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In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach you how to strip down your chords. Anders will discuss the topic and set a good tone for the lessons, then dissect 6th string root barre chords. Next is 5th string root barre chords, then we will strip down our substitutions. We'll put it all into context and performance in a stripped down practice tune.

In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach you about extensions in rock. He'll discuss the broader concept, then dial in a clean tone before laying out a basic progression with barre chords. After that we'll look at 9th chords, then slash chords. Then we'll add tension with sharp 5 chords, then learn about suspended 2nds. We'll conclude with a practice tune to put it all in context.

In this tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will teach chord substitutions. Anders will introduce the concept, then use a Telly tone for the lessons. He'll start with an inversion of the IV chord, then we'll learn a V chord variation. Next we'll talk about the "whole step below" approach, and using harminzed scales as fills; we'll cap things off with a practice tune that incorporates everything we've learned.

In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will break down how to phrase your lead lines. Starting with an overview of phrasing then applying an appropriate tone, Anders will then look at shorter phrases. The idea of leaving space is next, then longer phrases. We'll learn phrasing from classic songs, then call and response phrases. We'll learn to "phrase like we speak", then do a practice tune.

In this tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will teach several techniques to apply to our soloing. Anders will introduce the concepts then dial in a tone for our lessons; then take a look at dynamic picking. We'll follow with an important element of expression: grace notes. After that we'll learn more on bending along with slides, then we'll add vibrato to the bends. We'll cap things off by applying these tools to our go-to and chord tone licks.

In this set of lead lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach the concept of chord tones. We'll introduce the concept and look at a good tone for our lessons, then get into tension notes in chord tones. Next we'll learn three licks using triple stops, double stops, and single notes, then we'll incorporate all of those into a solo.

In this tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will take a look at intervals in rock soloing. After a brief talk about our topic and setting up a good tone, Anders will start in with using unisons. The we'll move on to thirds, followed by fourth intervals; then we'll get into sixths. Octaves are up next, then some jamming with these intervals in the context of our standard go-to licks.

In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach you a library of go-to rock licks. Anders will first talk about these "meat and potatoes" licks and dial in a good tone, then break down four standard licks you can use in your soloing. Then we'll mix up all the licks in different ways, and do some improvising.

In this tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will teach some key elements in rock rhythm. Anders will introduce this topic then talk about a good tone; then we're off into swing feel in rock. Next we'll examine 8th and 16th note syncopations, then learn how to suspend the rhythm. We'll look at how to rush or drag the beat before we put everything together in a practice tune. We'll end with some easy practice exercises.

In this next series, Anders Mouridsen is going to teach chords and voicings to add to your rhythm playing. After Anders introduces the tutorial, he'll dial in a Telecaster tone; then he'll teach a classic major chord voicing. Next in the queue are D string root power chords and dominant 7ths, followed by one-finger power chords and power 9 chords in drop D tuning. We'll put it together in a practice tune, then do some practice exercises.

In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will take your palm muting to the next level. Anders will introduce the concepts of right hand control, then dial in a suitable tone. After that we'll look at where and when to mute, followed by how to apply and release your palm. Palm muting arpeggios is up next, then we'll learn how to palm mute bass notes. We'll put it all into a practice tune, and finish up with some easy practice exercises.

In this tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will teach you some "next level" rock strumming approaches. After introducing the lesson concepts and dialing in an appropriate tone, we'll look at a new 8th note pattern. Then it's time to swing the 8th notes before we learn a new 16th note pattern, and swing those, too. We'll learn some "karate chop" muting, then move on to two practice tunes. We conclude with some easy practice exercises.

Most rock bands have just one drummer and one bass player. And although many rock bands have just one guitar player as well, it's also very common to have 2 or sometimes even 3 or more guitar players in a band. Even the bands with just one guitar player often overdub more guitar parts on their studio recordings anyway. So it's a really important skill to be able to layer multiple guitar parts, whether this happens when you're recording by yourself at home and multi-tracking, or playing in a band with 2 or more guitar players. That's what we're going to explore in this tutorial.

This tutorial is an introduction to Jazz style lead guitar. We'll cover the three primary characteristics of jazz as a distinct genre of music: sophisticated harmony, swing rhythm and improvisation. We'll learn how the essence of lead guitar in jazz style is "playing the changes". We'll learn how to build and play chord scales that follow the chords of a stereotypical jazz progression. We'll also learn how to build and play arpeggio lines that are based on the extended harmony chords typically found in a jazz tune.

In this single lesson tutorial, you'll learn about the parts that make up an electric guitar.

In this tutorial, Henrik Linde will teach "Flesh and Blood", by Johnny Cash. After a song introduction and the gear and tone, we'll learn the acoustic and electric rhythm parts for the intro. We'll head to the verse section next, followed by the chorus; then detail the rhythms under the solo. We'll learn the short but sweet acoustic solo, then the final "rubato" verse before doing full and single guitar play alongs, then a jam along.

