitar before and would like to try it for the first time. By the end of this series, you'll be playing the main riffs from Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water," "Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison's "Pretty Woman," and "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin. To get started playing any, or all, above the above riffs on your own guitar, take a...
How To: Play "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder on electric guitar
In Part 1 of this electric guitar video lesson, brought to you by GuitarJamz, host Marty Schwarz will teach you how to play "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder. As you follow along with him, he teaches you the intro of the song, breaking it down slowly so that you can follow along with him. Then he moves on to the progression of the chords used in the song, breaking down each part of the song, teaching you the chords and explaining the strum pattern and picking of the guitar riffs. You will learn the...
How To: Play a slide dobro guitar
Playing dobro guitar involves using a slide made of steel or brass to sound notes on the fretboard, instead of the traditional method of pressing down with the fingers. In these online guitar lessons on video, learn techniques to play acoustic slide guitar music.
How To: Play "The Final Countdown" by Europe on electric guitar
Want to master "The Final Countdown" by Europe on the guitar? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords. 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 "The Final Countdown" on your own guitar, watch this video tab!
How To: Play "Sweet Child of Mine" on the electric guitar
Learn how to play this fairly easy riff from "Sweet Child of Mine" by Guns n Roses on the electric guitar with this music tutorial. This step by step video is for the intermediate guitar player.
How To: Play in open G tuning
Open tuning is a bit tricky so Justin decided to do a tutorial to show you how! First, he'll show you how to get to open tuning, then how to play open G tuning. He goes over the songs Bohemian Like You by the Dandy Warhols and Start Me and Brown up by the Rolling Stones.
How To: Play an E minor (Em) chord on an electric or acoustic guitar
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play an E minor triad 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 learn how to play a E minor on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial for beginning guitarists.
How To: Play Eric Clapton's Layla on guitar
This video is a demonstration of how to play the main riff from Eric Clapton's classic song Layla. Each part of the riff is broken down and explained slowly. Playing the riff involves power chords, pull offs and hammer ons.
How To: Play "November Rain" by Guns N' Roses on the guitar
This guitar lesson shows how to play Guns and Roses' "November Rain" from the album "Use Your Illusion" . In this three part lesson you'll learn how to play the chords in the verses, bridge and chorus. Soon enough you'll be playing just like Slash himself on the electric guitar.
How To: Play cool metal riffs on the guitar with Tommy Bolan
Tommy Bolan demonstrates some cool metal riffs on the electric guitar. Part 1 of 4 - How to Play cool metal riffs on the guitar with Tommy Bolan.
How To: Play a fast sweep picked arpeggio in Metallica's song
This is the fast sweep picked arpeggio part at the start of the solo in Metallica's "Leper Messiah." Check out this instructional electric guitar video to learn how to play a fast sweep picked arpeggio. With a bit of practice, master this technique and play the song "Leper Messiah" by Metallica and improve your guitar playing skills.
How To: Play "La Grange" by ZZ Top on electric guitar
Want to master "La Grange" by ZZ Top? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords. 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 "La Grange" on your own guitar, watch this video tab!
How To: Play "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zeppelin on guitar
Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin 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 "Stairway to Heaven." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin.
How To: Properly tune your electric blues guitar
Charles Sedlak shows you 'blues buffs' how to properly tune your guitar for a perfect blues experience. You already know how? Fine, then don't watch. But you'll be missing out.
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 blues licks on electric guitar
Learn to play your own blues licks using only the blues scale in A. Full tabs here: http://betweenthelicks.com/blues-guitar/blues-licks-from-blues-scales
How To: Get the best electric guitar tone for blues
In these music lessons on video with Bill Macpherson, learn what equipment you need to sound like a blues guitar hero. Get tips on what amplifiers to play through, and what electric guitars work best for that smooth, warm signature blues guitar tone. Find out what amp settings work well for drive and reverb, and learn what an effects pedal might offer you for a grittier, more distorted sound. Watch these videos and learn how to continue one of the richest living musical traditions we have today.
How To: Change a guitar pickup like the devil does
Learn the do's and dont's of how to change the pickup on an electric guitar/
How To: Play "Sweet Emotion" by Aerosmith on electric guitar
Want to master "Sweet Emotion" by Aerosmith? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords. 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 "Sweet Emotion" on your own guitar, watch this video tab!
How To: Play blues bass lines on electric bass guitar
Watch this video to learn 5 simple blues bass lines to spice up your songs. All in the key of A.
How To: Play the intro to "Voodoo Chile" by Stevie Ray Vaughan
Learn how to play the intro to "Voodoo Chile" by Stevie Ray Vaughan on the 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 "Until the End of the World" by U2 on electric guitar
Want to play "Until the End of the World" 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 "Until the End of the World" on your own guitar, watch this video g...
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 a pentatonic guitar scale solo
Learn how to play a pentatonic guitar scale solo.
How To: Play "Santeria" by Sublime on electric guitar
This electric guitar video tutorial sequence will teach you how to play the song "Santeria" by the band Sublime. This is a great song for beginning guitar players, and a true classic.
How To: Play Fade to Black on guitar
Learn how to play the Metallica song Fade to Black on guitar. Part 1 of 5 - How to Play Fade to Black on guitar.
How To: Make your guitar sound like a whale's song
Do you like the sounds a whale makes? Would you like to make your guitar sing like a whale? Gary Schutt will show you how.
How To: Use pickups on a fender stratocaster
In this lesson you will learn tips and tricks with the pickups on a fender stratocaster.
How To: Read guitar tabs
Want to learn guitar? Some people feel helpless, or feel that it is too hard, but this is not the case. Utopian Thrash Metal Guitarist started out with one tablature book and a cheap electric guitar -- he self taught himself in almost no time.