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We'll play through plenty of examples, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2024-10-01 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/502 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b11f51522101b9e9deba9a976c3b5413b238a126.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b11f51522101b9e9deba9a976c3b5413b238a126.jpg?video_still_time=10 DADGAD: Adventures in Alternate Tuning Let's start by learning how to put your guitar into DADGAD tuning. Then we'll get right into learning some fun songs to play. DADGAD tuning offers up some interesting varieties in chord voicings and harmonies, most of which are no more difficult to play (and sometimes even easier!) than when the guitar is in Standard Tuning. Have fun with this adventure into alternate tuning! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1626 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8997403fc12c88aa997f81eaf6423a8e54035b18.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8997403fc12c88aa997f81eaf6423a8e54035b18.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Mike Olekshy 2013 Alright guitar players, now we're going to take a look at the 2013 Guitar Tricks channel tips and tricks! Host Mike Olekshy gives you fun and instructive insights into guitar topics. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1819 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5e9197455cd204068de3fa534b87567d2d40ae8c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5e9197455cd204068de3fa534b87567d2d40ae8c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Hendrix Style Embellishments In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will take a look at "Hendrix" style embellishments. We'll look at the concept and get a good tone, then embellish our major and minor barre chords on the 6th and 5th strings. We'll learn some decorations for our substitutions, then learn parts for the sections of our practice tune; we'll finish with rocking out in a performance. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/793 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b04d00c7add69998b86ad154c759a754f53afbd1.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b04d00c7add69998b86ad154c759a754f53afbd1.jpg?video_still_time=10 The B.B. King Style B.B. King is one of the true all-time greats of the guitar; his style is synonymous with the blues! In these lessons we are going to show you some techniques and approaches in the style of B.B. King: starting off a blues tune, using space and phrasing, bending strings, the use of turnarounds, and some soloing approaches. Take these elements and work them into your own sound! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/794 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/16bd6b438ef0922ffc6428b0fa47aea1f06d0cde.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/16bd6b438ef0922ffc6428b0fa47aea1f06d0cde.jpg?video_still_time=10 The Albert King Style In this tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will reveal some of the secrets in the style of blues legend Albert King. We'll start off with an introduction to Albert's approach, then look at his touch, tone, and use of the pentatonic "box". Next we'll examine his aggressive bending style, then break down three licks: one fill lick between vocal phrases, a typical King-style soulful lick, and a turnaround lick. 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In this tutorial, we'll take a look at some ways that we can work some basic components of Freddie's style into our own playing by using double stops, outlining the IV and V chords, turnarounds, using a thumb pick and a metal pick on your first finger, and we'll jam with a backing track too! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1473 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/baf5e62ff543f731d5b12e4dec4f9e83055600fa.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/baf5e62ff543f731d5b12e4dec4f9e83055600fa.jpg?video_still_time=10 Ritchie Blackmore Artist Study In this set of lessons we'll learn some essentials in the style of legendary rock guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, starting with a look at his tone. We'll then lay out finger-plucked riffs, blues licks, and minor triad sweeping followed by a play along. Next up is octave riffing, scale sequencing, and 2-string arpeggio pull-offs and a play along; then we'll look at "snake charmer" riffs and licks and phrygian triads, and another play along! His unique blend of rock, classical, and blues through his guitar work catapulted the band to stardom. Blackmore's knack for creating intricate melodies paired with a formidable power on his guitar carved out some of the most enduring riffs in rock history. The hallmark of Blackmore's guitar playing includes his distinct use of the minor harmonic scale, the iconic tone of his signature guitar, and his precise, aggressive picking style. Beyond his prowess as a guitarist, Blackmore's contributions as a songwriter were instrumental in fusing rock with classical music elements, showcasing his vast musical interests and his command over his instrument. His solos, often laden with classical motifs and swift arpeggios, set new standards for guitar playing within the genre. Throughout his projects he delved into a more neoclassical vein, merging hard rock with medieval and baroque music elements. This underscored Blackmore's continuous evolution as a guitarist and composer, producing work that would influence the neo-classical metal and power metal movements significantly. The legacy of Ritchie Blackmore in rock music is profound. His innovative guitar techniques, from his rocking riffs to his progressive guitar sounds, have made a lasting mark on music. 2024-05-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1696 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9e053fdd61312cf3f733c3291df47292ca8a13ac.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9e053fdd61312cf3f733c3291df47292ca8a13ac.jpg?video_still_time=10 The Eric Johnson Style In this tutorial, Tony Lee will teach you elements of the Eric Johnson style. Tony will introduce the tutorial, then talk about EJ's gear and tone. Then it's time to learn the two rhythm riffs in this mini-composition; after that we'll learn the different licks that make up the full solo that's played over the rhythm riffs. We'll finish with a play along performance, then you'll take over in the jam along. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2034 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fb1ccb78e4f4f986f0866bd6cc7d32a5d3b7820e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fb1ccb78e4f4f986f0866bd6cc7d32a5d3b7820e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Van Halen Artist Study Dave will show you the signature licks and tricks including two VH inspired mini-songs and a stand alone guitar solo, fast boogie rhythms, two hand tapping, a solo using the MXR Phase 90, hybrid picking, and palm muting triads. 2017-02-09 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2156 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1bc5956c5be6f16d441ff2ab0f0990370ccc3957.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1bc5956c5be6f16d441ff2ab0f0990370ccc3957.jpg?video_still_time=10 Billy Gibbons Artist Study This tutorial will cover his gear and tone over the years, his rhythm playing, his approach to lead guitar, the 80s-era Eliminator style, and his take on slide guitar. So let's dive on in and check it out! 2016-05-04 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2180 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3d5fc9544d70a39bfb28f11522c1ee522f083eea.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3d5fc9544d70a39bfb28f11522c1ee522f083eea.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jimmy Page Artist Study Mike will cover the essential aspects of Jimmy Page's gear and tone, his single note bluesy rhythm riffing, blues solo licks, epic riffing, and acoustic playing. 2016-06-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2170 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0878cd440da5276aa5180cd13bf6ad57c88f8012.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0878cd440da5276aa5180cd13bf6ad57c88f8012.jpg?video_still_time=10 Free Lesson Eddie Van Halen Style This free lesson is a preview of what you get with a Full Access membership. If you enjoy these preview lesson and want to learn even more, click the yellow button on this page to try Full Access, which includes thousands of lessons and more about Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing style. 2017-02-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2221 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4977c2cef3b60f39014bd05bd808021148f55ff3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4977c2cef3b60f39014bd05bd808021148f55ff3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Eric Clapton Artist Study Tom will show you the essential ingredients of Eric Clapton's style ranging from his early fiery Blues with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, to Cream, to pop rock to acoustic blues work. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2239 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6066b997b4dc7362b804ad60063c6bd11d13c310.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6066b997b4dc7362b804ad60063c6bd11d13c310.jpg?video_still_time=10 Buddy Guy Artist Study Tome will show you essential aspects of Guy's playing style and music across many decades has inspired players to learn about the blues of the past, bring those traditions to the present and expand on them into the future! Through his playing and showmanship, he directly influenced the early rock legends of the 60s. Clapton, Page, Beck & Hendrix all took a cue & a few licks from Buddy Guy! 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2252 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/afc239e36c5782de19dc3d19bee334edcb2a5d60.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/afc239e36c5782de19dc3d19bee334edcb2a5d60.jpg?video_still_time=10 Brian May Artist Study Mike will show you Brian May's playing style by breaking it down into several key factors, learn what makes it special and then learn to play some riffs and licks in his style! This tutorial will cover his gear and tone, his melodic approach to riffs, major scale licks, guitar harmonies, and using a delay effect to create a guitar orchestra. 2017-05-01 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2266 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8216cd9395ba756e54055847877010ac9445cf88.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8216cd9395ba756e54055847877010ac9445cf88.jpg?video_still_time=10 Joe Perry Artist Study Dave will show you Joe Perry's playing style by breaking it down into several key factors, learn what makes it special and then learn to play some licks in his style! His style was a key component of the unique, instantly identifiable sound of Aerosmith. Perry's playing was a great combination of powerful, but always grooving rhythm playing, electrifying lead lines that were informed by early 50's rockers up through his own 60's guitar heroes & blazed a path of his own to the future of rock guitar. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2288 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b71c8cb950820ae9a81df1c7f5b8478f305010fa.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b71c8cb950820ae9a81df1c7f5b8478f305010fa.jpg?video_still_time=10 Stevie Ray Vaughan Artist Study Dave breaks down Stevie Ray Vaughan's style into several key factors, showing you what makes it special, and then teaching you to play some licks in his style! 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2302 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/334822129af482191aca3383c91a56dadccc2f43.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/334822129af482191aca3383c91a56dadccc2f43.jpg?video_still_time=10 Dickey Betts Artist Study Betts plays with a clean to sweetly rounded sustained tone using mostly pentatonic major scales with a country flavor adapted to the Allman Brothers rock style. He plays mostly simple, but flowing phrases that emphasized melodic devices of repetition, variation, and rhythmic displacement. Along with Duane, Dickey's style is a key component of the unique, instantly identifiable sound of the early Allman Brothers Band. Their sweet as sugar twin harmony leads are an iconic sound of rock and roll guitar vocabulary. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2379 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/870255bd497d445d44ec8d08d1a6f02bf502d30d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/870255bd497d445d44ec8d08d1a6f02bf502d30d.jpg?video_still_time=10 AC/DC Artist Study In this tutorial we're going to study the guitar tone and playing style of the legendary classic rock band AC/DC. AC/DC's legendary sound is built on the foundation of brothers Angus and Malcolm Young's playing. Angus played lead, while his older brother Malcolm handled the rhythm guitar parts. Combined they were the perfectly blended one-two punch of all the classic AC/DC rock tunes! Their playing styles were firmly grounding in the early rock & blues rock of the 60s bringing those traditions to the present and expanding on them into the future! 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2386 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b317bc63610e0143e4446abe53c10929c7212a83.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b317bc63610e0143e4446abe53c10929c7212a83.jpg?video_still_time=10 George Lynch Artist Study George Lynch's legendary playing formed the foundation of Dokken's hair metal sound. His rhythm riffing held their songs together and his solos were often the high point of the songs. Like many 80s guitarists, Lynch was among the first generation directly influenced by Van Halen's innovative playing. This included hot-rodded, humbucker loaded guitars with locking vibrato bars, high gain tones, lots of heavy rhythm and speedy fretwork for solo lines! 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2395 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4970c890ba7162ca7c3b2aa5a1758de16e7c8798.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4970c890ba7162ca7c3b2aa5a1758de16e7c8798.jpg?video_still_time=10 Randy Rhoads Artist Study Rhoads was most famous for his role as guitarist with Ozzy Osbourne after Ozzy left Black Sabbath to start a solo career. Ozzy's first two solo albums were immediately metal classics largely due to the larger than life playing and sound of the young guitarist trying to make a name for himself. Rhoads's playing was influenced by earlier hard rock and metal players of the 60s and 70s, but he added a layer of complexity and neo-classical influence that was totally his own and very innovative. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2399 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/43f157732a477bd6afbdd49fa625cc3804482726.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/43f157732a477bd6afbdd49fa625cc3804482726.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pete Townshend Artist Study Mike will show you Pete Townshend's guitar style by breaking it down into several key factors to learn what makes it special and then learn to play riffs & licks in his style! 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2409 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b6aab64b90da191744bda91e4c57ff4fb2c66283.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b6aab64b90da191744bda91e4c57ff4fb2c66283.jpg?video_still_time=10 Megadeth Artist Study Megadeth's legendary sound is built on the foundation of Dave Mustaine's rhythm riffing and various lead guitar players that have worked with the band. Combined they were the completely over the top metal sound of Megadeth tunes! These playing styles were firmly grounding in the early hard rock of the late 60s & 70s like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath & the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Megadeth brought those heavy riffing traditions to the present and expanded on them into the future! 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2998 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a40032d2505408c7f9c60d4892b5a0dc78b1b82d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a40032d2505408c7f9c60d4892b5a0dc78b1b82d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Funk Rock Study In The Style Of John Frusciante In this tutorial we're going to study the playing style made famous by John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. This style is widely regarded as one of the most influential of modern day pop rock music. The unique blend of technique and emotional expression has inspired countless musicians around the world. We'll break this style of playing down in into several key factors, learn what makes it special, and then learn to play riffs & licks. This study is not endorsed by the artist or the band. It is only done for educational purposes of teaching. 2024-09-03 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3034 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/73a09d3a8b93b54620ff64d9aea9e3186a470a59.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/73a09d3a8b93b54620ff64d9aea9e3186a470a59.jpg?video_still_time=10 Funk Study In The Style Of Cory Wong In this tutorial we're going to study funk guitar in the style of Cory Wong. This style is known for using crisp, percussive rhythms and tight riffing. This style features plenty of precision, energy, and groove. We'll break it down into several key components, learn what makes it special, and then learn to play riffs and licks in this style. 2024-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3052 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b3623b32c85e77907745e7bcbe57d90d1949811e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b3623b32c85e77907745e7bcbe57d90d1949811e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Garage Rock (In The Style Of Jack White) In this tutorial we'll study the playing style made famous by the one and only Jack White, best known as the guitarist for The White Stripes, as well as his solo career. This style is a blend of blues, folk influences, and innovative use of effects captivates audiences with its energetic and emotive delivery. Today we'll study this playing style by breaking it down into several key factors, learn what makes it special, and then learn to play riffs and licks in this style. 2024-12-06 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3068 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2b2a5e038bb36f6129ee149f23f34592cf6cc8a4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2b2a5e038bb36f6129ee149f23f34592cf6cc8a4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Jazz (In The Style of Django Reinhardt) In this tutorial we'll explore a really cool and very iconic sound, commonly known as Gypsy Jazz, in the style of the great Django Reinhardt, who was one of the most important guitarists in the playing and development of this sound. This is a style of jazz traditionally played on acoustic guitars with instantly recognizable grooves, note choices and embellishments. You can spend a whole life studying this style of music, but even in the very early stages it's a fun and surprisingly accessible sound to explore. 2025-05-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3095 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ce395106f5da5805a274a1777c7b473e6910faee.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ce395106f5da5805a274a1777c7b473e6910faee.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Study (In The Style of Metallica) In this tutorial we're going to study the heavy metal playing style made famous by Metallica. This style is defined by a powerful, aggressive, and technically proficient approach, reliant on power chord, down picking, and palm muting techniques. We'll break these down in detail, then learn to play riffs and licks in the style. 2025-07-02 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3074 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5302fe7f114c7818f6a6c02008135871c59d1223.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5302fe7f114c7818f6a6c02008135871c59d1223.jpg?video_still_time=10 70s Metal In The Style of Tony Iommi In this tutorial we'll study the heavy rock and metal playing style made famous by Tony Iommi. This style is defined by a masterful use of power chords, inventive riff writing, and aggressive blues-based soloing. We'll explore the techniques used to create this iconic sound from bone crushing heavy riffs all the way to searing lead work. We'll break this style down into several key factors, learn what makes it special, and then learn to play riffs and licks in the style. 2025-07-08 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3087 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8dfb1fb16020bff84a695a7d18b4ef13769408a1.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8dfb1fb16020bff84a695a7d18b4ef13769408a1.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pop Songwriting (In The Style of Ed Sheeran): In this tutorial we'll explore the songwriting and guitar playing of Ed Sheeran. Ed Sheeran has the unique ability to get a whole stadium to dance and sing using just only his guitar, a looping pedal and his voice. Today we'll zero in on some of the most effective guitar playing and songwriting aspects and use these tools to create a danceable practice tune in this style. We'll break down each guitar part in separate lessons, and then at the very end we'll use these parts to orchestrate and arrange the different sections of our practice tune. We'll also talk about how you can play it with just one guitar. 2025-07-28 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3069 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/45a4bd8a05b22a20c5ba74ae5bfc37623f36834d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/45a4bd8a05b22a20c5ba74ae5bfc37623f36834d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Study (In The Style of James Taylor) In this tutorial we'll explore some signature elements of acoustic guitar player James Taylor. We'll learn a practice tune that pays tribute to all the best tricks and techniques, and as always we'll go through it all section by section, exploring powerful hammer-on and pull-off tricks, interesting harmony, finger picking, strumming and much more. 2025-08-03 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3062 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/eacea607c82dffc2353138861fbce42116ef6d8a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/eacea607c82dffc2353138861fbce42116ef6d8a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bluesy Rock (In The Style of John Mayer) In this tutorial we'll study the electric guitar playing style made famous by John Mayer. This style is defined by a blend of blues, R&B (rhythm and blues), pop and rock influences, soulful feel, and expressive playing. We'll explore the techniques used to create this iconic sound, from the smooth, vocal-like bending to the masterful use of dynamics and articulation. We'll break it it down into several key factors, learn what makes it special, and then learn to play riffs and licks in the style along with backing tracks. 2025-09-02 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3086 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a740e5c67ce16554cbdf0901a69c13a6145a8432.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a740e5c67ce16554cbdf0901a69c13a6145a8432.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Rock (In The Style of Joe Bonamassa) In this tutorial we'll explore a practice tune written in the signature high energy blues-rock style of Joe Bonamassa. This is a fun style to play because it draws from a variety of different blues sounds and combines it with high gain and rock elements. We'll start out with a slow blues, then break into a super fun rock riff and in the middle we'll have an intense and epic solo section. 2025-09-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1501 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fbc76f6e239ddc6882423308944d9da686ab8192.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fbc76f6e239ddc6882423308944d9da686ab8192.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Christopher Schlegel In this short tutorial on tips and tricks, Christopher Schlegel is guest host for the GT channel and examines diatonic notes, first inversion chords, and how to play melodic phrases. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1629 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4c5e8def2a54994795ecf14826b4668685f5e6a1.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4c5e8def2a54994795ecf14826b4668685f5e6a1.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Anders Mouridsen 2013 Alright guitar players, now we're going to take a look at the 2013 Guitar Tricks channel tips and tricks! Host Anders Mouridsen gives you fun and instructive insights into guitar topics. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1856 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2e214a798890efccca1dd5a0ca99c1255032f4c3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2e214a798890efccca1dd5a0ca99c1255032f4c3.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Blues with Neal 3 These Guitar Tricks Channel episodes from 2013 will teach you more blues riffs and tricks, including turnarounds, call and response, Texas boogie, major blues, subtlety in lead playing, and a variety of bending techniques. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1861 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/63287b0a82366d86ee2c09434d0c012bc38edcc0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/63287b0a82366d86ee2c09434d0c012bc38edcc0.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Acoustic with Caren Caren Armstrong's Guitar Tricks Channel debut goes back to the basics. You'll see why Caren is a beginner's favorite teacher, with fantastic descriptions like "third finger first" of just what you need to do to break through the toughest beginning guitar roadblocks. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2285 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/21ddf23bf19654887843df5a286c0fee0aac3ba8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/21ddf23bf19654887843df5a286c0fee0aac3ba8.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Dave Celentano 2017 2017-08-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2283 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e93f7411c4bf3398e6c68f366fd0e2983dfbd1a8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e93f7411c4bf3398e6c68f366fd0e2983dfbd1a8.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Mike Olekshy 2016 Mike Olekshy's 2016 GT Channel episodes. 2017-08-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2296 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/66f567c3d8c6b09d96254cccce188093b577a884.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/66f567c3d8c6b09d96254cccce188093b577a884.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Anders Mouridsen 2017 Anders Mouridsen GT Channel episodes from 2017. 2017-11-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2284 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d44f9b4c42b694dc4e6911110b1d8f21127d40f4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d44f9b4c42b694dc4e6911110b1d8f21127d40f4.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Mike Olekshy 2017 2017-12-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2407 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3d4985300ed59a2e884968e444d335113ce9d627.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3d4985300ed59a2e884968e444d335113ce9d627.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2018 Gary Heimbauer channel episodes from 2018. 2019-01-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2324 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/34012a62296f525a120a1be3ab729f23529d1492.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/34012a62296f525a120a1be3ab729f23529d1492.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Anders Mouridsen 2018 Anders Mouridsen GT Channel episodes from 2018. 2019-01-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2507 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/40bc1c80a4eb4ef8adbd9b62a36ef88faa0f84b0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/40bc1c80a4eb4ef8adbd9b62a36ef88faa0f84b0.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2019 Part 4 Gary Heimbauer channel episodes from 2019, part 4. 2023-04-25 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2424 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/21b752dfdcf02f638c390d65e08c8a75f5da6496.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/21b752dfdcf02f638c390d65e08c8a75f5da6496.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2019 Part 1 Gary Heimbauer channel episodes from 2019, part 1. 2023-04-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2474 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4ee78a88226783b12ba038eda53ac93126009bb7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4ee78a88226783b12ba038eda53ac93126009bb7.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2019 Part 2 Gary Heimbauer channel episodes from 2019, part 2. 2023-04-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2475 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/009469dc331262ffcf2327a0010299bcc39027d5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/009469dc331262ffcf2327a0010299bcc39027d5.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2019 Part 3 Gary Heimbauer channel episodes from 2019, part 3. 2023-04-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2526 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/31479b5aec71041a91a20d44028f0d67c84c05be.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/31479b5aec71041a91a20d44028f0d67c84c05be.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2020 Part 1 Gary Heimbauer channel episodes from 2020, part 1. 2023-04-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2582 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cc629ce4fb1f0687367d34300d34ce08e2877b95.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cc629ce4fb1f0687367d34300d34ce08e2877b95.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2020 Part 2 Gary Heimbauer channel episodes from 2020, part 2. 2023-04-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2608 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a5528c36a96742f25333280b7f4af634ddf34f1c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a5528c36a96742f25333280b7f4af634ddf34f1c.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2020 Part 3 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2020 Part 3 2023-04-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2633 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5fe7fd6849190481a20a460f953791bf460477ce.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5fe7fd6849190481a20a460f953791bf460477ce.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2020 Part 4 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2020 Part 4 2023-04-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2649 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2959f04ae162b06f0c5c2eb664afd40e07f3843d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2959f04ae162b06f0c5c2eb664afd40e07f3843d.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2021 Part 1 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2021 Part 1 2023-04-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2666 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3a470c2a3c11b1950958f814dc2f9ebd9a7ac551.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3a470c2a3c11b1950958f814dc2f9ebd9a7ac551.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2021 Part 2 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2021 Part 2 2023-04-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2758 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5948299068ed758c24990d0eeb9db0ac78188281.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5948299068ed758c24990d0eeb9db0ac78188281.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2022 Part 1 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2022 Part 1 2023-04-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2801 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/53364ad3bd16af2bef7401d65f6a268accaa2dec.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/53364ad3bd16af2bef7401d65f6a268accaa2dec.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2022 Part 2 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2022 Part 2 2023-04-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2819 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/847d3f92b22c92444752755281f1752eb7420a8a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/847d3f92b22c92444752755281f1752eb7420a8a.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2022 Part 3 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2022 Part 3 2023-04-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2832 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/10da7393752d91f74a96a9cd48d01f97bc4a5a81.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/10da7393752d91f74a96a9cd48d01f97bc4a5a81.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2023 Part 1 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2023 Part 1 2023-04-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2851 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f7877ca5294a312ed71e15219b7361a6682bd773.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f7877ca5294a312ed71e15219b7361a6682bd773.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2023 Part 2 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2023 Part 2 2023-04-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2873 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8bee252ff932e5adb493dbf585d524c00873ff2e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8bee252ff932e5adb493dbf585d524c00873ff2e.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2023 Part 3 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2023 Part 3 2023-10-09 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2897 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/90ad19b192091a9403e3bc48bf9a28fadd5d9679.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/90ad19b192091a9403e3bc48bf9a28fadd5d9679.jpg?video_still_time=10 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2023 Part 4 GT Channel: Gary Heimbauer 2023 Part 4 2023-10-09 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/189 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6329972a8bfb606077b8370d98413c11a044659e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6329972a8bfb606077b8370d98413c11a044659e.jpg?video_still_time=10 12 Bar Blues in E for Beginners! In this set of beginner blues lessons, I'll teach you how to play a simple blues in E. I'll start off with the riff and the triplet shuffle rhythm in E, then move it to A. Next I'll show you how to change those chords in time, then we'll learn the B7 chord. I'll go over the 12 bar form before I show you some fills you can play to spice things up. Then we'll put everything together, and finish up with a play along. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/218 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6a8222f8ac898ded2fef37a18590a78000f12f68.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6a8222f8ac898ded2fef37a18590a78000f12f68.jpg?video_still_time=10 12 Bar Blues in A In this Tutorial Series we are going to learning how to play a 12 Bar Blues in A. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/251 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cadce117c98795d58475798e9b1d33b25534f35f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cadce117c98795d58475798e9b1d33b25534f35f.jpg?video_still_time=10 More 12 Bar Blues in A In this Tutorial Series we are going to expand upon our 12 Bar Blues in the key of A. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/433 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a2b4eb7810adb6084733797cb38a32a8527793c9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a2b4eb7810adb6084733797cb38a32a8527793c9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Simple Chords Group 1: Intro To C Major & G Major This tutorial introduces simplified versions of the C and G chords at a beginner level. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/434 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c06f604fb52fa9e8081f1391bbff3ed663c8cbc1.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c06f604fb52fa9e8081f1391bbff3ed663c8cbc1.jpg?video_still_time=10 Simple Chords Group 2: Intro To A Minor & E Major This tutorial introduces simplified versions of A, E and C chords at a beginner level. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/440 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1f07a133749e012b930ff65f8d32f248acfced27.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1f07a133749e012b930ff65f8d32f248acfced27.jpg?video_still_time=10 Full Chords Group 1: A, D, and E This series introduces you to some of the basic chords on guitar: A, D, and E. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/441 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fdcf47b6ca9e4b9ac3a17d5cc3589c19f5e5a7a6.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fdcf47b6ca9e4b9ac3a17d5cc3589c19f5e5a7a6.jpg?video_still_time=10 Full Chords Group 2: C, F, and G This tutorial introduces the beginning guitar player to the full (non-simplified) versions of the C, F and G major chords in first position. These are the standard basic chords that form the basis for thousands of songs. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/442 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0bd4e8fd5fbca9be420bdbf70a8f32cd364fbf31.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0bd4e8fd5fbca9be420bdbf70a8f32cd364fbf31.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Switching Chords 1: A, D, and E Playing chords is the first step in guitar playing. Switching between chords is the first great leap in guitar skill. If you can switch between chords, you can play a song. This tutorial for the beginning student introduces changing chords at a very slow pace. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/443 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b7f63bbca4a962d258b79794fb258b8dad953066.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b7f63bbca4a962d258b79794fb258b8dad953066.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Switching Chords 2: C, F, and G Playing chords is the first step in guitar playing. Switching between chords is the first great leap in guitar skill. If you can switch between chords, you can play a song. This tutorial for the beginning student introduces changing chords C, F and G at a very slow pace. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/444 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1dac8681ec8a16da5e95d480515a2a5db8813edd.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1dac8681ec8a16da5e95d480515a2a5db8813edd.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Switching Chords 3: E, A, and B Playing the B chord can be very challenging. Switching from B to other chords is also difficult in the beginning. This tutorial for the beginning student introduces changing chords E, A, and B at a very slow pace. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/450 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/32965bf634a822d9651fa3659801ddf66100de33.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/32965bf634a822d9651fa3659801ddf66100de33.jpg?video_still_time=10 Introduction to Barre Chords for Beginners This tutorial explains the concept (theory) of barre chords and how to apply them (practice) to the guitar. We will start with the mechanics of how to "barre" and then learn how to use our barring index finger as a sort of "movable capo". Using this idea enables us to use the basic open chords of E major, E minor, A major and A minor to play any given major or minor chord chromatically in many different positions covering the fretboard. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/455 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f86f4070f2fee2c10a3a584f42b199f22a2a4998.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f86f4070f2fee2c10a3a584f42b199f22a2a4998.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing A, D, E Major Chords In this tutorial series we will use a backing track to practice the chords A major, D major, and E major. We are going to focus on two things: getting from one chord shape to the next and doing it in time with the music. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/456 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/88909d41eb0966ca7447d03add31541dc8cc83b3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/88909d41eb0966ca7447d03add31541dc8cc83b3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing A, D, E Minor Chords In this tutorial series we will use a backing track to practice the chords A minor, D minor, and E minor. We are going to focus on two things: getting from one chord shape to the next and doing it in time with the music. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/457 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/eb4054c1ba49d1613e16193d461c4ddf41b5f87b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/eb4054c1ba49d1613e16193d461c4ddf41b5f87b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing C, F, G Major Chords In this tutorial series we will use a backing track to practice the chords C major, F major, and G major. We are going to focus on two things: getting from one chord shape to the next and doing it in time with the music. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/458 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/af48d47af9aaf27d6c0c90ee8d0436173d70715e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/af48d47af9aaf27d6c0c90ee8d0436173d70715e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing C, F, G Minor Chords In this tutorial series we will use a backing track to practice the chords C minor, F minor, and G minor. We are going to focus on two things: getting from one chord shape to the next and doing it in time with the music. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/459 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/56170af295f9c4b44b3e0ed87331e29ae4d1bb81.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/56170af295f9c4b44b3e0ed87331e29ae4d1bb81.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing E, A, B Major Chords In this tutorial series we will use a backing track to practice the chords E major, A major, and B major. We are going to focus on two things: getting from one chord shape to the next and doing it in time with the music. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/460 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b39f9e7e5c9979f32e50e7d2bf54336a229f09a9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b39f9e7e5c9979f32e50e7d2bf54336a229f09a9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing E, A, B Minor Chords In this tutorial series we will use a backing track to practice the chords E minor, A minor, and B minor. We are going to focus on two things: getting from one chord shape to the next and doing it in time with the music. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/464 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a36ddad7445a2d8cae87c519619307c6220f357f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a36ddad7445a2d8cae87c519619307c6220f357f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Barre Chords This tutorial provides a way of systematically practicing all the basic barre chord shapes. This tutorial assumes you know the four basic shapes: E major, E minor, A major, and A minor. Once you know and can play those four shaped barre chords in any fretboard position (rooted on any given fret) it is time to learn to move them around the fretboard. It is time to practicing switching back and forth between them in order to practice using them as you would when playing them in a piece of music. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/467 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e2870a32811a5b39cbb3102185a9ba0879d3ef19.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e2870a32811a5b39cbb3102185a9ba0879d3ef19.jpg?video_still_time=10 Full Chords Group 4: A, D, and E Minor This tutorial introduces the beginning guitar player to the full (non-simplified) versions of the A, D and E minor chords in open position. These are the standard basic chords that form the basis for thousands of songs. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/469 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fe5996b8125858e1ef4ce64395f1ebf765d73ab9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fe5996b8125858e1ef4ce64395f1ebf765d73ab9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Switching Chords 4: A, D, and E Minor Playing chords is the first step in guitar playing. Switching between chords is the first great leap in guitar skill. If you can switch between chords, you can play a song. This tutorial for the beginning student introduces changing minor chords at a very slow pace. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/470 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/958599d6098f8ebcb12a45fc330314b8858c94c3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/958599d6098f8ebcb12a45fc330314b8858c94c3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Full Chords Group 5: B, C, F, and G Minor This tutorial introduces the beginning guitar player to the full (non-simplified) versions of the B, C, F and G minor chords. These are standard basic chords that form the basis for thousands of songs. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/471 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b16864bbd302e7cc9c0b298b0d8d777bbb61d281.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b16864bbd302e7cc9c0b298b0d8d777bbb61d281.jpg?video_still_time=10 Mixing Major & Minor Chords 1: G, E minor, C, D Playing chords is the first step in guitar playing. Switching between chords is the first great leap in guitar skill. If you can switch between chords, you can play a song. This tutorial teaches the beginning student how to switch between G, E minor, C and D chords in time with a backing track. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/472 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9204b2d3509d0ce35186ed93fb758a75155c20c5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9204b2d3509d0ce35186ed93fb758a75155c20c5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Mixing Major & Minor Chords 2: C, A minor, F, G Playing chords is the first step in guitar playing. Switching between chords is the first great leap in guitar skill. If you can switch between chords, you can play a song. This tutorial teaches the beginning student how to switch between C, A minor, F and G chords in time with a backing track. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/473 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a6233dd3705d53c8a1694144a2be3c8779ed93c8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a6233dd3705d53c8a1694144a2be3c8779ed93c8.jpg?video_still_time=10 Mixing Major & Minor Chords 3: A min, C, D min, E Playing chords is the first step in guitar playing. Switching between chords is the first great leap in guitar skill. If you can switch between chords, you can play a song. This tutorial teaches the beginning student how to switch between A minor, C, D minor and E chords in time with a backing track. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/672 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/204570c502384e6748dfeb92111addcc6b80ff43.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/204570c502384e6748dfeb92111addcc6b80ff43.jpg?video_still_time=10 Open Chords: Rhythm and Embellishments In this series of lessons, we'll see that open chords can be used to create great rock riffs. We'll use the basic open chords that you learned in the fundamental courses and earlier in this course. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/677 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e7a4e351b41dc2df04b4ce32206ce83be1e3f8c5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e7a4e351b41dc2df04b4ce32206ce83be1e3f8c5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Open Chord Embellishments: In Multiple Keys Basic chords in a few keys are used to show some basic country embellishment techniques. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/678 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/64baceb28dcb6a178f5b8ddcd40603a41b4310bf.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/64baceb28dcb6a178f5b8ddcd40603a41b4310bf.jpg?video_still_time=10 Creatively Connecting Chords With Bass Lines In these nine lessons, Ned Luberecki demonstrates how to play the classic country "lead-in" line to walk into another chord. First you'll learn the basics of how to walk into chords, then Ned will show you how to do this in several different keys. As we get to the end of the tutorial, Ned will show how to walk into minor chords, then with some common progessions. 2023-07-19 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/730 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/187dcfd6eea9b0f684c11803e283b28a52f71420.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/187dcfd6eea9b0f684c11803e283b28a52f71420.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Major Triads & Inversions Series 1 In this tutorial we will use a backing track to systematically practice triad chords and their various inversion shapes on the E, A and D strings. Among the goals of this tutorial are integrate the theory of chord voicings and voicing motion with practicing and visualizing the specific shapes of triad chord inversions. 2016-03-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/731 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4366b3b609f4f711e33091650a9a704f93c47eb8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4366b3b609f4f711e33091650a9a704f93c47eb8.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Major Triads & Inversions Series 2 In this tutorial we will use a backing track to systematically practice triad chords and their various inversion shapes on the A, D and G strings. Among the goals of this tutorial are integrate the theory of chord voicings and voicing motion with practicing and visualizing the specific shapes of triad chord inversions. 2016-06-13 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/824 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b69a49e546f3f11f3aca645687fdbfc7b067128a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b69a49e546f3f11f3aca645687fdbfc7b067128a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Introduction to Triads & Chord Inversions By the end of this tutorial you should understand and be able to play basic triad chord shapes and their inversions in multiple fretboard locations. You should understand how chords are built from scales and the concept of triadic harmony or tertiary harmony. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/937 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/434dc9c7c97f7313142fb386bae9e9e11dc29d81.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/434dc9c7c97f7313142fb386bae9e9e11dc29d81.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intro to the 12 Bar Form In Blues In this tutorial we'll learn the 12 bar form in the context of the blues. Step by step, we will go from playing through the 12 bar form with basic open chords to adding the bluesy dominant 7 chords, a turnaround lick, and much more. After each lesson, we will try out the new "tricks" with an authentic blues backing track. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/943 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1296f7cbae8af4d1d471abf98e417543e71cf169.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1296f7cbae8af4d1d471abf98e417543e71cf169.jpg?video_still_time=10 Alternative Chord Voicings In this tutorial I'm going to show you some alternative "voicings" of the chords used in the blues. When you arrange the notes of your chords differently, take out or add certain notes, you can get many different sounds and possibilities out of them. In this tutorial we are gonna explore some of these sounds and look at how they are used in the context of the blues. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1135 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e48cf8298ed8f46e5ac36b7b1a381a7e45b8a54c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e48cf8298ed8f46e5ac36b7b1a381a7e45b8a54c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Full Chords Group 3: Introducing the B Major Chord In this single lesson tutorial, we're going to learn how to play a B major chord. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1391 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6a1dd77d2c6e66baa46cddc030bd2cf55227bfe0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6a1dd77d2c6e66baa46cddc030bd2cf55227bfe0.jpg?video_still_time=10 The All Chords Exercise In this tutorial I will show you a great chord exercise that I call The All Chords Exercise. The purpose of the exercise is to practice finding all 12 chords of a certain type (major, minor, etc.), without moving around all over the neck. We will start with major chords only, then we'll add dominant 7th chords, and ultimately we'll do this exercise using minor chords. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1397 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e7291f47e55b8b09234048568adb94cecd0a462c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e7291f47e55b8b09234048568adb94cecd0a462c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Two-Note Chords In these six lessons, I will introduce you to the concept of two-note chords. Then I will show you a small example song, so you can see how they can be used in a musical context. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1444 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e994ca87a876106dd65b56c3c1c7e6eae7f635ae.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e994ca87a876106dd65b56c3c1c7e6eae7f635ae.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jam Over Cmaj7 to Fmaj7 In a previous tutorial you were introduced to the C to F chord progression. This progression can be difficult; especially for beginning players. In my newest tutorial I'll demonstrate the Cmaj7 and Fmaj7 chord progression. These chords are much easier to play than their major counterparts. You'll see and hear how various scales played against this progression sound. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1428 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c2b53c369ab5aeda7db35eecf9be8a9e831c6c18.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c2b53c369ab5aeda7db35eecf9be8a9e831c6c18.jpg?video_still_time=10 Barre Into Jazz Chords In these seven guitar lessons, Caren Armstrong will teach you how to turn barre chords into jazz chords. After introducing you to the tutorial, Caren will first break down the A7 chord, and in the next lesson, the E7 chord. Then it's time to learn to shift between the chords. After that, we'll look at harmonic reationships in A and E, playing progressions that use the I-IV-V chords. Last, Caren will demo some examples with different feels. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1487 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2c20e404c16798e469c2d83ef1602018bdff2e78.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2c20e404c16798e469c2d83ef1602018bdff2e78.jpg?video_still_time=10 Open Chords Rock! In this opening tutorial in Rock Level 1, Anders Mouridsen will take a look at using open chords in rock. After a brief introduction, you'll learn how to dial in a good tone for these type of chords. Next, you'll learn the classic "stadium" A, D, and G open chords. We'll follow that with a lesson on the open C chord, then how to rock your open E chord. We'll conclude the lesson with a practice tune, putting it all together with a backing track. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1503 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3bcec8b7577aeac480e4e1808907f17079c3a9ba.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3bcec8b7577aeac480e4e1808907f17079c3a9ba.jpg?video_still_time=10 Power Chord Essentials In this next series of lessons on rock chords, Anders Mouridsen will teach you power chords. After an introduction and setting up a good tone, Anders will show you both the sixth string root and fifth string root power chords by stripping down the barre chords. Then we'll mix things up between strings and voicings, before we apply it all in two practice tunes. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1504 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fea51addb6dfac42d147f4b5867f2e8c272d2018.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fea51addb6dfac42d147f4b5867f2e8c272d2018.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rock Your Barre Chords In our second tutorial on rock chords, Anders Mouridsen will teach you how to play basic barre chords in rock. Anders will introduce barre chords to you, then set up a good tone. Next we'll break down the E shape major and minor barre chords on the sixth string, then the A shape barre chords on the fifth string. After that, we'll put our barre chords to use in two rock practice tunes. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1529 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2c380b1f342dcad8cf362cb095588d2c136e8088.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2c380b1f342dcad8cf362cb095588d2c136e8088.jpg?video_still_time=10 Add a Finger to Your Open Chords In this tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will be teaching you how to "embellish" your open chords. This is called "suspension", which is a big word for a very simple thing: adding a finger! Anders will demonstrate a good tone to use for this, then show you how to add a finger to spice up your open A, D, E, and G chords. To conclude, we'll put it all together and apply it to an easy practice tune. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1710 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/af959d83a3fe264760285e42ca35f6f2e92a37ba.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/af959d83a3fe264760285e42ca35f6f2e92a37ba.jpg?video_still_time=10 Harmonic Variations: Substitutions 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. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1711 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/74d58547adfe1558f18ce8645ef06a1249c9602a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/74d58547adfe1558f18ce8645ef06a1249c9602a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Extensions in Rock 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. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1712 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d1923cd8a81d4d1d8e99727fa7ad3d02710f56cb.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d1923cd8a81d4d1d8e99727fa7ad3d02710f56cb.jpg?video_still_time=10 Simplify: Strip Down Your Chords 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. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1778 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5cc012f23fa2b6e5bd17923540013c98317cf350.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5cc012f23fa2b6e5bd17923540013c98317cf350.jpg?video_still_time=10 Your First Simple Chords: C and G Let's start out nice and easy, by learning 2 'Simple Chords'. This will enable us to work on the skill of changing from one chord to the other in rhythm. Then we will learn to play a short and easy song using those new chords and new skills, called 'Walk Downtown.' 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1779 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e207bbcd692a1aa6d12d7f01f9b392aa2cbe9de4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e207bbcd692a1aa6d12d7f01f9b392aa2cbe9de4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Simple Chords, A Minor and E Major Are you ready for another pair of SImple Chords? Once again, these chords use only 3 strings. We will practice their tone, and switching from one to the other in rhythm. Then we'll put all that to work and learn to play the song, 'I Believed You'. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1780 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/158a119e4aa64a449e4f113dab3d8b406c2e6a4a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/158a119e4aa64a449e4f113dab3d8b406c2e6a4a.jpg?video_still_time=10 More Simple Chords and Easy Songs 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! 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1867 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/de1d08827fbe4bd213f96ef069a298d1e90e8e78.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/de1d08827fbe4bd213f96ef069a298d1e90e8e78.jpg?video_still_time=10 Learn the Chords E Minor, and D Major Welcome to the world of 'full' chords, using all 6 strings of the guitar. We'll start by learning the E Minor and the D Major chord, plus a couple of fun songs to play along with Lisa and the band. Have fun learning to play 'Funky Holiday', and 'Do Something For You,! 