The Let it Be chords in this guitar lesson are fairly simple, which makes this Beatles song approachable for any intermediate guitar player. Anders will show you how to play the song's piano part on acoustic guitar and also show you how to play this song using just a single guitar. Once you're done with the lesson, sing and play along with the Let it Be lyrics located right below the video.

In this set of guitar lessons, Henrik Linde will teach "Drag City", as made famous by Jan & Dean. We'll start with a song overview, and after a peek at the gear and tones we'll learn the intro parts for the two guitars. The next stop is the verse guitars, then we'll cruise on to the chorus parts. We'll break down the outro guitars before we do a full play along and single guitar performances, then a jam along.

In order to make the most of your guitar-learning journey, it is very helpful to understand some important concepts about the learning process, and, how best to practice. Wondering how long it will take you to learn to play? We'll find out in this tutorial

If you are having any trouble getting good clear tone out of your notes, you are not alone!! In this tutorial we'll learn some very specific strategies for discovering what is going wrong, and how you can fix it. These tone tips apply to all guitar players at all levels. You will be using these strategies for years to come.

Let's learn the basic positions and skills for getting your right hand and your left hand started on their guitar journey. Each hand has its own set of skills to get used to, and we'll look at those one at a time. And then, we'll be ready to make some music!

In this set of lessons, Hunter Perrin will teach you "I Hear You Knockin'", as made famous by Dave Edmunds. To start, we'll introduce the song and talk about gear and tone - then get into the intro lead and rhythm parts. We'll learn the rhythm and slide guitar for the verse before we get into the solos and rhythm. Next is the last verse, then the fade out; then we'll do full and single guitar performances and a jam along.

We've already explored some basic Travis picking on acoustic guitar, but now it's time to explore this great technique on our electric. Everything we did on the acoustic can be transferred directly to the electric guitar, and you'll most likely notice that it's all a lot easier to pull off. That's because most people generally have lighter strings and lower action on electric guitars. This will also mean we can make it slightly more advanced and add a bunch of cool tricks to the basic sound.

Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is an acoustic guitar that lays the foundation of the tune with some steady, consistent strumming. Guitar 2 is an electric guitar that plays rhythm, fills, and leads throughout the arrangement.

Christopher will show you all the rocking electric guitar parts to this arrangement of a holiday classic. From the quiet intro volume swells, to the harmonized melody lines to the soaring solos!

Often in country music the electric guitar will need to fill in for a melody instrument, in place of the pedal steel, or the fiddle, and take the leads for the intros, outros and solos. The electric guitar will use the rhythm tools you've already learned to compliment the harmony and the groove.

In this tutorial, Caren Armstrong will teach "Who Will Save Your Soul', as made famous by Jewel. After a song introduction and a brief look at the acoustic tone, Caren will go over the chords used in the song. Next up is the right hand picking, and the song form. We'll learn the song intro part next, then the verse and chorus sections; the "breakdown" follows that, then the ending. We conclude with a play along performance then a jam along.

In this song tutorial, Caren Armstrong will teach "Foolish Games", as made famous by Jewel. We'll start with a song introduction and the gear and tone, then break down the chords and finger picking in the intro for you. Then we're on to the verse and the pre-chorus, leading us to the chorus parts. We'll learn the transition to the outro and the outro before we do a play along performance and a jam along.

In this tutorial, Caren Armstrong will teach "Kiss From A Rose", as made famous by Seal. Caren will introduce the song, then go over the "big picture" fundamentals you should know: the key, the chords, the strum, the finger picking, and the song form. Then it's on to the verses and the variations in each. You'll learn the chorus next, then the transition, the bridge, and the song ending. We'll end with a play along performance and a jam along.

This style of music was pioneered by bands like Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and many others and became known as "heavy metal". Today this legacy is carried on by bands like Pantera, Metallica, and many more. In this tutorial we're going to break down and play through a practice tune that incorporates some of the many signature elements of this sound, so let's get started!

In this set of holiday song lessons, Caren Armstrong will teach "Frosty the Snowman", as made famous by Gene Autry. Caren will talk about the song and the gear & tone; then define the song form and teach the boom-chick strumming. We'll learn the song intro before we look at the verse and bridge parts, then learn the outro. We'll break down the walk-up bass run, then do a play along performance.

We'll start with just one string, and work our way up. Let's learn to read tablature line-by-line, and use it to play simple melodies together, and along with the band! Have fun learning to play 'Higher Elevation', and 'Ode to Joy'! It's easier than you might think!

Are you beginning to see how much music you can make with just a handful of simple chords, and a song to play? Let's add one more Simple Chord to your collection, and then learn to play the songs 'Would You?', and 'Long Long Train'. Have fun with this!