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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How to Read Chord Diagrams
July 1, 2011 1 CommentWelcome to the world of chords! Our first step: learn to read chord diagrams
Roy Orbison – “Pretty Woman” (Riff)
July 1, 2011 1 CommentGrab your black suit and sunglasses for this one (purring optional)!
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!
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”
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.
Bruce Springsteen – Born to Run (Riff)
June 30, 2011 10 CommentsIn this lesson we’ll be learning the main lead riff to “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen. We’ll use three strings so this might require more coordination than our previous riffs!
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!
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!
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!
Chicago – “25 or 6 to 4″ (Riff)
June 30, 2011 2 CommentsLearn to play the main riff from this Chicago classic.
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!
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!
Basic Picking Technique
June 30, 2011 1 CommentA lot goes into proper picking, and good technique will help make you a faster better player as you develop. Get the scoop here!
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.
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!
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!
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 :)
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!