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.
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Chord Changing Tips
July 1, 2011 1 CommentHaving some trouble changing chords? Then look no further!
Chicago – “25 or 6 to 4″ (Riff)
June 30, 2011 2 CommentsLearn to play the main riff from this Chicago classic.
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!
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.
Bon Jovi – “Living On A Prayer” (Riff)
August 2, 2011 11 CommentsGrab your talk box because we’ve got a classic riff from the garden state native, this time it’s the main riff to Bon Jovi’s “Living On A Prayer.”
Bob Dylan – “The Times They Are A Changin”
August 3, 2011 1 CommentThis Dylan masterpiece uses the 34 time signature to deliver a powerful message about an evolving world. Today we’ll show you how to play it.
Bob Dylan – “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door”
August 2, 2011 4 CommentsTo get some practice with the four main acoustic chords we are going to learn the Bob Dylan classic “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.” Enjoy guys!
Black Sabbath – “Iron Man”
July 2, 2011 2 CommentsThis 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!
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!
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!
Basic 12 Bar Blues
July 1, 2011 1 CommentIn this lesson, we’ll take the chords we already know and apply them to a blues progression. This is a great one for jamming!
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.
All About the Left Hand
September 1, 2011 3 CommentsTime to look at proper left hand technique! We want to develop good habits early on, so really absorb what we’re talking about here!
ACDC – “Back in Black” (Riff)
July 1, 2011 1 CommentA must know for every guitar student. This is the opening riff that combines chords we know with single note picking.
A Family of Chords
July 1, 2011 11 CommentsThe next family of chords is the A family! Only one more to go after this and then we can start learning some real songs!
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.
1234 Finger Exercises
September 1, 2011 3 CommentsTime to learn one of the best exercises for getting your fingers into shape. Finger strength is at the heart of guitar playing, and this is one of the best exercises you can do!
“House of the Rising Sun”
July 5, 2011 4 CommentsToday 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!