Rock Secrets – The Power Chord
Power chords may be the most important thing you’ll need to play rock guitar. We’ll show you how they work.
All About Power Chords
Sharps and Flats
This is another music fundamentals lesson. Learn everything you need to know about these two brothers of music – the sharp and the flat!
All About Them Dots
Learn what those dots on your fretboard are all about! They are actually really important and standard across all guitars!
Black Keys Style Power Chord Riff
We’re gonna get some power chord practice in with a dirty blues riff in the style of the Black Keys. Let’s get to it!
Jack White Style Power Chord Riff
Another power chord riff, this time in the style of the riff revivalist, Jack White. So let’s go!
Deep Purple Style Power Chord Riff
We’re stepping up the challenge a little bit with this killer Deep Purple style riff. But nothing you guys can’t handle!
Talking Heads Style Power Chord Riff
We’re going 80′s on you today with a little Talking Heads! I can’t wait to get started!
Root 5 Power Chords
Root 5 Power Chord Intro
Root 6 power chords should be a snap, so on come the root 5 ones! But these should be cake for you guys!
The Scorpions Style Power Chord Riff
We’re going back to the days of hair and cross dressing with this 80′s style riff. I can’t wait to get going!
Black Sabbath – “Iron Man”
This is one of the greatest guitar riffs ever written, and we’re super excited to teach it! Let’s put those root 5 power chords to good use!
Lifehouse Style Power Chord Riff
Here’s another awesome power chord riff, this time in the style of Lifehouse. Let’s get inspirational!
Root 5 and Root 6 Power chords
Now it’s time to put together the two types of power chords that we’ve learned! We’ll show you some ideas to make the job easier.
Joan Jett Style Power Chord Riff
Punk rock was helped shaped by the venerable power chord, and today we’ll be checking out a riff in the style of the immortal Joan Jett. Let’s Rock!
Rolling Stones Style Power Chord Riff
The British are coming! And they’re bringing power chords with them! Let’s show them how to rock!
New Found Glory Style Power Chord Riff
Here’s a super cool punk rock style riff ala New Found Glory. So what are you waiting for?
Nirvana Style Power Chord Riff
Nirvana helped bring alternative to forefront of popular music with the help of the mighty power chord. We’ll show you how they did it!
Riff Writing Secrets – the T and L Shapes
In this lesson we’re going to learn a super simple yet effective strategy you guys can use to write some killer power chord riffs!
Get Chugging: Palm Muting
How to Palm Mute
Welcome to the fun world of palm muting! Get that awesome chugging, thumping sound you’ve heard so many times! We’ll show you how :)
Must Know Palm Muting Rhythms
Now that you have the basic palm muting technique down, we’re going to show you some must know rhythms you’ll need. So lets’ go!
Green Day Style Palm Muting Riff
Green Day helped bring punk to a new audience in the 90′s and continue to be influential today. And they couldn’t have done it without palm muting!
Kings of Leon Style Palm Muting Riff
Time for some southern fried palm muting, courtesy of Kings of Leon. Let’s get started!
Megadeth Style Palm Muting Riff
Learn how to use palm muting to harness the epic powers of Valhalla in today’s lesson. Megadeth approved!
Guitar Essentials: The Octave
Enter the World of Octaves
Welcome to our study on octaves. This shape is extremely important and is a staple for guitar parts ranging from modern to jazz. So let’s explore!
Rage Against The Machine Style Octave Riff
We’re getting a deeper look at the octave with this heavy nu-metal style riff ala Rage Against the Machine. Enjoy guys!
Led Zeppelin Style Octave Riff
In this lesson we’ll be checking out a classic way that Led Zeppelin would use the octave shape for a very heavy sound.
Foo Fighters Style Octave Riff
Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters loves throwing in octaves to craft his alternative rock hooks. We’ll show you how he might use them!
Lead Primer: Basic Scales
How To Read Scale Diagrams
Today we begin your endless journey into the world of lead guitar. Our first step in this quest is to understand scale diagrams, so let’s get to it!
Open C Major Scale
Today we learn our first scale, an open C major scale. Countless songs have been written using these seven notes so let’s get going!
“God Save the Queen”
We’re looking at songs that use notes out of the C major scale, and today we’re looking at the British national anthem “God Save the Queen”
“Ode to Joy”
In this lesson we’re going to take a look at Beethoven’s timeless melody “Ode to Joy” in order to get practice with our C major scale.
Open G Major Scale
Time to learn a new scale! This time, it’s the G major scale. Same overall sound, just a different key center.
“Joy to the World”
To get further practice with the G major scale we’re going to learn this classic Christmas melody. Have fun guys!
Grateful Dead Style Chords and Scales Riff
Today we’ll be diving into a new approach – combining chord strumming and melodic scale picking. To practice, we’ve got an awesome Grateful Dead riff for you!
Neil Young Style Chords and Scales Riff
Here’s another riff to practice combining chords and scales. This time it’s in the style of acoustic legend Neil Young
Led Zeppelin Style Chords and Scales Riff
Jimmy Page would often mix chords and scales to add color to his playing and fill out the sound of Led Zeppelin. Here’s a way he might use this technique.
Bass Note Chords
Bass Note Chords Intro
Welcome to the world of bass note chords! These chords will add some serious emotion into your playing, and we think you’ll love them!
Creed Style Bass Note Chord Riff
In this lesson we’re going to look at how Creed might use bass note chords to create their heavy, dynamic signature sound.
Soundgarden Style Bass Note Chord Riff
In this lesson we’re once again exploring bass note chords but this time in the context of a grungy Soundgarden style riff.
Open E Pentatonics
Open E Pentatonic Scale
Today we begin a long journey in to the heart of pentatonics – the main solo used for soloing and lead guitar
Hammer Ons and Pull Offs
Today we’re exploring two brand new techniques – hammer ons and pull offs. These techniques will help you play faster and smoother, so let’s go!
Bill Withers Style Pentatonic Riff
Here’s a Bill Withers inspired soul riff to help see the pentatonic scale in action!
Death Cab Style Pentatonic Riff
Here’s a pentatonic riff in the style of Deathcab for Cutie. Channel your inner Ben Gibbard!
Hendrix Style Pentatonic Riff
The pentatonic scale is for everybody, especially masters like Hendrix! Today we’ll look at how he might have used this versatile scale.
Allman Bros. Style Pentatonic Riff
Today we’re going to look at a southern style riff ala the Allman Brothers. So let’s get going!
Arpeggiation
Intro to Arpeggiation
In this lesson we’re going to introduce a new technique – Arpeggiation. Play each string of a chord for a soft, delicate feel. We’ll show you how.
Jeff Buckley Style Arpeggiation Riff
In this lesson we’re going to look at how Jeff Buckley might use arpeggiation in his guitar playing. Hope you guys like it!
“House of the Rising Sun”
Today we’re learning the classic folk song made popular by the Animals in the 60′s. Everyone knows it, so it’s going to be a ton of fun!
Three Doors Down Style Arpeggiation Riff
Modern rock bands like Three Doors Down love using arpeggiation to give their songs more of a low key vibe. We’ll check out how they might use it today!