*SONGS*
"It's Your Thing" by The Isley Bros.
- a tutorial on how to play "It's Your Thing" by The Isley Bros.
"Testify" by Parliament
- a tutorial on how to play "Testify" by Parliament
"With Me" by Sum 41
- a tutorial on how to play "With Me" by Sum 41
"Unholy Confessions" by Avenged Sevenfold
- a tutorial on how to play "Unholy Confessions" by Avenged Sevenfold
"Breaking the Law" by Judas Priest
- a tutorial on how to play "Breaking the Law" by Judas Priest.
"Surrender" by Cheap Trick
- a tutorial on how to play the hit song "Surrender" by Cheap Trick
"Living After Midnight" by Judas Priest
- a tutorial on how to play the classic metal anthem "Living After Midnight" by Judas Priest.
"Dust in the Wind" by Kansas
- a tutorial on how to play the acoustic classic "Dust in the Wind" by Kansas
"No Rain" by Blind Melon
- a tutorial on how to play the pop/rock hit "No Rain" by Blind Melon.
*BLUES*
12 Bar Blues: More Minor Blues
- this is a short tutorial on some ways to approach a minor blues. Rhythm guitar lesson with very useful rhythm guitar techniques.
*ROCK*
Major Scale Intervals
- part of Rock Guitar Level 2; an introduction to working with intervals in the major scale and how to use them your soloing.
The Major Scale
- part of Rock Guitar Level 2; an introduction to the Major Scala and it's use in Rock Guitar.
The Major Pentatonic Scale
- part of Rock Guitar Level 2; an introduction to some major pentatonic scale patterns and ways to use them in your lead guitar playing
Rhythm, Time, and Feel
- part of Rock Guitar Level 2; an introduction on the difference between playing with a straight, feel and shuffle feel along with some ways to practice these different feels in your playing.
Major Triads and Inversions
- part of Rock Guitar Level 2; an introduction to major triads and their different inversion shapes up all 6 strings.
Minor Triads and Inversions
- part of Rock Guitar Level 2; an introduction to minor triads and their inversion shapes up all 6 strings.
Chord Alternatives
- part of Rock Guitar Level 2; an introduction to some commonly used alternatives to your every day barre and open chords used commonly in rock guitar.
Chord Embellishments
- part of Rock Guitar Level 2; an introduction to some commonly used embellishments added to chords to add more color and variety to your rock guitar rhythm playing.
*ARTIST STUDIES*
The Jack Johnson Style
- this tutorial covers how to play in the style of Jack Johnson, including several examples that model his playing and songwriting.
The John Mayer Acoustic Style
- this tutorial covers how to play in the style of John Mayer's acoustic side, including several examples that model his playing and songwriting.
*ADVANCED GUITAR TECHNIQUES*
Chord Tone Soloing
- this tutorial gives you an introduction to the concept of Chord Tone Soloing; a concept that will help your soloing sound much more melodic and cohesive.
New Age Acoustic Guitar
- my first tutorial for GT; this tutorial covers some advanced techniques for the acoustic guitar, displaying the instruments potential as a multi-faceted instrument.
Advanced Dropped-D Concepts
- this is a tutorial on several unique ways to approach playing in Dropped-D tuning. Featuring several cool chords and rhythm approaches, along with some backing tracks that will both inspire and confuse you.
Triads, Inversions, Extensions, and Arpeggios
- this covers some introductory and advanced uses of triads, inversions, extensions, and arpeggios. Something for players at all levels.
Douglas Showalter
