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
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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”
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!
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).”
Using a Tuner
June 30, 2011 3 CommentsNo matter your skill level, you’ll only sound good if you’re in tune! Today we’ll show you how!
Time Signatures
July 1, 2011 1 CommentAnother back to basics lesson, this time looking at time signatures. Get ready to get groovin!
The Kingsmen – “Louie Louie” (Chords)
July 1, 2011 2 CommentsStraight out of “Animal House,” it’s “Louie Louie.” A great song to practice your new chords with!
The Four Main Acoustic Chords
July 1, 2011 1 CommentThe four most important chords you’ll ever know! These four make up countless songs and are the secret weapon behind most songwriting.
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!
The Beatles – “Let It Be” (Chords)
August 3, 2011 3 CommentsTo get more practice with the F chord, we’ve got an absolute classic, this time it’s The Beatles’ “Let It Be.” So let’s get started!
Staind – “So Far Away” (Chords)
August 3, 2011 7 CommentsTo get some more practice with the 34 time signature we’ve got a great song from the alternative rock band Staind. We hope you like it!
Roy Orbison – “Pretty Woman” (Riff)
July 1, 2011 1 CommentGrab your black suit and sunglasses for this one (purring optional)!
Queen – Another One Bites the Dust (Riff)
June 30, 2011 2 CommentsBadu bum bum bum, here comes “Another One Bites the Dust!” Everybody knows this riff for a reason – because it’s awesome. The picking is getting a bit trickier, but you guys should be ok!
Psychedelic Hendrix Chord Riffin’
January 8, 2013 No CommentsWe’re continuing our study of the Hendrix chord with a practical lesson on how to create riffs around it.
Proper Strumming
July 1, 2011 2 CommentsProper strumming can make the difference between an amateur a pro. We’ll get you started strumming the right way!
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 :)
Oasis – “Wonderwall”
August 3, 2011 2 CommentsIn this lesson we’re going to learn a 90′s classic and all time great song, Oasis’s “Wonderwall.” This will be a fun way to get some practice with the capo.
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.
Names of the Strings
June 30, 2011 1 CommentNext up we’re going to learn the names of the strings! These are going to be the actual musical notes, and we’ve got a nifty little trick to memorizing them!
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!