What You Need
June 29, 2011 1 CommentWelcome to your first ever lesson! Here we’ll talk about gear you’ll need to get rockin!
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Led Zeppelin – “Dazed and Confused” (Riff)
June 30, 2011 1 CommentWelcome to melodies 1! Today we’re learning the Led Zeppelin riff “Dazed and Confused,” which is super easy yet super heavy. Enjoy!
Bonus Chords – C, C7, G, G7, B7
August 3, 2011 3 CommentsWe’ve got a new batch of chords today to check out today, including C, C7, G, G7, B7. With these, you’re well on your way to having a great handle on the open chords.
How to Read Chord Diagrams
July 1, 2011 1 CommentWelcome to the world of chords! Our first step: learn to read chord diagrams
Nirvana – “Come As You Are” (Riff)
July 1, 2011 11 CommentsNirvana helped start the alternative rock movement and brought with them some classic guitar riffs. Here’s one of Kurt’s best.
Misses, Ties, and Half Notes
August 3, 2011 3 CommentsWe’ve got a series of new strumming concepts in this lesson including missing, ties, and half notes. If you understand this lesson you’ll be well on your way to strumming mastery!
Alternate Picking
August 2, 2011 2 CommentsToday we’re going to learn a brand new technique called alternate picking. This is essential to playing efficiently and quickly and is one of the secrets behind shredding.
34 Strumming Basics
August 2, 2011 1 CommentWe’ve looked at the 34 time signature previously, but today we’re going to learn some of the most common strumming patterns you’ll need to play in this time signature.
The Dreaded F Chord
August 3, 2011 1 CommentOk guys, here comes the toughest lesson yet. It’s time for the dreaded F chord, which involves a new technique called barring. It’s hard, but we know you guys can do it!
Weezer – “Undone” (Chords)
August 3, 2011 4 CommentsGrab your horn rimmed glasses because we’re taking a trip back to the 90′s to check out the Weezer classic “Undone (The Sweater Song).”
Your First Real Chords – The E Family
July 1, 2011 1 CommentFinally, time to learn our first three chords! We’ve got three on the table for today: E, E minor, and E7
John Lennon – “Working Class Hero”
August 3, 2011 1 Comment“Working Class Hero” is a politically driven song about social injustice, but underneath the message lies a super catchy song in 34. We’ll teach you how to play it!
White Stripes – “Seven Nation Army” (Riff)
June 30, 2011 2 CommentsDig out your red shirt and pants, cause today we’re learning the main riff to “7 Nation Army”
Parts of the Guitar
June 30, 2011 2 CommentsSo you’ve got a guitar, but what the heck do call everything? We’re here to help :)
Chicago – “25 or 6 to 4″ (Riff)
June 30, 2011 2 CommentsLearn to play the main riff from this Chicago classic.
Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Free Bird” (Chords)
August 3, 2011 1 CommentToday we’re learning the ultimate southern rock anthem to get some practice with the dreaded F chord. Raise your lighters and let’s get started!
Jethro Tull – “Aqualung”
July 1, 2011 1 CommentWe’re getting back to our melodies with Jethro Tull’s “Aqualung.” Sitting on a park bench!
Basic Note Values
July 1, 2011 1 CommentHere we’re going to look at some rhythmic music fundamentals and how to count basic note values! Fun Fun!
Led Zeppelin – “Heartbreaker” (Riff)
August 2, 2011 2 CommentsTo practice our alternate picking we’ve got a great riff from the mighty Led Zeppelin. “Heartbreaker” is super heavy but certainly within your reach. Good luck!
Cream – “Sunshine of Your Love” (Riff)
June 30, 2011 2 CommentsHey guys, today we’re checking out the main riff of “Sunshine of Your Love.” This is a must know in every guitar player’s arsenal, and another step in our melodies 2 series.