2014-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1868 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7e7ea74626a79b342dfc35333d5321e32ceb79b3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7e7ea74626a79b342dfc35333d5321e32ceb79b3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Learn the Chords C, G, and Am When you add the chords C, G, and Am to your collection, you will have learned the 5 most commonly found chords in guitar music! You won't believe the amazing doors this will open for you and your guitar playing. 2014-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1870 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/56d0ba5f75dbeb68297d0dc85102f6788aba6367.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/56d0ba5f75dbeb68297d0dc85102f6788aba6367.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord-Change Strategies for the 5-Chord Power Pack Once you master the skills of getting from one chord to the next, on time and in rhythm, there are thousands of songs you'll be able to play with your 5-Chord Power Pack. Switching chords on time and in rhythm takes strategy - and you'll learn it all in this tutorial. 2014-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1906 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9c0321e1cf08b5e3982ad0fd237ca14e235c32f0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9c0321e1cf08b5e3982ad0fd237ca14e235c32f0.jpg?video_still_time=10 More Must-Know Major and Minor Chords Now that you've mastered the G, C, D, Am, and Em, and learned to play several songs, let's expand out your collection of major and minor chords. This will open so many exciting new doors for you and your guitar playing! 2014-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1932 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8ef15970ccde2cb861b9f9a7468c63036d3bbb16.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8ef15970ccde2cb861b9f9a7468c63036d3bbb16.jpg?video_still_time=10 Seamless Chord Changes, Every Time! In these lessons, we'll learn four slam-dunk strategies for navigating your way from one chord to the next, no matter what the chords are! This will be super-helpful at this point in your guitar learning process, and in years to come as you encounter more advanced challenges. Memorize these golden strategies! 2014-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1923 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a694b81a216e05b513a329c44b7637abb1ab03e7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a694b81a216e05b513a329c44b7637abb1ab03e7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Common Country Chords Introducing some of the most common open chords used in country with the basic strumming from the previous tutorial. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2008 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/562596b2a4ffdf149e71784a4af05bd115b76bd5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/562596b2a4ffdf149e71784a4af05bd115b76bd5.jpg?video_still_time=10 More Grooves and Songs with Power Chords Now that you have learned a very important set of power chords by name, let's have fun helping you to make them second nature by playing some fun grooves and songs. Oh yeah, and a spelling bee! 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2037 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f6520d93fc651c92e1f5693e87906ac44110360e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f6520d93fc651c92e1f5693e87906ac44110360e.jpg?video_still_time=10 SHAZAM! The Amazing 'Magic L' In this tutorial, we will build upon your understanding of Power Chords, and reveal how a very simple and predictable graphic pattern on the neck of the guitar can be used to find the likely chords in any key. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2038 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ad6c3a7d9e0cd973a7b0cc085388a3c36c95e5cb.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ad6c3a7d9e0cd973a7b0cc085388a3c36c95e5cb.jpg?video_still_time=10 Let's Name These NEW Power Chords In this tutorial, we will learn how to name Power Chords whose root note is on the 5th string. Get ready to learn two new songs, written especially to help you memorize these chord positions: 'Can't Do Everything', and 'Frank Gets Angry!' 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2039 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2f27366ed6d46adc1d732254f257b46cda6c1664.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2f27366ed6d46adc1d732254f257b46cda6c1664.jpg?video_still_time=10 Power Chord Candy! More Magic with the 'Magic L' Now that you can name your Power Chords with 5th and 6th string roots, let's see what the 'Magic L' can do for us when we turn it upside down. Suddenly, you'll open up a whole new set of options for how and where to play a song on the guitar! 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2040 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3f2e1d83376c21746a3fd604edae5af4b2356b48.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3f2e1d83376c21746a3fd604edae5af4b2356b48.jpg?video_still_time=10 Using Power Chords to Expand Your Sound Now that you've learned all about Power Chords and the basics of the 'Magic L', let's take it one step further, and use the 'Magic L' to tell us even more information about our chord options for playing in any key. No more counting on fingers - it's all right there in the pattern! 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2043 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b238be090e115e9a8756a7cda3740bd00fa124b7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b238be090e115e9a8756a7cda3740bd00fa124b7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Alchemy in Action! Going beyond straight-up major, and straight-up minor, is how we begin to add even more flavor, mood, and nuance to the music we make on the guitar. Let's explore adding additional notes to our basic chords, and listen for how this changes up the mood and creates motion in a song. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2044 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/12f4f0a2616b4bccd06a19e132053c03e6bd19ff.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/12f4f0a2616b4bccd06a19e132053c03e6bd19ff.jpg?video_still_time=10 More Magic with Chord Alchemy The 'Dominant 7th' chord has a very distinct sound and mood, all its own. Let's learn the formula for constructing this chord, and then explore how it sounds and functions in two different musical contexts, with play-along tunes. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2055 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f249e3860a47087ec89248153f253d21ca38197e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f249e3860a47087ec89248153f253d21ca38197e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intro to Barre Chords Barre chords are not always easy to make, but they do make a lot of sense, musically. Understanding barre chords will enable you to play ANY major or minor chord that exists, plus add lots of new textures to your guitar playing. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2056 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/17aaa6f562f74683f4820491cf3a197786d26ad8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/17aaa6f562f74683f4820491cf3a197786d26ad8.jpg?video_still_time=10 Using Barre Chords in Open-Chord Songs The key of D is a super-popular key in contemporary music, and yet, 2 of the minor chords likely to appear in this key are best played as barre chords. Let's integrate a minor barre chords into an easy song in the key of D. Don't let the occasional barre chord scare you away from great songs! 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2057 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c70c1bee039e2909c23bf709b8c2d205c2fdfdf4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c70c1bee039e2909c23bf709b8c2d205c2fdfdf4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Making Barre Chords with a 5th-String Root When you place your barre chord root note on the 5th string of the guitar, you can create any major or minor chord that exists, using barre chord theory. Heads up: The major ones are tough to make, but the minor ones tend to fall into place more easily. Either way, it's important that you understand the concepts, even your tone has a ways to go! 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2058 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e55afb0a16114f6f90db93ab22e0e82391dcac94.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e55afb0a16114f6f90db93ab22e0e82391dcac94.jpg?video_still_time=10 Expand Your Open-Chord Songs with Barre Chords The key of G is super-popular in contemporary music. The most likely minor chord to appear in the key of G is a Bm, which is best played as a barre chord. Let's get comfortable playing an easy song in the key of G, and easing that Bm barre chord right into the mix. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2059 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/884105efa6dbbbc8983018bedd8420ec4023c8ae.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/884105efa6dbbbc8983018bedd8420ec4023c8ae.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Change Strategies for Barre Chords Let's become fully barre-chord-literate, and learn a powerful set of tips and tricks for navigating your way in and out of these chords with ease. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2061 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c395d9096285bcfafb5a41fe24ed7270da35d841.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c395d9096285bcfafb5a41fe24ed7270da35d841.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rock Your Barre Chords with the 'Magic L'! Big concepts are coming together and paying off here, as we learn how the 'Magic L' will tell you exactly what major or minor chords to play for most any song, with ease and predictability! This is powerful stuff for jamming, songwriting, and playing tons of great music. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2006 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/700f800c52db2f56cb3614d809ddd1b061e143db.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/700f800c52db2f56cb3614d809ddd1b061e143db.jpg?video_still_time=10 Playing Songs with Power Chords By learning the songs and chords in this tutorial, you are not only opening up your ability to use power chords to play nearly any song you want - but also, building on an essential foundation that will make understanding the neck of the guitar much easier as we go forward. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2005 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2c3e115e68724d30e74cfa6f0e3437654b3376cd.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2c3e115e68724d30e74cfa6f0e3437654b3376cd.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intro to Power Chords In this tutorial, you'll learn a whole new kind of chord, one which is actually moveable! Your fingers learn only one chord shape, but with that shape you can make any major or minor chord you want. No wonder they call it a Power Chord! 2015-10-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2161 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/06b2f2605bf07dcb0eedfee5c15df11b644b9e04.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/06b2f2605bf07dcb0eedfee5c15df11b644b9e04.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Minor Triads & Inversions Series 1 In this tutorial we will use a backing track to systematically practice minor triad chords and their various inversion shapes on the E, A and D strings. Among the goals of this tutorial are integrate the theory of chord voicings and voicing motion with practicing and visualizing the specific shapes of triad chord inversions. 2016-05-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2194 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/22dcf95c1891741d3a9b8737fc387b08dbc0674c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/22dcf95c1891741d3a9b8737fc387b08dbc0674c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Minor Triads & Inversions Series 2 In this tutorial we will use a backing track to systematically practice minor triads and their various inversion shapes on the A, D, & G strings. Among the goals of this tutorial are integrate the theory of chord voicings and voicing motion with practicing and visualizing the specific shapes of triad chord inversions. 2016-08-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/733 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5e7e9ee57966b702380f8b5fe3f882938eeb26fc.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5e7e9ee57966b702380f8b5fe3f882938eeb26fc.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Major Triads & Inversions Series 3 In this tutorial we will use a backing track to systematically practice triad chords and their various inversion shapes on the D, G and B strings. Among the goals of this tutorial are integrate the theory of chord voicings and voicing motion with practicing and visualizing the specific shapes of triad chord inversions. 2016-09-13 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2200 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f3dd17eb375891f85fb010322b7977d277d757ba.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f3dd17eb375891f85fb010322b7977d277d757ba.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Minor Triads & Inversions Series 3 In this tutorial we will use a backing track to systematically practice minor triad chords and their various inversion shapes on the D, G & B strings. Among the goals of this tutorial are integrate the theory of chord voicings and voicing motion with practicing and visualizing the specific shapes of triad chord inversions. 2016-09-22 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/734 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3490cc8ad0a4927275721fef3bba4a1ad4f1831c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3490cc8ad0a4927275721fef3bba4a1ad4f1831c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Major Triads & Inversions Series 4 In this tutorial we will use a backing track to systematically practice triad chords and their various inversion shapes on the G, B and E strings. Among the goals of this tutorial are integrate the theory of chord voicings and voicing motion with practicing and visualizing the specific shapes of triad chord inversions. 2016-11-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2214 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/877cfa3cc5cd06e3d7c99495b383f4456d613ff4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/877cfa3cc5cd06e3d7c99495b383f4456d613ff4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Minor Triads & Inversions Series 4 In this tutorial we will use a backing track to systematically practice minor triads and their various inversion shapes on the G, B & E strings. Among the goals of this tutorial are integrate the theory of chord voicings and voicing motion with practicing and visualizing the specific shapes of triad chord inversions. 2016-12-01 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2271 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dacb98a16e0256ac704b3e059a7864482ee2c7ce.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dacb98a16e0256ac704b3e059a7864482ee2c7ce.jpg?video_still_time=10 Guitar Quick Start: Easy One Finger Chords This three part series is designed to get eager beginners making music and having fun with the guitar. If you already have a little bit of experience, we recommend skipping ahead to Chapter 1 of Guitar Fundamentals, as this tutorial is designed for people who are picking up the guitar for the very first time. 2017-07-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2372 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/98ef576728a4949230d5d6af48259bd01abfea1e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/98ef576728a4949230d5d6af48259bd01abfea1e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazzy Chords Up until now we've mostly used the basic minor and major chords, with only a few basic tension notes added like the 6 and the b7. Now it's time to explore some of the more advanced chord types and used in Country like the 9 chords, 13th chords, diminished chords and #5/augmented chords. These chords will add a jazzy vibe to your rhythm playing that can be really fun to use from time to time. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2490 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b733371429c9cd242583b522508440887f23ea73.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b733371429c9cd242583b522508440887f23ea73.jpg?video_still_time=10 Barre Chords With Ghost Notes Anders will show you how to play barre chords with a strumming and muting technique that will help us get used to these sometimes difficult chords. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/479 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bc20d27559044258966f853e09c9b5ae33b56253.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bc20d27559044258966f853e09c9b5ae33b56253.jpg?video_still_time=10 Introduction to Dominant 7th Chords Christopher will show you an introduction to dominant 7th chords mostly in open position. We'll cover all the basic open position dominant 7th chords A through G. We'll also have a review of basic chord theory and why each shape forms a dominant 7th chord. At the end we'll have a couple of play alongs with backing tracks to practice these open position dominant 7th chords. 2019-11-20 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/499 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/15fa0eee4babfdb0a3e5827a05ee0e2ae4af5dfb.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/15fa0eee4babfdb0a3e5827a05ee0e2ae4af5dfb.jpg?video_still_time=10 Introduction to Movable Dominant 7th Chords This tutorial is an introduction to barred & movable dominant 7th chords. This tutorial assumes you already know all the basic open position major chords and dominant chords A through G. It also assumes you understand and can play basic barre chords. By the end of this tutorial you should know how to use E, A, C and D barred and, or movable chord shapes to play dominant 7th chords. 2019-12-09 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/961 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5bb641ce6ed5e1cb5fd2537fe0c9ad8bebab3370.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5bb641ce6ed5e1cb5fd2537fe0c9ad8bebab3370.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Moveable Dominant 7th Chords Christopher will show you how to practice a variety of the barred & movable dominant 7th chord shapes learned in previous tutorials. The goal here is to play & switch between these chords in time with a backing track. This tutorial assumes you already understand and can play basic barre chords. By the end of this tutorial you should be able to play E, A, C and D movable dominant 7th chord shapes along with a backing track. 2019-12-19 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/500 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cf669d6f24a4fa1ba0c6b2f14849d60f5b344b66.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cf669d6f24a4fa1ba0c6b2f14849d60f5b344b66.jpg?video_still_time=10 Introduction To Major 7th Chords Christopher will introduce you to major 7th chords. This tutorial assumes you already know & can play basic barre chords & barred, movable chords. In this tutorial you will learn to play various voicings of major 7th chord shapes rooted on the E, A and D strings. 2020-04-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/501 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d6310b7591afeaf032abf15816e6e71e585e0062.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d6310b7591afeaf032abf15816e6e71e585e0062.jpg?video_still_time=10 Introduction To Minor 7th Chords Christopher will introduce you to minor 7th chords. This tutorial assumes you already know & can play basic barre chords & barred, movable dominant 7th chords. In this tutorial you will learn to play various voicings of minor 7th chord shapes rooted on the E, A and D strings. 2020-04-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/513 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/80af51de1b816557aff9aa0aa3dfc69e9b7c73b0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/80af51de1b816557aff9aa0aa3dfc69e9b7c73b0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Major & Minor 7th Chords In this tutorial we will practice a variety of major 7th & minor 7th chords shapes. The goal here is to play & switch between these chords in time with a backing track. This tutorial assumes you already understand and can play the chord shapes. By the end of this tutorial you should be able to play a variety E, A and D string rooted major 7th & minor 7th chord voicings along with a backing track. 2020-02-04 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1166 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1ba8cc825a2d5ce627477a8a5c3eba30c83379f0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1ba8cc825a2d5ce627477a8a5c3eba30c83379f0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Extended Harmony Chords Series 1 This tutorial is about extended harmony chords, covering 7th chords beyond dominant 7ths, major 7ths and minor 7ths. This tutorial assumes you already know & can play those more basic 7th chord forms & shapes. We will extend the concept of triadic harmony to include: diminished 7ths, dominant 7th/flat 5th, minor 7th/flat5th, and minor/major 7th chords. We will learn how to play these as chord shapes rooted on the E, A and D strings. Then we will play them in a jazzy chord progression with a backing track. 2020-02-17 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1185 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/45cd3015be78459cd8642d443da36e4ec5e7bde4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/45cd3015be78459cd8642d443da36e4ec5e7bde4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Extended Harmony Chords Series 2 This tutorial is about extended harmony chords. We will learn types of 9th chords. This tutorial assumes you already know & can play those more basic 7th chord forms & shapes. It also assumes you have worked through Extended Harmony Chords Series 1. We will extend the concept of triadic harmony to include the 7th and the 9th of: 6/9ths, minor 9th, dominant 9th, dominant 7th flat 9th, dominant 7th flat sharp 9th (also called dominant 7th flat augmented 9th). We will learn how to play these as chord shapes rooted on the E, A and D strings. Then we will play them in a jazzy chord progression with a backing track. 2020-03-09 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1195 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bb045caabe8b87ebfa0b26e697e66e5c889634dd.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bb045caabe8b87ebfa0b26e697e66e5c889634dd.jpg?video_still_time=10 Extended Harmony Chords Series 3 This tutorial is about extended harmony chords. This covers types of 11th and 13th chords. This tutorial assumes you already know & can play 7th and 9th chord forms & shapes. It also assumes you have worked through Extended Harmony Chords Series 1 and 2. We will extend the concept of triadic harmony to include the 7th, 9th, 11th and 13th of: dominant 11th, minor 11th, dominant 13th, dominant flat 13th. We will learn how to play these as chord shapes rooted on the E, A and D strings. Then we will play them in a jazzy chord progression with a backing track. 2020-03-20 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2554 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6e21bc84a3ac93e67864c28c8d76096b3c928380.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6e21bc84a3ac93e67864c28c8d76096b3c928380.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Power Chords Anders will discuss the classic fretted power chords, but we'll also explore the more bluegrass-sounding open power chords that are particularly cool on acoustic guitar. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2588 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/afdc90224dddd60cddcf6ddfe634d56037da9cce.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/afdc90224dddd60cddcf6ddfe634d56037da9cce.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazzy Chord Voicings Anders will show you some of the more jazzy chord voicings that often come in handy, when you want to play instrumental versions of classic songs. This is where country and blues really start to overlap with jazz, and the result is a beautiful and classic sound which is a ton of fun to play. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2679 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/79ba4832478c23267c3a71a9d8be4a3655ccbaca.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/79ba4832478c23267c3a71a9d8be4a3655ccbaca.jpg?video_still_time=10 Simple Chords Now that you know how to navigate the fretboard and play notes, it's time to try playing some simple chords: E minor and G major. If you or anyone in your life sings, you'll be able to play your very first song the end of this tutorial. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2681 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f62bba082d28cd0b76b1c718c2bf456d528a8188.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f62bba082d28cd0b76b1c718c2bf456d528a8188.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chords On All Six Strings Now it's time to explore your first two chords that use all six strings: the full E minor chord and the full A minor chord. This will be a little harder for your left hand, but in return it makes it easier for your right hand. And most importantly it sounds great! 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2682 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/41981046a578e7d2eae8774479359af49d0ad4a2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/41981046a578e7d2eae8774479359af49d0ad4a2.jpg?video_still_time=10 More Chords In this tutorial we'll learn two new and extremely important chords: C major and D major. These chords are a bit harder than the ones you've learned up until now, but as always we'll take it nice and slow and if you remember to stay patient and positive, your fingers will figure it out eventually. And as an extra bit of motivation I can tell you that once you add these two chords in with the ones you learned earlier you'll have a collection of chords that can be used to play thousands of songs. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2683 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d6f00669ca1aa05e035203626a8f69c21353dc32.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d6f00669ca1aa05e035203626a8f69c21353dc32.jpg?video_still_time=10 Switching Between Chords In this tutorial we'll tackle the challenge of chord transitions by combining all the chords we've learned so far in various useful combinations. This may seem like a lot of work, but we're dealing with chords that are used all the time here, so it really is worth the extra focus. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2693 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9b40ef5691bd5b27b1d28b00f1bd7b30d5ca6181.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9b40ef5691bd5b27b1d28b00f1bd7b30d5ca6181.jpg?video_still_time=10 Power Chords In this tutorial we'll explore the most basic example of what's called a power chord. Power chords are a super useful tool and they're tons of fun to play around with. We'll also use the musical alphabet notes to name the power chords. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2699 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/21f8725e1832ef2eccb7ef1bb0fab91892a00e36.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/21f8725e1832ef2eccb7ef1bb0fab91892a00e36.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Family In The Key of G In this tutorial we'll add the full G major chords to your arsenal. This one requires an extra bit of left hand finger stretching, but it is probably one of the most frequently used chords on the guitar, so it's more than worth the extra effort. Once we've gone through and practiced the full G chord, we'll combine it with our C and D chords and you'll see how these three chords share a very special relationship. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2700 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/61ebb8b54993cac8eba621a8ffa21d9f5630850d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/61ebb8b54993cac8eba621a8ffa21d9f5630850d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Family In The Key of A In this tutorial we'll add the classic A major chord to the arsenal. This one can be a little tricky as well, but it's so common that it's entirely worth the extra effort. Once we've practiced the full chord shape we'll combine it two other chords to get a whole little chord family in the key of A. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2701 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a526be166a450b73f55ad23d3b33b33394ecbcbc.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a526be166a450b73f55ad23d3b33b33394ecbcbc.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Family In The Key of C In this tutorial we'll add another very important chord to your arsenal, the F major chords. The traditional way to play the F chord is one of the hardest of the open chords, but in this tutorial we'll learn an easier way to get around that. Someday you'll probably want to learn the harder version too, but the F chord is so common that it's really useful to have an easier alternative in the meantime. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2702 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c234c1b95d4997087c59b18be724dfee1cf8a19b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c234c1b95d4997087c59b18be724dfee1cf8a19b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Family In The Key of A Minor In this tutorial we'll add the D minor chord to the arsenal, and then explore what it sounds like when we combine it with the A minor and E minor chords. Once again, the most important thing to get from this tutorial is to learn the D minor chord and practice switching between that and two of the most common chord shapes that are used along with it: A minor and E minor. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2713 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fc686f6bd0f1f7c465f8969f48e0eb27ea471ad5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fc686f6bd0f1f7c465f8969f48e0eb27ea471ad5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Embellishments In this tutorial we'll look at some super cool and useful embellishments that you can add to your basic open chords. Think of the open chords as the cake and the embellishments as adding icing or decoration. We'll go through some of the most common examples of open chord embellishments 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2714 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/baed7e65c51b01059f3f77403f820a9e3221de4a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/baed7e65c51b01059f3f77403f820a9e3221de4a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bluesy Chords In this tutorial we'll explore a whole new type of chord called a 7 chord or with the proper term it's called a dominant 7th chord. These chords have a cool bluesy tension to them, but they're used in all styles of music. Any chord can be turned into a dominant 7th chord, and in this tutorial we'll explore some of the most common examples 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2715 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/08e6789da6e905a9662e7c76bf9f6e073f82eb1e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/08e6789da6e905a9662e7c76bf9f6e073f82eb1e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Major 7 Chords In this tutorial we'll explore another type of chord called a major 7 chord. Even though this chord also has the number 7 in its name, the sound of it is drastically different from the bluesy dominant 7 chords we explored in the previous tutorial. Major 7 chords don't have any bluesy tension, but more of an emotionally ambiguous rainy day vibe. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2717 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/973dc138778a844b6506d694a628e878ec2fd1e6.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/973dc138778a844b6506d694a628e878ec2fd1e6.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chords With Open Droning Strings In this tutorial we'll explore all the great and very colorful sounds you can get from letting certain open strings stay open and ringing, while moving fretted chord shapes around on the neck. Not only will this unlock a new and useful sound for you, it's also a great exercise in thinking more horizontally on the guitar. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2718 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e43b9573a89c51b8cca9415d7ac598c12d38ea9c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e43b9573a89c51b8cca9415d7ac598c12d38ea9c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Practice Song In this tutorial we'll breakdown, practice and play through a song that uses all of our new chords and sounds that we've explored in this chapter. This song will follow our usual roadmap starting out with an intro, then a verse and a chorus. Then the verse and the chorus repeat and finally we reuse in the intro for the outro. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2724 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e268abe4865bb83c2d77cfb67c038637c7953a07.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e268abe4865bb83c2d77cfb67c038637c7953a07.jpg?video_still_time=10 More Power Chords In this tutorial we'll explore more of the great sounds you can create with the basic two note power chords we first explored in Guitar Fundamentals 1. We'll use power chords to play riffs, which is a ton of fun, and these examples will work well on both electric and acoustic guitar. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2731 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a30de4fdd38c327bae88cf7cdff6cf3662a6ee35.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a30de4fdd38c327bae88cf7cdff6cf3662a6ee35.jpg?video_still_time=10 E Major Shape In this tutorial, we'll take the first exciting baby steps towards the mountain top of barre chords. Throughout this chapter you'll become acquainted with some of the most common barre chord shapes and you will learn some simpler versions that don't actually require any barring. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2732 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/72e920ee8f650cef4e310cb784311d341e1a0cb3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/72e920ee8f650cef4e310cb784311d341e1a0cb3.jpg?video_still_time=10 A Minor Shape In this tutorial we'll explore another classic barre chord shape based on the open A minor chord. You'll learn how to use this chord shape without actually having to barre. This chord shape is a minor chord, and you'll see that it's incredibly useful for you to have a minor chord shape that you can move around freely to play all your sharp and flat chords. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2733 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/550bece67ade47fc9611b69d5b170ac6510eace7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/550bece67ade47fc9611b69d5b170ac6510eace7.jpg?video_still_time=10 A Major Shape In this tutorial we'll continue our barre chord introduction by adding another classic shape to the mix. This chord shape is an A major chord, and once again we'll strip it down to a voicing that you can move around freely without actually having to barre. You already know the E major shape, and by adding the A major shaped barre chord to the mix you'll have access to pretty much any major chord that you ever need. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2734 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d8a1465028158f17cda8574fa48f45085b6d8571.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d8a1465028158f17cda8574fa48f45085b6d8571.jpg?video_still_time=10 Song: Mountain Size In this tutorial we'll learn a practice song making use of the three barre chord shapes we've explored in this chapter. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/148 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/24feb3e20621d9da68f997acf9fb8d5aabde6ebf.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/24feb3e20621d9da68f997acf9fb8d5aabde6ebf.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Theory: An Introduction This tutorial covers the basics of chord theory: how chords consist of notes from scales played together, the origin of open and barre major and chord shapes. You'll also learn about chord voicings by using triads and inversions in order play any major or minor chord across the fretboard in order to make your playing more musical. Then we'll look at some basic practical applications of triads and inversions. 2022-05-06 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2916 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/250397d7568fd01a6223b3bc9b0637c739fcdd3e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/250397d7568fd01a6223b3bc9b0637c739fcdd3e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Barre Chords For Beginners (Rock Style) In this tutorial we'll learn how to play barre chords. We'll start with the mechanics of using our index finger to barre, then learn how to move it around the fretboard as a movable capo. This idea enables us to play commonly used Major and Minor chord shapes all over the fretboard. 2023-10-20 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2967 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9142da934ef441d0a506ba1eb9a4a0cfb238ba9f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9142da934ef441d0a506ba1eb9a4a0cfb238ba9f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Barre Chords In Rock 1 In this tutorial we'll take the basic barre chord shapes we learned in a previous tutorial and apply them to rock rhythm guitar playing. We'll start by adding more rhythmic subdivisions. We'll add some rhythmic emphasis to certain strums to provide variety. We'll also experiment with strumming specific sets of strings instead of strumming all six strings every time. 2024-04-04 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2968 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d28cb71a32445c5ffb35403df7016953d8e8ac2b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d28cb71a32445c5ffb35403df7016953d8e8ac2b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Barre Chords In Rock 2 In this tutorial we'll take the basic barre chord shapes we learned in a previous tutorial and practice them in a rock rhythm guitar style. We'll start by practicing these barre shapes by adding more rhythmic subdivisions to our strumming. This will add to the complexity and difficulty, giving us more to think about while we play. We'll add some rhythmic emphasis to certain strums to provide variety. We'll also experiment with strumming sets of strings instead of strumming all of them every time. 2024-04-18 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2996 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b99fecba838157eee46ecf0eff1c9a787800eb03.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b99fecba838157eee46ecf0eff1c9a787800eb03.jpg?video_still_time=10 Power Chord Basics Rocking 5ths Barrett will show you how to play power chords in a rock style. Power chords are commonly used way to voice chords in rock style music because it works so well with an overdriven tone. In this tutorial we'll strip a bunch of E and A styled barre chords down to power chords, learn how that can help us with map the musical notes on the E & A string, and along the way learn a practice tune using these powerful voicings. 2024-06-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2999 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/aa88b067a8c6af25abfa6844576b1c05aafbad41.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/aa88b067a8c6af25abfa6844576b1c05aafbad41.jpg?video_still_time=10 3 Essential Chords In C Major In this tutorial we'll practice the open major chords in the key of C: C major, F major and G major. We'll practice playing them in time using some basic strumming patterns. As usual we'll have a lot of opportunities to play these chord changes along with a backing track to get you ready for real world playing. 2024-08-02 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3000 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6a50f8bb6f6e32139f25b5c0b5d336b4963e2861.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6a50f8bb6f6e32139f25b5c0b5d336b4963e2861.jpg?video_still_time=10 3 Essential Chords In E Major In this tutorial we'll practice the open major chords in the key of E: E major, A major and B major. We'll practice playing them in time using some basic strumming patterns. As usual we'll have a lot of opportunities to play these chord changes along with a backing track to get you ready for real world playing. 2024-08-13 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3020 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/81b1fcb2b25e2c32cc9abf75fedf05ec4e758ab0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/81b1fcb2b25e2c32cc9abf75fedf05ec4e758ab0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Simple Chord Voicings 1 In this tutorial we'll learn some smaller and simpler voicings that live within the standard open chords that we're familiar with. In this lesson we'll focus on smaller shapes in the key of C. 2025-01-31 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3150 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7f50d1b7537232f554c4fdc79df65981920d71f7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7f50d1b7537232f554c4fdc79df65981920d71f7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Using Diminished Chords In this tutorial we'll explore diminished 7th chords and how they work in common chord progression. We'll be learning some common ways to fret diminished 7th voicings on different strings and registers of the fretboard. After we study some basics about these chords, we'll incorporate them in a few progressions that will make up a practice tune. 2026-02-06 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3021 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6dab5ccaace07ee990fe95d94716c38fe8631153.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6dab5ccaace07ee990fe95d94716c38fe8631153.jpg?video_still_time=10 Simple Chord Voicings 2 In this tutorial we'll learn some smaller and simpler voicings that live within the standard open chords that we're familiar with. In this lesson we'll focus on smaller shapes in the key of A that all fall on the G, B and high E strings. 2025-02-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3144 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/54d532dffcd8d10c5b9a3d8ae0e202c75f44b031.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/54d532dffcd8d10c5b9a3d8ae0e202c75f44b031.jpg?video_still_time=10 Simple Chord Voicings 3 In this tutorial we are going to learn some incredibly useful and simple 3 note chord voicings. This is the third tutorial in our simple chord voicings series, so we'll be building on concepts from the previous tutorials and as usual put it all together in a play along performance video at the end. 2025-09-22 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3145 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ac4dabf80d50b534e2227575bcef917e2af8496e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ac4dabf80d50b534e2227575bcef917e2af8496e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Simple Chord Voicings 4 In this tutorial we're expanding on more incredibly useful 3-note chord voicings. This is the fourth tutorial in our simple chord voicing series, so we'll be building on concepts from the previous tutorials. We'll focus on major and minor triad shapes on two different string sets. By the end, you'll have a complete practice song and understand how to apply these voicings in your own playing. 2025-10-17 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3149 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/678eff90f207ba7adcf58c3c877cd3a53ee687de.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/678eff90f207ba7adcf58c3c877cd3a53ee687de.jpg?video_still_time=10 Using Augmented Chords In this tutorial we'll explore augmented chords and how they work in common chord progressions. We'll be learning some fairly standard ways to play augmented voicings on different spots of the fretboard. After we study some basics about these chords, we'll incorporate them in a few progressions that will make up a practice tune. 2026-02-06 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/447 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c1ecaf157cb28ac78ea9136a206b17be9291fb94.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c1ecaf157cb28ac78ea9136a206b17be9291fb94.jpg?video_still_time=10 C Minor Scale Exercises for Beginners This tutorial shows how to do basic scale exercises with the C Minor Scale. This tutorial is primarily written for beginners. But even experienced players might benefit from this quick, concise review of how to "practice scales". 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/743 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3749e203e6bc048d273c3dcb7a4be29a953fa8bd.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3749e203e6bc048d273c3dcb7a4be29a953fa8bd.jpg?video_still_time=10 C Major Scale Exercises For Beginner Guitarists In this tutorial we will combine the C Major scale in two different positions with the proper picking techniques learned in the previous tutorial: downstrokes, upstrokes, and alternate picking. We will apply all three picking techniques to the C Major scale, and achieve a basic system of practicing scales for beginner guitarists. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/744 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5037d086b8e4071c15aaaef1e4ced9502d6364f6.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5037d086b8e4071c15aaaef1e4ced9502d6364f6.jpg?video_still_time=10 A Minor Scale Exercises For Beginner Guitarists In this tutorial we will combine the A Minor scale in two different positions with the proper picking techniques learned in the previous tutorial: downstrokes, upstrokes, and alternate picking. We will apply all three picking techniques to the C Major scale, and achieve a basic system of practicing scales for beginner guitarists. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/971 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fd9fbe735001721f3c5038cf6a48c66845846de3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fd9fbe735001721f3c5038cf6a48c66845846de3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Tone: Amplifiers There are many different kinds of amplifiers to choose from. These are 3 primary amp styles on which most models are based, and here we'll look at 2 tube amps and a solid state amp. Use this demonstration by a pro to get a good idea of what kind of amp best suits your style. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1257 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7001258a2ea42cfb42e54bcf4314b53c0b6a98fa.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7001258a2ea42cfb42e54bcf4314b53c0b6a98fa.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Workouts In this tutorial, we're going to go through six different exercises that will help improve your blues playing. First we'll do a basic pentatonic workout using alternate picking; then we'll do a hammer-on and pull-off workout. Next we'll work in grops of four, then do a triplet workout. Finally, we'll do a strumming workout and an exercise on arpeggios, using the myxolydian scale. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1292 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6839deeff873ec769c2edf23eb044ceca3fa9790.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6839deeff873ec769c2edf23eb044ceca3fa9790.jpg?video_still_time=10 Building Pinky Strength & Dexterity In this tutorial we will learn an exercise that will help you build strength and dexterity in your pinky finger. This is a very simple and obvious exercise that can help beginners get their pinky in shape and ready for fretboard action! 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1437 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/92d8903b7bf75d47dcc9d9f6f48f40364f6fe8a5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/92d8903b7bf75d47dcc9d9f6f48f40364f6fe8a5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Guided Practice Routine for Beginners Welcome to the Guided Practice Routine for Beginners. Here, you can practice right along with me, and I'll guide you the whole way. This tutorial is divided into 5 stations. For a good well-rounded workout, do the drills that are right for your skill level in each of the 5 stations. Customize your routine to fit your skill level, and the time you have for practicing today. Make this Guided Practice Routine for Beginners a part of your daily guitar playing! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1450 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f1f3d07fa6338b2c7dbbeb747209874b40c1f2b2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f1f3d07fa6338b2c7dbbeb747209874b40c1f2b2.jpg?video_still_time=10 Easy Finger Warm-Ups for Beginners You wouldn't head out for a 10k run without doing some stretches and warm-ups first, would you? Same thing with guitar. Wake up your finger muscles with these simple warm-up drills before you head into a practice or playing session, and you'll cross the finish line in fine style. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1451 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/83420fcaddc9d2d63f1b1daa00277adb17ebf952.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/83420fcaddc9d2d63f1b1daa00277adb17ebf952.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Change Drills in 6 Must-Know Keys In this tutorial we'll work together to speed up your chord changes along with a steady beat, in six keys commonly used in guitar music: D, A minor, G, C, E, and A. We'll use a simple strum so that you can focus your attention on your left hand and the important job it has to do, which is to change chords swiftly and accurately. Have fun with these, and see how long you can keep up! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1525 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a5c20199e4364a4598b90015fd0bc18ab1f03088.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a5c20199e4364a4598b90015fd0bc18ab1f03088.jpg?video_still_time=10 Warmup Stretches Before playing or practicing guitar everyone can benefit from the basic hand, wrist and shoulder stretches in this tutorial. If done properly, these simple exercises can help build strength and loosen tight muscles. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1530 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1dda9c585ad3b58bd7f8a2aa45a8f2b0132c5aed.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1dda9c585ad3b58bd7f8a2aa45a8f2b0132c5aed.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rock Chords: Easy Practice Exercises In this set of lessons that concludes chapter 1, Anders Mouridsen will teach you some great exercises that will help you develop your rock playing muscles. You'll dial in a direct tone, then learn ways to build strength and fluency with open chord, barre chord, and power chord exercises, and finally exercises for your "add a finger" embellishments. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1013 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fc47c6556f232c0f4ff9cb6557724f86e8f46ccf.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fc47c6556f232c0f4ff9cb6557724f86e8f46ccf.jpg?video_still_time=10 Classical Single String Exercises This tutorial will teach you how to play six simple single string exercises that will help you learn the names of the notes in the first position. It will also give you practice learning to sight read notes and rhythmic notation. Finally, it will help you get used to playing with your fingertips and fingernails on nylon strings. 2015-06-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/287 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/215c8cc6ad712b5d9aa1fba6c8e308542496917f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/215c8cc6ad712b5d9aa1fba6c8e308542496917f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Speedy Ideas Series 1: Building Speed Christopher will show you a method of building speed at playing scale sequences on one string. We'll start with a focus on efficient picking hand technique and control. Then we'll add a focus on fretting hand positions to play both the minor and major diatonic scales linearly on one string. Finally we'll combine these techniques into several exercises designed to help gain and improve speedy scale line playing. 2021-09-20 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2692 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/24878c61fe73d2b7f992bbd13cb63857b1dbb3ad.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/24878c61fe73d2b7f992bbd13cb63857b1dbb3ad.jpg?video_still_time=10 Fun Finger Exercises A big part of learning to play guitar consists of trying to get your fingers to do a number of things they have never tried before. In this tutorial I'm going to show you some exercises that you can use to get your hands and fingers more comfortable with these new challenges. These exercises aren't meant to sound great, but they can still be really fun to work on. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1085 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ed5ef12fadef2b590d9f49094215262988f8a4a7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ed5ef12fadef2b590d9f49094215262988f8a4a7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Advanced Classical Exercise In this tutorial you will learn to play an advanced classical exercise using typical right hand classical fingerpicking patterns and harmonizing major and minor scales in across the fretboard. 2022-06-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1036 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/83ed441126dd46482ddb1a83eaa7e641b7c06e39.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/83ed441126dd46482ddb1a83eaa7e641b7c06e39.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basic Chord Exercises This tutorial we'll practice basic open chords in a classical guitar style. Chords covered include: A major, A minor, A7, B7, C, C7, D major, D minor, E major, E minor, E7, F, G7. In each exercise two chords are paired for a tonic (I) to dominant (V7) musical pattern. Classical guitar style right hand fingerstyle technique will be used to illustrate the way classical guitar style uses minimal chord voices, close harmony motion & small melodic phrases to walk from the dominant chord back to the tonic. 2022-08-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1031 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/23ee4c7ceef647422b5b0a5c6640a3774fe435da.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/23ee4c7ceef647422b5b0a5c6640a3774fe435da.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basic Two Voice Exercises In this tutorial we'll learn some basic two voice, or two part, classical guitar exercises. In each exercise, one voice will be scale played up then down; the other voice will be a repeated pedal note. Playing two voices simultaneously in two different registers (bass & treble) is an important aspect of classical guitar style. We'll use an E major & an E minor scale. Both scales will be played in the bass register (lower, bass strings) & then in the treble register (upper, high strings). The pedal notes will be played on the opposite register as the scale. 2022-09-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3016 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3cb02a47272b2c9632f67134dfb6ec117aebad3f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3cb02a47272b2c9632f67134dfb6ec117aebad3f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Daily Finger Exercises Warming up your fingers is crucial for developing dexterity, strength, and coordination in your fretting hand. In this tutorial, we'll run through a finger stretching exercise, chromatic and spider fretting exercises, and play through a major scale using a finger twisting sequence. Each exercise will be played slowly with a metronome. These exercises will not only improve your overall technique, but get you warmed up and ready to practice. 2024-11-01 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/365 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a386906b76f0d89de6ea65c8179225dafe96acde.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a386906b76f0d89de6ea65c8179225dafe96acde.jpg?video_still_time=10 Guitar Parts & Functions This tutorial covers the functional aspects of various parts of a Stratocaster style guitar. Topics covered include the pickups, selector switch, knobs, vibrato system (block, bar, springs), and body shape and style. A Gibson style guitar is also included for comparison and contrast. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/608 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/acfc498863ca4b35aab723f62526fdfb57a65e8e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/acfc498863ca4b35aab723f62526fdfb57a65e8e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Tuning with an Electronic Tuner This tutorial shows you how to use a standard electronic tuner to tune your guitar. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/653 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/34f4f5985a99f2d9f2eaada92f591e1e28700842.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/34f4f5985a99f2d9f2eaada92f591e1e28700842.jpg?video_still_time=10 Necks And Fretboards In this tutorial we'll have an upclose look at the various types of necks and fretboards used to make electric guitars. Featured are maple necks, rosewood and maple fingerboards, scalloped necks and even a fretless guitar! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/713 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1522a8cad14a53f4f9464c37fe9a586b9c161bc6.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1522a8cad14a53f4f9464c37fe9a586b9c161bc6.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rock Tone: Effects In these lessons we'll give you an overview of several FX pedals commonly used in rock. We'll start with overdrive and stacking overdrives, then examine distortion. Next we'll compare overdrive, distortion, and fuzz. After that we'll look at delay, chorus, and the wah pedal; followed by compression, the phaser, and the octave pedal and volume pedal. We'll finish with the ring modulator. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/970 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f826d87127e16c059a332c224836717a8056bac4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f826d87127e16c059a332c224836717a8056bac4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Tone: Guitars In this tutorial we'll walk you through the sounds and electronic configurations available on the most popular guitars in the market: semi-hollow body, Les Paul, SG, Telecaster, and more. You will have a great idea of what guitar will give you the sound you want, to become the blues player you want to be. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/972 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ed0c5328398a95e8e5e9d14bb99661d6bcfaa5bb.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ed0c5328398a95e8e5e9d14bb99661d6bcfaa5bb.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Tone: Effects This tutorial will give you the know-how to identify and put together great gear to get the tone you want. With these lessons, we hope to take away some of the work it takes to find the right effects and make the most of your hard-earned dollars. We'll look at overdrive, distortion, tremolo, delay, wah, fuzz, and vibe pedal. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/984 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8725b3bacf449fb85517c02af079f6d55906e435.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8725b3bacf449fb85517c02af079f6d55906e435.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Tone: Getting the Right Setup These non-playing lessons will do a side-by-side comparison of guitar tones, amp tones, and the difference in tones created by the most common effects used by blues guitarists. We'll look at several tone configurations to give a good overview of the variety of choices available to get killer blues tone. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/987 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/338277c9cffd2b860a312928fc7e64f940def21b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/338277c9cffd2b860a312928fc7e64f940def21b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Tone: Odds and Ends In this tutorial we'll answer questions about the tonal differences between using your fingers instead of a pick. We'll also look at the bottleneck slide, then how to use a capo. All these are important components of getting great blues tone and style. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1121 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7711f650ee2dfeef99276cf9cdbed3f3cfe39daa.