Michael Jackson – “Beat It” (Riff)
July 1, 2011 1 CommentThis is an all time great guitar riff and an 80′s classic. An awesome rocker from the usual dance-pop of Michael Jackson
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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!
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!
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!
Judas Priest – “Breakin the Law” (Riff)
July 1, 2011 1 CommentWe’re going old school metal for the main hook of this Judas Priest song. Grab your leather and get rockin!
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!
Jimi Hendrix – “Hey Joe” (Chords)
August 3, 2011 2 CommentsWe’ve got a Hendrix classic to get some extra work with our newest batch of chords. This is an easy version that even a beginner can play and have fun with!
Jethro Tull – “Aqualung”
July 1, 2011 1 CommentWe’re getting back to our melodies with Jethro Tull’s “Aqualung.” Sitting on a park bench!
Iron Butterfly – “Inna Gotta Davida” (Riff)
June 30, 2011 3 CommentsOne of the trippiest songs ever made, “Inna Gotta Davida” is one of the first truly heavy riffs ever. Enjoy folks!
How to Use a Capo
August 3, 2011 1 CommentToday we’re going to learn about a nifty device every guitar player should have – the capo. We’ll show you what it is and how to use it!
How to Tune by Ear
July 4, 2011 1 CommentToday we’re taking off the training wheels and teaching you how to tune by ear! This one may take a while to master, but you will in time!
How to Read Tab
June 30, 2011 1 CommentTab, short for tablature, is the main way guitarists read music. It’s super easy, and we’ll break it down nice and slow to make sure you get it!
How to Read Chord Diagrams
July 1, 2011 1 CommentWelcome to the world of chords! Our first step: learn to read chord diagrams
How to Hold a Pick
September 1, 2011 3 CommentsTime to learn the correct way to hold a pick! Everyone’s got a different technique, but we’re going to teach you the universally accepted way.
How to Hold a Guitar
June 30, 2011 3 CommentsLearn the proper way the hold the instrument to make it as easy and comfortable to play as possible.
Heart – “Crazy On You” (Riff)
July 1, 2011 1 CommentThis song really has it all, but today we’ll be looking at the main riff. Who says girls can’t rock too?
Guns N’ Roses – “Sweet Child O’ Mine” (Chords)
August 3, 2011 1 CommentToday we’re learning the Guns N’ Roses classic “Sweet Child O Mine” to get some practice with our misses and folk strumming. Enjoy guys!
Green Day – Boulevard of Broken Dreams (lead)
June 30, 2011 12 CommentsHere we’ll be learning the lead part to Green Day’s “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” In a future lesson, we’ll be looking at the chords, but for now, just have fun with this cool little solo!
Foo Fighters – “Big Me”
August 3, 2011 3 CommentsThe Foo Fighters are one of the biggest bands today, but this is the song that started it all for Dave Grohl. So let’s get started!
D Family of Chords
July 1, 2011 1 CommentNow on to the D family of chords! Three new chords but nothing you guys can’t handle!