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7711f650ee2dfeef99276cf9cdbed3f3cfe39daa.jpg?video_still_time=10 Project Guitar In these 13 videos, I'll show you how you can build your own custom guitar. You'll get a listing of all the parts you'll need before you start, then we'll go step-by-step through the assembly process: attaching the tuners to the neck, then the neck to the body; installing the claw plate and vibrato block bridge and springs; how to do all the necessary wiring; stringing the guitar; then attaching the string tree, strap buttons, and vibrato bar. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1139 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4d4790369d12e1224669259de3b9061b35545f8e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4d4790369d12e1224669259de3b9061b35545f8e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Parts of the Acoustic Guitar In this single lesson tutorial, you'll learn about all the different parts that make up an acoustic guitar. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1140 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fb01e7cd3ad3f8f1723a581f74cd919ca03cd8f2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fb01e7cd3ad3f8f1723a581f74cd919ca03cd8f2.jpg?video_still_time=10 Parts of the Electric Guitar In this single lesson tutorial, you'll learn about the parts that make up an electric guitar. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1445 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fcc7ab7bd744d08880bf15232d29391d288b3289.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fcc7ab7bd744d08880bf15232d29391d288b3289.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basic Tone: Guitar, Amp, & How You Play In this series of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will be examining basic tone using your guitar and amp. Anders will start by talking about tone, then look at basic amp controls. How to use gain and how much to use is next up, then we'll look into amp-based reverb and tremolo. We'll then examine guitar controls, and after that a very important element: how your playing shapes your tone. Last, you'll jam with Anders using different ways of playing to change your tone. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1615 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/29fd6563edaf22bcabdc12000e6e128bad8990d3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/29fd6563edaf22bcabdc12000e6e128bad8990d3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Amps: The Foundation of Tone In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will show you how three common rock amps work, and how to achieve different tones from each. After an overview of the amps - a Fender Super Reverb, a Marshall Plexi, and a Vox AC30 - we'll learn a riff that we'll play consistently throughout the lessons to check out our tones. Then we'll examine how each amp works, and how it sounds when you dial in different frequencies. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1616 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2249f86f429c89e286e422e80f328bde8fab7bd9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2249f86f429c89e286e422e80f328bde8fab7bd9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Gain Effects: Add Some Distortion In this next tutorial on amps and effects we're going to take a look at distortion effects. Anders Mouridsen will show you how to use four common effects pedals: first the RAT, then the Tube Screamer, then the Fuzz, and lastly the Metal Zone. Anders will dial in various distortion tones with each pedal, then put it into a rock context by teaching you a riff to play using each type of distortion. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1617 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d9425cad8cf528e006c82573ba8ad3fff7e71c05.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d9425cad8cf528e006c82573ba8ad3fff7e71c05.jpg?video_still_time=10 Dynamic Effects: Volume, But Much More In this next set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen is going to teach you about dynamic effects. Each of these effects control volume, and here Anders will teach you about three common dynamic effects: the volume pedal, the tremolo pedal, and the compression pedal. We'll demo each one, then you'll learn a musical example using it. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1618 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e3ad9d989da6bdb3778df66dcd7aacc8463cab62.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e3ad9d989da6bdb3778df66dcd7aacc8463cab62.jpg?video_still_time=10 Modulation Effects: Cycle and Sweep In this effects tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will teach you about three modulation FX that cycle and sweep frequencies. Anders will introduce the modulation concept, then talk about the chorus pedal and give you an example. Next is the flanger pedal and a riff example using it, and we'll finish with the phaser pedal and an example. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1619 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/793ed2f4a31b07e2172d794a5ab7bb7e11bc9785.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/793ed2f4a31b07e2172d794a5ab7bb7e11bc9785.jpg?video_still_time=10 Delay Effects: The Tail In this set of effects lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach you about the delay pedal. After an introduction to delay effects and a look at a basic delay pedal, Anders will demonstrate how to dial in four types of delay: a single lead delay, a slap back delay, a big washy delay, and a rhythmic delay. We'll put all these into a musical context using riffs and licks set to backing tracks. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1620 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5e3838923b00974b9dc1c25272b00371e1136252.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5e3838923b00974b9dc1c25272b00371e1136252.jpg?video_still_time=10 Wah Pedal: Talking Guitar In these five lessons, Anders Mouridsen is going to show you how to use the wah pedal. First up is an introduction the wah, then Anders will demonstrate how it works. We'll then look at how to use it in a rhythm context with sixteenth and eighth notes, followed by how to use it in your lead playing. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1621 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0a540cb6626959d417492697dbedf735b51a63ee.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0a540cb6626959d417492697dbedf735b51a63ee.jpg?video_still_time=10 Combining Your Pedals: The Pedal Chain In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will talk about how to combine your effects pedals into a pedal chain. We'll first introduce the pedal chain concept, then you'll learn what connector cables to use and how to power your chain. Next, we'll put our basic and "joker" pedals into an effective order, then show you two common pedals setups. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1767 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1f327e9aa7797229e2c9123b0786920d71390e95.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1f327e9aa7797229e2c9123b0786920d71390e95.jpg?video_still_time=10 How Does the Guitar Work? In order to really get the most out of your guitar learning process, it is good to understand the basic principles of how it works as a musical instrument. After all, you will be interacting with this instrument to make music, so you two gotta get to know each other! 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1990 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cabc6c8c5d37e40a37aa86842e25795e13ec6e9b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cabc6c8c5d37e40a37aa86842e25795e13ec6e9b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Tuning Nylon Strings Christopher will cover some of the basic of tuning nylon strings if they are new & tips about them if you are new to them! 2014-12-09 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2084 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/03a79b0578e799aaf5e4c0bba3f67337d6c31f79.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/03a79b0578e799aaf5e4c0bba3f67337d6c31f79.jpg?video_still_time=10 Twangy Guitars This tutorial will introduce you to the most common guitars used in Country music: Telecaster, Stratocaster, Hollowbody, Bigsby equipped and acoustic. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2085 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d431c4114ddc57c31a874b90f2dc18d6f0ccbb01.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d431c4114ddc57c31a874b90f2dc18d6f0ccbb01.jpg?video_still_time=10 Country Amp In this tutorial we'll turn our attention to an actual amp, and we'll break down all the different parts and controls that you find on a classic guitar amp. This will enable you to dial a great Country tone on almost any amp you encounter down the road. We'll use a Fender Super Reverb as the test subject, since it has many of the basic controls you'll find on most amps. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2086 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/59616f79cb4630b56ff987b1ce259c129a372dd9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/59616f79cb4630b56ff987b1ce259c129a372dd9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Slap Back Delay In this tutorial we'll explore a very useful effect that you hear all the time in Country music. This effect is called "delay", which is the same thing as an echo effect. The reason it's called "delay" is that the pedal splits up your signal and delays one of them to create the echo effect. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2087 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d1d6a5d60fa6d4d3c957cc62619bc1a313d2fe31.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d1d6a5d60fa6d4d3c957cc62619bc1a313d2fe31.jpg?video_still_time=10 Must-Know Classic Country Effects Pedals In this tutorial we're going to explore some useful effects that I'm sure you'll recognize the sound of when you hear them: the volume pedal, compression, and phaser. 2023-07-19 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2290 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0d62a8dd4cd5f354e239dc24418b4cff49bb2d6f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0d62a8dd4cd5f354e239dc24418b4cff49bb2d6f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Volume Knob: The Secret Tone Tool Christopher will show you how to get a variety of tones and tricks from the most under appreciated tone tools at the guitarists disposal: the volume knob! You'll learn how to get a variety of tones from adjusting the volume knob on your guitar for lead and rhythm playing applications. 2017-09-11 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2332 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9b0cec0a6bc76c0c9162896b2fc048eea94819ab.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9b0cec0a6bc76c0c9162896b2fc048eea94819ab.jpg?video_still_time=10 How To Use A Capo A capo is a device used to the neck and strings of a guitar that shortens the playable length of the strings & as a result raising the pitch. There are numerous advantages to this result and we'll explore the most important ones in this tutorial. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2373 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/80babf06fdc2d9d74863fd874c05b17e9cade7c1.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/80babf06fdc2d9d74863fd874c05b17e9cade7c1.jpg?video_still_time=10 Essential Techniques For Tough Country Sound So far we've been playing rhythm parts that are very rhythmically active and all help drive the groove in different ways. Now it's time to explore a totally different approach where we sit back and play some laid back and cool ambient guitar parts that most likely will make you think of classic Western movies and bad guys riding off into the sunset. 2023-07-19 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2546 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6a756299a238f001c98053383eb1313fd287a5b7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6a756299a238f001c98053383eb1313fd287a5b7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Right Hand Accessories Anders will discuss and demonstrate the basics of finding a flatpick that's right for you, and we'll also talk about some of the more alternative tools that people use like metal finger picks as well as both real and fake finger nails. He'll also demonstrate a classic tool called a thumb pick which is quite popular for certain styles of acoustic guitar playing. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2547 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3646715888cab4c8d00c49c1733dea161d52ee33.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3646715888cab4c8d00c49c1733dea161d52ee33.jpg?video_still_time=10 Amplifying Your Acoustic Guitar Anders will discuss and demonstrate common ways to amplify an acoustic guitar for live performance settings. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2549 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bd5e186b2c11c89e1c9109dd3a0d4f1dcd7f9567.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bd5e186b2c11c89e1c9109dd3a0d4f1dcd7f9567.jpg?video_still_time=10 Recording Acoustic Guitar Anders will discuss and demonstrate equipment and techniques for recording acoustic guitar. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2550 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ea182f62bd8351ec7ba61bda451a5ded8c8e766c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ea182f62bd8351ec7ba61bda451a5ded8c8e766c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Types Of Acoustic Guitars Anders discusses and demonstrates different types acoustic guitars. In this tutorial we'll look at some of the most common types of acoustic guitars: dreadnought, nylon string, parlour guitar, resonator and archtop. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2609 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/78e6f4a5a86e0744e0d51aaac3e344a729ab2bc2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/78e6f4a5a86e0744e0d51aaac3e344a729ab2bc2.jpg?video_still_time=10 Performing With Pedals Christopher will show you how to use effects pedals in a live performance situation. He will cover setting up a simple pedal board with several effects for tone options to use in various parts of a song. Then he'll show you how to dial in the effects. Finally he'll show you how to use the effect pedals in real time along with an easy pop rock style song with multiple sections requiring tone changes on the fly! 2020-05-12 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2704 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2192262ba69fc699bb14034ed23a8fe5565d654c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2192262ba69fc699bb14034ed23a8fe5565d654c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Is It Me? Or Is It My Guitar? When people first start wrestling with some of the more challenging things on guitar, it's completely normal to wonder if it's supposed to be this hard. Sometimes the answer is unfortunately yes, but other times it does have to do with the physical specifications of the guitar you're playing. So in this tutorial we'll talk about how to find out if your particular guitar really is making it more difficult than it needs to be. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2706 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e95bbf12d598270059e55680f1e16624a6dd930e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e95bbf12d598270059e55680f1e16624a6dd930e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Tuning In this tutorial we're gonna talk in more detail about tuning. Tuning can be a tricky thing, and it's something we have to do all the time on the guitar. Guitars are made of wood and is constantly reacting to the climate around you, which will affect your tuning. Also, when we strum, fret and pick the strings we push and pull them and even the slightest change in the string tension will affect the pitch and your overall tuning. So tuning is part of playing guitar, and it's something we have to do every time we pick up a guitar and most likely several times throughout our practice session or performance. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1974 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3a3aa3cc3a64995ea3cde8daeabdad314c66eb72.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3a3aa3cc3a64995ea3cde8daeabdad314c66eb72.jpg?video_still_time=10 Changing Strings & Basic Maintenance Christopher will show you proper, basic maintenance and how to restring an electric guitar, acoustic guitar and classical nylon string guitar. Keep your machine clean and when it's time for a brand new set of strings, then you'll know how to change them! 2022-03-20 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2993 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7f80e7c3f6f5a82a5cdaf51c8a5aea467044a878.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7f80e7c3f6f5a82a5cdaf51c8a5aea467044a878.jpg?video_still_time=10 Looper Pedal: Fool-Proof Guide In this tutorial we'll explore one of the most expansive creative tools you can have in your setup, which is the looper pedal. There are almost infinite ways to use this pedal and in this tutorial we'll explore some of my favorites. If you don't already have a looper pedal you can still watch along and see if it's something that inspires you enough to acquire one. They're very affordable and come in a million different versions! 2024-06-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3055 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c1e0a433ebf185c45ce25e843959fa66a2ae1cc9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c1e0a433ebf185c45ce25e843959fa66a2ae1cc9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rhythmic Delay For Atmospheric Rock In this tutorial we'll explore an extremely iconic effect that enables one guitarist to sound like a whole orchestra of guitars. This effect is created with a delay or echo effect, where the repeats are adjusted to match a specific rhythm, and today we'll explore this within the context of an arena-worthy practice tune. 2025-03-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3067 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0db99e1d4bcd8da7298a483a4b8650a0c2b7ece0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0db99e1d4bcd8da7298a483a4b8650a0c2b7ece0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Using a Capo (2024) A capo is a device that is applied to the neck and fretboard of the guitar. It works by applying pressure to the strings and fretting notes wherever we place the capo. Much like a barred index finger does, only the capo replaces the finger. Essentially it is a device that acts just like the nut of the guitar that we can move up and down for a number of helpful reasons. 2025-07-02 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3088 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b4222295a405bb9f59eddf12a8187ed51394d558.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b4222295a405bb9f59eddf12a8187ed51394d558.jpg?video_still_time=10 Changing Strings Correctly On Your Acoustic In this tutorial we'll get right to the process of changing strings on your acoustic guitar. Specifically, we are changing the strings on a steel string guitar. This process will not apply to a Classical Nylon string guitar which we have a different tutorial for that process. We'll start with your setup and where best to change your strings and also the essential tools you'll need. From there we'll go right into the process and walk through every essential step. Then we'll finish up with some basic reminders and things to keep in mind for the general health of your guitar. 2025-09-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/795 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d0bf031c73f8ba4847d081e6367f66dd9d40c466.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d0bf031c73f8ba4847d081e6367f66dd9d40c466.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Soloing Over Other Styles No matter what style of music it is, it seems as though blues works it's way into it in some way or another. When it comes to soloing, blues licks are prominent in everything from pop to metal and beyond. In this tutorial, I am going to show you how you can apply your blues licks to other styles of music. This will help see the connection and history behind the power of the blues, and work to show you how you might already have the blues in your playing already. Let's get started. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/890 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1c77d91b5f7d296dd7d0ff72ce4e6f8ebd432555.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1c77d91b5f7d296dd7d0ff72ce4e6f8ebd432555.jpg?video_still_time=10 Make Music With The Notes You Know In this tutorial we'll explore different "micro positions" or "blues boxes" all over the neck and make some music with the notes that we find. Aside from claiming new territory on the neck, you'll be introduced to the concept of improvising and some useful things to keep in mind when you do this! Whether you wanna play blues, rock, funk, jazz, or even polka this is a great place to start. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/896 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bfd2e074a2a5d74ee4f5e329d908b9a1c5f64eec.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bfd2e074a2a5d74ee4f5e329d908b9a1c5f64eec.jpg?video_still_time=10 The Most Important Notes Whenever you want to learn to play a style of music, the most important thing to do is to listen to it and imitate what you hear. But in order for you to be able to imitate what you hear, you need a basic understanding of the notes and techniques that are used. The good thing about the blues is that it ultimately comes down to just a handful of notes, played in different octaves and places on the neck, and in this tutorial I will break that down for you. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1590 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7496afd59726d868d0d678b8b281e0c5f9b26311.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7496afd59726d868d0d678b8b281e0c5f9b26311.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intervals in Rock In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach you about intervals in rock soloing. After a brief introduction and dialing in a suitable tone, Anders will show you how to use the interval of a major third. Next up is the fourth, in a Chuck Berry style context, then the fifth interval. We'll break down the use of the sixth next, followed by octaves; and we'll conclude by putting them all together. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1591 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d8d85e56c69d5704a9cad918480d35cd44d5f72d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d8d85e56c69d5704a9cad918480d35cd44d5f72d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rock Soloing: Put It All Together In this tutorial, Anders Mouridsen is going to put everything we've learned thus far in this chapter and put it alll together. Anders will give a synopsis of the material and dial in a tone, then he'll teach you a rock lick using some of the elements we've learned. Next you'll learn a second rock lick using the chapter material, then a third lick. After that we'll combine all three licks, and we conclude with some easy practice exercises. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1614 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f88ccfd3d1861185bf5033ecd4f10893448cace5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f88ccfd3d1861185bf5033ecd4f10893448cace5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bread and Butter Blues Licks Series 1 In this set of lessons, I'll teach you a "bread and butter" blues lick that you can use in almost any blues solo. I'll start with an introduction to the lick, then how to do the tricking picking and bending. The we'll play the lick using the IV and V chords, then we'll review the whole 12 bar form before we do two play alongs in different tempos. Next we'll look at straight 8th rhythm, and finish up with two more play alongs. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1646 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7f6a09d96dd2e5b71b32eba231dd75a02eaaee1f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7f6a09d96dd2e5b71b32eba231dd75a02eaaee1f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bread and Butter Blues Licks Series 2 In this next set of lessons on bread and butter blues licks, I'll teach you a major pentatonic lick. I'll introduce you to the concepts and lessons and show you the basis of the lick, then how to apply the picking and bending. We'll then play the lick over the IV and V chords, then add some variation. We'll do play alongs in two different tempos before we examine the lick in a straight 8th rhythm. We'll conclude with 2 more play alongs. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1702 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1cc6a7adb497455d3550263ca3ff96ca1385cfe0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1cc6a7adb497455d3550263ca3ff96ca1385cfe0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Meat and Potatoes: Standard Rock 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. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1703 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bf1eb9ea9fc8c87e835c5fdf058f242e55704712.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bf1eb9ea9fc8c87e835c5fdf058f242e55704712.jpg?video_still_time=10 More On Intervals: Flavor Your Leads 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. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1704 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/81444ae07c163ab230af9c8eb5b2753e025ea91b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/81444ae07c163ab230af9c8eb5b2753e025ea91b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Tones: Expand Your Soloing 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. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1706 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/03e4a6792ca5714a589b136a56832c382e44fefd.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/03e4a6792ca5714a589b136a56832c382e44fefd.jpg?video_still_time=10 Speaking With Notes: Space and Phrasing 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. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1719 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/83dcf79fe3bd99c7318cbe1cef45fb823132df74.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/83dcf79fe3bd99c7318cbe1cef45fb823132df74.jpg?video_still_time=10 Arpeggios As Licks We often think of lead and rhythm playing as two very separate things. But anything you learn in your rhythm playing can be adapted to work in your lead playing as well, and vice versa. And the more these two mindsets can draw inspiration from one another, the more interesting they will both be. And there's no limit to how far you can eventually take the concept of arpeggios in rock! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1720 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6837270c2658e193d68f589f561f696654ac171d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6837270c2658e193d68f589f561f696654ac171d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rock Lead Sequences In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach you about sequences. We'll talk about the concept then get a good tone before we get into learning basic sequences. Next we'll learn three different licks based on different groupings, then we'll combine these three licks. We'll finish up with some easy sequence practice exercises. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1721 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3ed2601bf66474687f5b7a786ebab6c1dde87817.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3ed2601bf66474687f5b7a786ebab6c1dde87817.jpg?video_still_time=10 Boost Your Rock Bending! In this series of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will take your bending up a level. First we'll get a brief overview and talk about a bending tone, then we'll explore using double bends in your leads. Bending up on one string and down on another is next; we'll then learn about wide bends. We'll combine all three bending licks together and improvise, and conclude with practice exercises. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1722 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5b8ccd729737e9082251ee5a5d15e0e3f14f649a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5b8ccd729737e9082251ee5a5d15e0e3f14f649a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Introduction to Pinch Harmonics In this tutorial we're going to explore another lead technique that is very common in rock lead playing. This is the technique where you hit the strings with your thumb along with your pick to create a screeching harmonic. It's called "pinch harmonics", and I'm sure you'll recognize the sound of it. Some players use pinch harmonics in a very calculated and controlled way while others use it more loosely. In this tutorial we'll explore the basic technique and the different approaches in some fun and rockin' examples! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1723 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c0e5a9a5dc2aafc333eb00a4b69dfb1027d6d5bb.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c0e5a9a5dc2aafc333eb00a4b69dfb1027d6d5bb.jpg?video_still_time=10 Flash Licks: Shortcuts to Speed! Being able to play fast is absolutely not a necessity in rock, but it can be a fun and flashy tool to have in your toolbox. The technique required to do this often takes years of hard work and disciplined practice to develop, but there are some very common tricks or "shortcuts" that many rock guitar players use to obtain the sound of the faster lead playing without having that virtuosic technique. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1724 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4782d7ba341a53afcbe3e52d75b25c996a1fd7bc.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4782d7ba341a53afcbe3e52d75b25c996a1fd7bc.jpg?video_still_time=10 Exotic Note Choices In this tutorial we'll explore some exotic note choices. We won't focus on the full scale patterns, since most of the notes repeat anyway. Instead we'll just go straight to the new interesting notes within our pentatonic scale pattern, and explore those in a rock context. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1725 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/38b141710ebd1ce3bb562e9ad72f5654e5cfdda7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/38b141710ebd1ce3bb562e9ad72f5654e5cfdda7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Playing All Over the Neck When you see guitar players fly all over the neck in a solo, they're most often working with the same 6 notes as you, only they're played in different spots on the neck and in different octaves. In this tutorial I'm going to show you how this works and how you too can learn to fly all over the neck. Let's get started! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1757 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0d88b39aafe6353dae6dd467eb448fdabae79258.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0d88b39aafe6353dae6dd467eb448fdabae79258.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intro To Jazz Lead Guitar 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. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1808 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d457129c32552ea9f95ed44af91a7f1f3480a533.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d457129c32552ea9f95ed44af91a7f1f3480a533.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bread and Butter Blues Licks Series 3 Bread & butter means the central or fundamental part of a thing. It also means how you earning a living; how you earn you bread to pay for your bread & butter! In this tutorial we'll learn another, more advanced major pentatonic lick that you've heard many times. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1849 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ee9f3f961082157e84ec86b80a76336bad0ce460.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ee9f3f961082157e84ec86b80a76336bad0ce460.jpg?video_still_time=10 C Blues Rhythm & Lead Series 5 In this tutorial we will learn to play a lead fill that uses double stops in a basic 12 bar blues in C major. This is an important step in developing a style that combines and alternates between a blues rhythm riff and a beginner lead fill. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1959 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8abdd2aee4273c78698a5833203072a869a52b24.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8abdd2aee4273c78698a5833203072a869a52b24.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pentatonic Speedster In this tutorial we will look at six very useful ways of playing the pentatonic scale fast. We will limit ourselves to using ONLY the standard pentatonic scale so that we're forced to stay within the patterns and fingerings that the pentatonic scale offers. 2014-09-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2014 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7d5f87f376d5ff8b6c60f973464f9fbe27c88a08.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7d5f87f376d5ff8b6c60f973464f9fbe27c88a08.jpg?video_still_time=10 Harmony Guitar Series 2 Part 1 This tutorial is part one in a series is about creating and playing two part harmony guitar lines in rock style music. This is often one guitar part playing a melody, lead or solo part that is harmonized by a second guitar. Minor scale harmony will be used to explore the basic types of contrapuntal motion: similar, oblique and contrary. 2024-03-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1964 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f0e96e8ed72c3e48aa1f69f454920a5324eaa451.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f0e96e8ed72c3e48aa1f69f454920a5324eaa451.jpg?video_still_time=10 Electric Intros and Outros 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. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1987 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/af5323407071822aa28097ac3570681a7d99b3a9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/af5323407071822aa28097ac3570681a7d99b3a9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Triads, Triads and Triads! Anders shows how basic triads can be used a basic introduction to playing solos and lead parts in a Country context. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1988 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8ed9e6b6e5709b9be4bd9f324909004e190298c4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8ed9e6b6e5709b9be4bd9f324909004e190298c4.jpg?video_still_time=10 On The Pentatonic Trail Anders will explore the top 3 strings of the A major pentatonic scale. He'll use the A major barre chord with the root on the 6th string and make a basic Country lead pattern. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1989 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9ad75461f62370e361cad722ffbcfbe30b90e379.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9ad75461f62370e361cad722ffbcfbe30b90e379.jpg?video_still_time=10 When the Blues Scale Becomes Country Anders will show you show to add more flavor to you country lead guitar playing using chromatic notes to the basic pentatonic scales in order to add "tension" or "spice". 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1991 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/51832b327a02ec1eae5b190ffded4a37c3c05e89.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/51832b327a02ec1eae5b190ffded4a37c3c05e89.jpg?video_still_time=10 Standard Country Licks Vol 1. Anders starts exploring the concept of "licks" as a language of musical statements. He takes the ideas learned in previous course tutorials and show you how to use them as the building blocks as a starting point for your own country style improvisation. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2054 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/821527215573c6b49965e900807da6c2aee48616.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/821527215573c6b49965e900807da6c2aee48616.jpg?video_still_time=10 Combining It All Now it's time to try combining all of these techniques, but in order to avoid overwhelming you with options, we'll explore the different combinations one at a time, before we put it all together at the end. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2060 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/74677d2e2b357d38ccd9e45dec825ac1742d0fe7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/74677d2e2b357d38ccd9e45dec825ac1742d0fe7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Adding Melody Lines Up until now we've kept rhythm and lead playing very separate, but now that you have a basic understanding of both of these skill sets it's time to start exploring how the two can overlap and work together. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2074 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/027a6b338aace15ccde3c73188a2d1f9ff41e42c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/027a6b338aace15ccde3c73188a2d1f9ff41e42c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Half Step Below In this tutorial we'll explore an extremely useful trick that you can use in your lead playing to obtain a slightly jazzier sound. This trick revolves around chord tones and arpeggios and uses the half step below each of these. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2075 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6ae56128ea97be2535539ac49c2bc8e49bca95e1.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6ae56128ea97be2535539ac49c2bc8e49bca95e1.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chicken Pickin' One of the most common lead tools used in country is called "chicken picking", and it refers to a percussive right hand technique that I'm sure you'll recognize the sound of. It's a really great sound, but it does require a whole new right hand technique where you combine the regular use of your pick with your right hand fingers. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2077 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a60e844a3781ac572f386ffcf6a1b02baa7d737a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a60e844a3781ac572f386ffcf6a1b02baa7d737a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pedal Steel Lead In the previous chapter we explored the wonderful world of pedal steel vocabulary on electric guitar. We used the basic vocabulary in more of a rhythm guitar context, so in this tutorial we'll explore that same vocabulary in a lead context. This will once again challenge your bending technique, but it will also open up a whole new world of interesting sounds in your lead playing. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2078 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/df7cf74435165ffabf75ade6a9b47e78c3027e17.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/df7cf74435165ffabf75ade6a9b47e78c3027e17.jpg?video_still_time=10 Double Stoppin' So far we've been improvising with a combination of single notes, triads and pedal steel licks, and now it's time to explore another crucial component in the classic country sound. This sound comes from deliberately picking two notes at a time, and the sound is commonly referred to as "double stops". 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2079 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/66c5a5342244c2d3f3b78c8642c4638d889c7d02.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/66c5a5342244c2d3f3b78c8642c4638d889c7d02.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Lead Playing Vol. 1 So far we've been using our acoustic guitar as accompaniment and our electric guitar as a combination of accompaniment and lead. But some of the electric tools will work on acoustic as well and that's what we're going to start exploring in this tutorial. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2080 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d462f95ec9fd11565d137ee91435399b30b2b5bc.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d462f95ec9fd11565d137ee91435399b30b2b5bc.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Lead Playing Vol. 2 In the previous tutorial you got a basic introduction to country lead playing on acoustic guitar. In this tutorial we're going to venture further into this terrain with some more cool licks, tricks and tools. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2121 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/398658af37f38c651665c9ea69033ec62b767ca7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/398658af37f38c651665c9ea69033ec62b767ca7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Harmony Guitar Series 2 Part 2 This tutorial is part two in a series is about creating and playing two part harmony guitar lines in rock style music. This is often one guitar part playing a melody, lead or solo part that is harmonized by a second guitar. Minor scale harmony will be used to explore the basic types of contrapuntal motion: similar, oblique and contrary. 2024-03-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2169 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/96ecfcec0a94823389f6f7330729cbc455b13de7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/96ecfcec0a94823389f6f7330729cbc455b13de7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Free Lessons With Mike Olekshy These free lessons are a preview of what you get with a Full Access membership. If you enjoy these preview lesson and want to learn even more, click the yellow button on this page to try Full Access, which includes thousands of lessons and more about hammer ons & pull offs, power chords and palm muting, boom chick rhythm playing, pedal steel guitar tricks, playing licks with the pentatonic scale and chicken pickin' techniques. 2016-06-16 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1997 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7897dfb7c5769c6bf35fa10832207e770972ee74.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7897dfb7c5769c6bf35fa10832207e770972ee74.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Scale Speedster Just like in the Pentatonic Speedster tutorial, we will look at six very useful ways of playing licks from the standard blues scale fast. Nothing but the blues scale. 2017-07-11 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1998 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9c398be883c733f38f844b46e85d6ff2c198a87a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9c398be883c733f38f844b46e85d6ff2c198a87a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Mixed Scale Speedster In true Speedster tutorial fashion, we will look at six very useful ways of using a mixed scale as a basis for fast playing. There will also be a bit of funky/jazzy playing as well as an electric bluegrass lick at the end. 2017-07-11 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/217 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fa9e09e00e8ef066e72f7ed9122c1ed3333dd715.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fa9e09e00e8ef066e72f7ed9122c1ed3333dd715.jpg?video_still_time=10 Major Notes In Minor Pentatonic Series 1 Christopher will show you how to spice up your blues licks by adding major scales notes to the minor pentatonic "box" blues shapes. For these example exercises we will use the A minor pentatonic scale and a 12 bar blues form in A major. The central idea is to use the pentatonic box as a visual reference while targeting chord tones. 2017-04-11 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/232 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a004a6e3ed3e0161405794d97030683b0721a367.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a004a6e3ed3e0161405794d97030683b0721a367.jpg?video_still_time=10 Major Notes in Minor Pentatonic Series 2 In this tutorial we will learn to spice up the minor pentatonic "box" blues shape with notes from the major scale. For these example exercises we will use the A minor pentatonic scale and a 12 bar blues form in A major. The central idea is to use the pentatonic box as a visual reference while targeting chord tones. The lessons in this series are based on a lot of the ideas we already learned in the previous tutorial "Major Notes in Pentatonic Minor". 2017-05-12 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/826 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/23efeaf6425562a6edd2189cafa47701f3d50375.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/23efeaf6425562a6edd2189cafa47701f3d50375.jpg?video_still_time=10 Major Notes In Minor Pentatonic Series 3 In this third tutorial of the series we will focus only on targeting chord tones in order to learn more ways to spice up the minor pentatonic "box" blues shape with notes from the major scales. The lessons in this series are based on a lot of the ideas we already learned in the previous tutorials from the series on "Major Notes in Pentatonic Minor". For these example exercises we will use the A minor pentatonic scale and a 12 bar blues form in A major. 2017-06-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/244 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a54c714898e0bc8b4e99b5b554364e14dec8d247.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a54c714898e0bc8b4e99b5b554364e14dec8d247.jpg?video_still_time=10 Major Notes In Minor Pentatonic Series 4 In this tutorial we will learn to spice up the minor pentatonic "box" blues shape with notes from the major scale. For these example exercises we will use the A minor pentatonic scale and a 12 bar blues form in A major. The central idea is to use the pentatonic box as a visual reference while targeting chord tones. The lessons in this series are based on a lot of the ideas we already learned in the previous tutorials in the series "Major Notes in Pentatonic Minor". 2017-07-11 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/483 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f57d65fd5eb70a1a13e4673b16e2b8d408b50f93.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f57d65fd5eb70a1a13e4673b16e2b8d408b50f93.jpg?video_still_time=10 Improvisation in a Major Key Christopher will show you the concepts required to improvise. You will learn how to improvise a single note melody, lead or solo over a major key chord progression. This includes finding the key signature as the scale that relates all chords in a progression, rhythmically targeting chord tones, building melodies and musical phrases from the scale and chord tones as a basis for improvising over the chord progression. You will also gets a lot of practice applying those concepts. 2017-11-13 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2318 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/aa9050b3047bb5c3cf4178eadbb3565a0c827b80.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/aa9050b3047bb5c3cf4178eadbb3565a0c827b80.jpg?video_still_time=10 Improvisation in a Major Key Series 2 Christopher will show you more ideas on how to improvise. You will learn how to improvise a single note melody, lead or solo over a major key chord progression. In this tutorial we'll learn more about finding the key signature, rhythmically targeting chord tones and building melodies and musical phrases. We'll also practice alternating between playing the chord progression and the lead melody. 2018-01-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2329 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/39200c3c8e9e2261873693352867987861c531be.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/39200c3c8e9e2261873693352867987861c531be.jpg?video_still_time=10 Improvisation in a Minor Key Series 2 Christopher will show you more ideas on how to improvise. You will learn how to improvise a single note melody, lead or solo over a minor key chord progression. In this tutorial we'll learn more about finding the key signature, rhythmically targeting chord tones and building melodies and musical phrases. We'll also practice alternating between playing the chord progression and the lead melody. 2018-02-12 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/723 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/579d81c849b2a8cf4dd4bc9ac54767b0b28e2b32.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/579d81c849b2a8cf4dd4bc9ac54767b0b28e2b32.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basic Blues Licks Series 1 Christopher will show you some basic blues licks that form the foundation of blues soloing vocabulary. This includes the following characteristics of blues lead playing: using the blues scale (minor pentatonic scale with flat 5th "blue note"), triplet swing phrasing, dynamics and articulations like sliding and bending. This is essentially a primer on playing single note melody lines in a blues style to start building a repertoire of blues licks. 2018-03-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2337 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e1a393018b95c719b01e9c1dd135af3288e1ec18.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e1a393018b95c719b01e9c1dd135af3288e1ec18.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basic Blues Licks Series 2 Christopher will show you some basic blues licks that form the foundation of blues soloing vocabulary. This includes the following characteristics of blues lead playing: using the blues scale (minor pentatonic scale with flat 5th "blue note"), triplet swing phrasing, dynamics and articulations like sliding and bending. This is essentially a primer on playing single note melody lines in a blues style to start building a repertoire of blues licks. 2018-04-09 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2345 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7a8fbbc3e3f410610c82829c544879987102b6d1.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7a8fbbc3e3f410610c82829c544879987102b6d1.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basic Blues Licks Series 3 Christopher will show you some basic blues licks that form the foundation of blues soloing vocabulary. This includes the following characteristics of blues lead playing: using the blues scale (minor pentatonic scale with flat 5th "blue note"), triplet swing phrasing, dynamics and articulations like sliding and bending. This is essentially a primer on playing single note melody lines in a blues style to start building a repertoire of blues licks. 2018-05-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2352 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f8aebf779a4739241aaa2c273ef4920bb2792c9b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f8aebf779a4739241aaa2c273ef4920bb2792c9b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Advanced Blues Licks Christopher will show you how to really spice up your blues lead playing with these advanced licks! First we'll look at the basic pentatonic minor box as scale degrees. Then we'll do the same for the mixolydian mode. Then we'll start building licks from combining those two scales and play them over the changes of a 12 bar blues in A. 2018-06-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2355 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0d725d82b8176b98f340a5574baed2b7af39b349.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0d725d82b8176b98f340a5574baed2b7af39b349.jpg?video_still_time=10 Advanced Melody Lines In this tutorial we'll explore some more fills and variations you can add to your basic country strumming. Some of these have to do with bass lines walking into and out of the chord changes and some of them are fills that can be used to fill in the space between vocal phrases or to mark the end of a section. This requires quite a bit of both left and right hand precision, but you'll need to dig into that hard work sooner or later, so you may as well get started on it right now. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2361 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1be77ac28059a8a4363e1f88994125768f4ccdfa.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1be77ac28059a8a4363e1f88994125768f4ccdfa.jpg?video_still_time=10 Embellishing The Country Shuffle Boogie Riff Now it's time to take your country shuffle boogie riff to the next level by adding a handful of authentic sounding licks and tricks to the basic riff. The rhythm vocabulary that you'll end up with from this will get you incredibly far in almost any style of music that's based on Rock, Country and Blues. We'll look at some variations that work best for the open position version of the riff as well as some that work for any key, anywhere on the neck. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2365 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/25de50c42c87583f4a0cfbbc1976ad9f389e4d1a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/25de50c42c87583f4a0cfbbc1976ad9f389e4d1a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Next Level Intros and Outros Although you'll occasionally have the luxury of having a fiddle player or a pedal steel player in your band, you as the electric guitar player have to be prepared to take the lead on any intros, outros and solos. We've already covered the basics of how to do this, so in this tutorial we'll take it all one step further by including all of the elements you've learned since then: your new pedal steel licks, triads, half step below approach, chicken picking and Travis Picking. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2366 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/940658d7db874fc0d492003d348ea71d841d0ec8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/940658d7db874fc0d492003d348ea71d841d0ec8.jpg?video_still_time=10 Takin' Control of the Triads! In this tutorial we're going to explore the next level of using triads in your Country soloing. Just like it's the case with many of the other topics we cover there's virtually no end to how advanced you can get with a topic like this. So this will just be another step on your long, but exciting journey towards becoming a ripping country guitar player. And to make the deal even sweeter, understanding how to use triads in your soloing will benefit you in any style of music that you want to play down the road. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2369 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0483927d2132d5885786522aeebe7a07a2bc9ffb.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0483927d2132d5885786522aeebe7a07a2bc9ffb.jpg?video_still_time=10 Horizontal Country Licks In this tutorial we'll explore some more classic country licks. Up until now we've mostly stayed with our left hand in one position at a time and moved up and down in a vertical scale pattern to improvise. At this point we're going to start venturing more and more into licks that move horizontally on the neck rather than just going up and down between the floor and the ceiling. I call this a "horizontal approach", and although it can be a little confusing at first, you'll also realize how this can open up the whole neck for you and unlock a whole new vault of super cool country licks. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2370 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9cbbaa56cbd80ecd60fbb05aabcd22028fe0755e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9cbbaa56cbd80ecd60fbb05aabcd22028fe0755e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Combining it All (Level 2) In this chapter we've explored a whole bunch of new tricks and techniques, and it's always important to take a little extra time to repeat and explore all of the new vocabulary, before you move onto the next thing. So in this tutorial we'll look at some of the best combinations of the different lead tools we've explored in this chapter, and try them out over a backing track. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2436 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5571671d2cb3d24aee3869e63bc95a0a96bc91e0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5571671d2cb3d24aee3869e63bc95a0a96bc91e0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Spiced Up Blues Series 3 Christopher will show you how to really spice up your blues rhythm and lead playing with some interesting chord progressions and lead licks! We'll take a complex blues chord progression and learn some next level licks that build on the previous tutorial in this series. We'll put them all together in some play alongs to practice these new ideas. 2019-03-13 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2619 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dc60a7ded346b19113a071bf8cf56a5364b5ed94.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dc60a7ded346b19113a071bf8cf56a5364b5ed94.jpg?video_still_time=10 CAGED For Lead Guitar Christopher will show you how to apply the CAGED system to lead guitar playing. CAGED is a method for visualizing all the integrated, interlocking patterns that any given chord forms on a guitar fretboard. It can also be used as a guide to locate scale degrees near the chord tones. 2020-06-16 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1277 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/da5c15349bea2f031d740877865f1afc64dc17a3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/da5c15349bea2f031d740877865f1afc64dc17a3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Connecting Pentatonic Patterns: Series 4 In this tutorial we will learn to connect the 5 pentatonic patterns using tapping technique. This is another tutorial in the overall series of connecting pentatonic patterns in rock style lead guitar. 2021-10-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/929 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fe48c8ea7af2cf8944ba6043ef828e0b22299149.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fe48c8ea7af2cf8944ba6043ef828e0b22299149.jpg?video_still_time=10 Speedy Ideas Series 3: Minor Scale Patterns Christopher will show you how to expand on building speed at playing linear single note melodic lines. We will use the E minor scale on two adjacent strings covering a complete octave in three note per string groupings. 2021-11-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/973 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3d27c4980c8195ce97ceebaaa6c563445dea0777.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3d27c4980c8195ce97ceebaaa6c563445dea0777.jpg?video_still_time=10 Speedy Ideas Series 4: Advanced Minor Soloing Christopher will show you how to expand on building speed at playing single note melodic soloing lines. We will apply the skills and ideas taught in the previous speedy idea tutorials to a chord progression in a minor key. We'll learn linear lines, pedal point lines and arpeggio lines. 2022-11-06 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/980 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/234150c5f9c9a5eada1f819b7a1677a1173c8e6e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/234150c5f9c9a5eada1f819b7a1677a1173c8e6e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Speedy Ideas Series 5: Advanced Major Soloing This tutorial expands on building speed at playing single note melodic soloing lines. We will apply the skills and ideas taught in the previous speedy idea tutorials to a chord progression in a major key. We'll learn linear lines, pedal point lines and arpeggio lines. 2022-11-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2903 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bf146f91b6e701873de8a5df6e19f70e16e41865.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bf146f91b6e701873de8a5df6e19f70e16e41865.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Lead Guitar Basics: Major Key In this tutorial we'll learn some basic elements of jazz lead guitar. We'll play some lines that demonstrate jazz vocabulary over a common major key chord progression. One of the central elements of jazz guitar soloing is playing the changes. This means targeting certain notes within a scale that outline each chord in the progression. When playing the changes, you can emphasize chord tones and then embellish by using other scalar and chromatic notes. 2023-09-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2904 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b08ebf52c98751dada44fee7480acf31489bf5cc.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b08ebf52c98751dada44fee7480acf31489bf5cc.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Lead Guitar Basics: Minor Key In this tutorial I'm going to show you some basic elements of jazz lead guitar. We'll learn a couple lead lines to play over a common minor chord progression. Our lines will showcase jazz elements such as utilizing chord tones, passing tones, and swing rhythm. We'll use these elements to build lines we can use over each chord in our progression. Then we'll start practicing these lines to a backing track so we can start to get comfortable playing them and eventually incorporate them into our playing. 2023-09-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2919 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e482febc93e84d0485cd33ebb64fd23873e515ca.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e482febc93e84d0485cd33ebb64fd23873e515ca.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basic Rock Lead Vocabulary #1 In this tutorial Anders will show you some basic but classic rock style lead guitar licks that form the foundation of all rock lead vocabulary. 2024-01-11 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2920 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/06b56315ab676ea18d1e503dae1ece6e6a6dc811.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/06b56315ab676ea18d1e503dae1ece6e6a6dc811.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basic Rock Lead Vocabulary #2 In this tutorial Anders will show you a basic pentatonic lick that is widely used in rock style lead guitar solos and how to play variations on the basic lick to build your rock lead guitar vocabulary. 2024-01-18 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2918 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b08c45794921f9987af5183eb769ad0822f84ebf.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b08c45794921f9987af5183eb769ad0822f84ebf.jpg?video_still_time=10 Melodic Soloing Anders will show you how to use the diatonic minor scale to create melodic lead guitar licks in a rock style. 2024-02-04 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3043 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fd458e4d8dfeb427dcb0f8668cfacbd1ebd9f258.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fd458e4d8dfeb427dcb0f8668cfacbd1ebd9f258.jpg?video_still_time=10 Advanced Rock Licks 1 In this tutorial we'll dive into some next level lick ideas and aim to up your shred and deepen your well of rock leads. I'll take you through 3 killer licks, and also show you how to expand on them and make your own variations to get the most possible mileage out of them. We'll practice these licks with a backing track, then put all three together in the final performance video as a demonstration of how to employ these ideas to your improvised solos. 2024-11-12 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3007 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2612f5d18637283b2b818b4e3156befe5c2a79b7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2612f5d18637283b2b818b4e3156befe5c2a79b7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Lead Secrets In this tutorial we'll learn some basic skills and ideas to get you playing lead on your acoustic guitar. A quintessential part of playing lead guitar requires the ability to play single note melodies over a chord progression. As usual we'll make a practice tune of the melodies that we learn in order to play along with a backing track so you'll be ready to use these skills and ideas in real world songs. 2024-12-22 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3013 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/29b850dcf2b31158ec7ce6cfba7332e5469f856b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/29b850dcf2b31158ec7ce6cfba7332e5469f856b.jpg?video_still_time=10 R&B Lead Essentials 1 R&B is a genre known for its smooth grooves, soulful melodies, and infectious rhythms. In this tutorial, we'll explore the key techniques that will help you develop a strong foundation of lead guitar in an R&B style. We'll delve into the importance of phrasing, techniques like bending, sliding, and hammer-ons, and how to use double stops to create smooth, fluid leads. Finally, we'll finish up with a practice song that combines everything we've learned. 2025-01-03 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3022 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7ddfd8b60db421b5171434f5c373e31ea069f099.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7ddfd8b60db421b5171434f5c373e31ea069f099.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Lead Basics Major In this tutorial we'll build on the basics of jazz lead playing using a classic major chord progression that's been used in countless songs from the standard jazz repertoire. If you come to this from blues and rock, this will be an entirely different approach to soloing where instead of staying in the key center through the changing chords, we now follow each of the chords and build our ideas from those shapes. 2025-01-13 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3014 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d92542d8d043fe7297080338107ab51d8e6a6e83.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d92542d8d043fe7297080338107ab51d8e6a6e83.jpg?video_still_time=10 R&B Lead Essentials 2 In this tutorial, we'll continue on from Part 1 and dive deeper into the techniques and approaches that make R&B lead guitar so much fun to play. We'll explore single note lines that complement the chords of the progression, use 6th interval shapes to create melodic leads, incorporate some bluesy sounds, and use slides and hammer-ons with double stops to create even more textured lick ideas. Finally, we'll finish up with a practice song that combines everything we've learned. 2025-01-17 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3023 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dd3a7ef951597f04ca99672c4e23bc47e2ad88e2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dd3a7ef951597f04ca99672c4e23bc47e2ad88e2.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Lead Basics Minor In this tutorial we'll build on the basics of jazz lead playing using a classic minor chord progression that contains elements used in countless songs from the standard jazz repertoire. This is very different from the key center approach that we use in blues and rock soloing, and for that reason it can be both inspiring and very challenging to explore. 2025-01-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3048 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9c63fe2ffdce05efc8e5d60b45d0bd2e305b43c9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9c63fe2ffdce05efc8e5d60b45d0bd2e305b43c9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Leads Intermediate Major In this tutorial we'll explore some cool sounding intermediate jazz lead playing within a major key. First we'll learn the chords in each section and then we'll build our phrases off of a combination of chord tones, scale runs and chromatic movement. We'll also look at how the rhythm of your phrases really help make your soloing sound exciting. 2025-04-11 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3076 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0ef85ff81f8ac0bfe24ff13fedf6aa4086cd02d9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0ef85ff81f8ac0bfe24ff13fedf6aa4086cd02d9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Lead Basics 1 This tutorial focuses on foundational techniques to get started playing lead in a metal style. These include aggressive picking, palm muted single notes, sliding, vibrato, double stops, and hammer ons and pull offs. We'll learn some straight forward metal licks that use the minor pentatonic and blues scales. Once we've gotten these licks down, we'll put them into a practice tune and play them along with a backing track. 2025-06-06 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3049 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/93e1ceb0b95fec82e62b1c767cce173ce93f6101.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/93e1ceb0b95fec82e62b1c767cce173ce93f6101.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Leads Intermediate Minor In this tutorial we'll explore some cool sounding intermediate jazz lead playing within a minor key. Our lead lines will follow the harmony closely, and most of our phrases will be based on chord tones with some colorful chromatic lead-in notes. We'll also look at how the rhythm of your phrases really help make your soloing sound exciting. 2025-06-12 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3060 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/82d61ada438b5f70040bfcb202d0583c7dfcc791.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/82d61ada438b5f70040bfcb202d0583c7dfcc791.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Leads Next Level (Major Key) In this tutorial we'll explore some fun and classic sounding ways to improvise over a very common jazz progression in a major key. We'll use a simple motif and adapt it to fit all the changing chords, so that we sound like we're playing through the changing chords as opposed to getting knocked around by them all. 2025-06-12 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3078 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/299373985869ac78cd0f1d7b6a9158160f1aaefe.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/299373985869ac78cd0f1d7b6a9158160f1aaefe.jpg?video_still_time=10 Advanced Rock Licks 2 In this tutorial we'll dig into some next level lick ideas that use techniques like alternate picking, open string pedaling, and tricky hammer ons and pull offs. We'll also explore 8th and 16th note triplet rhythms for our licks. Once you get these 3 licks under your fingers, you'll learn how to turn them into dozens of variations. We'll practice each of these licks with a backing track, and then put all three together in a final performance video as a demonstration of how to employ these ideas to your improvised solos. 2025-06-19 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3064 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fe230ab89a54fd2d13d682f1afbd0e7da7b30d35.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fe230ab89a54fd2d13d682f1afbd0e7da7b30d35.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Lead Harmony Twin Guitar Attack In this tutorial we'll dive into a hallmark of heavy metal: harmonized leads! We'll explore some common approaches and ways to create this iconic sound using 2 guitars. Once we've got these lick ideas under our fingers, we'll put them into a practice tune, and play them along with a backing track. 2025-07-02 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3072 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7567d548fec6629ba7c13b65758eb2a9524c3a89.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7567d548fec6629ba7c13b65758eb2a9524c3a89.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Lead Guitar More Power 1 In this tutorial, we'll introduce the Phrygian dominant and harmonic minor scales to add some serious flavor to our lick ideas! This is also another great opportunity to hone your expressive soloing techniques such as palm muting single notes, pinch harmonics, vibrato, trills, and hammer ons and pull offs. Once we've got these licks under our fingers, we'll put them into a practice tune, and play them along with a backing track. 2025-07-08 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3073 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3a0ebcce905e2949e477490041b52f0d3d7b3aad.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3a0ebcce905e2949e477490041b52f0d3d7b3aad.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Lead Guitar More Power 2 In this tutorial we'll continue to use the Phrygian dominant and harmonic minor scales to create some shredding metal lick ideas! We'll also dive into some advanced metal soloing techniques such as tremolo picking, two handed tapping, and sweep picked arpeggios. Once we've got these licks down, we'll plug them into a practice tune, and play them along with a backing track. 2025-07-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3061 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5bcdc155df2e3dad3afc9cbbad3719e86b45ea2a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5bcdc155df2e3dad3afc9cbbad3719e86b45ea2a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Leads Next Level (Minor Key) In this tutorial we'll explore some really pretty sounding intermediate jazz lead playing. This time within a minor key. We'll base most of our lead lines on specific chord tones that change to follow the underlying harmony. This requires that you're very familiar with the chord shapes and the structure of the harmony, but once you have that down I think you'll see how this approach is actually quite simple and straightforward. 2025-08-03 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3058 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3312eda4d7159228c6d777c7721c53b9eb80f4d9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3312eda4d7159228c6d777c7721c53b9eb80f4d9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Leads Next Level 1 In this tutorial we'll explore lick ideas that use notes from the full minor scale to make more metal lead licks. Expressive lead techniques such as bending, vibrato, palm muting, sliding, hammer ons and pull offs, and pinch harmonics will be relied upon to create these licks for maximum metal impact! Once we've learned these licks, we'll put them into a practice tune, and play them along with a backing track. 2025-08-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3059 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/64049ac9f7b9d1ac0b964d00568dc3fbe90fcb11.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/64049ac9f7b9d1ac0b964d00568dc3fbe90fcb11.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Leads Next Level 2 In this tutorial, we'll continue to explore lick ideas using notes from the full minor scale. These lead ideas employ all the expressive lead techniques you've been working on so far but will also add some legato and pedal note ideas to get more lead approaches under your fingers! Once we've got these licks under our belt, we'll put them into a practice tune, and play them along with a backing track. 2025-08-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3050 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3f009dead7eb806edb83867f48bac6eca382af05.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3f009dead7eb806edb83867f48bac6eca382af05.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Leads Advanced Major In this tutorial we'll explore some advanced jazz lead playing within a major key and at a faster tempo. Rather than relying on scales, we'll build our lines based on chord tones, so first we'll get really familiar with the underlying harmony, and then we'll use that knowledge to come up with some cool and catchy jazz lead lines. 2025-09-02 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3077 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/26fc28069096f132116976ed31b2a39c6cb09f38.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/26fc28069096f132116976ed31b2a39c6cb09f38.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Lead Basics 2 In this tutorial we'll continue to hone our lead guitar chops in a metal style by learning some slightly faster and more challenging licks. Once again, we'll rely on the tried and true minor pentatonic and blues scales for our lick ideas. Once we've gotten these licks down, we'll put them into a practice tune, and play them along with a backing track. 2025-09-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3051 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6342a573bce8886fa57b44cd695a8cdf45fba0fa.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6342a573bce8886fa57b44cd695a8cdf45fba0fa.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Leads Advanced Minor In this tutorial we'll explore some more advanced jazz leads in a minor context and at a faster tempo. We'll do this by first learning and familiarizing ourselves with the chord progressions of each section and then for our leads we'll approach each of the chords individually or two at a time, using chord tones, chromatic passing notes and scale movement. 2025-10-06 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3057 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/23c814c8735463c6d952e617c330e942b70f79a3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/23c814c8735463c6d952e617c330e942b70f79a3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Lead Basics 3 In this tutorial we'll continue to add to our reservoir of metal lick ideas with more challenging material, using notes from the minor pentatonic and blues scales. Once we've fully absorbed these licks, we'll put them into a practice tune, and play them along with a backing track. 2025-10-13 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3093 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c66681b0b55eebca591870a3c7e3bfe805e6f009.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c66681b0b55eebca591870a3c7e3bfe805e6f009.jpg?video_still_time=10 R&B Leads: Next Level R&B is a genre known for its smooth grooves, soulful melodies, and infectious rhythms. In this tutorial, we'll dive deeper into lead guitar approaches that are sure to kick your R&B jams up a notch. By being more mindful of the chord progression we're soloing over, we can employ chord tone soloing to great effect! We'll also bust out some tried and true bluesy and R&B lick approaches. Finally, we'll finish up with a practice song that combines everything we've learned. 2025-10-13 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3147 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a9237de25e885ae92deedcf74cbef9b90f029869.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a9237de25e885ae92deedcf74cbef9b90f029869.jpg?video_still_time=10 Boost Your Bluegrass Lead Style Part 1 In this tutorial we're going to kick our bluegrass soloing into a higher gear by exploring how to play over a changing chord progression. This will require that we know our basic bluegrass licks for the G, C and D chord really well. But don't worry, we'll review everything you need as we go, and then you can always go back and review those tutorials if you need some more time with any of them. 2025-12-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3152 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e47e5a2a178f0d6eb5cc107a8202545858c39190.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e47e5a2a178f0d6eb5cc107a8202545858c39190.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bluegrass Lead Style Pickin' & Grinnin' Level 1 In this tutorial we'll boost your bluegrass soloing skills by adding some powerful licks in the great key of E. The open position in this key really lends itself to some bluesy phrases so we'll explore four short licks that can be used on their own or strung together into a long and great sounding bluegrass phrase. 2026-01-12 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3170 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1749c156a9f9f82a54102dd3bd63c24e9288f17d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1749c156a9f9f82a54102dd3bd63c24e9288f17d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bluegrass Lead Style: Pickin' & Grinnin' Level 2 In this tutorial we're going to boost your bluegrass soloing skills by adding some powerful licks in the great key of E. The open position in this key really lends itself to some bluesy phrases so we'll explore four short licks that can be used on their own or strung together into a long and great sounding bluegrass phrase. 2026-01-12 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3192 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c1816a7eab5ed7adda1a7bcb16ec146a4867826b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c1816a7eab5ed7adda1a7bcb16ec146a4867826b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basic Blues Licks Series 4 In this tutorial we will expand on the basic blues licks taught in series 1, 2 & 3. These licks use the following characteristics of blues lead playing: A minor pentatonic scale (with the flat 5th blue note), vibrato, hammer-ons and pull-offs, bending and sliding. The added ingredient in this series 4 is that we'll add the major 3rd of each chord while moving to different octaves and positions. 2026-02-13 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3151 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7b3cffdcbd7124fc0e4fe33b8afeaa7ab8ce7e8a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7b3cffdcbd7124fc0e4fe33b8afeaa7ab8ce7e8a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Boost Your Bluegrass Lead Style Part 2 In this tutorial we'll continue our journey into the wonderful world of Bluegrass soloing. This time we'll emphasis the bluesy influences that add a lot of extra depth and emotional complexity to the sound. We'll combine these new bluesy licks in the key of G with some of our standard licks for the C and the D chord and you'll experience that powerful combination of bluesy tension and the more peaceful sounding chord-based licks. 2026-04-08 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3224 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5b5c81e7d13036f6146ab548b8be86475369cbf8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5b5c81e7d13036f6146ab548b8be86475369cbf8.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chicken Pickin' 1 (Country Lead Showcase) In this tutorial we're going to explore some serious country chicken picking by breaking down a fun practice tune that I've written specifically to include some of my favorite tricks and sounds from this style of playing. Some of this can seem complicated at first, but if you take the time to learn and play it the right way, then you'll eventually feel how easy and comfortable it can be to use hybrid picking like this. And of course it sounds great! I'll be using my Gretsch Duo Jet for this practice tune, and I'll be running it through a Fender amp with a bright clean tone and a little bit of reverb. But you can of course learn and play this practice tune on any guitar. Let's get started!  2026-04-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3225 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/12d8c03024b9c95eeda758a8841d92d7a4c06ff8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/12d8c03024b9c95eeda758a8841d92d7a4c06ff8.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chicken Pickin' 2 (Country Lead Showcase) In this tutorial we're going to explore some really cool country chicken picking within the context of an fun and upbeat practice tune. For this practice tune we're going to lean into the slightly more advanced and somewhat jazzy sound of country playing, which is a fun place to explore for any guitarist. Some of this may be tricky at first, but no matter how long it takes you to get it under your fingers - it is guaranteed to eventually sound much harder than it really is. I'll be using my Gretsch Duo Jet for this practice tune, and I'll be running it through a Fender amp with a bright clean tone and a little bit of reverb. But you can of course learn and play this practice tune on any guitar. Let's get started!  2026-05-03 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3160 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d175ac0ac9a04502eeaabf9aeea73a951ca493e6.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d175ac0ac9a04502eeaabf9aeea73a951ca493e6.jpg?video_still_time=10 Beginner Acoustic Country Lead This tutorial focuses on foundational concepts to get started playing lead guitar in a country style using an acoustic guitar. We'll lean on the major pentatonic scale to dig into some basic, simple licks that highlight the chord progression while playing to a swung 8th note groove. Once we've gotten these leads down, we'll put them into a practice tune and play them along with a backing track. 2026-05-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3161 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/02105c75d43968f849f1d21cbd9f3cd8d6a45a8e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/02105c75d43968f849f1d21cbd9f3cd8d6a45a8e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Country Lead Intermediate In this tutorial, we'll continue to hone our acoustic lead skills in a country style. Once again, we'll lean into the major pentatonic scale to create licks that play off the chords of the progression in G major. Once we've gotten these leads down, we'll put them into a practice tune and play them along with a backing track. 2026-05-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/992 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ef89c7aa383f2fdccf81cae51fb6d1f4c44b87d5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ef89c7aa383f2fdccf81cae51fb6d1f4c44b87d5.jpg?video_still_time=10 How To Hold The Classical Guitar This tutorial covers how to hold the classical guitar in order to better approach playing the style. Related issues include the foot rest, proper posture, left hand and right hand overall placement. 2015-03-12 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1137 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/39c349505489b2e986585a7c3cbc00cbfe5789f0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/39c349505489b2e986585a7c3cbc00cbfe5789f0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Tips on Learning and Practicing Music This single lesson tutorial gives you some tips on how best to learn and practice music. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1259 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c8e59619344611c0084075eb2bc07a979b4036ef.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c8e59619344611c0084075eb2bc07a979b4036ef.jpg?video_still_time=10 Elements of Better Blues Musicianship In this tutorial we'll zoom out and look at the big picture of blues musicianship: improvisation, using backing tracks, playing live, and writing music. These aren't playing lessons per se, although we use a couple of backing tracks for demonstration; these lessons are intended for you to step backk and take a look at the big picture, and put your playing into a context. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1652 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6f644e44f79a610383baff2731291ccd391916a2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6f644e44f79a610383baff2731291ccd391916a2.jpg?video_still_time=10 How To Practice In this set of lessons, Caren Armstrong will delve into the concepts of how to practice. Caren will introduce the tutorial, then get you started on the beginner mindset. Next she'll tune you in to making a beginning with your practice, then how to stay focused. After that we'll talk about how to build muscle memory; then look at how to prioritize your practice, and multi-task. To finish things off, Caren will discuss getting better faster. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1765 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/418a31ee5f7da2e04f94a737d1a992ba14ac642c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/418a31ee5f7da2e04f94a737d1a992ba14ac642c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Songwriting 101 In this series of lessons, Mike Stocksdale will shine a light on some of the reasons why a songwriter chooses certain elements to include in a piece of music. Mike will talk about songwriting as a whole, then look at sections of his own song, "A War Outside": the verse, the chorus, the bridge, a solo, and the intro and outro's. After some final thoughts, Mike will perform the song. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1823 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1f98bd23dfba12fadcb56ab72accd921d06d47c5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1f98bd23dfba12fadcb56ab72accd921d06d47c5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Making Good Decisions If you make good decisions when you play, people will love playing with you and listening to you, almost regardless of how much or how much or little you may know. So in this tutorial we're going to explore this concept by composing an elaborate practice from from just two basic chord progressions: one for the verse and one for the chorus. This could be similar to what a songwriter may bring to a rehearsal with the band. From thereon we'll use some good musical decision making to come up with cool and effective lead and rhythm parts for the different sections, and we'll also add an intro and an outro riff as well as a solo section. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1754 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1fcd28b8c10995d2bdb03515effdb88f3d48fc2e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1fcd28b8c10995d2bdb03515effdb88f3d48fc2e.jpg?video_still_time=10 The Strings and Tuning Even if you're the greatest guitar player in the world, if your guitar is out of tune, it will sound bad. Let's learn all about tuning your guitar using a couple of different methods. Plus, you'll learn a story about my friend Eddie that you will never forget - and which will help you forever stay in tune. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1766 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d30918a7582564e0c9ba17f84247574d44406de2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d30918a7582564e0c9ba17f84247574d44406de2.jpg?video_still_time=10 Welcome to the Guitar! Welcome to the guitar! Let's learn a bit about the varieties of guitar models that are available to you, and what model of guitar will be the best fit or you. We'll learn how to hold the guitar properly, and some basic guitar anatomy too! 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1781 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/17080d29c07262deea3063d96a0e22bf70c6b3df.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/17080d29c07262deea3063d96a0e22bf70c6b3df.jpg?video_still_time=10 Learning and Practice 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 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1915 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cd37be2a1b618d2b0a0267c9a5343adac5748dc5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cd37be2a1b618d2b0a0267c9a5343adac5748dc5.jpg?video_still_time=10 You're a Guitar Player Now! As you graduate from Guitar Fundamentals 1, let's take some time to make sure all your basics are solidly in place. But even more importantly, and way more fun, let's explore the power and potential of your accomplishments so far! It's Graduation Week! Congratulations to you! 2014-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2051 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4a226a2598e999db68cd01df9dea51b581a72c0f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4a226a2598e999db68cd01df9dea51b581a72c0f.jpg?video_still_time=10 How Notes Are Revealed in Musical Notation Every good boy does fine, right? Right! Let's learn how to read notes in standard musical notation, and how to play them on the guitar. Tablature is easy, but for guitar players only. Standard musical notation is the universal written language of music. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2052 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ff50dc1f268b5ec4113c57951fd3f95961d7ad67.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ff50dc1f268b5ec4113c57951fd3f95961d7ad67.jpg?video_still_time=10 How Timing is Revealed in Musical Notation Knowing which note to play is great, but we also need to know how long that note should last. This is the basis of rhythm, as notes move one to the next throughout a piece of music. Let's learn how the physical shape of the note indicates its timing. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2053 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5b33e8fad4eb8963cde696bd8408ecb4c5e67009.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5b33e8fad4eb8963cde696bd8408ecb4c5e67009.jpg?video_still_time=10 Musical Notation in Action! Let's Play a Melody! In this tutorial, we'll combine the skills of reading notes on the staff, plus, interpreting their time-value based on their shape and appearance. We'll do this by learning a strange little song, aimed at getting you to read notes from the staff, and play them in the proper timing. 2021-10-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2076 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/34c9569d64742c712ad7fcd5a11d75ea16d6d011.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/34c9569d64742c712ad7fcd5a11d75ea16d6d011.jpg?video_still_time=10 Grand Finale! Read Melodies, Add Harmonies! So far you've learned how to read music, one note at a time. But now, let's take a classic melody, and add not just one, but TWO harmony notes, sprinkled throughout the piece. You'll see how this will add up to a beautiful solo guitar piece you can read and play. 2021-10-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/491 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/13685b0e97dd00d7292d96cb444f3054f9542c7c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/13685b0e97dd00d7292d96cb444f3054f9542c7c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Improvisation in a Minor Key Christopher will show you the concepts required to improvise. You will learn how to improvise a single note melody, lead or solo over a minor key chord progression. This includes finding the key signature as the scale that relates all chords in a progression, rhythmically targeting chord tones, building melodies and musical phrases from the scale and chord tones as a basis for improvising over the chord progression. You will also gets a lot of practice applying those concepts. 2022-08-09 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2380 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/eb718a1069521e0654622eed786de78dd7719b10.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/eb718a1069521e0654622eed786de78dd7719b10.jpg?video_still_time=10 Building A Blues Arrangement Christopher will show you how to build a blues arrangement. We'll use various rhythm and lead guitar techniques and combine them in a dramatic way to build and release tension over the course of many repeated passes at a 12 bar blues form. We'll experiment with loud & quiet dynamic levels, various approaches to alternating rhythm and lead guitar parts. 2018-07-11 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2496 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/44e298cda58dbdacf370c1633b69b54879110b47.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/44e298cda58dbdacf370c1633b69b54879110b47.jpg?video_still_time=10 More Melodies Anders will show you how to simplify the chords and picking patterns and the focus on the melody notes. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2497 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/43c6c31dfa8091ae43f0de28c9951e2fbc6519cd.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/43c6c31dfa8091ae43f0de28c9951e2fbc6519cd.jpg?video_still_time=10 Next Level Finger Picking Practice Tune Anders will show you a practice tune that incorporates all the techniques taught in this chapter. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2557 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e6c4841b5c7e313a723c1910708752bc5c3a485e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e6c4841b5c7e313a723c1910708752bc5c3a485e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Dynamics Anders will demonstrate the concept of dynamics. It's an all-important tool for distinguishing the different sections of a song and making your playing more musical. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2570 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d5fc25fff18b1ccde3907f65d2c6588cf877f16c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d5fc25fff18b1ccde3907f65d2c6588cf877f16c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Stripping It All Down Anders will start in the simple end of the spectrum and explore how little we can get away with when accompanying a singer completely by ourselves. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2571 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f424efa14d9a5f2b39437e1acd864a43cf379779.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f424efa14d9a5f2b39437e1acd864a43cf379779.jpg?video_still_time=10 Fills Between Phrases (With Pick) Anders will explore some useful and fun ways to add embellishments and fills in between the vocal phrases using a pick. These tools can also be used for instrumental sections like intros, outros and solo sections, and it's really fun to explore the gray are between rhythm and lead playing. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2573 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ca36893426ec778a9d63d9f53a42f0483eaa22a6.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ca36893426ec778a9d63d9f53a42f0483eaa22a6.jpg?video_still_time=10 Fingerpicking Fills Anders will explore the different tricks and techniques you can use to fill in the space between vocal phrases when you're fingerpicking. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2574 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/87df7e5040083c703ab15fd56add52a7d71f8449.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/87df7e5040083c703ab15fd56add52a7d71f8449.jpg?video_still_time=10 Playing With Another Guitar Player Anders will explore how to double a guitar part for extra emphasis or use your knowledge of voicings, chord licks and capos to come up with complimentary guitar parts. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2578 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/76af1702351bd096ceebc87a680e89e923af43e5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/76af1702351bd096ceebc87a680e89e923af43e5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Accompaniment Practice Tune Anders will show you how to apply the skills in this chapter to a fun practice tune with a groovy 16th note feel. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2584 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/aa1eeb3dc85e300501d9349a2cd63da3a8cbf6f0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/aa1eeb3dc85e300501d9349a2cd63da3a8cbf6f0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Next Level Melodies Anders will break down, practice and ultimately play through a slightly more advanced instrumental guitar arrangement of a melody written to include a lot of classic sounding tension notes. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2589 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ad9f03d089850b54c23d32f88eded9a0b7b47b4d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ad9f03d089850b54c23d32f88eded9a0b7b47b4d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Final Practice Tune Anders will break down, practice and play through one final practice tune that incorporates most of the techniques taught in this chapter. This will include the swing feel, open string licks, tension notes, a few harmonics and some of the jazzy chord voicings. It's a fun tune for using a thumb pick, but it is completely possible to play the arrangement without one as well. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2678 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9de0b78577d1386fb2c9a678d025361fc2e743cd.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9de0b78577d1386fb2c9a678d025361fc2e743cd.jpg?video_still_time=10 Tuning And Playing Notes In this first tutorial of Guitar Fundamentals we'll learn proper posture and how to hold the guitar. We will also learn how to use the tuning pegs and tune up, then learn the string names: Eddie Ate Dynamite, Goodbye Eddie! Once we're tuned up and in position we'll look at how to navigate the fretboard using string names and fret numbers, while also exploring about how to best fret notes. You can start out using just your index finger, but after that you should try using your other 3 fingers as well. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2687 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/af71948a6dff517300edc2d4047c571236c05bf9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/af71948a6dff517300edc2d4047c571236c05bf9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metronome Practice In this tutorial I'll introduce you to a brand new tool that will be helpful from now on and throughout the rest of your guitar playing journey. In itself it's not particularly exciting, but it can help you do some really exciting things. The tool is called a metronome, and it's used by everyone from beginners to virtuosos. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2705 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/976211bac972a81ca8ae4c9e067596d9bfe94d5b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/976211bac972a81ca8ae4c9e067596d9bfe94d5b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Impatience & Frustration Learning guitar is a lot of fun, but as you know it isn't easy. On good days the challenges feel exciting and we patiently practice our way towards a certain goal. But it is completely inevitable that you also hit a lot of low points along the way days where nothing is easy and you wonder how you're ever going to get good at this. Maybe you're in one those spots right now, and if that's the case just put your guitar, give your fingers a break and let's talk about how to get over the hump and back on the horse. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3026 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/618fca907f326e9d09d51a7ab5e678efde96e7b8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/618fca907f326e9d09d51a7ab5e678efde96e7b8.jpg?video_still_time=10 How To Build An Effective Practice Routine In this tutorial we'll discuss how to build an effective practice routine. This is one of the most important aspects of becoming a proficient guitarist. Just like any skill, consistent and focused practice is the key to improvement. We'll talk about goal setting, categories of study, how to work through challenges, and how to structure your practice time for maximum efficiency and progress. 2024-12-13 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3075 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ceeb3834aec12c53361a5d5577b42f1277d9335b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ceeb3834aec12c53361a5d5577b42f1277d9335b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practice Advice (Pop Style) In this tutorial we'll learn the practice process for putting a full song together in a Pop style. In each section, we'll go over practice routines to incorporate specific techniques within that section. Techniques we'll be covering are Chord Switching, Arpeggio Picking, and Counting while Strumming. 2025-08-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3133 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/98d0870e3a3e852d129bd77e933b33397397cd86.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/98d0870e3a3e852d129bd77e933b33397397cd86.jpg?video_still_time=10 Power Drills 2025-07-02 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/792 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6c92432fdb0fcec8a30227fb93a57e729f7a5074.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6c92432fdb0fcec8a30227fb93a57e729f7a5074.jpg?video_still_time=10 Advanced Blues Rhythm Techniques While soloing is an ever important part of playing the guitar, roughly 90% of the time as guitar players we are playing rhythm. In this tutorial, we are going to take a look some advanced rhythmic concepts and chord licks that you can use in your rhythm playing in not just blues, but in all styles. It is important to note too that you can use these skills in your soloing as well. Let's take a look. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/892 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/99efd8441575cff9ce6cf8eb4f32fc3ad828dc9d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/99efd8441575cff9ce6cf8eb4f32fc3ad828dc9d.jpg?video_still_time=10 It's All In The Timing The old blues guys made music history with just a handful of notes, so there are obviously a lot of other elements to a great blues solo than just great note choice. There is the "feel" that we covered earlier, the tone of your gear, which you will learn about later, but most importantly there is the rhythm and timing of your licks and notes. This is the concept that, above all the others, will make you sound like a blues guy. So in this tutorial we're going to experiment with the sound of different "subdivisions" and timing concepts. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/944 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b3f620e7b07981fae8694b16eddd6ecc52f5cdab.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b3f620e7b07981fae8694b16eddd6ecc52f5cdab.jpg?video_still_time=10 Feels, Rhythms, and Grooves In this tutorial we're going to look at three different rhythmic feels that are used in the blues. For each of these "grooves" I will explain what the drummer and the bass player are most likely to be playing, and I will show you a guitar part that fits it. This will give you a good understanding of the different types of blues grooves and what to play over them! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/946 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a9f170543859c9496b51b38e3cc35169c5eccd50.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a9f170543859c9496b51b38e3cc35169c5eccd50.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Strumming Patterns In this tutorial we're going to focus on your right hand by breaking down a couple of really useful strumming patterns for the blues. Chord voicings and left hand technique is very important, but right hand chops and different rhythmic approaches are just as important! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1566 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/94d7a6704fbc7304837c09ea3204e3d4a370626c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/94d7a6704fbc7304837c09ea3204e3d4a370626c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Subdivisions: Splitting Up the Beat In this tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will teach you how to subdivide, or "split up" the length of notes. After an introduction on the importance of rhythm and dialing in a simple tone, we'll start by splitting up whole and half notes. Next up are quarter notes, then we'll split those into eighth notes; then we'll split the eighth notes into sixteenth notes. We'll apply all this in a practice tune, then you'll learn some easy practice exercises. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1567 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/df117006ba8c74c93a8eb74ef38cc04a431e73b4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/df117006ba8c74c93a8eb74ef38cc04a431e73b4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Anticipations in Rock In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will show you how to anticipate, or "push" the beat. We'll introduce the concept to you, then dial in a medium distortion tone. We'll start with anticipating eighth notes on the upbeat, then look at how to anticipate quarter notes. Next we'll push sixteenth notes, and follow that up with multiple 16th note anticipations; then we'll put it all together in a practice tune. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1568 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/31283b713f7cffccf1f89d6b694df158a3aa66f3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/31283b713f7cffccf1f89d6b694df158a3aa66f3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Strumming in Rock In this set of rhythm lessons, Anders Mouridsen is going to examine strumming in rock. We'll talk about strumming and get an appropriate tone, then look at palm muting and strumming with both eighth and sixteenth notes. Then we'll learn about ghost strums, and apply everything to two practice tunes. We'll finish with a lesson on how to derive strum patterns from the drums. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1569 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5759317cb266a1b3d12a6e3e5268c86280f89ef2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5759317cb266a1b3d12a6e3e5268c86280f89ef2.jpg?video_still_time=10 Arpeggiation in Rock In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach you how to start applying arpeggiation to your rhythm playing. An introduction and a good arpeggio tone come first, then you'll learn how to arpeggiate open chords with 8th notes, power chords with palm muting, and barre chords with 16th notes. Next we'll arpeggiate in 3/4 time; then we'll mix it all up. You'll learn some easy practice exercises, then a practice tune. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1570 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8cf29998f89353f2b1791ce93e016b0446ebfc76.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8cf29998f89353f2b1791ce93e016b0446ebfc76.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rhythm Embellishments: Add Some Spice In this series of rock rhythm lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach you some ways to start embellishing your rock rhythm playing. Anders will talk a bit about rhythm embellishments and suggest a tone, then delve into using faster subdivisions as fills. Next we'll use upbeats to spice things up, and how to use broken patterns. We'll conclude with putting it all in a musical context with two practice tunes. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1692 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/77fe28e7ab1491f820817c364d95ecbd4624ed7b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/77fe28e7ab1491f820817c364d95ecbd4624ed7b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rock Strumming: Take It Up a Notch! 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. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1693 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cde8c7344e859a59c628a0a23c3799c55120f6b3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cde8c7344e859a59c628a0a23c3799c55120f6b3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Palm Muting: Improve Your Right Hand 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. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1694 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/eb71811357456f6db5c1dfce3623546fc71d8195.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/eb71811357456f6db5c1dfce3623546fc71d8195.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rock Rhythm: Chords and Voicings 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. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1701 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e80dd305af523cc1cc4db8e36ca3afa4916af67a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e80dd305af523cc1cc4db8e36ca3afa4916af67a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rock Rhythm: Key Elements 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. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1937 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1dc2de4386d7992ccd70c0717721865ace24d271.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1dc2de4386d7992ccd70c0717721865ace24d271.jpg?video_still_time=10 G Blues Rhythm & Lead Series 6 In this tutorial we will learn to play a basic 12 bar blues in G major in a style that combines and alternates between a blues rhythm riff and a lead fill. We'll learn two different turnarounds, use an applied dominant chord and add a bluesy ending lick! 2014-07-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1922 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/db7a87cfd9e9210390d4e6934e57d44f24eae102.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/db7a87cfd9e9210390d4e6934e57d44f24eae102.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basic Country Strumming Introducing common strumming patterns in Country, applied to a one chord groove. Start with all 4, then accent 2 and 4, then add the upstroke so it's "1, 2-and, 3, 4-and". 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1924 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/794dbf5aa84284a166b8bb0ed4e10630d8bd92f0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/794dbf5aa84284a166b8bb0ed4e10630d8bd92f0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Root-Chord Strumming Introducing the concept of separating the root note and alternating between that and the chord. Applied to all the chords from tutorial 2. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1925 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/39fd7eee76062ffca6d8d6d65dab8f8039520a27.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/39fd7eee76062ffca6d8d6d65dab8f8039520a27.jpg?video_still_time=10 Root-5 Strumming Introducing the 5 and the root-5 strumming. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1926 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6c00d1ee2422871b393d032805cfecb39352bafe.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6c00d1ee2422871b393d032805cfecb39352bafe.jpg?video_still_time=10 Common Chord Progressions Showing some of most basic chord progressions used in country. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1941 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7c03e80a5c5dba8ecffad7d7944ca3e981155dfe.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7c03e80a5c5dba8ecffad7d7944ca3e981155dfe.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intros and Outros Now that you know some of the most common chord progressions used in country, it's time to look at some of the most common ways to lead into and out of these progressions or any given chord progression for that matter. In the context of a song this would be called adding "intros" and "outros". There are of course endless variations on each of these examples, but in this tutorial we'll explore the most basic and common versions of intros and outros used in country songs. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1942 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cabca985f4fc3b3965e9d7c8e0939cc8ba5cc2f0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cabca985f4fc3b3965e9d7c8e0939cc8ba5cc2f0.jpg?video_still_time=10 2 and 4 Barre Chords in Country Now that you're familiar with the basic foundation that most country songs are built on, which is the acoustic guitar strumming chords, it's time start exploring how an electric guitar might compliment these basic parts. Although the electric and acoustic guitars are similar in many ways, the roles they play within the band are very different. The acoustic guitar covers the basic harmony, so the electric guitar is actually more of a rhythm instrument in this context. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1943 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7d584b75893bf0a155ba71ffb2802d372c1b4a92.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7d584b75893bf0a155ba71ffb2802d372c1b4a92.jpg?video_still_time=10 Root/5 Barre Chords In Country Now that you're familiar with the most basic application of barre-chords in a Country Context, let's take it one step further by adding the classic root/5 bass movement, just like we did on acoustic guitar earlier. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1944 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b17ff9ec9f7628bd976eeca89a73410667283c15.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b17ff9ec9f7628bd976eeca89a73410667283c15.jpg?video_still_time=10 Tic Toc Part 1 In this tutorial we're going to explore one of the most quintessential electric country rhythm tools. This tool is a rhythmic and percussive approach often referred to as "Tic Toc" guitar parts and I'm sure you'll recognize the sound of it! 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1945 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7337d0eb2d4e5bceddb2856969ecc2a931a0eb9b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7337d0eb2d4e5bceddb2856969ecc2a931a0eb9b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Tic Toc Part 2 In this tutorial we'll apply the "Tic Toc" concept to our open chords. This is when it really starts to sound right, but it's also a bit more challenging. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1963 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fcd038e7abad09517a22df3b19e12d590d6bee41.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fcd038e7abad09517a22df3b19e12d590d6bee41.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basic Triads In Country When you play a full barre chord there are actually many more notes than you really need. In this tutorial we'll look at how to strip down your full barre-chords to smaller versions of each chord known as "triads" and how you can use those in your electric country rhythm playing. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2062 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4d24d08643fc20c3ac882fef778022805ea3552f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4d24d08643fc20c3ac882fef778022805ea3552f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Arpeggios in Country In this tutorial we're going to explore how to incorporate more rhythm guitar arpeggios into your country rhythm guitar playing in some fun and useful examples. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2072 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cd05d1ec02dc9020d73128a57b18dc633243f673.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cd05d1ec02dc9020d73128a57b18dc633243f673.jpg?video_still_time=10 Country Chord Licks We've already explored some basic of examples of how rhythm and lead playing can sometimes overlap, and now it's time to take that concept one step further by looking at different ways to embellish your basic chords and rhythm parts in a Country context. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2148 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ebbd8d9abea3d0ce6216c0a7b7144d975a19a949.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ebbd8d9abea3d0ce6216c0a7b7144d975a19a949.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Walking Bass Line Turnaround Christopher will show you a four chord turnaround, then add the bass line notes that connect the chords. Playing a bass note in between each chord fills in the time between each chord and creates the sound of motion "walking" from one chord to the next. 2016-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2354 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5f6d60fd60c976d75fdc7a40784f94e8a8fc8939.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5f6d60fd60c976d75fdc7a40784f94e8a8fc8939.jpg?video_still_time=10 Advanced Country Strumming Patterns Country music ultimately comes down to an acoustic guitar. That's where almost every song starts, and being able to play a solid acoustic rhythm guitar part for a Country song is more valuable than any other skill you can acquire in this world. In this first tutorial we'll dig into some more advanced right hand work. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2356 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/af2916ba0e9d5d0f4fc5364b0fbad68fff212f5e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/af2916ba0e9d5d0f4fc5364b0fbad68fff212f5e.jpg?video_still_time=10 More Advanced Country Chords In this tutorial we'll explore some of the more advanced chords used in Country. This will include dominant 7 chords as well as what's called "slash chords" which is a chord with a different bass note than the root note. These chords can be thrown in to a regular chord progression in order to add a little extra tension and harmonic variation. The idea is not to change the harmony, but purely to use use these tools to further the movement that is already happening. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2357 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8fb41ce53a33819d96410780e738d53d6056f0b4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8fb41ce53a33819d96410780e738d53d6056f0b4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Travis-Picking - Laying The Foundation In this tutorial we're going to ditch our pick and explore some more advanced finger picking. This will most likely be quite challenging for you, but we will take it all one step at a time and ultimately this will lay the foundation for the incredibly valuable country rhythm tool known as "Travis Picking". There is no limit to how far you can eventually take this concept, but even in its most basic form it's an incredibly useful rhythm guitar tool that any country guitar player should be able to use. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2359 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7e72f82a1537354508d8743dc9cddff5d51ef7d0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7e72f82a1537354508d8743dc9cddff5d51ef7d0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Using a Capo to Adapt the Tools Most chords offer some possibility for tricks and variations, but it's not always the ones you want to use especially when it comes to the more unusual keys like flat keys like E-flat and B-flat for example. That's where the device called a "capo" is incredibly valuable because it enables you to use all of these tricks and tools in multiple keys. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2360 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/31ebe579bad0acbfe79593898e98915fb4201953.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/31ebe579bad0acbfe79593898e98915fb4201953.jpg?video_still_time=10 Country Shuffle Boogie Riff Even in the early days of the genre, there was a lot of overlap between Country Music and other styles like Blues and Rock'n Roll music. This particularly comes to light in many of the classic electric guitar parts used, and in this tutorial we'll explore a prime example of just that. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2363 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/92b832911b53c2211f6a42f6d1296b3b91db971b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/92b832911b53c2211f6a42f6d1296b3b91db971b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Electric Travis Picking 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. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2371 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0664088b98971c3c7769630f28db5566c2c4f7eb.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0664088b98971c3c7769630f28db5566c2c4f7eb.jpg?video_still_time=10 Keeping Time At Faster Tempos Up until now we've mostly played in tempos that are slow to moderate. That's always the best thing to do whenever you're learning something new, cause ironically when it comes to learning rushing ahead only tends to slow you down. That being said it is quite common in Country Music to use much faster tempos for dramatic effect. This is a very exciting and fun element, but it requires a whole new level of time keeping and technical skill. Ultimately you'll want to be able to use all your rhythm and lead tools, at any tempo, but in this lesson we'll look at how, in the meantime, you can adapt your basic rhythm parts and rhythmic feel to work at these faster tempos. This way you'll be able to obtain a relaxed sound, even as the tempos get faster and faster. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2443 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b4ee6743e3a2e08543a72ca6f824dc2ab7031cc8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b4ee6743e3a2e08543a72ca6f824dc2ab7031cc8.jpg?video_still_time=10 Down Stroke Strumming Pattern Anders will show you the basics of the simple acoustic guitar strumming pattern. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2444 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/da56871a07631a88b17aca6c7c0f94664a03a95d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/da56871a07631a88b17aca6c7c0f94664a03a95d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Embellishing The Cowboy Chords Anders will show you how to embellish the basic open chords. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2454 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/579649faf35fc9abb31208c7ea7eda1aa17d99cc.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/579649faf35fc9abb31208c7ea7eda1aa17d99cc.jpg?video_still_time=10 Strumming Pattern Tried-and-True Anders will add another classic strumming pattern to your arsenal. 2024-02-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2455 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/89c93258bd7296cecc4f210a7d4812ca118bbed1.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/89c93258bd7296cecc4f210a7d4812ca118bbed1.jpg?video_still_time=10 Classic Chords With Common Tones Anders will explore a series of chords where certain notes on the treble strings remain static through all of them. We call these common tones and it's a great sound. The common tones give these chords some wild names, but don't worry too much about that for right now. Just consider them minor or major chords with some extra flavor added. 2024-02-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2456 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4649ee25480687d29ef1dde83f0a2c70c8ca9c1c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4649ee25480687d29ef1dde83f0a2c70c8ca9c1c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Strumming With a Waltz Feel Anders will show you a different right hand strumming pattern using a 3/4 time signature, or waltz feel. 2024-02-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2457 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6e417a81438c4610c1ca82f2dfbf911171bc6147.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6e417a81438c4610c1ca82f2dfbf911171bc6147.jpg?video_still_time=10 The Chords We Love and Hate Anders will show you helpful tips for dealing with difficult to play chords. 2024-02-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2488 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/db7bca6dd119a57d20e9f38031e3e7c42eba83ce.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/db7bca6dd119a57d20e9f38031e3e7c42eba83ce.jpg?video_still_time=10 Open Drony Strings Anders will show you how to combine fretted notes and open strings in your chord voicings to make your acoustic rhythm playing more interesting. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2492 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/13061412acde5504b603ec72c293b13fd1d65240.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/13061412acde5504b603ec72c293b13fd1d65240.jpg?video_still_time=10 New Combinations Anders will show you how to integrate techniques from previous tutorials into your acoustic playing. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2493 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/80f1fd22cbf9e1b75a03b52f59bdc8463c06e0e9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/80f1fd22cbf9e1b75a03b52f59bdc8463c06e0e9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bass Lines Anders will show you some basic examples of how you can add some bass lines to lead between, into and out of your different chords. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2502 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b8f152266ad90ce69bcb57ffe6a614490e2161ef.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b8f152266ad90ce69bcb57ffe6a614490e2161ef.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pop Rock Practice Tune Anders will break down, practice and ultimately play through a practice tune with heavy emphasis on rhythmic elements like strumming, hits and accents and overall groove. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2503 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d04dd23dc02042b29baf4dacad40866c2d27ee69.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d04dd23dc02042b29baf4dacad40866c2d27ee69.jpg?video_still_time=10 Moody Country Pop Practice Tune Anders will show you a practice tune that features elements from a few different styles of music including country, rock and pop. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2504 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/967950cb4b15ee116b8340b2685fcbd425dae1e1.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/967950cb4b15ee116b8340b2685fcbd425dae1e1.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pop Practice Tune Anders will show you a practice tune in a different stylistic universe. It's a cool pop type sound and it features a lot of extremely useful right and left hand tricks and techniques. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2505 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/205f3ade8fe7a25ec1940e49a480c0c98df2bc5d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/205f3ade8fe7a25ec1940e49a480c0c98df2bc5d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Finger Picking Practice Tune (Final) Anders will break down, practice and play through a practice tune that'll create a whole new kind of mood and vibe with our finger picking tools. Most of what we'll use are things you've already learnt, but we will add a few new elements as well. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2536 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/62b48c481bf459a0e67d151bb57d29930f77d0b5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/62b48c481bf459a0e67d151bb57d29930f77d0b5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Next Level Travis Picking Anders will show you how to take your Travis Picking skills to the next level with one of the most classic patterns you'll ever learn. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2537 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/96b22aee34dc40e647a091033ebcd59769056df0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/96b22aee34dc40e647a091033ebcd59769056df0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Clawhammer Style Anders with show you one of his favorite ways of strumming on an acoustic guitar, which is often referred by the term that banjo players use called "clawhammer" because you alternate between "clawing" the strings on the upstrokes and lightly hammering them on the downstrokes. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2538 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fade0ee60331951343b69a338d7ffc2736a8097a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fade0ee60331951343b69a338d7ffc2736a8097a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Some More Melodies Now that you have a whole bunch of left and right hand tools under your belt, it's time to test your strength with a full on Travis Picking Practice Tune. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2542 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e8a984c4bf6e09f771f18e148b339c964c239f73.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e8a984c4bf6e09f771f18e148b339c964c239f73.jpg?video_still_time=10 Finger Picking In 3/4 Anders will show you how to start out with the most basic pattern of 3/4 time and then we'll build upon that until we end up with quite a few tools to draw from, whenever you run into a song that has this rhythmic feel. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2545 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5fcbac89aa80ad489444e8705f9c751b9fbabbda.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5fcbac89aa80ad489444e8705f9c751b9fbabbda.jpg?video_still_time=10 Using A Capo Anders will discuss and demonstrate how to use the capo to change the key of your open chords, how to use a combination of your capo and transposing to play the same chord progression in a higher register and how to use that trick to come up with a complimentary part for when you're lucky enough to play with another guitar player. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2551 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/513b5ba6bbcfa762f81966097b59e4c5d2dd48c2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/513b5ba6bbcfa762f81966097b59e4c5d2dd48c2.jpg?video_still_time=10 Strumming With a Swing Feel Anders will discuss and demonstrate how to strum with a swing feel, both for 8th and 16th note based strumming patterns. This may seem deceptively simple at first, but behind the basic mechanics there's a whole world of personal expression and important musicianship to be explored. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2556 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e68bf97f4241a449697910e1311e58e069364786.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e68bf97f4241a449697910e1311e58e069364786.jpg?video_still_time=10 Palm Muting Anders will demonstrate how to take your palm muting to the next level by incorporating all the skills learned so far in the course. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2614 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/de333619a293bd8d86fef416e1ca0cd51414f784.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/de333619a293bd8d86fef416e1ca0cd51414f784.jpg?video_still_time=10 CAGED For Rhythm Guitar Christopher will show you how to apply the CAGED system to rhythm guitar playing. CAGED is a method for visualizing all the integrated, interlocking patterns that any given chord forms on a guitar fretboard. The name CAGED is a mnemonic device with each letter representing a shape of the open chord forms C, A, G, E, and D. In this tutorial we'll cover how to use CAGED to play rhythm guitar. 2020-06-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1492 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/827981a78607971e83b9b1e108608ab1ea5b1b4a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/827981a78607971e83b9b1e108608ab1ea5b1b4a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Syncopated Rock Rhythm Series 1 In this tutorial we will learn the basics of syncopated rock rhythm guitar playing patterns. We'll start with a few simple open major chords and learn to apply a technique that alternates palm muted bass notes on the strong beats and punchy chords on higher strings on the backbeats. 2021-06-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1505 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/166962b528e2ebfaabc7bb3ad9921893beec6188.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/166962b528e2ebfaabc7bb3ad9921893beec6188.jpg?video_still_time=10 Syncopated Rock Rhythm Series 2 In this tutorial we will learn the basics of syncopated rock rhythm guitar playing patterns. This time, we'll use a few simple open minor chords and learn to apply a technique that alternates palm muted bass notes on the strong beats and punchy chords on higher strings on the backbeats. 2021-06-20 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1553 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4101c3417e8803324205ec73be4d78d16b341705.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4101c3417e8803324205ec73be4d78d16b341705.jpg?video_still_time=10 Syncopated Rock Rhythm Series 3 In this tutorial we will learn more about playing syncopated rock rhythm guitar patterns. This time we'll use open chords but add more notes to our rhythmic pattern that alternates between palm muted bass notes and punchy chords on higher strings. 2021-07-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1593 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/55dbee1bff1240841082c88e4990bb978ac166d8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/55dbee1bff1240841082c88e4990bb978ac166d8.jpg?video_still_time=10 Syncopated Rock Rhythm Series 4 In this tutorial we will learn more about playing syncopated rock rhythm guitar patterns. This time we'll use barre chords to play our more advanced syncopated pattern that alternates between palm muted bass notes and punchy chords on higher strings. 2021-07-18 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2684 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7875697d873a2deb8032a6bf6f5e085c7825b83b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7875697d873a2deb8032a6bf6f5e085c7825b83b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basic Rhythmic Subdivisions Rhythm is one of the most powerful concepts you can master and learning it early on will only put you ahead of the curve. In this tutorial we'll learn the basics of rhythmic counting and subdivisions. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2685 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bff7bfb5dd4c8949bb522f96e9cbacad9379054d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bff7bfb5dd4c8949bb522f96e9cbacad9379054d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Strumming Patterns In this tutorial we'll explore the most basic version of what's called a strumming pattern using the chords we've learned so far. The idea is that you could now use this rhythmic pattern to go play a million different songs. As your skills grow we'll keep building on this strumming pattern to make it more and more cool sounding and useful. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2695 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f13f89c89790073838fa1868c36864c5560b7e33.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f13f89c89790073838fa1868c36864c5560b7e33.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rock Riff #1 One of the best things about playing guitar is that we get play what's called riffs. The word riff is used in many different ways, but in this context most people use it to describe an instrumental part in a song that's instantly recognizable and often happens several times throughout the song. It's that guitar part that makes everyone know what the song is right away! 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2696 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/02f7488de32c71f2bd32ae7429bd22cbee0cb301.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/02f7488de32c71f2bd32ae7429bd22cbee0cb301.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rock Riff #2 Now it's time to try out another fun example of a riff and construct a cool song around it. We'll use the same song form, where we start with the riff, then continue with the verse leading to our first chorus. Then we'll repeat the riff and do the second verse and second chorus. And then finally we'll end the song with the riff. So it'll be the same structure, but our parts and the overall song will be entirely different. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2697 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3b19733feca29f0cd68f520d24bb6660cbb21cd9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3b19733feca29f0cd68f520d24bb6660cbb21cd9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Riff #1 In this tutorial we'll explore a classic blues riff, which can be used like the riffs we've explored up until now as a signature part of the song, but it can also be used as a supportive rhythm guitar part for the rest of the song. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2698 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a8d92194f81d46b52f71065fe5e583076f367587.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a8d92194f81d46b52f71065fe5e583076f367587.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Riff #2 Hopefully you're having fun with these riffs and songs, because we're going to do one more. I'm sure you'll recognize the sound of this riff, because it's been used in so many songs over the years. We'll combine that with our blues riff from the previous tutorial and then we'll use it all to play a whole little blues song. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2708 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/10a71e8c51a660142e0b0db3c71ae16e8d7b7c43.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/10a71e8c51a660142e0b0db3c71ae16e8d7b7c43.jpg?video_still_time=10 Root Chord Strumming Whenever you play a chord with all six strings it sounds nice and full, which is great. But you can also get some really cool results out of separating the low strings from the high strings. This concept can ultimately get incredibly advanced and super cool, and even here in its most early stages it's extremely useful and fun to explore. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2709 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b693ec40cc9352bfd5ca56cef46ff383e7e2969f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b693ec40cc9352bfd5ca56cef46ff383e7e2969f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Arpeggiation In this tutorial we'll explore all the great sounds you can get when you take any of our open chords and play the notes of that chord one at a time. The technical term for a chord, where the notes are played one at a time is arpeggio and when we use it as a verb we call it arpeggiation or to arpeggiate. It's an extremely common technique on both acoustic and electric guitar, and it's a wonderful sound. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2710 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/92e8eb0a29cca1227f924004d512b36a66d15c21.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/92e8eb0a29cca1227f924004d512b36a66d15c21.jpg?video_still_time=10 More Strumming Up until now we've used a very simple eighth note based strumming pattern, and I hope you've seen how incredibly useful and fun that pattern can be. Now we'll breakdown and practice another simple strumming pattern, that's only slightly more involved and even more useful. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2725 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8bbd53b0119f9b168306b7f496118bc3c06389bc.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8bbd53b0119f9b168306b7f496118bc3c06389bc.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Anticipation Many songs use a rhythmic technique called anticipation, when the chords don't change on the first or third beat of the bar, but instead they fall on one of the upbeat eighth notes in between the quarter notes. We count these as 'and' in between the quarter notes. This is a very powerful and super common sound, but it can be quite tricky to learn at first. So in this tutorial we'll go through it one step a time and look at some of the most common examples of anticipations. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2727 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0d6cea5f8cbe32a3d5a16a37b9633df540b85442.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0d6cea5f8cbe32a3d5a16a37b9633df540b85442.jpg?video_still_time=10 More Riffs In this tutorial we'll explore some more riffs because why wouldn't we?! Playing riffs is one of the most rewarding things on both electric and acoustic guitar, and coming up with riffs is one of the best ways to internalize all the new tricks and techniques you learn along the way. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2728 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d2ffb4f6bc416b26f0214ec217bd9c3c5f13b705.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d2ffb4f6bc416b26f0214ec217bd9c3c5f13b705.jpg?video_still_time=10 Strumming In 3/4 Time In this tutorial we'll explore all the classic sounds you can get from counting 3 beats in every bar, instead of 4 like we've done up till now. This gives you what is called a waltz rhythmic feel, and I have no doubt you'll recognize the sound of it. Of course that means our usual strumming pattern won't work the same way, so in these lessons we'll cover how to strum in what's called 3/4 time. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2729 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b1551ccb4e01efb4d945055931bb2f528ddd5d79.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b1551ccb4e01efb4d945055931bb2f528ddd5d79.jpg?video_still_time=10 Playing With Swing In this tutorial we'll explore how to play with a swing feel. You'll most definitely recognize this sound, and it's surprisingly easy to create. As always we'll start out by looking at the mechanics of the swing feel and then immediately after that we'll put it to use in some fun musical examples. And by the end of this tutorial, we'll use it in a song 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2730 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/25be9b3512a181f0f8d3d90a0d66e1bb24131acd.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/25be9b3512a181f0f8d3d90a0d66e1bb24131acd.jpg?video_still_time=10 Song: Highway Goes On We've gone through a lot of new material in this chapter, so in this tutorial we'll combine as many of the new elements as possible into a fun practice song. As always we'll have an intro that sets up the mood for our song, then our steady verse cruising down the highway, our exciting and climactic chorus, then another verse and chorus. Finally we'll reuse the intro as an outro to end the song. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2815 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8638dc5dc09f93432b1487cd2c7b4069d9772234.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8638dc5dc09f93432b1487cd2c7b4069d9772234.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basic Strumming Pattern In this tutorial, I'll be showing you how to play a commonly used strumming pattern for acoustic guitar style material. Though any of these principles could be also used in other genres that you've probably heard before. We'll use a group of four chords that are frequently played together in many songs. 2023-02-02 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2840 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d54a405ac38135d92f97a5485fbe94de23113608.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d54a405ac38135d92f97a5485fbe94de23113608.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Rhythm Guitar Comping In the following lessons there is a typical jazz chord progression with full chord voicings rooted on the E and A strings. Then we'll learn an essential jazz guitar approach called shell voicings. A shell voicing is only playing a few notes of any given chord. Just enough to suggest or imply the chord without cluttering up the arrangement with full voicings. After we learn two different shell voicing options for each chord of the progression, then we'll learn some specific rhythm patterns to use while playing all those different chord voicings. Finally we'll put the whole thing together and play those different chords and rhythms along with a backing track to get a lot of practice at using these new ideas and skills. 2023-02-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2870 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f985d1c6ed282f0373a5225c6639c73af93a4774.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f985d1c6ed282f0373a5225c6639c73af93a4774.jpg?video_still_time=10 Open Rock Chords This tutorial covers how to play the open A, D and E major chord voicings in a rock rhythm guitar style. These are basic chords that all beginners learn, but we'll learn how to adapt them to be played with an overdriven rock tone and with the energy and attitude required to play them in a rock style. We'll learn how to fret and strum each chord, and about how to mute strings with both hands so that we are always in control of which strings ring out. We'll go over the common problems beginners run into with this technique, and how to solve them. After learning the chords, we'll play them along with a backing track so that we can start making music with them right away and put what we learn into practice. 2023-08-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2902 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/05e3d503983c97c542d6f3ca362cc4b1cd206647.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/05e3d503983c97c542d6f3ca362cc4b1cd206647.jpg?video_still_time=10 Strumming Patterns in a Rock Style Rock music features plenty of power and energy, so we'll crank it up and dive into the basics to help you achieve signature rock rhythm guitar techniques. In the following lessons, we'll explore 8th and 16th note strumming using downstrokes and upstrokes, palm muting and accents, as well as ghost strums. We'll play through plenty of examples, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2024-03-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2909 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9ae1489fc26b33f73ca7d0a9d33613af8a7de761.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9ae1489fc26b33f73ca7d0a9d33613af8a7de761.jpg?video_still_time=10 Strumming With Higher Chords In the following lessons, we'll explore steady strumming, combined strum rhythms, and add rests into our strum patterns. We'll play through some examples, and turn those examples into a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2023-10-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2910 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7cb415118ffb6f452d2aad83191cda40b30c7aec.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7cb415118ffb6f452d2aad83191cda40b30c7aec.jpg?video_still_time=10 Higher Voiced Arpeggiation In the following lessons, we'll learn steady arpeggiation, rhythmic variations, and adding melodies to your arpeggiation patterns. We'll play through examples of each concept, and finish up with a practice tune that combines them all. 2023-11-02 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2908 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7de4a459d02340eaf05a73f993fc8c0e97f281f8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7de4a459d02340eaf05a73f993fc8c0e97f281f8.jpg?video_still_time=10 Next Level Riffing In Rock In the following tutorial, we'll enhance your rock riffing skills by seamlessly integrating single notes, diads, and pedal roots into your power chord progressions. We'll play through examples of each approach, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2023-11-22 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2926 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4bb99d2a0793cd5bc4a037b7e8c030f45ee79444.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4bb99d2a0793cd5bc4a037b7e8c030f45ee79444.jpg?video_still_time=10 Palm Muting Rock Style Palm muting is a picking hand technique that's an essential element of rock style guitar playing. In this set of lessons we'll learn all about where, how and when to palm mute with a lot of practical examples to make your rock rhythm playing more interesting and musical. 2023-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2928 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/947718a0810f5facab68512f23f777be26fa1840.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/947718a0810f5facab68512f23f777be26fa1840.jpg?video_still_time=10 Epic Open Rock Chords Open chords are often overshadowed by more advanced concepts, but when used right they're one of the most epic tools we have in our rock rhythm and riff vocabulary. In this tutorial we'll explore three open chord voicings used in rock and you'll see just how much stadium-worthy mileage you can get out of these relatively simple building blocks. 2023-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2936 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a26493e305589f6a85bb56f5be3db65dfefbdeab.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a26493e305589f6a85bb56f5be3db65dfefbdeab.jpg?video_still_time=10 Suspension Embellishments In the following lessons, we'll learn about sus2 and sus4 chords, and how to add them to open and barre chords, as well as outline them with double stops and triads. We'll play through examples of each concept, and finish up with a practice tune that combines them all. 2024-01-25 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2932 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c6a29c1bd7817ca3ecd49ca6098e78b301f8bb7f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c6a29c1bd7817ca3ecd49ca6098e78b301f8bb7f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Single Note Riffing In the following lessons, we'll explore how to craft single note riffs using a variety of scales and rhythmic subdivisions. We'll play through some examples, and turn those examples into a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2024-01-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2901 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9f0016f6d4ac1f21ae7f842e97a098b59ca0b22e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9f0016f6d4ac1f21ae7f842e97a098b59ca0b22e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rock Riffing with Power Chords Riffs are the very heart of the electrifying guitar-driven rock anthems that have defined the genre for decades, and the power chord is the building block. In the following lessons, we'll dig into common 2 and 3 note power chord shapes, and some rock riffing approaches. We'll play through plenty of examples, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2024-03-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2953 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a61850ad8f12fdbe32251a3e503fbad892e91f18.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a61850ad8f12fdbe32251a3e503fbad892e91f18.jpg?video_still_time=10 Alternate Tunings In Rock In the realm of rock music, innovation and creativity have always pushed the boundaries of what the guitar can do. One of the most intriguing and inspiring ways to achieve this is through the exploration of alternate tunings. In this tutorial, we'll dive into 3 alternate tunings that will open the door to a whole new host of sonic possibilities. 2024-04-25 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2931 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5d1f75b06b42539bf60243a6d1186d5a6aef823d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5d1f75b06b42539bf60243a6d1186d5a6aef823d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Advanced Rock Riffing In the following tutorial, we'll up the ante of your rock riffs by integrating palm muting, syncopation, hammer ons and pull offs, and bending. All the while, we'll be mindful of the dynamics of an arrangement, and how we can tailor each riff with various dynamic levels. These techniques are sure to add more excitement and creativity to your riffs! We'll play through examples of each approach, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2024-05-02 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2971 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a12f8243657f2f18badabccd127d7c4d82888640.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a12f8243657f2f18badabccd127d7c4d82888640.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Rhythm: Dominant 9 Chords In this tutorial we'll give another boost to your blues rhythm chops by exploring a handful of extremely useful 9 chords, which is the slightly jazzier sounding chord that's used all the time in blues. 2024-05-02 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2981 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c83ad74c05ed137f6e9ef4a9b21b2788ccebf11a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c83ad74c05ed137f6e9ef4a9b21b2788ccebf11a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Open Chords In A Major In this tutorial we'll practice the open major chords in the key of A: A major, D major and E major. We'll practice playing them in time with a backing track using some basic strumming patterns and various rhythms. 2024-05-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2972 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e5b1e6d76cfee55c7ede32b7408d36ebaa729fe6.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e5b1e6d76cfee55c7ede32b7408d36ebaa729fe6.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Rhythm Shell Voicings 1 In this tutorial we'll level up our blues rhythm playing by exploring some extremely precise and punchy voicings of our dominant 7 and 9 chords. These chords are stripped down to a minimum number of notes for a maximum impact, and they're often referred to as shell voicings. These little clusters really cut through the mix and only take up a minimum amount of space in the sonic picture, which is particularly useful when there's a lot going on in the music and you're having a hard time finding a place to sit in the mix. 2024-05-16 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2959 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/02aedd17df4722337438fedb8245c2fc4a376323.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/02aedd17df4722337438fedb8245c2fc4a376323.jpg?video_still_time=10 Open Chord Embellishments Key of C In this tutorial we're going to explore some universally useful open chord embellishments in the key of C. The key of C includes the notorious F chord, which is a bit of a beast when you're first starting out. But it's one of those chords that there's no getting around, so in this tutorial you'll get some extra practice time on it as well as some cool variations you can throw in for variation. 2024-09-03 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2970 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a29bbe950d70253eae7ccf6078f4405e8743b024.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a29bbe950d70253eae7ccf6078f4405e8743b024.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Rhythm: Groovy Dominant 7 Chords In this tutorial we'll boost your blues rhythm playing by exploring a handful of extremely useful dominant 7 chords and combine those with a simple but powerful right hand approach. The dominant 7 chords are the ones we write out by simply adding the number 7 after the letter name. They hold a lot of bluesy tension and they're some of the most common chord type used in this style of music. 2024-05-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2960 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1900aa10b1180cdf3bfc986bdd0c16e21cfeec4c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1900aa10b1180cdf3bfc986bdd0c16e21cfeec4c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Open Chord Embellishments Key of E In this tutorial we're going to explore some extremely useful open chord embellishments in the key of E. Along with the E major and A major chords, the key of E includes our notorious B barre chord, which is quite challenging for the left hand when you're first starting out. But since the key of E is such a popular guitar key and B is an integral part of that, it shows up all time and is well worth the effort. 2024-09-03 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2985 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9c83e8fb58bf0cbceb27602b8978c77e91e709d0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9c83e8fb58bf0cbceb27602b8978c77e91e709d0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Arpeggiating Barre Chords In this tutorial, we'll explore the fundamental concept of arpeggiation, and how it differs from strumming chords. Learning this technique will add a world of possibilities to your acoustic playing. In the following lessons, we'll review barre chord shapes, learn 1/4 note and 1/8 note arpeggiation examples, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2024-05-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2958 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/82d26ffd99cd4cdcfe22644a17e4e789417eba33.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/82d26ffd99cd4cdcfe22644a17e4e789417eba33.jpg?video_still_time=10 Open Chord Embellishments Key of A Minor In this tutorial we'll explore some universally useful open chord embellishments in the key of A minor. These are the kinds of tricks and techniques that most of us use more or less every time we pick up a guitar. We'll explore this within the chord family consisting of Am, Dm and Em (the key of A minor). 2024-09-03 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2984 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f1cec2cadf91f4011870915182a2d1f085637388.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f1cec2cadf91f4011870915182a2d1f085637388.jpg?video_still_time=10 Strumming Barre Chords In this tutorial, we'll learn some common strumming patterns that will sharpen your rhythm acoustic guitar chops. We'll also get plenty of practice changing chords in time while using our 5th and 6th string root barre chords shapes. We'll finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. This tutorial uses barre chords, strumming patterns and is played on acoustic guitar. 2024-06-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2957 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/309e32645d26838c403aa9fffcb587cb745f2b89.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/309e32645d26838c403aa9fffcb587cb745f2b89.jpg?video_still_time=10 Open Chord Embellishments Key of A In this tutorial we'll explore some universally useful open chord embellishments in the key of A major. These are the kinds of tricks and techniques that most of us use more or less every time we pick up a guitar. We'll explore this within the chord family consisting of A major, D major and E major. 2024-06-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2974 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/72b09473caf855b85a708a845b4c2fa7a2f063f7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/72b09473caf855b85a708a845b4c2fa7a2f063f7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Connecting Chords With Basslines Key of A Major In this tutorial we'll learn some typical strategies to connect chords with single note lines in the key of A major. Sometimes this is referred to as "walking into or out of" chords. You'll see examples that use and combine 1/4 note and 1/8 note walk ups and walk downs. We'll practice these approaches using the I IV V open chords in the key of A major to create 3 chord progressions, and then finish up with a practice song that combines everything we've learned. 2024-06-28 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3002 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/043b589255cc2837e04032fafb639ccd80aa413c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/043b589255cc2837e04032fafb639ccd80aa413c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Rhythm Shell Voicings 2 In this tutorial we'll explore some more stripped down, precision chords that use a minimum number of notes for a maximum impact or shell voicings as they're often called. Not only are the chords boiled down to the essence, the movement between the I, IV and V chord voicings is also optimized, so each of the notes within the chords move as little as possible. This gives our rhythm playing a very deliberate and mature sound. There is some theory involved in this, but you don't have to understand the theory to use this approach - just use your ears to determine how little you can get away with playing. 2024-07-19 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2975 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/501b4e06b64978221c50d0506f807b2b41649082.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/501b4e06b64978221c50d0506f807b2b41649082.jpg?video_still_time=10 Connecting Chords With Basslines Key of A Minor In this tutorial we'll learn some typical strategies to connect chords with single note lines in the key of A minor. Sometimes this is referred to as "walking into or out of" chords. You'll see examples that use and combine 1/4 note and 1/8 note walk ups and walk downs. We'll practice these approaches using the i-iv-v open chords in the key of A minor to create 3 chord progressions, and then finish up with a practice song that combines everything we've learned. 2024-08-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2976 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dc7ee4335af0bc2b02b3a6686b433e2b2cddd751.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dc7ee4335af0bc2b02b3a6686b433e2b2cddd751.jpg?video_still_time=10 Connecting Chords With Basslines Key of C Major In this tutorial we'll learn some typical strategies to connect chords with single note lines in the key of C major. Sometimes this is referred to as "walking into or out of" chords. You'll see examples that use and combine 1/4 note and 1/8 note walk ups and walk downs. We'll practice these approaches using the I IV V open chords in the key of C major to create 3 chord progressions, and then finish up with a practice song that combines everything we've learned. 2024-09-13 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2977 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c2f271069b7369725b13c2daadb0e3006904fd2c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c2f271069b7369725b13c2daadb0e3006904fd2c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Connecting Chords With Basslines Key of E Major In this tutorial we'll learn some typical strategies to connect chords with single note lines in the key of E major. Sometimes this is referred to as "walking into or out of" chords. You'll see examples that use and combine 1/4 note and 1/8 note walk ups and walk downs. We'll practice these approaches using the I IV V open chords in the key of E major to create 3 chord progressions, and then finish up with a practice song that combines everything we've learned. 2024-09-20 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2995 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/04855d54f488b20230de47dfbd9bdeff9cb761c8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/04855d54f488b20230de47dfbd9bdeff9cb761c8.jpg?video_still_time=10 Double Drop D Pro Tuning In this tutorial we'll explore a super cool, and yet very simple, alternate tuning known as "Double Drop D". We're only changing two strings from standard tuning, both E strings down a whole step to D. But this will open up a world of cool possibilities. We'll explore all this within the context of a fun practice tune that I've written specifically to show you how cool and accessible the world of "Double Drop D" can be. 2024-10-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2994 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a74943e255ca2e0bf997b4f28559b5c59258d97b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a74943e255ca2e0bf997b4f28559b5c59258d97b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Drop D Pro Tuning In this tutorial we'll explore one of the simplest and most commonly used examples of an alternate tuning. This tuning is known as "Drop D", and it simply refers to lowering the low E-string by a whole step, down to D, which opens up a world of musical possibilities that we'll explore in this tutorial, within the context of a fun practice tune. 2024-10-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3008 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/afb83c596abc2b8a862aac453a64cd64db82f7c1.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/afb83c596abc2b8a862aac453a64cd64db82f7c1.jpg?video_still_time=10 Master Acoustic Arpeggiation In this tutorial we'll learn a technique called arpeggiation. This is a strumming technique that allows us to play the notes of a chord one at a time, rhythmically separated. This gives us the ability and freedom to create many types of rhythmic and melodic patterns, all from holding one chord. This adds depth and nuance to your playing. 2024-10-28 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3017 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/89142f9d2c2afdc6e917157b9071889c68fe479d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/89142f9d2c2afdc6e917157b9071889c68fe479d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Open Chords In A Minor In this tutorial we'll use 3 open minor chords in the key of A minor: A minor, D minor and E minor. We'll practice playing them in time with a backing track using some basic strumming patterns. We'll use a basic variety of rhythmic subdivisions and strumming patterns. 2024-11-01 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3032 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1e653c2474ac418458df79d6a6b68161e38b14d4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1e653c2474ac418458df79d6a6b68161e38b14d4.jpg?video_still_time=10 12 Bar Blues In Open Keys In this tutorial we'll learn how to use some open dominant 7th chords to play 12 bar blues in a few different keys. We're trying to get familiar with the sound of a I-IV-V chord progression over the basic blues form of 12 measure or bars. We also want to get more comfortable with strumming in an 1/8th note triplet rhythm. That's what it means to swing and it's essential to a lot of blues style music. 2024-11-12 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2990 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9b687dec782dc0bdc2573183eaf0d362de98ff81.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9b687dec782dc0bdc2573183eaf0d362de98ff81.jpg?video_still_time=10 R&B Rhythm Unlocked 1 Rhythm and Blues is a genre known for its smooth grooves, soulful melodies, and infectious rhythms. In this tutorial, we'll explore some fundamental techniques and concepts that will help you develop a strong foundation of rhythm guitar in an R&B style. We'll explore some essential approaches such as backbeat staccato strums, combining strumming and arpeggiation, and some simple chord embellishments. Finally, we'll finish up with a practice song that combines everything we've learned. 2024-11-17 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2991 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7c26c1d23c9a11e42be0a0f6c46bc9fd1c8d3696.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7c26c1d23c9a11e42be0a0f6c46bc9fd1c8d3696.jpg?video_still_time=10 R&B Rhythm Unlocked 2 Rhythm and Blues is a genre known for its smooth grooves, soulful melodies, and infectious rhythms. In this tutorial, we'll explore some fundamental techniques and concepts that will help you develop a strong foundation of rhythm guitar in an R&B style. We'll go deeper with some textbook R&B rhythm approaches such as single note lines, creating motifs that use sliding as well as hammer-ons and pull-offs, chord progressions with a III chord modulation, and embellishments using sixths. Finally, we'll finish up with a practice song that combines everything we've learned. 2024-11-17 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2987 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/825e32a53ec618396f07c489749017294f3ce0ac.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/825e32a53ec618396f07c489749017294f3ce0ac.jpg?video_still_time=10 Creative Chords & Melodies In The Key of C Major In this tutorial, we'll learn some typical strategies to connect chords in the key of C major with C major scale notes to create single note lines. These small melodic phrases can add plenty of interest to your guitar parts. You'll learn examples that combine strums and single note lines using 1/4 note and 1/8 note rhythms. This example uses open chords, basic strumming patterns and single note melodies. 2024-11-22 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2988 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9ea9440b10746a6d509b37127b1412e526eb4bd4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9ea9440b10746a6d509b37127b1412e526eb4bd4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Melancholy Chords & Melodies In the Key of A Minor In this tutorial, we'll learn some typical strategies to connect chords in the key of A minor with A minor scale notes to create single note lines. These small melodic phrases can add plenty of interest to your guitar parts. You'll learn examples that combine strums and single note lines using 1/4 note and 1/8 note rhythms. This example uses open chords, basic strumming patterns and single note melodies. 2024-11-22 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3029 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f3a94fd467ca8d2cdd5c2776bc81bb41c4581452.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f3a94fd467ca8d2cdd5c2776bc81bb41c4581452.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pop Style Capo Tricks 1 In this tutorial we'll explore some fun and real world examples of how the capo can be used within a contemporary pop sound. I've written a practice tune that uses all the best capo tricks in the book on a steel string acoustic guitar: open string single notes, arpeggiated open chords, and full strumming with a higher and brighter sound. We'll go through every section bit by bit and at the end we'll perform it all with our backing track. 2024-12-06 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3033 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2233ff2373dae4469f76359b96227e5745992d74.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2233ff2373dae4469f76359b96227e5745992d74.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rock Dynamics Expressive Rhythm Playing Dynamics play a crucial role in creating the powerful and emotive sound that defines rock music. In this tutorial, we'll explore how to use dynamics to add depth, texture, and intensity to your playing. We'll learn some essential techniques such as pickup selection, palm muting, using your volume knob, controlling your strumming volume and intensity, chord arpeggiation, and the use of guitar effects. 2024-12-13 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3004 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6cea82482e3c2aacb0d531bcb6aaba409afcabd0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6cea82482e3c2aacb0d531bcb6aaba409afcabd0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Discover Open G Tuning In this tutorial we'll explore one of my personal favorite alternate tunings, which is open G. You can do so much cool stuff in this tuning, and I've written a fun practice tune to show you some of my favorite sounds that open G has to offer. Cause as always the idea is not to adapt what we play in standard tuning, but rather to explore what sounds, chords and vibes are comfortably accessible within the open G tuning. 2024-12-20 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3005 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4f28a0e8334794af47890fa1fb43b36d03ff983e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4f28a0e8334794af47890fa1fb43b36d03ff983e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Discover DADGAD Tuning In this tutorial we'll explore a classic alternate tuning known as DADGAD. The reason it's called that is that the open strings are tuned D A D G A D. This is unlike many other open tunings because the open strings aren't tuned to basic major chord, but rather to a tense sus4 chord. The same guiding principle still applies though that we're not gonna try to transfer what we normally play into this new tuning, but rather figure which specific chords, vibes and sounds this tuning is perfect for. Today we'll explore this within the context of a practice tune that I've written specifically to highlight the wondrous beauty of the DADGAD tuning. 2024-12-20 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3024 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9a9df0b5c119cec526f5d1aee01d879cc6f5aa3c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9a9df0b5c119cec526f5d1aee01d879cc6f5aa3c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pop Style Arpeggiation Made Easy Part 1 In this tutorial, we'll expand our knowledge of arpeggiation techniques to include simple embellishments using suspended chords and hammer-ons. Learning these approaches will open up a host of possibilities to your acoustic playing. We'll apply all these techniques to a pop style practice tune in a major key. 2025-01-03 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3015 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5b5c6996ddcf4006b0db8fc7d8f532c33488616d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5b5c6996ddcf4006b0db8fc7d8f532c33488616d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Fun Chords And Melodies In The Key of D In this tutorial, we'll learn some common strategies to connect chords with scale notes to create single note lines. These small melodic phrases can add plenty of interest to your guitar parts. You'll learn examples that combine strums and single note lines using 1/4 note and 1/8 note rhythms. We'll practice these approaches using chords from the key of D major to create 3 chord progressions, and then finish up with a practice song that combines everything we've learned. 2025-01-13 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3027 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1dbcfd465b5515ab5ec5be7ee791f6a76cad2662.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1dbcfd465b5515ab5ec5be7ee791f6a76cad2662.jpg?video_still_time=10 Next Level Pop Style Strumming Part 1 In this tutorial we'll dive into some typical strumming approaches heard in hit pop songs. We'll learn how to add muted strums, rests, and suspended chord embellishments to our strumming patterns. We'll finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2025-01-17 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3042 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b73262236ccfad72e6688dfc37de8c46ec4c1f00.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b73262236ccfad72e6688dfc37de8c46ec4c1f00.jpg?video_still_time=10 Next Level Jazz Rhythm 2 Minor Key In this tutorial we'll learn more about jazz rhythm guitar playing. We'll go in depth by exploring some useful jazz voicings from shapes you may already be familiar with. We'll use some major 7th, minor 7th and dominant 7ths chords to play a typical jazz style chord progressions in the key of C minor. We'll also add a couple of other jazzy sounding chords into the mix. Eventually we'll play our practice tune in time with a backing track. 2025-01-31 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3028 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/11373b1286fd1efecb4af41fec6bf7affa473f4e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/11373b1286fd1efecb4af41fec6bf7affa473f4e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Next Level Pop Style Strumming Part 2 In this tutorial we'll continue to learn more about typical strumming approaches heard in hit pop songs. We'll learn how to add muted strums, rests, and suspended chord embellishments to our strumming patterns. This tutorial focuses on a chord progression from the key of A minor. We'll finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2025-02-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3030 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bf86aede696a965ce19e04272ca99476a16302eb.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bf86aede696a965ce19e04272ca99476a16302eb.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pop Style Capo Tricks 2 In this tutorial we'll explore some really cool examples of how the capo can be used within a contemporary pop sound. We'll do this with a practice tune that I've written specifically to incorporate the beautiful and bright sound of open chords that are capoed high up the neck. We'll have a pretty sounding walk-down for the intro, simple chords with a catchy rhythm for the verses, And full strumming with more cool rhythms for the chorus. We'll go through and break down every section one at a time, and then at the end we'll perform it all with our backing track. 2025-02-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3056 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9782a774f9e679fa0a6912e50dd4d733f5cad634.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9782a774f9e679fa0a6912e50dd4d733f5cad634.jpg?video_still_time=10 12-Bar Blues With Barre Chords In this tutorial we'll learn how to play 12 bar blues using barre chords. We'll get plenty of practice changing chords in time along with a 12 Bar Blues backing track while using barre chords. We'll also learn our 5th and 6th string root major and dominant 7th barre chord shapes, and learn how to lock into a bluesy rhythm by strumming with a shuffle feel. For these lessons, you can use either an electric guitar or an acoustic guitar. 2025-02-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3018 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c3dd6b90784373f6ab2922b516e494e38a215897.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c3dd6b90784373f6ab2922b516e494e38a215897.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Rhythm Basics Major In this tutorial we'll learn the basics of Jazz rhythm guitar playing. We'll use some Major 7th, Minor 7th and Dominant 7th chords to play some common Jazz style chord progressions that will make up a practice tune in the key of C Major set to a backing track. 2025-03-03 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3044 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/64a2ee4a15524144a1986b4569156d0c4274be6c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/64a2ee4a15524144a1986b4569156d0c4274be6c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Rhythm Intermediate (Major Key) In this tutorial we'll go in depth into jazz rhythm playing. We'll be playing some more complex swing rhythms and along with a deeper dive into jazz harmony. We'll do a quick explanation of how chord extensions work within jazz harmony and then apply it to various chord progressions that will make up a practice tune in F Major all set to a backing track. 2025-03-03 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3019 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ab8d32bf5acd27c08651de5154d18feaa66129ec.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ab8d32bf5acd27c08651de5154d18feaa66129ec.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Rhythm Basics Minor In this tutorial we'll take a look at some basics of Jazz rhythm guitar playing within a Minor key center. We'll use a variety of 7th chords to play some common Jazz style chord progressions that will make up a practice tune in the key of A Minor all set to a backing track. 2025-03-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3041 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e5558a423369d1de28be7e9a1e4ea56846de9b77.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e5558a423369d1de28be7e9a1e4ea56846de9b77.jpg?video_still_time=10 Next Level Jazz Rhythm 1 Major Key In this tutorial we'll learn more about jazz rhythm guitar playing. We'll go in depth by exploring some useful jazz voicings from shapes you may already be familiar with. We'll play some common jazz extension chords such as 7ths, 9ths, and even some 6/9 chords. All the progressions we will be working on will make up a practice tune in the key of C Major set to a backing track. 2025-03-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3045 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/06483096bd7a68430ba5691d17e5470e7efeac17.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/06483096bd7a68430ba5691d17e5470e7efeac17.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Rhythm Intermediate (Minor Key) In this tutorial we'll go in depth into jazz rhythm playing. We'll be playing some more complex swing rhythms and we'll do a deeper dive into jazz harmony. We'll then apply it to various chord progressions that will make up a practice tune in D Minor all set to a backing track. 2025-03-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3025 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b844f2f535420d5049afceaa699d8eba1d879561.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b844f2f535420d5049afceaa699d8eba1d879561.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pop Style Arpeggiation Made Easy Part 2 In this tutorial, we'll expand our knowledge of arpeggiation techniques to include simple embellishments using suspended chords and hammer-ons. Learning these approaches will open up a host of possibilities to your acoustic playing. We'll apply all these techniques to a pop style practice tune in a minor key. 2025-03-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3035 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ee817c6c4cdc94b4143a2a2ebfd32a0630fad36a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ee817c6c4cdc94b4143a2a2ebfd32a0630fad36a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Rhythm Basics 1 In this tutorial, we'll focus on using power chords to create killer riffs in a Metal style. In doing so, we'll cover aggressive strumming with whole note, 1/4 note, and 8th note rhythms, palm muting, rhythmic emphasis, and chord progressions that include the b2 and b5 chords, a hallmark of this style. Once we've gotten these riffs under our fingers, we'll combine them into a practice tune and play it along with a backing track. 2025-03-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3038 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/07d2476162a717874a9c9bb3a4dc5628c2a94aa5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/07d2476162a717874a9c9bb3a4dc5628c2a94aa5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Rhythm More Power 2 In this tutorial, we'll continue to hone our metal rhythm skills by learning riffs that feature power chords, single note motifs, double stops, palm muted 16th note rhythms, and a galloping chug rhythm using the low open string. Once we've gotten these riffs under our belts, we'll combine them into a practice tune and play it along with a backing track. 2025-03-31 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3046 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/32d22bf3c7c9c049f2443e5e0c3d5ce854169b74.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/32d22bf3c7c9c049f2443e5e0c3d5ce854169b74.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Rhythm Advanced (Major Key) In this tutorial we'll dive into advanced jazz rhythm guitar playing. We'll further go into chord shapes that involve upper structure extensions and voicings that are appropriate for playing in a group. All the progressions we will be working on will make up a practice tune in the key of Bb Major set to a backing track. 2025-03-31 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3047 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2038e7fe41c14082f050a61b24085414fba20970.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2038e7fe41c14082f050a61b24085414fba20970.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Rhythm Advanced (Minor Key) In this tutorial we're covering more advanced jazz rhythm guitar playing in a minor key context. We are further exploring more upper structure voicings including more line clichés, augmented shapes, and also passing diminished chords as well. All the progressions we will be working on will make up a practice tune in the key of A minor set to a backing track. 2025-04-04 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3096 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6ec962283291a732669f819333333f71398ec8f3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6ec962283291a732669f819333333f71398ec8f3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Alternate Tunings In Metal In this tutorial, we'll dive into some alternate tunings commonly used in metal style playing. We'll explore Drop D, Standard Tuning Whole Step Down, and Drop C tunings to create deeper, more menacing sounds! We'll learn riffs using these tunings and practice them along with a backing track. 2025-04-04 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3036 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/83fed137062c449697657fced8835f0e3d025904.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/83fed137062c449697657fced8835f0e3d025904.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Rhythm Basics 2 In this tutorial, we'll continue to hone our metal rhythm guitar chops by learning riffs with power chords, palm muting, and single note motifs. Once we've gotten these riffs under our fingers, we'll combine them into a practice tune and play it along with a backing track. 2025-04-11 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3037 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5f647ec367b205e7e6062949c57402fd0f59819c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5f647ec367b205e7e6062949c57402fd0f59819c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Rhythm More Power 1 In this tutorial, we'll learn riffs that feature power chords, double stops, palm muted chugs, galloping rhythms and clean guitar arpeggiated riffs for dramatic variation. Once we've gotten these riffs under our fingers, we'll combine them into a practice tune and play it along with a backing track. 2025-04-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3097 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ab85b47100f2a0ae5160cde4fd5ce32627452bff.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ab85b47100f2a0ae5160cde4fd5ce32627452bff.jpg?video_still_time=10 Easy Country Acoustic Strumming 1 In this tutorial, we'll expand and hone our rhythm guitar skills on an acoustic guitar with strum patterns that are common in the country genre. We'll review open chord shapes in the key of C major, learn useful strum patterns using 1/4 and 1/8th note rhythms, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2025-04-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3053 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/31e63ba38249ef1c7906749ad672ec640783803d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/31e63ba38249ef1c7906749ad672ec640783803d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Rhythm Next Level 1 In this tutorial we'll expand our metal rhythm guitar playing skills by learning riffs that feature power chords, open string palm muted chugging, and clean guitar arpeggiated riffs for dramatic variation. Once we've gotten these riffs under our belts, we'll combine them into a practice tune and play it along with a backing track. 2025-05-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3092 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3453ef1c01332b9b6d7c00bdc00eeb3f0f2a321a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3453ef1c01332b9b6d7c00bdc00eeb3f0f2a321a.jpg?video_still_time=10 R&B Rhythm: Next Level R&B is a genre known for its smooth grooves, soulful melodies, and infectious rhythms. In this tutorial, we'll continue to move forward into techniques and concepts that will help you expand your foundation of rhythm guitar in an R&B style. We'll dive into extended jazzy chords, adventurous chord progressions with modulations, connecting chords with single note ideas, muted strums and tasty embellishments. Finally, we'll finish up with a practice song that combines everything we've learned. 2025-07-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3103 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0eec57812f6dbc7bfc73c99cf21fa56c1ca5f5b7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0eec57812f6dbc7bfc73c99cf21fa56c1ca5f5b7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Understanding Bluegrass Rhythm Part 1 In this tutorial we'll explore the very basics of the iconic Bluegrass sound by first focusing on the most common chord choices and the classic sounding right hand strumming work. Bluegrass can ultimately get incredibly fast and technical, but even here at the early stages of the journey it's a fun and rewarding sound to explore. We'll learn a basic practice tune in G and play it along with a backing track. 2025-07-28 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3054 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a22951a7c4064427df435a4a3211ef1949730107.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a22951a7c4064427df435a4a3211ef1949730107.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Rhythm Next Level 2 In this tutorial, we'll continue honing our metal chops with riffs that feature power chords, open string palm muted chugging, single note motifs, and clean guitar arpeggiated riffs for dynamic variation. Once we've gotten these riffs under our belts, we'll combine them into a practice tune and play it along with a backing track. 2025-08-08 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3104 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5dbfd1188d45f89554bb3433c0ba8ca554254013.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5dbfd1188d45f89554bb3433c0ba8ca554254013.jpg?video_still_time=10 Understanding Bluegrass Rhythm Part 2 In this tutorial we'll explore the basics of the iconic Bluegrass sound. This time we'll focus on another common group of chord voicings in the key of D. We'll apply the same classic right hand work using root chord strumming and finally use it all within the context of a fun Bluegrass practice tune with all the bells and whistles. 2025-08-21 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3089 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ab441510eb2fe21973323c8b8132700a7e0b9b5f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ab441510eb2fe21973323c8b8132700a7e0b9b5f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Power Chords Rocking Fifths Part 2 In this tutorial we'll build on our previous power chord skills lessons. We'll continue to play two and three string power chord shapes rooted on the Low E and A strings. We'll have a variety of rhythms and some quicker chord changes. Mastering power chords is all about consistency and retaining the hold of your hand from shape to shape. We'll also practice reinforcing muting techniques with both fretting and rhythm hands. Throughout the tutorial I'll show you the proper muting technique for any given part. Along with this we'll aim to have strong timing and rhythm techniques. 2025-09-11 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3099 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8c7ca1276cef89d9ff7dfdb8653ec5f36402c3ca.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8c7ca1276cef89d9ff7dfdb8653ec5f36402c3ca.jpg?video_still_time=10 Easy Country Acoustic Strumming 2 In this tutorial, we'll continue to build acoustic strumming skills in the style of country music. We'll review open chord shapes in the key of G major, learn common strum patterns using swung 1/8th note rhythms, learn the difference between a straight vs swing feel, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2025-10-06 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3116 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a1008693ab29d6b33cb30ff51231ea8874c2ab15.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a1008693ab29d6b33cb30ff51231ea8874c2ab15.jpg?video_still_time=10 Easy Country Electric Style Strumming 1 In this tutorial, we'll strengthen our rhythm guitar skills on electric guitar with strum patterns that are common in the country genre. We'll review open and barre chord shapes in the key of D major, learn useful strum patterns using 1/4 and 1/8th note straight groove rhythms, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2025-10-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3100 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bf059a04a2a26fbd6d93af860082c45847f41eb4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bf059a04a2a26fbd6d93af860082c45847f41eb4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Easy Country Acoustic Strumming 3 In this tutorial, we'll continue to build acoustic strumming skills in a country music style. We'll review open chord shapes in the key of A major, learn common strum patterns in a country waltz, learn about a 3/4 time signature, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2025-11-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3118 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5a7b3ef2057953bce4428105cd47b31f3f2f660d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5a7b3ef2057953bce4428105cd47b31f3f2f660d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Easy Country Electric Style Strumming 2 In this tutorial we'll continue to hone our strumming skills on electric guitar with strum patterns that are common in the country genre. We'll review open and barre chord shapes in the key of A minor, learn useful strum patterns using 1/4 and 1/8th note rhythms, learn about a country swing groove, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2025-11-28 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3141 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5e1d8140530588cb91612718444697be16c13cf7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5e1d8140530588cb91612718444697be16c13cf7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Easy Country Electric Style Strumming 3 In this tutorial, we'll continue to hone our strumming skills onto the electric guitar with strum patterns that are common for playing country. We'll review open and barre chord shapes in the key of E, explore a typical country groove in 6/8 time, learn useful strum patterns with 1/8 and 1/16th note rhythms, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2025-11-28 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3105 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2a392edcb00956c46dd937a87b60c8674fbc6f75.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2a392edcb00956c46dd937a87b60c8674fbc6f75.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bluegrass Next Level Rhythm Styling 1 In this tutorial we'll continue our journey into the wonderful world of bluegrass this time by adding the instantly recognizable sound of alternating bass notes in our right hand. This requires a lot of precision in your strumming work, so it is both a powerful sound and a great workout for your right hand. We'll use it all within the context of a fun bluegrass practice tune. 2025-11-28 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3124 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fe5b1534a42025d0acc6983c4211ff3907b5a2b2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fe5b1534a42025d0acc6983c4211ff3907b5a2b2.jpg?video_still_time=10 Advanced Bossa Nova Major Key In this tutorial we are working through an advanced Bossa Nova tune in a Major Key. We will build on concepts from the previous tutorials and as usual put it all together in a play along performance video at the end. Besides diving into some more complex progressions, we will also be incorporating some very syncopated rhythms. In the chorus, we will throw some alternating bass notes into the mix. This opens up our rhythm playing and gives us a whole new perspective on fingerstyle guitar. 2025-11-28 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3106 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8bf5c2b8fac645985be1af978996a9eb28b15866.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8bf5c2b8fac645985be1af978996a9eb28b15866.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bluegrass Next Level Rhythm Styling 2 In this tutorial we'll take your bluegrass rhythm playing one step further by adding our alternating bass notes to a little chord family in the key of E. First we'll go through each of the chords individually and then at the end we'll use it all to play a fun Bluegrass practice tune with the band. 2025-12-08 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3126 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2b3b55291c7e1e3a8026e14c282de55cd8744139.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2b3b55291c7e1e3a8026e14c282de55cd8744139.jpg?video_still_time=10 Advanced Bossa Nova Minor Key In this tutorial we are working through an advanced Bossa Nova tune in a minor key. We're continuing to build on techniques and concepts from the previous tutorials. Throughout these lessons we are building to put it all together in a play along performance video all set with some really great sounding backing tracks. We will continue to incorporate some alternating bass notes into our fingerpicking rhythms. While this is totally optional, I highly recommend jumping into this next step when you are ready. The payoff is worth it for the rhythmic and harmonic variety. 2025-12-08 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3154 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f06ff62c7298f95c6a6a48b00873572093d095f3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f06ff62c7298f95c6a6a48b00873572093d095f3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Classic Bluesy Diad Riff In this tutorial we'll learn a classic bluesy diad riff that's a solid part of every blues player's vocabulary. We'll break the riff down step by step and learn to apply it to a 12 bar blues form with some rhythmic and phrasing variations to get more mileage out of it. Finally we'll play it along with backing tracks at two different tempos to get a lot of practice at applying the riff. 2025-08-17 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3084 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d7ff3a4aff2a14981946b977bcba4368ba161193.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d7ff3a4aff2a14981946b977bcba4368ba161193.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Barre Chords In Rock Part 3 In this tutorial we will explore more common barre chord shapes in a Rock rhythm guitar context. We'll continue to add in some rhythmic complexity including syncopated rhythms, chord anticipations and also most importantly strumming dynamics. 2025-12-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3122 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/65a745b7e8e98436f1711e38eda96f9d670f8c95.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/65a745b7e8e98436f1711e38eda96f9d670f8c95.jpg?video_still_time=10 Master Iconic Bluegrass Rhythm Part 1 In this tutorial we'll venture further into the more advanced part of the bluegrass rhythm world. For our practice tune today we'll be in the key of C and we'll use a combination of root/5 strumming, stylistic embellishments, walk-ups and walk-downs as well as the most iconic bluegrass turnaround lick. 2026-01-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3123 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d3e6ea81c4e73a8598a1eaa534d2f797e370063d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d3e6ea81c4e73a8598a1eaa534d2f797e370063d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Master Iconic Bluegrass Rhythm Part 2 In this tutorial we'll explore some more advanced Bluegrass rhythm guitar tricks. We'll do this by combining our root/5 strumming with some classic sounding walk-downs and walk-ups to gracefully move between the different chords. We'll also work in some signature embellishments as well as the most iconic bluegrass lick of them all. 2026-01-23 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3138 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a62627a1a945a39a53c72bafcf32d768f5ebc212.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a62627a1a945a39a53c72bafcf32d768f5ebc212.jpg?video_still_time=10 Discover Country Acoustic Rhythm 1 In this tutorial, we'll take the next step of complexity into an intermediate level for country strumming approaches on acoustic guitar. We'll review open chord shapes in the key of C major, learn useful strum patterns using 1/4 and 1/8th note rhythms, use root-fifth motion and single note walking lines that connect chords, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2026-01-23 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3155 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dc1f21674628d86cee800345709de05aed936754.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dc1f21674628d86cee800345709de05aed936754.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intro To Rockabilly Rhythm 1 In this tutorial we are going to explore rockabilly rhythm guitar. We'll be learning some common ways to play rockabilly rhythm patterns using bluesy dominant 7th chords and open 5 to 6 shuffle chords sometimes called boogie diads. We'll be studying some basics about swing / shuffle rhythm patterns, all while incorporating them in a practice tune that will include an intro, verse, and chorus all set to a backing track in the key of E major. 2026-02-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3135 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1f5bc69c1bcd01d9b85aefc28680692c33f4771c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1f5bc69c1bcd01d9b85aefc28680692c33f4771c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Discover Country Electric Rhythm 1 In this tutorial, we'll take the next step of complexity into an intermediate level for country strumming approaches on electric guitar. We'll review open and barre chord shapes in the key of D major, learn useful strum patterns using 1/4 and 1/8th note rhythms, use root-fifth motion and single note walking lines that connect chords, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2026-03-02 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3162 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c2982f811d51d31c5c3ba1c7e28a3b7bfdcded3c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c2982f811d51d31c5c3ba1c7e28a3b7bfdcded3c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Master Country Electric Rhythm 1 In this tutorial, we'll delve further into rhythm electric guitar techniques with some added complexity in a country style. We'll focus on higher register bar chords and triads in the key of D, use tick-tock strum approaches, chord arpeggiation, root-fifth motion, and single note walking lines that connect chords, and then finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2026-03-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3165 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b7ea1ac4213bc65acc97d21f7782c853ff74623f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b7ea1ac4213bc65acc97d21f7782c853ff74623f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Step Up Your Rockabilly Rhythm Part 1 In this tutorial we'll level up our rockabilly rhythm guitar playing and explore some more advanced techniques. We'll be learning chromatic chord movement, single-note boogie riffs over blues chord changes, and arpeggio picking patterns that are going to really elevate your rockabilly playing. 2026-03-18 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3139 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/86d4a969b04d40218357f80074a0e8eb4eeb9a44.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/86d4a969b04d40218357f80074a0e8eb4eeb9a44.jpg?video_still_time=10 Discover Country Acoustic Rhythm 2 In this tutorial, we'll take the next step of complexity into an intermediate level for country strumming approaches on acoustic guitar. We'll review open chord shapes in the key of G, learn useful strum patterns using 1/4 and 1/8th note swing rhythms, use root-fifth motion and single note walking lines that connect chords, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2026-03-22 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3171 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/37b7bc4dff449659dcea47faf399421eef8d5ea5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/37b7bc4dff449659dcea47faf399421eef8d5ea5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Styling Rockabilly Swing Rhythm Part 1 In this tutorial we are going to explore some more sophisticated rockabilly techniques in the key of E major. We'll be diving deep into arpeggio picking patterns, more technical walking bass lines, and hybrid picking techniques that will add some real style and flare to your playing. At the end of the tutorial we'll have a play along with a backing track. 2026-03-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3140 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3837a09881732f0e17b9afbf0bf7926b61fc483a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3837a09881732f0e17b9afbf0bf7926b61fc483a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Discover Country Acoustic Rhythm 3 In this tutorial, we'll take the next step of complexity into an intermediate level for country strumming approaches on acoustic guitar. We'll review open and barre chord shapes in the key of A, learn useful strum patterns using 1/4 and 1/8th note rhythm in a 3/4 waltz groove, use root-fifth motion and single note walking lines that connect chords, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2026-04-06 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3136 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/694b012e742fbcce9dba2cac59d2d5d16c19a6a4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/694b012e742fbcce9dba2cac59d2d5d16c19a6a4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Discover Country Electric Rhythm 2 In this tutorial, we'll take the next step of complexity into an intermediate level for country strumming approaches on electric guitar. We'll review open and barre chord shapes in the key of A minor, learn useful strum patterns using 1/4 and 1/8th note swing rhythms, use root-fifth motion and single note walking lines that connect chords, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2026-04-20 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3163 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/07d59899e88168de13913524b8c63764a5f01ba0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/07d59899e88168de13913524b8c63764a5f01ba0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Master Country Electric Rhythm 2 In this tutorial, we'll continue to sharpen our electric rhythm guitar skills in a country style. We'll focus on higher register bar chords and triads in the key of E, use tick-tock strum approaches with a swung 8th feel, chord arpeggiation, palm muting, root-fifth motion, and single note walking lines that connect chords, and then finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2026-05-11 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3166 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1adf5b0ff7b3193ea7e44d0ab93f0ccfac67b333.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1adf5b0ff7b3193ea7e44d0ab93f0ccfac67b333.jpg?video_still_time=10 Step Up Your Rockabilly Rhythm Part 2 In this tutorial we'll continue building on our rockabilly rhythm guitar playing. We'll be exploring jazzier chord voicings, bass line slides, chromatic chord dips, and syncopated arpeggio riffs. We'll be diving into the more nuanced side of rockabilly that borrows from jazz and western swing. You'll learn how jazzier voicings like 9th and 6/9 chords create a more sophisticated sound that sets our playing apart from beginner styles. 2026-05-18 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/296 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/51501b80e500d6e9d21a95366ac1c6a247bdb369.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/51501b80e500d6e9d21a95366ac1c6a247bdb369.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pentatonic Scales: Boxes & Frameworks In this tutorial series we will discuss pentatonic scales, patterns & shapes. We will use them to build pentatonic "frameworks" (or "box shapes") as a visual aid to see familiar patterns on the fretboard. And then use them as a springboard to understanding scale degrees and why scales sound the way they do. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/363 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/29282b44971d1a9c63bd1ad3c2b010a712be2996.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/29282b44971d1a9c63bd1ad3c2b010a712be2996.jpg?video_still_time=10 C Major Scale for Beginners This tutorial explains the concept (theory) of the C Major Scale and how to apply it (practice) to the guitar. This tutorial is primarily written for beginners. But even experienced players might benefit from this quick, concise review of what constitues a scale. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/427 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2f6aefac3d8070ba30bbe19faa9243993611bfa8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2f6aefac3d8070ba30bbe19faa9243993611bfa8.jpg?video_still_time=10 Using Scales to Connect Chords Exercise 1 This tutorial shows you an exercise on how the A major scale can be used to "walk in and out" of a group of related major chords (A, D, E major). 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/428 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/239c80c002d9b126927f9d39d1b592837fbb8110.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/239c80c002d9b126927f9d39d1b592837fbb8110.jpg?video_still_time=10 Using Scales to Connect Chords Exercise 2 This tutorial shows you an exercise on how the A minor scale can be used to "walk in and out" of a group of related minor chords (A, D, E minor). 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/445 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7ddb390c054c7b16ba3d7f4d62bd90316f9498fe.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7ddb390c054c7b16ba3d7f4d62bd90316f9498fe.jpg?video_still_time=10 A Minor Scale for Beginners This tutorial explains the concept (theory) of the A Minor Scale and how to apply it (practice) to the guitar. This tutorial is primarily written for beginners. But even experienced players might benefit from this quick, concise review of what constitutes a scale. 2016-04-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/446 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/997ad0383a965178812e0afdb86beb47936ec29f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/997ad0383a965178812e0afdb86beb47936ec29f.jpg?video_still_time=10 C Minor Scale for Beginners This beginners series explores the basics of the C minor scale. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/451 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/69bf82056bd56e20e9a947e70b411729bd0ebbec.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/69bf82056bd56e20e9a947e70b411729bd0ebbec.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Scales for Beginners This tutorial series will introduce the beginner guitarist to the concept of systematically practicing scales using a metronome. The C major and minor scales will be used. Four patterns will be used as examples of a systematic practice method: up and down, in 3's, in 4's, and pedal point. Use of the metronome is stressed as crucial for proper practice and development. While this tutorial is primarily written for beginners, experienced players might benefit from this detailed method of how to practice scales. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/800 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1c552f66cc5d484fac3d856d098cc0de762b73a8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1c552f66cc5d484fac3d856d098cc0de762b73a8.jpg?video_still_time=10 Mining the Minor Scale Learn what you can do to start finding your own voice in your soloing, using the minor scale. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/801 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6275b8893dbd64035f16d97fb5eb5d1a07320bf9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6275b8893dbd64035f16d97fb5eb5d1a07320bf9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Breakin' In the Blues Scale Bring your blues scale into a performance context. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1441 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5e3d066be53c147509955a72d86d3106fe6c9e1d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5e3d066be53c147509955a72d86d3106fe6c9e1d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Major and Minor Lead Within a Solo In this set of lessons, Ry Kihn will teaching you how to play major and minor pentatonic scales in a solo. Ry will introduce you to the tutorial, then examine major pentatonic licks. In the next lesson, we'll be learning how to switch between these scales; then Ry will take a look at the extended major scale with the flat third, making things bluesy. To conclude, we'll put it all together and play with a custom backing track. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1586 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a698b5b21573fe16465478f7b054133debac41cd.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a698b5b21573fe16465478f7b054133debac41cd.jpg?video_still_time=10 Major & Minor Scales in Rock In these lessons, Anders Mouridsen will get you started on rock soloing by teaching you about major and minor scales. First we'll give an overview of the scales, then dial in a basic tone. Then we'll dig in and learn the A major scale and how to improvise with it, trading 4s; next up is the A minor scale and how to improvise with it. After that we'll look at some other patterns and positions, and we'll end with some easy practice exercises. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1587 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4a7e2482ba32f560c114777a2e254cd8f8de0742.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4a7e2482ba32f560c114777a2e254cd8f8de0742.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pentatonic Scales in Rock In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will break down the minor and major pentatonic scales. We'll give you an overview of these scales and suggest a simple tone, then look at the minor pentatonic scale. After some improvising, you'll learn your first rock lick and how to jam with it. Next we'll learn the major pentatonic and jam with it, and finish with some easy practice exercises. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2010 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5edcc5a6dcb72eeb7b724c5add91568be45cccc7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5edcc5a6dcb72eeb7b724c5add91568be45cccc7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Get to Know the Major Scale Learning to understand what the Major Scale is all about will open up exciting new doors to you as a guitar player! The Major Scale is a common language amongst all instruments, not just the guitar. In this tutorial, we'll learn what makes the Major Scale 'tick', and why. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2011 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f55ac951372ad4a8dd885b51e5b633e653c61b64.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f55ac951372ad4a8dd885b51e5b633e653c61b64.jpg?video_still_time=10 One Little Pattern, ALL Major Scales. Easy! In this set of lessons, we'll learn a pattern of notes to play that will allow you to easily play the major scale, in any key you want. This streamlined system makes playing major scales super easy, and is the gateway to playing melody, riffs, and improvisations up the neck of the guitar. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2012 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/54022fd0460dab4e175b962d2aab4325a3191f27.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/54022fd0460dab4e175b962d2aab4325a3191f27.jpg?video_still_time=10 'Open' Major Scales, and Cool Ways to Use Them! Major scales that relate to the major chords you already know are an important building block for making your playing more interesting and fun. Use the notes of these scales to work towards playing melody, riffs, and improvisations, right in the context of a song with chords. Expand your sound, big-time! 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2013 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e89317d49b678427c8fab7d513b49f1c4c8ae473.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e89317d49b678427c8fab7d513b49f1c4c8ae473.jpg?video_still_time=10 FUN Ways to Practice Your Major Scales Trick yourself into practicing your major scales by playing along with the grooves in this tutorial. We will use what you've learned about major scales, and build on it to create real music. Get ready to have a blast, and, come away with a fluid and solid grasp of several essential major scales. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2065 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/aa5d0a75c15fefabb5af2af3b207852ce0a89b51.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/aa5d0a75c15fefabb5af2af3b207852ce0a89b51.jpg?video_still_time=10 Get to Know the Minor Scale Let's learn the foolproof 'recipe' for constructing a Minor Scale, and then listen to how that relates to the sound we get when we learn some essential minor scales, in open position. These scales are really pretty, and fun to play! 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2066 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fb41aedd1f5f432a72c3145ff316e4fe17ebc5da.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fb41aedd1f5f432a72c3145ff316e4fe17ebc5da.jpg?video_still_time=10 'Open' Minor Scales, and Cool Ways to Use Them In this tutorial, we'll begin to make the connection between playing an open minor scale, top to bottom, and, using the notes within that scale to create melody and solos. In other words, now that you've learned some scales, let's make some music! 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2067 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8ece72a944eefb524fe21ba512c719425ffa11eb.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8ece72a944eefb524fe21ba512c719425ffa11eb.jpg?video_still_time=10 One Little Pattern, ALL Natural Minor Scales. It's Easy! The 'Grid-Style' minor scale allows us to play any minor scale that exists, using a consistent and moveable pattern. Learn this grid, and you can instantly play ANY minor scale that exists, just by placing the grid at different points on the neck of the guitar. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2068 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8348448eaaa21b8511a456cea80d668439e78dca.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8348448eaaa21b8511a456cea80d668439e78dca.jpg?video_still_time=10 Fun Ways to Practice Your Minor Scales In this tutorial, we'll have some fun with some challenging practice exercises for the minor scale. Get ready to put your minor scale chops to work, with these very musical scale practice exercises. Who said practicing scales should be boring? 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/722 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/31afa280ab29cc061ad44b6ca57bad8fe78d730c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/31afa280ab29cc061ad44b6ca57bad8fe78d730c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pentatonic Major Scale Exercises Christopher will show you all five major pentatonic boxes, how they form an interconnecting pattern across the entire guitar fretboard and how to systematically practice them. You will use each pentatonic box to play 2 types of scale exercises, at two different tempos along with backing tracks. 2017-03-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/185 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a45d04ca3ba1c0be02a513887543e5e822b60f1c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a45d04ca3ba1c0be02a513887543e5e822b60f1c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pentatonic Minor Scale Exercises Christopher will show you all five minor pentatonic boxes, how they form an interconnecting pattern across the entire guitar fretboard and how to systematically practice them. You will use each pentatonic box to play 2 types of scale exercises, at two different tempos along with backing tracks. 2017-03-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2367 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/34b2031bef6c56017647eee77d7df0920c326157.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/34b2031bef6c56017647eee77d7df0920c326157.jpg?video_still_time=10 Minor and Major Pentatonics So far we've mainly used our major pentatonic scale pattern as the basis for all of our soloing, and then we've thrown in tension notes to spice it up. Now it's time to explore how you can use a full scale pattern to add tension, and instead use single key notes from the major pentatonic pattern to resolve this tension. We'll be soloing over a chord progression in a major key, and the tense scale pattern will be the minor pentatonic. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2396 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/aa79d80c3d9fc440f3a0fca22e439c35b515c361.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/aa79d80c3d9fc440f3a0fca22e439c35b515c361.jpg?video_still_time=10 Altered Minor Scales In this tutorial we will learn how the minor scale can be altered to make different scales, chords and harmonies. We'll build a minor chord progression and learn how to play the natural diatonic minor scale as melodic lines along with those chords. Then we'll alter the chords and scales to show the different possible minor sounding flavors that are used in music. 2018-10-01 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/370 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1c5b2802e231f186f53f68d361622cff12b2d46e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1c5b2802e231f186f53f68d361622cff12b2d46e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Modes of the Major Scale Christopher will show you the seven modes of the major scale. He'll show you each mode, how to play it, why it is unique, how it fits into the overall pattern of modes. There will also be play alongs and backing tracks to get a lot of practice at using all the modes. 2020-07-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/770 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ee54d4882caa193b1a2b3aec3c8c6ba6cbb6f346.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ee54d4882caa193b1a2b3aec3c8c6ba6cbb6f346.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Major Modes Christopher will discuss and demonstrate the major modes: ionian, lydian and mixolydian. We'll review the unique interval formula of each major mode and how to play them. We'll play each mode on the same root note to use them in an ornamental manner. We'll get a lot of practice playing and hearing the unique characteristics of each mode. 2020-07-20 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2630 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9b8e0d0819d5ba8aface3d781a97b51064366ba2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9b8e0d0819d5ba8aface3d781a97b51064366ba2.jpg?video_still_time=10 Practicing Minor Modes Christopher will discuss and demonstrate the minor modes: dorian, phrygian, aeolian and locrian. We'll review the unique interval formula of each minor mode and how to play them. We'll play each mode on the same root note to use them in an ornamental manner. We'll get a lot of practice playing and hearing the unique characteristics of each mode. 2020-08-09 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/453 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/54b0979cf4eaaf28dfe624d063a82e2e50f318df.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/54b0979cf4eaaf28dfe624d063a82e2e50f318df.jpg?video_still_time=10 Major Scale Patterns Series 1 In this tutorial you will learn to visualize and play the major scale in the multiple patterns and positions it forms on the guitar fretboard. We will start with the A major scale as an example and eventually play the major scale in all 12 keys. Backing track play alongs are included for practice. 2020-11-17 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/887 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1a0932a3a6d84d13c1b90768be42389e3c731fe3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1a0932a3a6d84d13c1b90768be42389e3c731fe3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Minor Scale Patterns Series 1 In this tutorial you will learn to visualize and play the minor scale in the multiple patterns and positions it forms on the guitar fretboard. We will start with the A minor scale as an example and eventually play the minor scale in all 12 keys. 2020-12-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2643 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/32fad75bc7764002aee785d01dacc8fb040c2fe8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/32fad75bc7764002aee785d01dacc8fb040c2fe8.jpg?video_still_time=10 Major Scale Patterns Series 2 In this tutorial you will learn to expand the major scale patterns to visualize and play the major scale in multiple octaves across all 6 strings. We will start with the A major scale as an example and eventually play the major scale in all 12 keys. 2020-12-18 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2646 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f6688d656c48d98ad118f5209ffb2b7e93cca341.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f6688d656c48d98ad118f5209ffb2b7e93cca341.jpg?video_still_time=10 Minor Scale Patterns Series 2 In this tutorial you will learn to expand the minor scale patterns to visualize and play the minor scale in multiple octaves across all 6 strings. We will start with the A minor scale as an example and eventually play the minor scale in all 12 keys. 2021-01-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/419 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/65b0145ac2a68f55a201ea2824c7f7382d6cb2e0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/65b0145ac2a68f55a201ea2824c7f7382d6cb2e0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Visualizing Fretboard Patterns Series 1 In this tutorial we will look at a way of visualizing the guitar fretboard. First we will look at playing diatonic scales (major, minor and the various diatonic modes) in patterns that result in 3 notes per string. Because there are only 3 different shapes to learn, the result is that every natural diatonic scale can be played by using combinations of only these three basic fingerings. This is also a good way to get used to the musical alphabet. There will be a lot of backing track play along exercises to practice the ideas. 2021-03-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/898 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bcf85604cc4bdf1fccef224e19a476346edaee1c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bcf85604cc4bdf1fccef224e19a476346edaee1c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Visualizing Fretboard Patterns Series 2 In this tutorial we will look at a way of visualizing major scale fretboard patterns and intervals on the guitar. We will use the E major scale on sets of two adjacent strings. We will visualize the E major scale in patterns that result in 3 notes per string on 2 adjacent strings. We will do this in three octaves (lower, middle and higher) that cover the entire range of the guitar. There will be a lot of backing track play along exercises to practice the ideas. 2021-03-16 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/899 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8b321e8ac8ec8a7ff7fa50044e39ee0725a836ae.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8b321e8ac8ec8a7ff7fa50044e39ee0725a836ae.jpg?video_still_time=10 Visualizing Fretboard Patterns Series 3 In this tutorial we will look at a way of visualizing the minor scale fretboard patterns and intervals on the guitar. We will use the E minor scale on sets of two adjacent strings. We will visualize the E minor scale in patterns that result in 3 notes per string on 2 adjacent strings. We will do this in three octaves (lower, middle and higher) that cover the entire range of the guitar. There will be a lot of backing track play along exercises to practice the ideas. 2021-04-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/462 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/83df664ab8c1a00352671d92c79fddba1e81bd15.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/83df664ab8c1a00352671d92c79fddba1e81bd15.jpg?video_still_time=10 Visualizing Fretboard Patterns Series 4 In this tutorial we will visualize the chromatic scale in multiple positions in order to see any given chromatic interval as a possible scale degree or chord tone. 2021-04-19 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/737 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/87549adc80a9244c9dbe0cd40782bca8792d6f13.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/87549adc80a9244c9dbe0cd40782bca8792d6f13.jpg?video_still_time=10 Connecting Pentatonic Patterns: Series 1 In this tutorial we will learn 2 basic fretboard patterns that integrate all 5 pentatonic minor scale positions or boxes. The idea is to play a simple repeating 5 note pattern in 3 octaves in order to cover the fretboard. 2021-08-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/843 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ecb92242f7afa825cf8868cac2ffd61e2c14dbc7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ecb92242f7afa825cf8868cac2ffd61e2c14dbc7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Connecting Pentatonic Patterns: Series 2 In this tutorial we will learn another way to integrate 5 fretboard patterns or shapes that form the pentatonic minor scale. The idea is to play a simple repeated phrase on two adjacent strings, then move the pattern up to the next pentatonic pattern or box until all 5 patterns are used. Using this little pattern we can cover the entire fretboard with a variety of little lead lick phrases. 2021-08-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/914 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/729ff762efc191062ab668c36baec412d0d1f0b3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/729ff762efc191062ab668c36baec412d0d1f0b3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Connecting Pentatonic Patterns: Series 3 In this tutorial we will learn a lick that incorporates all 5 fretboard shapes/positions that form the pentatonic minor scale. This simple 4 note lick is very widely used in solos of many genres. The lick involves a hammer-on and a pull-off. Using this little pattern of 4 notes we can wind our way through connecting the pentatonic boxes. 2021-09-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2688 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e873fca13e17c7c7d2be0f728f5606d6a2674855.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e873fca13e17c7c7d2be0f728f5606d6a2674855.jpg?video_still_time=10 One Scale, Thousands of Melodies In this chapter we'll be exploring the exciting topic of melodies. This is where our guitar steps out of the supporting role and becomes the center of attention. If you took the time, you could most likely use your ears and eventually be able to find where the notes are to play a certain melody - but you would quickly realize that it's a lot of work to search around blindly on the neck like that. So in this lesson we'll get around that by learning what's called a major scale, and then you'll be able to find so many melodies within that scale. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2689 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bde57c58f0c84f68890ec4017743a94a7c200ea5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bde57c58f0c84f68890ec4017743a94a7c200ea5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Extending The Major Scale In the previous tutorial we explored how our major scale pattern ended with the same note we started on. In this tutorial we'll extend the scale to play it beyond one octave. Among many other melodies, this will give us access to the classic melody 'Happy Birthday To You'. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2690 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a3ecd240d3cc6c11b595dbbdfb3177e6370d3287.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a3ecd240d3cc6c11b595dbbdfb3177e6370d3287.jpg?video_still_time=10 The Minor Pentatonic Scale In this tutorial I'll teach you what I'm fairly certain is the most popular scale on guitar. This scale is called the minor pentatonic scale and it's used almost every time you hear someone play a guitar solo, from absolute beginners to world famous guitar players. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2719 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/91e7903dc3e35b64f3a1b2a3726992340bc7a307.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/91e7903dc3e35b64f3a1b2a3726992340bc7a307.jpg?video_still_time=10 Learn The Blues Scale In Guitar Fundamentals 1 you learned the minor pentatonic scale, and we tried a very basic example of what's called improvisation, where you simply make it up as you go. Now we'll add two notes to our minor pentatonic scale pattern, which will give us a lot of cool, bluesy tension to play around with when we improvise. When we add these two notes to the pattern, we call it the blues scale. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2720 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b455e5b1b4f3c1b9293c10499c4533f19e078427.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b455e5b1b4f3c1b9293c10499c4533f19e078427.jpg?video_still_time=10 Horizontal Major Scale In this tutorial we'll explore the C major scale you already know, but from a whole different angle. Now we'll play it horizontally on one string. This opens up our understanding of the fretboard to see how to construct a major scale with the major scale formula. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2721 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e815f13d910ec7ce0851ebb4b2b544b305e6e847.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e815f13d910ec7ce0851ebb4b2b544b305e6e847.jpg?video_still_time=10 Open Position Major Scale In this tutorial we'll learn the open position of the C major scale. On top of giving us a fun and bluegrass sound, this open position major scale will also, ultimately enable you to switch seamlessly between the melody notes in our scale pattern and our classic open chords. This is the key ingredient in playing melodies and chords at the same time. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2723 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c12ca0b9e13b28114ce6d468ec768ef9ed6c8256.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c12ca0b9e13b28114ce6d468ec768ef9ed6c8256.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chords And Melody Practice Tune In this tutorial we'll learn an original instrumental song that uses all of our cool new chord and melody techniques. This song will work well on both acoustic and electric and if you learn it well it'll be a perfect piece to try performing for someone in your life. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2941 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dd03c330c13cf424637b9114b48052f11a0f77d7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dd03c330c13cf424637b9114b48052f11a0f77d7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pentatonic Scales For Rock Lead The Pentatonic Scale is the cornerstone of rock soloing, serving as an essential tool for crafting memorable melodies, and expressive licks. In the following tutorial, we'll dive into the Major and Minor Pentatonic Scale Boxes and learn how to start creating licks with them. We'll learn to play a few simple licks with each scale, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2024-01-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/740 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e7379ea9df469402f2409a00931eaa50c9f2dfca.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e7379ea9df469402f2409a00931eaa50c9f2dfca.jpg?video_still_time=10 New Orleans Blues The blues of New Orleans is most often rooted in the signature rhythms played by drums and piano. The grooves and "second line" rhythms in this style are true to the region all their own and are a mixture of many styles of music. The coming together of these styles and it's unique groove (rooted in the "clave") account for a blues style that is both unique and fun to play. While not often associated with guitar, I am going to show you in this tutorial how I would approach this style in a live situation. We will be taking licks and ideas from other instruments and applying them to the guitar to try and mock this style. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/741 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/df2f4a8396bde92b4d0341b644cda31d003ca506.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/df2f4a8396bde92b4d0341b644cda31d003ca506.jpg?video_still_time=10 Texas Blues Texas is home to many legends of the blues such as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Lightnin' Hopkins, T-Bone Walker, and many more. In this tutorial, we will examine both the acoustic and electric sides of this style; focusing on players in the genre and their approaches to the instrument. All examples are in the key of E. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/749 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/34108df61264207990e91e66a60336eec583ffbf.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/34108df61264207990e91e66a60336eec583ffbf.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Blues Jazz, like most modern music styles, is rooted in the blues tradition. Having an understanding of Jazz Blues is a great introduction to the world of jazz and it's wide world of possibilities. In this tutorial, we will break down how to turn your standard 12 Bar Blues into a Jazz Blues via a step by step process. Each lesson will take the form a step further, introducing you to some new chords and ideas within the blues. Explore each lesson thoroughly and work to fully understand how to turn your standard blues into a Jazz Blues. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/751 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fc65d7674d2b934035a183bf9e1980d528614ee9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fc65d7674d2b934035a183bf9e1980d528614ee9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Delta Blues The roots and origin of the blues language are firmly planted in the players of the Mississippi Delta area. Players such as Robert Johnson and Son House shaped the style to come and paved the way for a musical tradition that changed the entire world. The roots of almost every style of modern music can be traced back to the Delta, and our lessons today will give you an introduction to this all too important region. Using an acoustic guitar, open tunings, and a slide; let's explore this style. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/752 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8c271d7699646f6fdfc85411b1a3434b1a2ad40b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8c271d7699646f6fdfc85411b1a3434b1a2ad40b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chicago Blues The roots of electric blues are found in the sounds of the Windy City; also known as Chicago. The sounds of Chicago Blues trace back to when migrant workers from the south moved north to bigger cities to seek employment. What they brought with them was a rich tradition of Delta blues, but than amplified that with an electric guitar along with added instrumentation. Some key players to this style include Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, and many many more. In this tutorial, we will look at the grooves and chordal concepts of this style; focusing on rhythm guitar techniques and artist examples. Let's get started! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/753 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9adbfac7b7e7e29e32ffc2a8f00317f5965ee46c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9adbfac7b7e7e29e32ffc2a8f00317f5965ee46c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Turnarounds The "turnaround" is an essential part of playing blues of any style or region. The turnaround is essentially an end lick you play to show you are at the end of your 12 Bar Blues, and that you are ready to start the progression again. You can play this with chords, solo licks, and a wide variety of other approaches. In this tutorial, we will take a look at a few different turnarounds you can use in your blues playing to really showcase your own authenticity. Again, the turnaround really shows other players you know your blues and it also helps you to know where you are in the 12 bar form. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/756 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f1b88f4425bd7d3a2f21e4c99a21c28716efd44b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f1b88f4425bd7d3a2f21e4c99a21c28716efd44b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Targeting Chord Tones In this tutorial, we are going to examine the technique of playing chord tones in our soloing. This essentially means that we are going to solo playing only the notes in the chords we are playing over, as opposed to just running scales. This technique is very helpful in aiding the listener in hearing the chords you are playing over. This gets you out of the habit of just running scale patterns, and also helps you to sound more authentic in your soloing. In this tutorial, we will be playing these licks without a backing track and will outline the notes in our I, IV, and V chords. Let's get started. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/757 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a2042ac78d2c24d304a4345e3fe0c9dce4df9eaf.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a2042ac78d2c24d304a4345e3fe0c9dce4df9eaf.jpg?video_still_time=10 Alternative Blues Forms We are all familiar with a 12 Bar Blues. This widely used form has crossed genres and borders into what is probably the most common musical form we are all familiar with. Although the 12 form is the dominant force in blues (among other styles), their also exists many other blues forms that are used quite often as well. In this tutorial, we will take a look at some of these varied forms and see what we can do to integrate them into our playing. This includes the 8 Bar Blues and a swing blues as well as working with other chords instead of the I, IV, and V. Let's take a look! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/807 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1f43ccf1610ebdff45a43f8cb1a6cfe26e872dc7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1f43ccf1610ebdff45a43f8cb1a6cfe26e872dc7.jpg?video_still_time=10 British Blues British Blues is a style of music that was not only important musically, but had strong social impact as well. The popularity of American blues artists such as John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters in the U.K had a huge impact on the culture, and eventually the blues was no longer strictly a black style of music. The player with the strongest impact on the British Blues Movement of the 60's and 70's was Jon Mayall, whose band the Bluesbreakers went on to springboard the careers of Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor, and Peter Greene amongst many others. In this tutorial, we are going to take a look at these players and their influence on this ever important movement in blues history. Let's get started. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/893 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9dd6ee5a12ae90339a1c893961f2f29ea4b96c93.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9dd6ee5a12ae90339a1c893961f2f29ea4b96c93.jpg?video_still_time=10 Power Chords in the Blues In this tutorial we will through the basics of voicing, left hand muting, strumming and palm muting power chords. Getting comfortable with this will ultimately enable you to play the 12 bar form in any key as well as adapt your rhythm playing to different blues grooves! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/912 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/773abfe1b8abf08a0f87889b3823445e49c9893d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/773abfe1b8abf08a0f87889b3823445e49c9893d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Playing Blues With Barre Chords In this tutorial I will show you how to play basic barre chords and how to use them in a blues context. The basic barre chord shapes can be very hard to play at first, but if you fight through the pain, I will show you how to use them in a blues context. These are really useful guitar skills that you are going to use for years and years to come, in blues and in all other styles of music, so don't give up on it just because it seems difficult at first! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/936 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bdaae139a40268237d6347a43ba9197a3bded269.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bdaae139a40268237d6347a43ba9197a3bded269.jpg?video_still_time=10 More Blues with Power Chords In this tutorial we will be using the power chords that you learned earlier to play some blues. We are gonna talk about how to find the power chords for the 12 bar form in any key and try it out the "the band". We are also gonna cover a really useful blues "riff" played with power chords that you often hear in slow blues tunes. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/939 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d82c6bb18f37846fac8c68edd43af4782f261fa0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d82c6bb18f37846fac8c68edd43af4782f261fa0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Making The 12 Bar Form Sound Like Blues In this tutorial we are going to break down a classic blues riff. You are probably already familiar with the sound of it, but now you will learn how to play it, how to use it to play through the 12 bar form and how to add a cool "lick" to it. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/940 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9841cae702ea7d7cdeaec073ff5afaa6a53bf574.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9841cae702ea7d7cdeaec073ff5afaa6a53bf574.jpg?video_still_time=10 More 12 Bar Blues Tricks and Keys In this tutorial we are gonna work on a 12-bar blues progression in the key of E. After breaking down the basic chord structure and chord voicings, we will look at another authentic sounding variation of the blues riff that you learned earlier. After each lesson we will try out the new examples with "the band"... 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/941 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/20196ce46609bac3caf6520917d84c3df5a06785.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/20196ce46609bac3caf6520917d84c3df5a06785.jpg?video_still_time=10 The Minor Blues In this lesson we are gonna explore the sound of the minor blues. After breaking down the basic chord structure of the 12-bar minor blues form, I will show you how to play it with barre chords. After that we are gonna look at a common "turnaround" variation that you often hear in minor blues, and finally I will show you how to change the key of the minor blues, so that you can adapt the overall chord structure to any given song... 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/942 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/765f498560c1c66dbb80c30ae2cf3ee610d23751.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/765f498560c1c66dbb80c30ae2cf3ee610d23751.jpg?video_still_time=10 How To Play the Blues Riff in Any Key In this tutorial we are gonna take the blues riff that you learned earlier and adapt it to any given key, all over the neck. Once we have covered the basics of that, we're gonna use it to play through the 12 bar form with "the band" in different keys. We are also gonna look a cool variation of the riff... 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/945 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/01ac003870a157492a70762f506c3a87c7cd44ea.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/01ac003870a157492a70762f506c3a87c7cd44ea.jpg?video_still_time=10 Variations of the 12 Bar Form In this tutorial we're going to look at some of the most common variations of the 12-bar form, so that you can recognize them when you hear them and use them if you write songs. After each lesson we will play through the 12 bar variation with "the band". 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/947 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fd09f249614d9063f4d9eea357dcafd23e07370e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fd09f249614d9063f4d9eea357dcafd23e07370e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intro to Regional Blues Styles In this tutorial I will give you a brief explanation and a musical sample of some of the most well-known regional blues styles. I'm gonna introduce you to the sound of the acoustic Delta Blues, Chicago Blues, New Orleans Blues and more, so that you can start being aware of where the blues originated. Knowing some of the origins of the blues will help you determine what styles you like, and what your goal is with learning the basics of the blues. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/991 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cca742b6a218967947349107a371143eba9a98e4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cca742b6a218967947349107a371143eba9a98e4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Classical Guitar Style: An Introduction This tutorial explores the unique characteristics of classical guitar style. These include the general musical approach and technique, the historical genre and style of music, the specific type of instrument and a brief overview of fingerstyle right hand technique. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1097 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cfb4bd523a3ab4fc19ec8d1a4cb4908786b94ff5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cfb4bd523a3ab4fc19ec8d1a4cb4908786b94ff5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Less Notes, More Blues! In this series of blues course lessons, we'll take a simple A minor pentatonic scale and explore how much music can be made with one lick. We'll break down the lick, work on making it your own, then try trading fours with a backing track! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1098 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dfad9affcec8b446ed89d201348c511de8a0d08c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dfad9affcec8b446ed89d201348c511de8a0d08c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Less Notes, Even More Blues! In this tutorial we're going to "up the ante" a bit. We'll take another blues lick that's slightly more challenging and go through a similar process as in the previous tutorial, changing the lick up and playing it along with a backing track. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1099 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d5f3cd45ad08b8b7bebd78cc8e63cb5a30c486a4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d5f3cd45ad08b8b7bebd78cc8e63cb5a30c486a4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Building a Blues Lick In this blues level 2 tutorial, we'll take a look at some basic building blocks to get you started on creating your own licks and building a blues vocabulary. We'll look at the importance of the root note, adding hammer-ons and pull-offs, a bend, combining these ideas, and playing them with backing tracks. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1100 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c5c5e6ca2a23025d3d5410a7ca32446b7818d0ff.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c5c5e6ca2a23025d3d5410a7ca32446b7818d0ff.jpg?video_still_time=10 Owning Your Blues Licks In this second "building blocks" tutorial on blues, we'll take longer fragments of licks and how to creatively put them together. Then we'll look at how to change up the rhythm and timing, repeating notes, and other variations and play them along with a backing track. We'll also look at playing in different keys, and how the same note can be played different places on the neck. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1108 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9e06b645964d8987a3330d68d8924f53bec18161.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9e06b645964d8987a3330d68d8924f53bec18161.jpg?video_still_time=10 12 Bar Blues In All 12 Keys In this tutorial I've created a 12 bar blues backing track in every key and at two tempos (80 BPM and 120 BPM). I play each blues with a different rhythm guitar and lead guitar approach to show how much variation is possible within the 12 bar blues form. This is a valuable way to get used to playing in every key and comfortable with playing anywhere on the fretboard. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1131 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/82431f858c2418148f2e3b6bed3361f6066a78e1.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/82431f858c2418148f2e3b6bed3361f6066a78e1.jpg?video_still_time=10 4 Flatpicking Bluegrass Licks In G This tutorial on flatpicking was inspired by my earliest musical influences, and also the greatest flatpickers in history. The first lesson has a couple of licks for the G chord, then the next one I start in G and go to the 4 chord. Then I go back to the G chord for the third lesson, and in the last one I go to the 5 chord, and then back to the G chord to finish it up. 2026-01-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1141 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/021d843b2d3925677ee0c65736f1fa9581bf2e55.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/021d843b2d3925677ee0c65736f1fa9581bf2e55.jpg?video_still_time=10 How To Hold The Guitar The goal in this short tutorial is to learn how to hold the guitar comfortably so you can begin to play the instrument. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1251 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e7bb1f5666c9c7c1b34f0b8aa1e505c7416c4fdb.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e7bb1f5666c9c7c1b34f0b8aa1e505c7416c4fdb.jpg?video_still_time=10 70s Arena Riff Rock In this tutorial we will learn some rocking riffs in the style of 1970s arena rock bands. I grew up in the 1970's listening to and learning the music of Deep Purple, Montrose, Kiss, Van Halen, ACDC. These bands were well known for their powerful, energetic, melodic take on rock music. They played, sounded (and often performed) in a way that was larger than life! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1258 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9496e8bf7157bea871bf557bb385b3844a28ae67.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9496e8bf7157bea871bf557bb385b3844a28ae67.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Rhythm Riffs In this tutorial we'll examine different types of basic blues rhythm riffs: the classic blues riff with triads, one and two note riffs, using "outside" triads, and a funky horn section style riff. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1388 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0e5ecf3ae1d6ebb6ed1169b09ad8181a02480f3c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0e5ecf3ae1d6ebb6ed1169b09ad8181a02480f3c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Boom Chick Blues In this series of lessons I will teach you a nice way to play unaccompanied blues on just the acoustic guitar. I will show you what to play over the I chord, the IV chord and the V chord, and I'll show you a cool turnaround that you can add to your personal library of turnaround licks. Let's go! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1389 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/475bad2c67c513981339b7f0f285666bdf66637b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/475bad2c67c513981339b7f0f285666bdf66637b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Boom Chick Blues II In this second tutorial in my Boom Chick Blues series, we will build upon what we learned in the previous tutorial and take it to the next level. We will add a few licks to the mix, and play around with the chords a bit more. Watch out for the blazing fast ending lick! The very last lesson contains a slowed down performance to make it easier to follow. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1392 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ac8d19b88e4010ee143ddac3029b9f415d02f78a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ac8d19b88e4010ee143ddac3029b9f415d02f78a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Metal Here you learn some essentials off metal guitar. Such as playing with phrygian and phrygian nat. 3 scales, tremolo picking, sound motion with wah wah and some cool licks in these exotic scales. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1405 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1e5ed4b1017a5ce56eb4bfcf741dd47b5fe66354.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1e5ed4b1017a5ce56eb4bfcf741dd47b5fe66354.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bluegrass Lick Library G1 In this first tutorial in my Bluegrass Lick Library series is for the novice guitar player who wants to venture into the land of bluegrass guitar. I will give you nine simple licks that you can use over a standard I IV V chord progression in the key of G major. We will practice them one by one, then three at a time, and ultimately all of them one after the other. Good luck! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1409 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e90a3ac9e0664d51d6b3c76b5236475a0d18437e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e90a3ac9e0664d51d6b3c76b5236475a0d18437e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bluegrass Lick Library G2 Bluegrass Lick Library G2 builds on the Bluegrass Lick Library G1 tutorial. Here I will increase the difficulty a little bit, still keeping it fairly simple as far as bluegrass goes. We will play over the same backing track as the G1 tutorial - G | C | D | G | - and I will show you nine more licks to add to your personal lick library. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1416 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ecab3b5af23e3991128587470be2828d44b77866.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ecab3b5af23e3991128587470be2828d44b77866.jpg?video_still_time=10 Funk Lick Library E1 These 16 lessons will teach you easy funk licks in the key of E. The first two lessons prepare you to play the licks and the backing track. The next half-dozen lessons teach you six must-know funk licks. Then, four lessons will teach you how to combine these licks to create longer licks and solos. I'll recap everything, then give you three jam tracks at different tempos so you can practice in real time at your own pace. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1420 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a62783b68a0896f03c70edcb3ed1fa6139e6d57f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a62783b68a0896f03c70edcb3ed1fa6139e6d57f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Funk Lick Library E2 In this tutorial I will teach you 6 more funk licks, this time over a different backing track with swing feel. Make sure you pay special attention to the what the drums and the bass are doing, and try to lock in. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1424 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/27b07af6acf7295670fa48cb43f909f99d97f182.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/27b07af6acf7295670fa48cb43f909f99d97f182.jpg?video_still_time=10 Arizona Blues In this set of lessons I'll teach you a short simple original song, "Arizona Blues". I'll introduce the tune to you, then show you how to play the two main parts. Next I'll put the two parts together for you, then get into the hammer-on and bluesy licks. I'll play the song through for you, then finish by explaining a bit of my philosophy behind it. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1453 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/68119492b37d968956d80b5a69fb4aef7bff98cd.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/68119492b37d968956d80b5a69fb4aef7bff98cd.jpg?video_still_time=10 Smoky Funk in this set of lessons, HP Kruesi will show you how to play some smoky funk. HP talks about the overall ideas within the tutorial, then teaches the rhythm guitar part. The we'll look at the scale used to form the licks, and then we'll learn four licks you can play over this groove. In lesson 8 we'll break down a chord solo, then conclude by putting it all together. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1465 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e80c585bee0defb97624dfeba0b3523a7589e443.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e80c585bee0defb97624dfeba0b3523a7589e443.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Fingerstyle Blues, Step-by-Step Jorma Kaukonen started here. Taj Mahal, and Keb' Mo' too, plus dozens of other acoustic blues masters. Even if you're new to fingerpicking, this tutorial will walk you step-by-step through learning to play the fingerstyle blues, and load you up with an impressive collection of tricks and riffs you can toss in at any time. You'll even learn to write your own blues song! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1596 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e7c3053c64c84ff7c99e9ab8544e84493ab20fee.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e7c3053c64c84ff7c99e9ab8544e84493ab20fee.jpg?video_still_time=10 Rock Riffs In these lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach you about rock riffs. First we'll give an overview of riffs and dial in a simple tone. Then we'll look at what's at the foundation of riffs: basic chord progressions. Next we'll learn to create a riff out of the chord progression. Then we'll create two other types of riffs using some different approaches; the first from the same chord progression, and the second from a whole new chord progression. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1597 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/889deb05a7090f98c3de06cdf0a111f8ad821b0e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/889deb05a7090f98c3de06cdf0a111f8ad821b0e.jpg?video_still_time=10 What's the Difference? In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will define the difference between riffs, licks, and themes. After an introduction to these concepts and getting a good tone for the examples, we'll first compare a riff versus a lick. Then we'll have a look at themes, or melodic hooks. Then it's time to examine recurring licks before we play a simple practice tune. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1598 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/25d0ac9d7acaa42df7345a209805f26523e45a2e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/25d0ac9d7acaa42df7345a209805f26523e45a2e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Riff Practice Tune 1 In this series of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will take you step-by-step through an original practice tune using many of the concepts that have been taught so far. Anders will introduce the tune, then dial in a 335 tone; then we'll learn the chord progressions in the tune and compose a riff. Next up are the rhythm parts, then it's time to learn a lick for the solo. We'll end the solo with a theme, then go through the song form. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1599 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dc8d3e041c0960bb9d938a68c10e9a59a729479e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/dc8d3e041c0960bb9d938a68c10e9a59a729479e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Riff Practice Tune 2 In this group of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will take you a second practice tune using many of the techniques and concepts taught thus far in the course. After an introduction and achieving a Telecaster tone, Anders will again teach you the chord progressions, then how to compose the riff; then the rhythm parts for the tune. Next is a solo lick, and a theme to end the solo. We'll finish with a review of the song form. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1600 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/adc803565ba2a59659e4efc2151b50ff133ed9c4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/adc803565ba2a59659e4efc2151b50ff133ed9c4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Easy Riff Exercises In these lessons, Anders Mouridsen will show you some easy practice exercises for riffs. First Anders will go over what will be taught, then get a clean direct tone. Then we'll work a riff up to speed, and work on the riff rhythm. We'll do some easy subdivision exercises, then end with exercises on right hand ghost notes. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1623 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f0b74c36d60fe8d2356cafda0314abaf42720f68.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f0b74c36d60fe8d2356cafda0314abaf42720f68.jpg?video_still_time=10 Sun Studio Rockabilly In this set of lessons, Hunter Perrin will teach you the rockabilly stylings of Sun Studio. Hunter will first introduce the style then talk a bit about the gear and tone; then he'll demonstrate an acoustic backbeat rhythm. Following that is a cool electric rhythm approach, then a lead guitar part in the style of Scotty Moore. We'll put it all together in the end for a play along. 2025-08-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1667 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cd736bc6e3e2874d29fd77385b4353f69f465e01.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cd736bc6e3e2874d29fd77385b4353f69f465e01.jpg?video_still_time=10 Origins: Rock 'n' Roll 50s In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen is going to teach you an example of an early rock 'n' roll song. Anders will talk about the blues influence, then the tone; then we'll take a blues riff and make it rock. The 12 bar form as the body of the song is up next, then we'll add an intro, a solo lick, and an outro before we put it all together in a play along. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1668 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4a700564a0649da2c25b6ff5cf429483e4967342.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4a700564a0649da2c25b6ff5cf429483e4967342.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Rock: The 60s and 70s In this next tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will take a look at the experimental era of the 60s and 70s. First Anders will give an overview of the lessons and dial in a tone, then he'll create a basic progression. Then it's time to add a blues note and make it a riff, after which we'll focus on the rhythm. A wild and reckless solo comes next, then we'll add a tag for an outro before we put it all together for a full play along. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1669 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9c5190935bd4ebf71bf114d2fb9fe0d4226b07b9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9c5190935bd4ebf71bf114d2fb9fe0d4226b07b9.jpg?video_still_time=10 The 80s: High Gain Rock In this third set of "Born From the Blues" lessons Anders Mouridsen is going to lead you through the parts of a practice song that explores the sound of the 80s. Following a synopsis and a look at tone, Anders will set up a basic 80s chord progression, then spice up those chords a bit. We'll add an arpeggio riff after that, then learn a virtuoso solo. We'll tag the song with an epic outro, then put it all together and shred! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1670 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f87589c432454120d30298203b9e29d171bab423.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f87589c432454120d30298203b9e29d171bab423.jpg?video_still_time=10 Grunge Rock: The 90s In this next tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will examine the 1990s by teaching you a grunge-style practice tune. First up are an introduction to the style, then setting up a grunge tone; then we'll lay out a heavy tuned-down riff that builds on a bass line. Anders will further develop that riff in the next lesson before he looks at a strumming part. Our grunge solo is next - based on octaves - then we'll do a play along, putting it all together. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1671 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0591629bf87589928db048ec07721743ad001f48.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0591629bf87589928db048ec07721743ad001f48.jpg?video_still_time=10 Post Millenium Rock: The 2000s In this final set of lessons in this chapter, Anders Mouridsen will take a look at the era of the 2000s in rock. First we'll give an overview of the tutorial then dial in an appropriate tone. The dissonant and muted song intro is up next, the a variation for the verse parts. We'll use interesting power 9 chords for the chorus lesson before we take on an epic "post millenium" solo. To conclude, we'll put everything together do a full play along. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1697 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c2ad31448c120cb6fa4178d2e302773829998bbf.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c2ad31448c120cb6fa4178d2e302773829998bbf.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intro To Jazz Rhythm Guitar In this introduction to jazz style rhythm guitar, we'll cover the three primary characteristics of jazz as a distinct genre of music: sophisticated harmony, swing rhythm, and improvisation. We'll look at an 'A' section and a 'B' section, learning the chord changes and some rhythm variations; we'll also do play alongs for each section at different tempos. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1713 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1ccbaea7155f90664ea6271ff333471a6151d99a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1ccbaea7155f90664ea6271ff333471a6151d99a.jpg?video_still_time=10 How to Play Fills In this tutorial Anders Mouridsen will tune you into playing fills. After introducing the concept and dialing up a good tone for the lessons, Anders will get you familiar with the basic fills. Next we'll examine fills with substitutions, then look at fills using stripped down chords. We'll finish up with using lead licks as fills. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1814 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/94a70fef5bec83b17082e2413708bfb9d2844e07.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/94a70fef5bec83b17082e2413708bfb9d2844e07.jpg?video_still_time=10 Southern Rock The first sub-genre we're going to explore is one of my personal favorites: the still very popular country-flavored rock known as "southern rock". This sound was characterized by bands and artists like The Allman Brothers Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many others. So in this tutorial we're going to break down and play through an extensive practice tune that uses all the signature elements of this sound. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1815 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/470877120684594a5f9c6dbadc5a37e5093b2d63.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/470877120684594a5f9c6dbadc5a37e5093b2d63.jpg?video_still_time=10 Punk Rock In the 1970s a wave of rock bands rebelled against the introverted and virtuosic music that came before them with some hard-hitting, fast-paced and unapolegetic music known as punk rock. Punk was not purely a musical phenomenon since it also embraced fashion and political views, but the music was all about attitude and energy. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1816 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cc21349b661e52167f9e98fa2ffcf38cc5717c47.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cc21349b661e52167f9e98fa2ffcf38cc5717c47.jpg?video_still_time=10 Heavy Metal 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! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1817 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a65bf391f2ccc50a9c5fb49f0781236df2c4608d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a65bf391f2ccc50a9c5fb49f0781236df2c4608d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Guitars From Outer Space The guitar players in this sub-genre often get extra creative with their tones and effects, note choices, and riffs, and it can be really fun to explore all the other-worldly guitar sounds you hear from players like Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Steve Vai and many others. I personally love bare-bones guitar playing, but I hope this tutorial will show you how many other, alternative cool sounds you can get out of the guitar when you get really creative with your gear and your playing. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1818 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/afb94e2349a1da4d451f4f80758dceeecc347bca.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/afb94e2349a1da4d451f4f80758dceeecc347bca.jpg?video_still_time=10 Mix and Match Styles These elements aren't restricted to be purely from rock sub-genres; these will just be the examples for now. Eventually you can combine elements from totally different styles of music like jazz, blues, or world music - and beyond that even stories, movies, landscapes, and experiences can help shape the music you make. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1820 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6586c6bf06f61ee1a34acdf79ce4ea93819d78c3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6586c6bf06f61ee1a34acdf79ce4ea93819d78c3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Developing a Solid Rhythmic Feel In this first tutorial we're going to work on your "rhythmic feel" with metronomes, backing tracks, and records. A good rhythmic feel is one of the most important things you need for playing great rock guitar, so make sure to give all these exercises everything you've got. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1821 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/19bb0e8fea3454f8c6c4122563cdd3d2ead63218.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/19bb0e8fea3454f8c6c4122563cdd3d2ead63218.jpg?video_still_time=10 Different Feels in Rock We're going to analyze the tools and the mechanics behind each "feel", but eventually the idea is to avoid thinking about the technical parts and instead just think about the feel you're trying to imply. Then if you've done your homework right, the mechanics will all be there! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1822 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8f32d97d271a4c30442006a32840105c9f1e9371.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8f32d97d271a4c30442006a32840105c9f1e9371.jpg?video_still_time=10 Layering Guitar Parts 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. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1927 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/00270a28f568312e616d9f456e4dbaf5121fdae2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/00270a28f568312e616d9f456e4dbaf5121fdae2.jpg?video_still_time=10 Funk Lick Library A1 In this tutorial I will teach you 6 funky licks/riffs that you can practice over a funky backing track in A. They are largely chord-based which demands great muting control from your fretting hand. Make sure you pay attention to the strong swing feel. 2014-06-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1947 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cc19933ef380845da07b62499c23362fbb73333d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cc19933ef380845da07b62499c23362fbb73333d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Funk Lick Library A2 In this tutorial I will teach you 6 funky licks that you can practice over the included backing track in A. We will mix major and minor, single notes and chords - so be prepared for anything. 2014-09-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2375 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b1d9d0457c35facd2095cd648535f66ee0d4c4b7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b1d9d0457c35facd2095cd648535f66ee0d4c4b7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Traditional Practice Tune Now we've reached the last chapter of the 2nd level of the country course, and it's time to start zooming out a little bit and looking up from the fretboard. It's always great to acquire new skills, and we'll keep on adding tricks and tools to your arsenal, but it's also important to start using all of these skills in a context that more resembles a real-life playing situation. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2376 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f205238764b6c9afdda83cda2c9709685477fd07.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f205238764b6c9afdda83cda2c9709685477fd07.jpg?video_still_time=10 Country Rock Practice Tune In this tutorial we're going to break down a practice tune with a rockin' and bluesy "honky tonk" vibe. Once again we'll start out each section with an acoustic guitar part, and draw from our whole arsenal of licks, tricks and tools to come up with a fitting electric guitar part. We'll play some solid rhythm guitar through the intro, verse and chorus sections, and then we'll break loose and play a rockin' solo in the middle. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2377 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5a58ec54e3c6dfce59579c1ecef59cf207676a45.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5a58ec54e3c6dfce59579c1ecef59cf207676a45.jpg?video_still_time=10 Tex Mex Practice Tune In this tutorial we're going to explore another regional sound and vibe that you encounter in both contemporary and classic country. This sound has a lot of influences from south of the border, and it's a ton of fun to play. For our practice tune today we'll let our acoustic guitar be both the rhythm and the lead instrument, and we'll look at some very cool compositional tools as well as some new and exciting lead approaches that work extremely well on acoustic guitar. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2378 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d269aa3f1aed33da898122320fff97689081cb25.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d269aa3f1aed33da898122320fff97689081cb25.jpg?video_still_time=10 Modern Country Rock In this tutorial we'll explore an example of a more recent country sound. This variation of country is very rock-oriented, and we'll get to dig into some really fun riffs and soloing tricks throughout it. As always we'll start out going through the basic harmony for each section and then we'll use all of our knowledge as well as a few new tricks here and there to come up with a cool electric rhythm part for it all. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2422 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6f7b4681ffa727817793d2409c47abade0c055c6.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6f7b4681ffa727817793d2409c47abade0c055c6.jpg?video_still_time=10 Spiced Up Blues Series 1 Christopher will show you how to really spice up your blues rhythm and lead playing with some interesting chord progressions, chord voicings and lead licks! First we'll look at a chord progression that's not the standard 12 bar form. Next we'll add some extended chord voicings. Next, we'll add some licks that are more chord tone based than standard pentatonic. Finally, we'll put them all together in some play alongs to practice these new ideas. 2019-01-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2427 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c7feff5ad29487617d783b6ae2bf9d42cc6b8d01.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c7feff5ad29487617d783b6ae2bf9d42cc6b8d01.jpg?video_still_time=10 Spiced Up Blues Series 2 Christopher will show you how to really spice up your blues rhythm and lead playing with some interesting chord progressions, chord voicings and lead licks! This time we're going to use the 12 bar blues form as a standard, but add more chords to the progression. Next, we'll add some lead licks to play over our new chord progression. Finally, we'll put it all together in some play alongs to practice these new ideas. 2019-02-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/274 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8808af3faa300125f9f862797d29d1b13c68821c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8808af3faa300125f9f862797d29d1b13c68821c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Orchestration Series 2 Christopher will show you new ways to play a blues type arrangement for solo guitar. To orchestrate means to put many parts together. In this tutorial we'll combine a walking bass line with upper chord tones. The end result is two parts playing together at the same time. We'll also add a variety of classic blues turnarounds. 2019-07-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/862 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0b0402d7c298da0d532149699d426cd9b0e1f2ae.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0b0402d7c298da0d532149699d426cd9b0e1f2ae.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Orchestration Series 3 Christopher will show you new ways to play a blues type arrangement for solo guitar. To orchestrate means to put many parts together. In this tutorial we'll combine a walking bass line with upper chord tones. The end result is two parts playing together at the same time. We'll also add a variety of classic blues walking bass lines. 2019-07-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2487 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3e2ae85c4d3eb9dc43351a10dd326042436a5693.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3e2ae85c4d3eb9dc43351a10dd326042436a5693.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basics Of The Blues Anders will show you how to explore the most basic tools used to create this classic sound of the blues with dominant 7th chords in a few different keys. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2595 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/505d6daee9fdd5c967de6d1aaff61125d9b90495.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/505d6daee9fdd5c967de6d1aaff61125d9b90495.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Blues In B-Flat Christopher will show you how to modify a basic 12 bar blues into a jazzy sounding piece of music. We'll cover chromatic approaches, secondary dominant chords, shell voicings. Next we'll play the chords as arpeggios in order to learn an important aspect of jazz blues guitar called "playing the changes". Finally we'll put it all together in a play along with a backing track. 2020-04-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2543 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5d8e1c1456fea75600d211ed7c1117fc4d385e59.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5d8e1c1456fea75600d211ed7c1117fc4d385e59.jpg?video_still_time=10 Travis Picking Practice Tune Anders will put together a practice tune with a strong Travis picking country vibe using the skills and ideas in this chapter: Travis picking, clawhammer, hybrid picking. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2605 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e4026319e20785270d1ed5226f1e33363522d65c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e4026319e20785270d1ed5226f1e33363522d65c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Jazz Blues In F Christopher will show you how to modify a basic 12 bar blues into a jazzy sounding piece of music. We'll cover chromatic approaches, secondary dominant chords, shell voicings. Next we'll play the chords as arpeggios in order an important aspect of jazz blues guitar: "playing the changes". 2020-05-01 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2632 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4251d94555c8ce6aa80e550f42f5ef0e0b5ebe8c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4251d94555c8ce6aa80e550f42f5ef0e0b5ebe8c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Melody Style Series 1 Christopher will explain the basics of chord melody style playing in a jazz context. The basic technique involves playing or suggesting more than one part at a time. In this case, a bass line along with higher register chord tones that suggest a melody. We'll start by applying this technique to major 7th chords, dominant 7ths chords, and minor 7th chords. Then we'll put them together to play along with some backing tracks. 2020-08-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2634 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d79e1f8767c1c45fa9db87ac28e7a5cd4d4e3fb3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d79e1f8767c1c45fa9db87ac28e7a5cd4d4e3fb3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Melody Style Series 2 Christopher will expand on the basics of chord melody style playing in a jazz context. The basic technique involves playing or suggesting more than one part at a time. In this case, a bass line along with higher register chord tones that suggest a melody. We'll expanded the bass line to a complete octave with upper voicings of major 7th chords, dominant 7ths chords, and minor 7th chords. Then we'll put them together to play along with some backing tracks. 2020-10-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2640 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c0c6777ed365cf6b8d33c58641782d1436948db8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c0c6777ed365cf6b8d33c58641782d1436948db8.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Melody Style Series 3 Christopher will expand on the basics of chord melody style playing in a jazz context. In this tutorial we'll focus on making all the upper register scale notes available for a melody line. We'll still keep a bassline going along with chord tones from major 7th chords, dominant 7ths chords, and minor 7th chords. Then we'll put them together to play along with some backing tracks. 2020-11-08 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2740 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1adcf49c4434dfb71b1f3af9d0b9417fdee3c828.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1adcf49c4434dfb71b1f3af9d0b9417fdee3c828.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intro To The Blues Course In this tutorial we'll break down an example of a blues style sound. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2741 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c3fa1b992c3648c10a26d8544f2463bb4a695b16.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c3fa1b992c3648c10a26d8544f2463bb4a695b16.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intro To The Country Course In this tutorial we'll explore a fun practice tune with a strong country vibe and see how that feels under your fingers. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2742 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e9bf505c830b4bdebafe6737210b517b795ec02e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e9bf505c830b4bdebafe6737210b517b795ec02e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intro To The Acoustic Course In this tutorial we'll play through an example of something you might find in the acoustic course to give you an idea of what that feels like under your fingers. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2743 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fe54c56e3daaa6fed0b4b1e07dd4a965fab4f8bb.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fe54c56e3daaa6fed0b4b1e07dd4a965fab4f8bb.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intro To The Rock Course In this final tutorial we'll break down an example of a rock style sound. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2768 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/49e1903b07241e05487a10f88111c365b228c462.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/49e1903b07241e05487a10f88111c365b228c462.jpg?video_still_time=10 Building A Blues Arrangement Series 2 In this tutorial we will learn to build another blues guitar arrangement. We'll use various rhythm and lead guitar techniques and combine them in a dramatic way to build and release tension over the course of many repeated passes at a 12 bar blues form. We'll experiment with loud & quiet dynamic levels, various approaches to alternating rhythm and lead guitar parts. 2022-03-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2896 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3c60c10b610209ac64fe5143b45f07e6f122b7e9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3c60c10b610209ac64fe5143b45f07e6f122b7e9.jpg?video_still_time=10 8 Bar Blues In this tutorial we will learn and play an 8 bar blues. We'll use a classic ascending chord progression, then add some circle of fifths motion to give it a slightly R&B or jazzy sound. We'll also learn some classic bluesy licks to play over the progression following the chord changes. 2023-07-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1342 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2fbc54607413e6a2d93adaba891bfc71075bf13c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2fbc54607413e6a2d93adaba891bfc71075bf13c.jpg?video_still_time=10 16 Bar Blues In this tutorial we'll learn a 16 bar blues in C. We'll play rhythm and lead guitar parts. We'll also use some jazzy elements to spice up the turnaround. 2023-08-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2955 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f644be1e5a2fcfbf4d58569189b54ab891bad7aa.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f644be1e5a2fcfbf4d58569189b54ab891bad7aa.jpg?video_still_time=10 Punk Rock Style In this tutorial we're gonna explore one of the most energetic and infectious types of rock music, known as Punk Rock. This style is a ton of fun to play because it's defined by a fearless attitude, high tempos and explosive energy! We'll explore this sound within a practice tune that I've written to include some of my favorite elements from this iconic sound. 2024-02-09 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2929 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a5bf5ecd4f0e66883e536d2ba2fa59935ea2b151.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a5bf5ecd4f0e66883e536d2ba2fa59935ea2b151.jpg?video_still_time=10 Southern Rock Style In this tutorial we'll explore one of my personal favorite subgenres of rock, which is known as Southern Rock. This is an awesome fusion of country, blues and rock, and there's so much fun guitar playing to explore within this sound. We're going to do that by breaking down a really cool practice tune that I've written to include all the best tricks and techniques from this world. 2024-02-16 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2930 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a6be9258470dd1ec0e2792976524f6e345c171da.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a6be9258470dd1ec0e2792976524f6e345c171da.jpg?video_still_time=10 New Wave Style In this tutorial we'll explore a super fun subgenre of rock, known as New Wave. This sound is a lot less guitar-centric than other types of rock, but the guitar is still very much a part of the sound and it's a ton of fun to play around in this musical universe. Today we'll break down a New Wave practice tune that I've written to incorporate all the best elements of this iconic sound. 2024-04-25 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2954 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/76bc9fde4e2e79cb6f9a319268221d4088e22e6a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/76bc9fde4e2e79cb6f9a319268221d4088e22e6a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Grunge Rock Style In this tutorial we're gonna explore a super cool type of Rock known as Grunge Rock. This sound was a musical tsunami when it first came out, and it pretty much defined the sound of rock bands in the 90's with iconic riffs, unpredictable harmony, cool effects and loads and loads of attitude. In this tutorial we're gonna explore this sound within a practice tune that I've written to incorporate all my favorite Grunge elements. 2024-05-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2992 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/db4d5d27ae839fb433d1ac1ba2c191664ee1a4a2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/db4d5d27ae839fb433d1ac1ba2c191664ee1a4a2.jpg?video_still_time=10 Flashy Rock Tricks In this tutorial we're going to look at some fun and creative ways to add some wild and flashy elements to your playing. Some rock guitarists practice technique 8 hours a day for years to be able to play fast and furious, but there are some much more accessible "tricks" that can be used to obtain a similar sound, and today we're going to explore some of those within a wild practice tune. 2024-10-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3039 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6c9e9861d0cce4593da5b20799063c00bd720bb0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6c9e9861d0cce4593da5b20799063c00bd720bb0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Looper Pedal Essentials Fingerpicking In this tutorial we'll explore how to use the powerful combination of finger picking and a looping pedal in a pop context. Throughout this tutorial we'll build a fun and full sounding loop using all the best tricks in the book, adding one simple layer at a time. 2025-02-22 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3040 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d2ceb6a8b01f03f8421173fca486d097f74b20ab.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d2ceb6a8b01f03f8421173fca486d097f74b20ab.jpg?video_still_time=10 Looper Pedal Essentials Strumming In this tutorial we'll explore a sound that's become very popular with solo acoustic guitar players and singers in the pop world. We'll use an acoustic guitar and a looping pedal to simulate the sound of a whole band with drums, bass and keyboards, and then we'll build a fun practice tune on top of that with some catchy pop strumming. 2025-02-22 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3102 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7a0ed4deacad10b28dc66da002e34f6469695c2b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7a0ed4deacad10b28dc66da002e34f6469695c2b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bossa Nova Basics Minor Key In this tutorial we will cover more of the basics of Bossa Nova guitar, but time in a minor key. We'll learn just a few of the basic rhythm hand patterns, along with some common chord types and shapes that are essential to this style. From there we will incorporate these elements into a practice tune in a minor key that will culminate in a play along. 2025-07-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3101 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f97ac703f22b460fbc9abe0b7f9841677b936ef4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f97ac703f22b460fbc9abe0b7f9841677b936ef4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bossa Nova Basics Major Key In this tutorial we will cover the basics of Bossa Nova guitar. We'll learn just a few of the basic rhythm hand patterns, along with some common chord types and shapes that are essential to this style. From there we will incorporate these elements into a practice tune in a major key that will culminate in a play along. 2025-07-18 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3070 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a0090d47ea757b89ec79f145e8ab9e350e91f386.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a0090d47ea757b89ec79f145e8ab9e350e91f386.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pop Style Fingerpicking Fun 1 In this tutorial, we'll expand our knowledge of fingerpicking techniques to include simple embellishments using suspended chords, and hammer-ons and pull-offs. Learning these approaches will open up a wealth of possibilities to your acoustic playing. We'll review open chord shapes in a major key, learn useful fingerpicking patterns using 1/4 and 1/8th note rhythms, explore common suspended chord embellishments, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2025-09-11 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3071 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f4863b43e31b2a01826f8f71a72adf4ab11ff98d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f4863b43e31b2a01826f8f71a72adf4ab11ff98d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pop Style Fingerpicking Fun 2 In this tutorial, we'll continue to boost our knowledge of fingerpicking techniques that include simple embellishments using suspended chords, and hammer-ons and pull-offs. The goal is to continue to improve our fingerpicking skills while learning some common chord embellishment approaches. We'll review open and barre chord shapes, learn useful fingerpicking patterns using 1/4 and 1/8th note rhythms, explore common suspended chord embellishments in a minor key, and finish up with a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. 2025-09-22 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3082 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e1c38f982a44f65dd327b6f26a9c47736edee2ed.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e1c38f982a44f65dd327b6f26a9c47736edee2ed.jpg?video_still_time=10 Modal Jazz Dreamy Lydian In this tutorial we'll explore a cool and laid back sound known as modal jazz. In this style we spend a bit more time on each chord, giving us more space to create some interesting sounds with our lead lines. We'll explore a practice tune that uses the beautiful and dreamy mode known as lydian. 2025-10-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3083 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2ba29d947c5c38302abdc707fee5c2d81d8a3e1b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2ba29d947c5c38302abdc707fee5c2d81d8a3e1b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Modal Jazz Smooth Dorian In this tutorial we'll explore a cool and laid back sound known as modal jazz. In this style we tend to spend a little bit more time on each chord, which gives us more space to create some interesting sounds in our lead lines, as opposed to constantly having to adapt to the fast changing chords, which is often the case in other types of jazz. We'll explore a practice tune that uses the bittersweet mode known as dorian. 2025-11-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3107 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6d1c248f5be426abd5979dd87e6741a694a07a10.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6d1c248f5be426abd5979dd87e6741a694a07a10.jpg?video_still_time=10 Next-Level Bossa Nova Major Key In this tutorial we continue our study of Bossa Nova in a major key. The chordal movement, tonal ambiguity, and complexity increases a bit in our practice tune that we will use to study and eventually put together in a performance play along video at the end. 2026-02-18 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1454 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bb3e787271e6da67b06eb481f375fe538048b571.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bb3e787271e6da67b06eb481f375fe538048b571.jpg?video_still_time=10 Soulful R&B Style Series 2 In this tutorial we will learn to play some soulful rhythm and blues guitar style rhythm parts & lead licks in a minor key. This style is rooted strongly in blues and jazz, with distinctly soulful melodies and bittersweet jazzy chords. You can also hear a bit of a funky approach in the use of syncopated, percussive and staccato rhythms. We'll put it all together in this tutorial. 2026-02-22 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/324 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c68342d0a7033c0ec89a4ff1c8323d697fe8c23e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c68342d0a7033c0ec89a4ff1c8323d697fe8c23e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Classical Guitar: Right Hand Basics This is a tutorial series covering some basic, introductory classical guitar techniques of the right hand. Among topics covered are: fingernail use, fingering identification & use, rest stoke, free stroke, tremolo, rasgueado, pizzicato, etc. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/325 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e25ba6c50371287f5c2f4fd568f9493825c709df.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e25ba6c50371287f5c2f4fd568f9493825c709df.jpg?video_still_time=10 Classical Guitar: Left Hand Basics This is a tutorial series covering some basic, introductory classical guitar techniques of the left hand. Topics covered include: bringing out multiple, simultaneous voices, lines, melodies, vibrato, harmonics, etc. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/358 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/159d2ddbe343ef8f8a9bf7275ce350bd9740ce0b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/159d2ddbe343ef8f8a9bf7275ce350bd9740ce0b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Left Hand Technique for Absolute Beginners What does the left hand do? This tutorial of 3 lessons shows absolute beginner guitarist students the basics of left hand technique. Topics include fretting the strings with fingertips, fingerpads, barring with the whole finger, muting, hammer-ons, pull-offs and trills. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/359 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/98e23cde6e8a06121dd55b0a4027f14d4687c313.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/98e23cde6e8a06121dd55b0a4027f14d4687c313.jpg?video_still_time=10 Right Hand Technique for Absolute Beginners What does the right hand do? This tutorial of 4 lessons shows absolute beginner guitarist students the basics of right hand technique. Topics include striking the strings, using a pick, muting, using hybrid picking, fingerpicking. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/596 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6660c7f9d06f4b7cedf0e9762ff14208b923dfd1.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6660c7f9d06f4b7cedf0e9762ff14208b923dfd1.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Fingerpicking Step-by-Step, Level 1A In this tutorial I'll teach you the first level of acoustic fingerpicking. We'll get started with a basic four-step pattern, then learn how to change chords with it. We'll then do some 2 and 3 chord practice drills followed by two songs. Then it's time for drills to build your speed and play another song. Next we'll learn different styles, play another song, and finish with more drills - and a final song! Fingerpicking guitar isn't just a technique; it's an art form that has been passed down, evolved, and refined through generations of guitarists. This intricate style, where guitarists pluck the strings directly with the fingertips, nails, or picks attached to fingers, creates a uniquely resonant and complex sound that's as captivating as it is expressive. The roots of fingerpicking guitar can be traced back to early stringed instruments and musical traditions from around the world. However, it truly began to flourish in the American South, where it became integral to blues, folk, and country music. Picture this: musicians sitting on porches or around campfires, sharing stories and tunes, their fingers dancing over the guitar strings, weaving together melodies and rhythms that tell tales of life, love, and hardship. If you're eager to dive into this rich tradition, fingerpicking lessons are your gateway to unlocking the magic. Guitar fingerpicking lessons can vary widely, from the basics of plucking patterns to complex melodies that require a dexterous touch and years of practice. What's cool about learning fingerpicking is that it opens up a whole new world of musical possibilities. Unlike strumming, which often focuses on rhythm and harmony, fingerpicking allows you to play the melody, harmony, and rhythm simultaneously, making the guitar sound like an entire band in the hands of a skilled player. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/604 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a746acecb364d1f3f37059c312d681a0d79a023a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a746acecb364d1f3f37059c312d681a0d79a023a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Fingerpicking Step-by-Step, Level 1B Now that you have mastered the 4-Step Pattern, let's take things to the next level by adding variations of that pattern to create full-measure classic patterns. Along the way, you'll learn to play several classic songs, including Thyme, Blow Ye Winds of the Morning, and Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor. Get ready to ramp things up! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/605 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/69065793cd26da332cc29c30a0cc72a13c9e55aa.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/69065793cd26da332cc29c30a0cc72a13c9e55aa.jpg?video_still_time=10 The Mechanics of Fretting Notes This tutorial explores the mechanics of playing the guitar in more detail; this covers the physical motions required of your arms, hands and fingers. This tutorial explores the mechanics of playing the guitar for absolute beginners in more detail; this covers the physical motions required of your arms, hands and fingers. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/625 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6c8cd676b37ebff98e88e89ca9358dad85590749.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6c8cd676b37ebff98e88e89ca9358dad85590749.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Fingerpicking Step-by-Step, Level 1C Now that you have mastered the 4-Step Pattern and full measure variations in 4/4 time, let's take a look at new patterns in 3/4 time and 6/8 time. Along the way, you'll learn to play several classic songs, including Star of the County Down, Do You Love an Apple, and a beautiful arrangement of Scarborough Fair with an impressive fancy figure you can play! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/643 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/952a7e5ec2443c0a1e3aa601a4be6ce912b567e6.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/952a7e5ec2443c0a1e3aa601a4be6ce912b567e6.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Fingerpicking 7: Combining Patterns Welcome to Acoustic Fingerpicking, Intermediate Level. In this set of lessons, we'll build on the skills learned in Acoustic FIngerpicking for Beginners, Levels 1 through 6. We'll take patterns and pattern variations learned in the Beginner section, and begin combining them within a single song. This will allow you to create song arrangements that are more interesting, varied, and dynamic. Learning to combine patterns leads to refined coordination, and lays the groundwork for adding in some exciting fingerpicking figures, which will be presented in Acoustic Fingerpicking 8, Fingerpicker's Goldmine. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/652 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1f60070e0348461ceeb96899a77ff46eca37b215.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1f60070e0348461ceeb96899a77ff46eca37b215.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Fingerpicking 8: Picker's Goldmine! Fingerpicker's Goldmine is a treasure trove of classic fingerpicking figures, perfect for adding flavor and complexity to fingerstyle guitar songs. From Hot Tuna to Jack Johnson, Joni Mitchell to James Taylor, these classic figures have been used extensively by acoustic music's icons. This tutorial is a continuation of the Acoustic Fingerpicking Series, created by Lisa McCormick. All prerequisite skills and concepts necessary to master these figures are taught in earlier lessons in the series. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/742 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/239bee65872c51141e035a4cae7ed50f8b0adf49.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/239bee65872c51141e035a4cae7ed50f8b0adf49.jpg?video_still_time=10 Picking Technique For Beginners: Scale Exercise In this tutorial we will learn more about picking and to play 3 basic picking techniques. These techniques are the foundation of most of the riffs and licks you'll learn. Every time you'll see someone using a pick, there's a good chance he'll be using one of the techniques we'll learn here. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/754 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/97e542a3697dba8f0e2a7aae7ec66b5ece2e0564.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/97e542a3697dba8f0e2a7aae7ec66b5ece2e0564.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Creative Bending A technique unique to the guitar, bending in blues is almost as key as the 12 bar form itself. Used primarily in soloing, this technique can be explored in a variety for different to create vocal like lines and memorable hooks. We will be exploring multiple techniques with bending in this tutorial, including bending major/minor thirds, bending up one note and down another, among others. All examples are in the key of C and we will play along to some backing tracks to hear how these sound in our solos. Let's get started. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/767 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c472f0cb6864d2e8340ff0cea56b9a2587080d4a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c472f0cb6864d2e8340ff0cea56b9a2587080d4a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Additional Techniques in Blues Soloing As many techniques, scales, and chords that are used in blues music; at it's core blues was developed by players whom were self taught and played without these concepts in mind. In this tutorial, we are going examine some unique techniques and ideas that are used often by blues players. This will include using a capo, blues shredding, using your fingers to solo, along with hybrid picking techniques. All of these ideas will help you sound more authentic when playing the blues and will carry over into other areas of your playing as well. Let's get started! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/768 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/32639fe4a8a3a2915630985c9c6a6720cc1c3e37.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/32639fe4a8a3a2915630985c9c6a6720cc1c3e37.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Vibrato The use of vibrato is an effect that is unique to all string instruments and all the more effective when used on the guitar. In blues playing, the use of vibrato is key and each blues player has his or her own vibrato. When used wisely, it can make even the simplest phrases and solos sound very effective. In this tutorial we are going to take a look at a few different types of vibrato that are both artist specific and usable by any guitarist at any level. Let's get started! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/785 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/29db93fbde96e2f0c8fce09d435aae98a9e13f5d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/29db93fbde96e2f0c8fce09d435aae98a9e13f5d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Slide Guitar Techniques Using a bottleneck slide is an expressive technique often used in blues. In this tutorial, we'll look at basic slide technique, open D tuning and standard tuning, some Duane Allman approaches, how to play slow blues slide, and pedal steel 3rds. We'll conclude by jamming along with a backing track. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/803 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b9126356e15ee08b8b5ac6bfea861ab0fa7bba6f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b9126356e15ee08b8b5ac6bfea861ab0fa7bba6f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Phrasing While it is always important to learn licks and better your soloing ability, it is also important to figure out what you want to say with those skills. This is called "phrasing," and it can take a lifetime to truly get this concept down; communicating a unique voice on the instrument. In this tutorial, we are going to teach you how you can assemble all of those licks and skills into a meaningful vocabulary on the instrument that is unique to you. Let's get started. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/891 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d20389975c1d90d44e2a387205c4b2507e267cb0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d20389975c1d90d44e2a387205c4b2507e267cb0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Playing with Feel in Blues In these lessons I will introduce you to some really useful techniques like bending, vibrato and hammer-ons and pull-offs, so that you can start working on your feel. Great feel doesn't come from these techniques alone, but learning them will help you get in touch with that side of blues playing. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1422 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6c21eb223c5c2a698db63b9686b75a345ee26303.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6c21eb223c5c2a698db63b9686b75a345ee26303.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chicken Pickin' Styles This tutorial on chicken pickin' was inspired by a subscriber in the forum although I've been meaning to do this for a while. I'll show you these concepts followed by a lick in the style of their creators. One method is the popular hybrid pickin' concept and the other method uses the flat pick. Next I'll cover what chicken pickin' is today and share some licks that every chicken picker should know. 2015-09-09 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1408 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7c8ed088fd9a1255f3649358c5bda41e729c4575.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7c8ed088fd9a1255f3649358c5bda41e729c4575.jpg?video_still_time=10 Better Strumming In this technique tutorial, Caren Armstrong will get you focused on your strumming. Caren will start by look the right hand with basic 1/8th notes, then she'll spice it up in the next lesson. Caren will explain her concept of "zoning" in the following lesson, and get into some syncopation. Next up is a look at "extreme zoning", then a look at damping (or muting). To finish, Caren will take all the elements and mix them up. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1432 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5db4e130bf3889f0fdaa77d86be377fad4324c2a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5db4e130bf3889f0fdaa77d86be377fad4324c2a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Touch Technique 2 Here I'll be teaching you some more essentials on touch technique in the style of Stanley Jordan. I'll be talking briefly about touch tapping, then we'll work from the beginning up to some more advanced techniques and ideas in four parts. At the end we'll put it all together into a classical style song. 2024-01-11 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1474 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1547002a28fe8aae85945a456ff67dd7f7b9cb90.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1547002a28fe8aae85945a456ff67dd7f7b9cb90.jpg?video_still_time=10 Tapping: Level 1 This tutorial will be very beginner friendly. Over the course of seven lessons I will teach you the basic tapping technique, and we'll practice it over a few backing tracks. Let's go! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1477 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/58c809cdbd462bfd27e19436507d335818927990.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/58c809cdbd462bfd27e19436507d335818927990.jpg?video_still_time=10 Tapping: Level 2 In this tutorial consisting of 9 lessons, I will get you started with learning your fretboard horizontally, so you know what notes to pick for your tapping licks. We'll start with scales and then move to arpeggios. As usual, there are 4 examples with backing tracks so you can put theory into practice. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1480 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f544612c08e7ba962a7652194f6c460968a04b31.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f544612c08e7ba962a7652194f6c460968a04b31.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bending The Flat 7 To The 1 This tutorial on bending the flat 7 up to the 1 was inspired by my other string bending tutorials. I'll show you the bend in A, and then use it with other whole tone bends. I'll show you some steel guitar licks, and then how to bend a scale. After a few bending combinations, prebend some strings, and then I'll put it in reverse. Finally, I'll close with some useful tips about how to use this in other keys. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1489 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/179252a4bad114db66d0e0d9601720c3f4c6516e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/179252a4bad114db66d0e0d9601720c3f4c6516e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Alternate Picking: Level 1 In this four lesson tutorial, I will explain what alternate picking means, demonstrate and talk about alternate picking technique, then show you two simple exercises to get you started. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1491 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/512e6cda8428b387f2b9364f12cf500f1b6aa27a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/512e6cda8428b387f2b9364f12cf500f1b6aa27a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Alternate Picking: Level 2 In these six lessons, I will talk about the importance of practicing using different styles of picking, and I will show you a few more really useful exercises that will help you get your alternate picking technique up to par. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1493 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2be92b362118b8e59c96c6d813b26d532766f367.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2be92b362118b8e59c96c6d813b26d532766f367.jpg?video_still_time=10 Tapping: Level 3 In this tutorial, I will teach you how to tap harmonics, and we will work on three fairly advanced tapping examples over backing tracks. At the end of the tutorial, I included slower versions of the backing tracks that gradually increase in tempo, so you can take your time and build speed. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1571 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/70416e5eaef4a4b2ce5a97da2a3d51cce85c174e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/70416e5eaef4a4b2ce5a97da2a3d51cce85c174e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Strumming Step-by-Step, Level 1 Let's start with the basics of strumming, and then teach you to strum in a variety of keys, tempos, and time signatures. Along the way, you'll learn to play 10 songs! A solid foundation in strumming basics is essential to playing folk, rock, pop, blues, and more. Get started right here! 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1572 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/af46306310c799892deff771c57c2a78393ae1f1.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/af46306310c799892deff771c57c2a78393ae1f1.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Strumming Step-by-Step, Level 2 In Acoustic Strumming Level 2, we build on the foundation created in Level 1, and move into the Classic Must-Know Strumming Pattern that underlies much of folk, rock, pop, country, and blues music. We'll learn several songs and variations along the way. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1588 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bf6b818ff4e5cd4e9bbb71378f00489bc583a74d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bf6b818ff4e5cd4e9bbb71378f00489bc583a74d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs in Rock In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach you hammer-ons and pull-offs. First we'll talk about what they are, then dial-in a good tone. Then we'll learn how to play both hammer-ons and pull-offs, and then combine the two techniques. Then it's time to learn a lick, and after that you'll learn to improvise with it. To conclude, we'll teach you some easy practice exercises. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1589 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a85d42d4bcdba0e7f57ea26b6c86e8cd0572f773.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a85d42d4bcdba0e7f57ea26b6c86e8cd0572f773.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bending & Vibrato in Rock In this next tutorial on rock soloing, Anders Mouridsen will teach you bending and vibrato techniques. We'll start with an overview introducing the techniques and a suggested tone for them. Then you'll learn basic bending, your first bending lick, and do some jamming with it. We'll do the same using our vibrato technique, then combine both techniques. We'll end with some easy practice exercises. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1609 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c08a4bcec5e07e569f3c6e0cbab38ef25b0e40b5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c08a4bcec5e07e569f3c6e0cbab38ef25b0e40b5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Tapping: Level 4 In this tutorial, we will leave triad arpeggios behind for a bit, and focus on licks where the notes are closer together, as well as tap sliding. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1622 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1c8b468d772028b5c55fb149111512739b86251b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1c8b468d772028b5c55fb149111512739b86251b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Trills In this series of lessons, Sharon Aguilar will teach you about the legato technique called trills. Sharon will introduce the concept, then go over the basics of trills. Next we'll look at using different intervals for your trills, then how to use different rhythms. A couple of exercises are next, first using combinations of intervals on one string, then vertically across strings using the A minor pentatonic scale. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1624 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/91a99535a5d252c92eff64f74807d320145dc390.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/91a99535a5d252c92eff64f74807d320145dc390.jpg?video_still_time=10 Left Hand Training In this set of lessons, Caren Armstrong will teach you how to develop good left hand technique. We'll start with an overview of the lessons, then look at the elements of basic left hand technique. Following that we'll look at chord position and placement; then learn about strength versus finesse in making our chord shifts. Chord connections are up next, and we'll conclude by wrapping up all the concepts. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1705 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f4d230d0936b94282f8a5884ab86e8b3e9ad1fa6.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f4d230d0936b94282f8a5884ab86e8b3e9ad1fa6.jpg?video_still_time=10 Tools of Emotion: Tried & True Techniques 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. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1774 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/977514e78cd117c142504db7a6eaee4fc9d26d2f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/977514e78cd117c142504db7a6eaee4fc9d26d2f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Travis Picking Simplified In this set of lessons, Caren Armstrong will teach basic Travis picking technique. We'll start with an overview of Travis picking, then get into basic terminology and orientation. Next up is the important hand position, the we'll detail the basic picking pattern and counting the rhythm. A simple exercise follows; then we'll review some reminders of what not to do. Then we'll play some examples in 3 keys, and end with increasing your speed. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1829 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f0598e5bf488d759ce5abad786afb79ce7d43cd4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f0598e5bf488d759ce5abad786afb79ce7d43cd4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Trill Drills If you combine a hammer-on and a pull-off you've got the beginning of a trill. A trill is a musical ornamentation technique hat consists of rapidly alternating between two notes. In this tutorial you'll learn some exercises that can help building your trilling technique. We'll systematically work each finger into the routine. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1777 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0058c5aed9b5012a02cc7ad6ea320e2b9cc83d14.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0058c5aed9b5012a02cc7ad6ea320e2b9cc83d14.jpg?video_still_time=10 Look Mom, Two Hands! 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! 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1782 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cc733f77ab42bcb48e0d609ad2fe64ffb2890eb7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cc733f77ab42bcb48e0d609ad2fe64ffb2890eb7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Hot Tips for Better Tone 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. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1794 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/237781d25c9328eb3fb45de88642fdb0f387ee7c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/237781d25c9328eb3fb45de88642fdb0f387ee7c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Simple Melodies on the First 2 Strings 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! 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1795 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0080642cd111d83058a97d87acc86e41fc9e2b40.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0080642cd111d83058a97d87acc86e41fc9e2b40.jpg?video_still_time=10 Add the Middle 2 Strings When we add 2 more lines to the tablature, we open up the ability to read and play melodies which will involve the high E, B, G, and D strings. Have fun learning to play 'Early Bird Gala', and 'Cousin Dave's Blues'! 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1865 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/894100e25d0aa3a5fda64becb3be5669bd836ccf.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/894100e25d0aa3a5fda64becb3be5669bd836ccf.jpg?video_still_time=10 Melodies on All 6 Strings By the end of this tutorial, you'll be reading full tablature, and playing melodies that use all 6 strings of the guitar. Reading tablature and playing melodies is an essential guitar skill. Congratulations on getting this under your belt! Have fun learning to play 'Five Miles Out', and 'Six Days Till Sunday'! 2014-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1866 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a6d35e590fe2b423378b05a6710d348721a963e2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a6d35e590fe2b423378b05a6710d348721a963e2.jpg?video_still_time=10 Melodies to Read, Learn, and Play You now have a solid understanding of melody and tablature. If you'd like to continue honing these techniques, give these more advanced songs a try. If, however, you'd rather move on to working with full chords, feel free to skip ahead to the next tutorial. Or, stick around and learn to play 'Heading Home', Hickory Ridge', and a grand-slam version of 'Ode to Joy'! 2014-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1914 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/771f57baeee055eb874fa948c91feba0dc95ca39.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/771f57baeee055eb874fa948c91feba0dc95ca39.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basic Strumming in 4/4 Time Let's learn to understand the nuts and bolts that lie behind the strumming rhythm we have been working on so far in this course. Applying this new info to what you can already do will vastly expand your strumming grooves and options! You'll be amazed at how easy, and how very cool this is going to be. 2014-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1928 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f4188b38cf5bbd57ad67cffd8eb2fcff57d0786d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f4188b38cf5bbd57ad67cffd8eb2fcff57d0786d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Basic Strumming in 3/4 Time When you are strumming in 3/4 time, the moves and skills are very much the same as what you are already comfortable with, but the feel is quite different. Discover how 3/4 time gives a song a "dance-like" feel, and learn to play the song 'With You I Am Whole'. 2014-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2031 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7ab9c64906c7fb2730e1e48765745f050bf4e898.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7ab9c64906c7fb2730e1e48765745f050bf4e898.jpg?video_still_time=10 Caren's Free Lessons Here are four separate free lessons by Caren Armstrong. 2015-05-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2063 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d7112e3a8d5be55c9865e7d786ad0c49aee94765.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d7112e3a8d5be55c9865e7d786ad0c49aee94765.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pedal Steel Sounds A crucial cornerstone in the classic Country sound is the pedal steel guitar. This is a whole different instrument to play, but in this tutorial we'll look at some simple ways to emulate the sound of a pedal steel guitar on our regular electric guitar. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2073 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5e3f0e2c802e702eb82bb5c216b5ab3d2a438502.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/5e3f0e2c802e702eb82bb5c216b5ab3d2a438502.jpg?video_still_time=10 Country Finger Picking At this point you've hopefully gotten pretty comfortable with using your pick, but for this tutorial we're going to put it down and instead explore all the sounds we can get out of using our right hand fingers instead. 2015-09-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2022 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ea1683a4218cd00cafe826d63c3999242d061c99.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ea1683a4218cd00cafe826d63c3999242d061c99.jpg?video_still_time=10 Travis Picking (Advanced) Caren will show you to take the basic Travis picking skills learned in an earlier tutorial and play a more advanced version of this this acoustic guitar style technique. 2016-06-16 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2281 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/87884d244c64f36c845d44c9535046ab378b200b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/87884d244c64f36c845d44c9535046ab378b200b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Muting Techniques & Tricks Christopher will show you the fundamentals of muting technique. We'll discuss both fretting hand and picking or strumming hand. We'll also approach the topic from multiple skill levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. 2017-08-08 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2358 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7576b8d83048c53960f0b0c181fd95919526501f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7576b8d83048c53960f0b0c181fd95919526501f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Travis-Picking - Building On It In this tutorial we're going to venture further into the wonderful, but challenging world of Travis-picking on acoustic guitar. Now we're going to add 1-5 motion in the bass as well as a movement between the I and the IV-chord on the treble strings. When you put all this together, you'll hear that it almost sounds like a ragtime piano and in fact this style of guitar playing was invented by imitating the left and right hand of a piano player. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2362 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/18da1c87937508dbc2f0b711eeb40929074b22ed.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/18da1c87937508dbc2f0b711eeb40929074b22ed.jpg?video_still_time=10 Next Level Pedal Steel In the first level of this country course we explored some of the most basic versions of pedal steel licks on electric guitar. You can get a lot of mileage out of even the simplest pedal steel vocabulary, but there is no limit to how far you can eventually take this concept. It can be used in everything from tasteful rhythm parts to blazing solos, and in this tutorial we'll explore the next level of pedal steel vocabulary on electric guitar. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2364 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9229a72353e16c5655dc6680dd1e6c0637dad060.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9229a72353e16c5655dc6680dd1e6c0637dad060.jpg?video_still_time=10 More Travis Picking At this point we've built up a pretty solid foundation for Travis picking, both on acoustic and electric guitar. And as I've mentioned many times before, there is no limit to how far you can eventually take the concept of Travis Picking, so in this tutorial we'll venture even further into this exciting but ever-challenging terrain. This will mostly have to do with adding melodies on the treble strings, and although we're exploring all of this in a rhythm guitar context, you may start to notice the first glimpses of how you can ultimately use this technique to play grooves and melodies at the same time. 2018-08-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2368 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a43e05ad7972cba8ce0dc9d20cc870fa31a8ea6d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a43e05ad7972cba8ce0dc9d20cc870fa31a8ea6d.jpg?video_still_time=10 More Double Stoppin' Now it's time to explore the next level of using double stops in your country soloing. It is possible to use these licks with regular flat picking, but they definitely sound more Country when you use combine your pick and your right hand fingers. This technique is called "Hybrid Picking", and it will require a great deal of focus, while you're trying to learn the new double stop licks. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2374 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/858ab209fd50c9655b2468c54c90d6446eee8caf.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/858ab209fd50c9655b2468c54c90d6446eee8caf.jpg?video_still_time=10 Hybrid Picking For Rhythm Guitar Apart from the Travis Picking, we've really only used our hybrid our "chicken picking" tools for lead playing. Now it's time to explore all the crazy cool sounds you can get once you start using hybrid picking in your rhythm playing. This will open up the door to a whole new world of rhythm parts and riffs that are so full of motion and rhythm that they could drive the whole groove completely on their own. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2410 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/10ee009885341ceab57da1ef9c4f537e5f37c041.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/10ee009885341ceab57da1ef9c4f537e5f37c041.jpg?video_still_time=10 Two-Handed Tapping 1 In this first of a two part series you'll learn single finger tapping ideas with arpeggios, sliding, string bending, pentatonic scales, diatonic scales, pedal points, and tapping harmonics. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2411 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3258b7b2968949922396cb0e2b1159bcbfe560db.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3258b7b2968949922396cb0e2b1159bcbfe560db.jpg?video_still_time=10 Two-Handed Tapping 2 In this second of a two part series you'll learn playing independent ideas with left and right hands, fast legato shred lines, percussive tapping, jazzy bass lines with independent chords tapped on top and acoustic banging and tapping harmonics. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/151 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9eae5b02b7080f6fc711c3b3f3769466b19cbdd7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9eae5b02b7080f6fc711c3b3f3769466b19cbdd7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Orchestration Series 1 Christopher will show you how to play a blues type arrangement for solo guitar. To orchestrate means to put many parts together. In this tutorial we'll combine a walking bass line with upper chord tones. The end result is two parts playing together at the same time. 2019-07-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/170 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e169e757f5eae806c490361bdbaa1d6679ea717b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e169e757f5eae806c490361bdbaa1d6679ea717b.jpg?video_still_time=10 E Blues Rhythm & Lead: Series 1 Learning to switch between the wide strumming of a whole chord and the smaller motions of playing one string or note at a time is an important skill to develop. In this tutorial we'll use a simple blues rhythm and some fills as an exercise to learn that technique! 2019-08-09 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/918 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4dd9f14f44268569d4431a37d0f11e326b611a19.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4dd9f14f44268569d4431a37d0f11e326b611a19.jpg?video_still_time=10 E Blues Rhythm & Lead: Series 2 By the end of this tutorial, you should be able to play a basic 12 bar blues using simple open chords and combine it with simple lead fills by alternating between the rhythm chords and single note lead fills. 2019-08-20 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/222 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b8b2d5892c23d828e90ec0528832c89f30c562fb.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b8b2d5892c23d828e90ec0528832c89f30c562fb.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Orchestration Series 4 Christopher will show you how to move the familiar pattern of the earlier solo guitar blues orchestration tutorials to any fretboard position by barring with the index finger and using it as a sort of movable capo. These new options will give us new skills and tools to play more varieties of blues type patterns! 2019-09-09 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1147 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/74a013ceaa3db4b6f7d896e396d643b0a0cdfbb4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/74a013ceaa3db4b6f7d896e396d643b0a0cdfbb4.jpg?video_still_time=10 G Blues Rhythm & Lead Series 3 Learning to switch between the wide strumming of a whole chord and the smaller motions of playing one string or note at a time is an important skill to develop. In this tutorial we will learn to play a basic 12 bar blues using simple open chords and combine it with simple lead fills by alternating between the rhythm chords and single note lead fills. 2019-09-20 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/263 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d2b5ba3a3cca62681473347be6a200956e79849d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d2b5ba3a3cca62681473347be6a200956e79849d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Orchestration Series 5 Christopher will show a new way to play a blues type arrangement for solo guitar. We'll move the standard boogie diad pattern up an octave to have motion in the upper register while making the bass notes more static. 2019-10-11 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1390 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8e7badfbdf357d9100088b2a56b7e465c7b17627.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8e7badfbdf357d9100088b2a56b7e465c7b17627.jpg?video_still_time=10 B Blues Rhythm & Lead Series 4 Christopher will show you a basic 12 bar blues in B major in an early rock and roll style that combines and alternates between power chords and basic, beginner lead fills. 2019-10-23 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2480 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2baf98e519c40146e0eb23c5307616743c9ff51b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2baf98e519c40146e0eb23c5307616743c9ff51b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intro To Finger Picking Anders will introduce a really simple version of a finger picking pattern, and as always it's really important that you take your time and don't rush ahead with this. And if you're lucky enough that this is easy for you, try to use these lessons to zoom in and perfect your right hand technique. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2481 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ab954c28d37c1faf517302ce35b0616501799dc6.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ab954c28d37c1faf517302ce35b0616501799dc6.jpg?video_still_time=10 Next Level Finger Picking Anders will show you a slightly more elaborate finger picking pattern. It's a little more complicated than the one we used in the previous tutorial, but it is absolutely worth the hard work. This one uses the concept of inside and outside picking. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2482 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d272784d7d9d8ec863de2e0e7c1f4e450cd602e2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d272784d7d9d8ec863de2e0e7c1f4e450cd602e2.jpg?video_still_time=10 Working In a Simple Melody Embellishments Anders will show you how to use the basic fingerpicking patterns to weave melodies into your playing and effectively accompany yourself, while also playing the lead. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2483 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9874e48c554aae5e9167b7c7b698b2fe9cd8b8ee.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9874e48c554aae5e9167b7c7b698b2fe9cd8b8ee.jpg?video_still_time=10 Finger Strumming Anders will show show you a very basic way to strum with your fingers, which is similar to how you hold a pick, but it does have a slightly different sound. This will enable you to switch seamlessly between strumming and fingerpicking, which is good for accompanying a singer, but it'll also enable you to come up with cool hybrid strumming and picking patterns. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2484 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/26449b0eee561f5baf41943c7512d386ff911922.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/26449b0eee561f5baf41943c7512d386ff911922.jpg?video_still_time=10 Introducing Alternating Bass Notes Anders will show you how to incorporate alternating bass notes into the basic fingerpicking techniques learned so far. It inherently has a country sound, which is fun, but if that's not your thing, simply consider it an exercise in right hand independence and overall finger picking technique. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2485 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fefdcce3e5d9a7db2d881f82fe3e8173c44fd493.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fefdcce3e5d9a7db2d881f82fe3e8173c44fd493.jpg?video_still_time=10 Finger Picking Practice Tune Anders will show you a practice tune using the various fingerpicking techniques taught in this chapter. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2486 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/396d595a935e3a9d2ca3bf9c507e41d093cb1f73.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/396d595a935e3a9d2ca3bf9c507e41d093cb1f73.jpg?video_still_time=10 16th Note Strumming Pattern Anders will you how to strum using 16th notes. He'll explore a groove using this subdivision and come up with a cool strumming pattern that fits it. You'll recognize the sound of it, as this rhythmic feel is used in a million classic songs. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2489 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4b7182197b3cc099e4885b28ec8468d8deaca2b7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4b7182197b3cc099e4885b28ec8468d8deaca2b7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Root-Chord & Root-5 Strumming Anders will show you a strumming technique that separates the main bass note from the rest of the chord. This will strengthen that rhythmic element we explored in previous tutorials. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2491 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/52966d0ffc230a00044a4f0c9220132962cb6183.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/52966d0ffc230a00044a4f0c9220132962cb6183.jpg?video_still_time=10 Arpeggiating Anders will show you how to arpeggiate chords. This means to rhythmically separate the notes of a chord by playing them one after the other instead of all together in one strum. This is a great way to add variety to our chord playing! 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2494 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/67da77fdd93cce72d94236cf6c5e995467cf35b2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/67da77fdd93cce72d94236cf6c5e995467cf35b2.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Plucking and Back Beat Slapping Anders will show you how to use a percussive slap technique to create the illusion of your guitar being more than just one instrument, because it sounds like a clap or a snare drum. The combination of the chord plucking and the percussive slaps is an extremely useful sound that can be used for thousands of songs in many different styles of music. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2495 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0982683c49040a167ef6f3c0a9c31d569813222c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0982683c49040a167ef6f3c0a9c31d569813222c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Travis Picking Anders will show you an introduction to the finger picking technique known as Travis Picking. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1079 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c72acb509fc1cd82486612487a609d00a56a8a57.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c72acb509fc1cd82486612487a609d00a56a8a57.jpg?video_still_time=10 Blues Orchestration Series 6 Christopher will show you a new way to play a blues arrangement for solo guitar. This involves combining a bass line with middle chord tones as well as upper chord tones. In this way we get a very full sound and suggest three separate voices or things happening at once! 2019-11-09 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2541 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/22de37704c7c247138a6815cf6951e5e00fa5669.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/22de37704c7c247138a6815cf6951e5e00fa5669.jpg?video_still_time=10 Hybrid Picking Anders will show you the basics of the technique called hybrid picking. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2552 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/432511f7b744b40987fb43512580ac5c96eb7788.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/432511f7b744b40987fb43512580ac5c96eb7788.jpg?video_still_time=10 More Embellishments / Chord Licks Anders will show you how to take hammer-on embellishments to the next level. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2553 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b60190b015bf08a75202460a90c26507f6d928b2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b60190b015bf08a75202460a90c26507f6d928b2.jpg?video_still_time=10 Next Level Arpeggiating Anders returns to the technique of arpeggiating but in a different way which is really more of a overall approach than a specific part or pattern. It's a concept that is widely used and can incorporated in many different styles. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2558 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ecaf08ecea777912ac20261d1e17a659307c11f0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ecaf08ecea777912ac20261d1e17a659307c11f0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Drop D and Double Drop D Anders will introduce the concept of alternate tunings starting with drop D tuning as well as the lesser known double drop D. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2564 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1efb31915de45c5a0cd6fd86f9f9e246d5a42cd0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1efb31915de45c5a0cd6fd86f9f9e246d5a42cd0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Open D Tuning Anders will demonstrate and discuss using the open D tuning. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2565 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/267a4d4d449b21487444f834d4ff20a7c28202da.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/267a4d4d449b21487444f834d4ff20a7c28202da.jpg?video_still_time=10 DADGAD Tuning Anders will explore a classic variation on the open D tuning, which is known as DADGAD referring to the names of the open strings D A D G A D. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2566 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a7b9400b78b04109cdb7cc2aa759617345c1f1ec.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a7b9400b78b04109cdb7cc2aa759617345c1f1ec.jpg?video_still_time=10 Classic Open G Tuning Anders will explore the classic open G tuning. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2569 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/55456006243af7479709e5d82a4870ebe62313d6.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/55456006243af7479709e5d82a4870ebe62313d6.jpg?video_still_time=10 Wild Card Tunings Anders will show you a handful of wild card tunings including: various single string tuning, open minor tuning, Nashville Tuning. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2579 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6a71a10542f2f527a08ee3ac6d0d0e574c57b50a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6a71a10542f2f527a08ee3ac6d0d0e574c57b50a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Fingerpicking Swing Grooves Anders will show you how to use a thumb pick to take your Travis picking technique to a new level. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2583 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/21bd1e1db3d816f3996a027f65a6ca5e2dce2f6e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/21bd1e1db3d816f3996a027f65a6ca5e2dce2f6e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Open String Melodies Anders will show you a classic and useful way to play melodies on an acoustic guitar, which uses a combination of open strings and fretted notes to create a piano-like sustain between the notes. This can be a bit confusing to wrap your head around at first, but it's a really cool sound and something you encounter quite frequently when you're learning classic instrumental guitar arrangements in this style. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2585 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0300e3ecfd9bdbe950a1355ca4280641d4a36719.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0300e3ecfd9bdbe950a1355ca4280641d4a36719.jpg?video_still_time=10 Acoustic Harmonics Anders will show you how to use natural harmonics to play triads, scale patterns and an interesting and somewhat harp-like sound. 2020-04-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/928 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/898fc719b21b093986f44c0d19dc036efda472b6.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/898fc719b21b093986f44c0d19dc036efda472b6.jpg?video_still_time=10 Speedy Ideas Series 2: Major Scale Patterns Christopher will show you how to expand on building speed at playing linear single note melodic lines. We will use the E major scale on two adjacent strings covering a complete octave in three note per string groupings. 2021-11-08 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2680 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c8cb299fc2fd202dcc01df5cf29de3602d1c76de.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c8cb299fc2fd202dcc01df5cf29de3602d1c76de.jpg?video_still_time=10 Playing With Fingers or Pick Up until now we've focused almost exclusively on our left hand, so now it's time to turn our attention towards our right hand for a bit. We'll explore the different ways you can strum and pick with your fingers and of course we'll talk about how to use an actual pick. We'll talk about the different types of picks and how to choose the right one for you, how to hold it and of course we'll try it all out in some musical examples. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2686 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a05ae5a434e70b0016a364d8f0fb1534831b5f1e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a05ae5a434e70b0016a364d8f0fb1534831b5f1e.jpg?video_still_time=10 8th Notes & Upstrokes In this tutorial we'll explore a new type of subdivision and a whole new way to play it with your right hand: an upstroke. This technique may be a challenge for you at first, particularly when it comes to holding your pick. But it's an absolutely crucial skill for a guitar player on any level, and as always we'll take it one step at a time. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2703 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/41571370661fbd2971f406d048ccf39d66ba2048.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/41571370661fbd2971f406d048ccf39d66ba2048.jpg?video_still_time=10 Finger Pain, Calluses, Nails and Posture In this chapter we'll go through some of the most common issues and questions people have when they're first starting out with the guitar. In this first tutorial we'll talk about all the physical aspects of guitar playing: posture, calluses, hand, finger, arm pain as well as what to do about your fingernails. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2711 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c1e0c8820fe2185e8db5ede2ec1b77250cd264b5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c1e0c8820fe2185e8db5ede2ec1b77250cd264b5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intro To Fingerpicking One of the most beloved sounds on the guitar is the sound of finger picking. It sounds great on both electric and acoustic guitar, and it can be used to play an infinite number of songs. It can also be used for solo guitar playing and instrumental arrangements, and it's just a wonderful sound overall. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2712 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c32829dfab28d8e886d0e96124bda07e71d48c02.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c32829dfab28d8e886d0e96124bda07e71d48c02.jpg?video_still_time=10 Right Hand Practice Tune In this tutorial we'll break down and play through a song with multiple sections that uses most of the new picking hand techniques we've explored in this chapter. This is a song that was written specifically for this tutorial, but you can take this approach with any song you already know or that you learn down the road. If you know what the chords are, then try to make it work as a finger picking song or with the new strumming pattern or the arpeggiation. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/985 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1ac5e28cd4ba053b080832af9e0fc8af28ef5e45.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1ac5e28cd4ba053b080832af9e0fc8af28ef5e45.jpg?video_still_time=10 Sweep Picking Series 1: The Basics This tutorial covers the basics of sweep picking technique. We'll apply the technique to an exercise involving 3 note triads in major and minor key chord progressions. We'll also get a lot of practice playing these examples along with backing tracks. 2022-01-06 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1000 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ddcdb2fc9292c8d382f7c198633cb39b7b4a16f7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ddcdb2fc9292c8d382f7c198633cb39b7b4a16f7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Sweep Picking Series 2: Expanding The Sweep This tutorial expands on the basics of sweep picking technique. We'll apply the technique to an exercise involving chord tones on 4 adjacent strings in major and minor key chord progressions. We'll also get a lot of practice playing these examples along with backing tracks. 2022-01-23 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1019 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f6320880674cbc14b43496a3ad301d16bf20a585.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f6320880674cbc14b43496a3ad301d16bf20a585.jpg?video_still_time=10 Sweep Picking Series 3: Basic Applications In this tutorial you will learn to apply sweep picking technique to some basic chord progressions in a pop rock, R&B and country style setting using major and minor chord tones and scale notes. 2022-02-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1050 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e0556c8701f093f48c355da9780f55515d630929.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e0556c8701f093f48c355da9780f55515d630929.jpg?video_still_time=10 Sweep Picking Series 4: More Applications In this tutorial you will learn to apply sweep picking technique to some basic chord progressions in a blues and jazz style setting using major and minor chord tones and scale notes. 2022-02-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1540 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3f3a19091aa1436af5f5527e270747d0d500e160.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3f3a19091aa1436af5f5527e270747d0d500e160.jpg?video_still_time=10 Legato and Staccato: Musical Articulation This tutorial covers the basics of musical articulations: legato and staccato. We'll have an introductory look at these musical terms; what they are, what they mean, how they sound and how to play them. 2022-05-16 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1055 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/563eef2d0670857ac8b0c64460e0c4a585820300.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/563eef2d0670857ac8b0c64460e0c4a585820300.jpg?video_still_time=10 Sweep Picking Series 5: Advanced Applications This tutorial covers advanced applications of sweep picking technique. We'll apply the technique to an exercise involving multiple voicings of major, minor, augmented and diminished chords and chord progressions. We'll also get a lot of practice playing these examples along with backing tracks. 2022-07-07 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1415 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/900fa190334db85006f1225ebc73baac01d18b30.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/900fa190334db85006f1225ebc73baac01d18b30.jpg?video_still_time=10 Sweep Picking Series 6: More Advanced Applications This tutorial covers more advanced applications of sweep picking technique. We'll apply the technique to an exercise involving 4, 5 and 6 string voicings of major, minor, augmented and diminished chords and chord progressions. We'll also get a lot of practice playing these examples along with backing tracks. 2022-07-12 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2848 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/71920b0b1516553b0148ddb44911a31e3e869c25.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/71920b0b1516553b0148ddb44911a31e3e869c25.jpg?video_still_time=10 Fingerpicking Patterns For Beginners In this tutorial, you're going to learn some basic fingerpicking patterns. We're going to learn two basic right hand picking patterns: thumb 1 2 3, and thumb 2 1 3. And then apply them to a basic three chord progression. 2023-03-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2860 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6b4f68b290435b973dcf0c878cec96166b6b0d9a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/6b4f68b290435b973dcf0c878cec96166b6b0d9a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Hammer-Ons And Pull-Offs In this tutorial Jimena will show you the basics of hammer-ons and pull-offs. This covers the basic exercises to get used to the techniques, then applies them to some scale patterns in order to create some stereotypical rock lead licks. 2023-05-01 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2887 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/aead032e60a3cec1d9c88b2ff1150cc64d7785f6.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/aead032e60a3cec1d9c88b2ff1150cc64d7785f6.jpg?video_still_time=10 The Pinch Pattern The Pinch Pattern uses a pinching motion between your ring finger and your thumb moving together, then the remaining fingers are used to arpeggiate more of the chord. This is the next step in developing your picking hand technique because it's a widely used pattern found in many songs. 2023-07-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2888 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/01a64c1a67a1d848993402abb4bdffd82f94e47e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/01a64c1a67a1d848993402abb4bdffd82f94e47e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Adding Bass Motion In this tutorial, you're going to learn to incorporate bass motion into your fingerstyle playing. In some places we'll use bass notes that aren't the root note of the chord. This opens the door to endless possibilities for your chord progressions, how they move from chord to chord, and also what emotions they evoke. 2023-08-28 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2905 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2ee2ddb6976deaa6dc12c45175be96bea05d2f04.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2ee2ddb6976deaa6dc12c45175be96bea05d2f04.jpg?video_still_time=10 Crafting a Song in G In this tutorial we'll craft a song as we learn some new techniques. We'll learn an incredibly important technique called the roll. At the end of this tutorial we're going to put all these elements together and learn a song. 2023-10-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2906 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/839c5784849c7e5ba13dde3fd11ba5c5587301ee.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/839c5784849c7e5ba13dde3fd11ba5c5587301ee.jpg?video_still_time=10 Palm Muting And Syncopation In this tutorial you're going to learn a technique called palm muting for fingerstyle guitar. Palm muting in fingerstyle is used all the time to make the melody stand out more. Muting the bass notes gives you the pitch without the sustain. This allows the upper string melody notes to be heard more clearly. We'll also add syncopation, which is another way of separating the bass notes from the melody. 2023-12-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2942 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4e3db348de02a2aa6e704177cf946f2a0c017480.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4e3db348de02a2aa6e704177cf946f2a0c017480.jpg?video_still_time=10 Bending & Vibrato In Rock Style In the following lessons, we'll learn bending and vibrato technique, and how to use them. We'll play through some examples, and turn those examples into a practice tune that combines everything we've learned. We'll dive into the essential skills that form the backbone of expression when riffing and soloing. These techniques are not just about playing notes; they're about injecting emotion, character, and a personal touch into your playing. 2024-01-04 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2889 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cab8236804dd4d72892c5baf623c9fc7d026fd44.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cab8236804dd4d72892c5baf623c9fc7d026fd44.jpg?video_still_time=10 Adding The Melody We're going to cover ascending melodies, descending melodies, and repetitive melodies. We're also going to combine these melodies with the chords/bass movement concepts you just learned. This will all be in the key of C still using the same chords and voicings as before so you don't have to focus on too many new things at once. At the end you're going to use these skills in a song. 2024-03-01 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2907 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/13120853485a318e04475791a583af7ce9ea906f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/13120853485a318e04475791a583af7ce9ea906f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Playing Melodies With Hammer-Ons And Pull-Offs In this tutorial we're going to cover the topic of hammer-ons and pull-offs in fingerstyle guitar. The hammer-on/pull-off is an essential tool to have in the bag for creating melodies. It creates a note that doesn't have to be played with the right hand. This is great for adding in extra notes, or playing melody notes that otherwise wouldn't be possible. It also adds different sound and can add a variety of articulations to your playing. 2024-05-16 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2997 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b21b1a77ee497384c4a16b0ad39380dedda8a7d8.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b21b1a77ee497384c4a16b0ad39380dedda8a7d8.jpg?video_still_time=10 Root Chord Strumming Acoustic Essentials Barrett will show you how to play root chord strumming, which is a common rhythm technique used widely on acoustic guitar in many different styles. It's called root chord strumming because we rhythmically separate the low root note of each chord from the rest of the notes in the chord while we strum. We'll learn root chord strumming with a variety of our most common open major and minor chords. From there we'll apply this technique to a basic practice song set to a backing track. Our main goal here is to master this rhythmic strumming technique so that when used along with our most common open chord shapes we can apply it in many different styles. 2024-06-28 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2961 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/08f3355d9d797baa47ef9306cde35649acdd94f4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/08f3355d9d797baa47ef9306cde35649acdd94f4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Travis Picking #1 In this tutorial we'll learn the basics of Travis Picking, proper hand position, technique and motor skills for thumbpicking. We'll learn exercises and then compile it all into a mini song at the end. 2024-08-26 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2962 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fd1f13c6135f43f6d76610a912a1e8a85dc133cd.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/fd1f13c6135f43f6d76610a912a1e8a85dc133cd.jpg?video_still_time=10 Travis Picking #2 In this tutorial we're going to continue learning the fundamentals of Travis Picking, this time with a focus on adding different rhythmic concepts. Groove, rhythm and syncopation is an incredibly important part of Travis Picking, so be sure to really focus on your timing and feel throughout this tutorial. 2024-08-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2963 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0cbe5e98b89a398dea50a1bf4f06661f4a97a159.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0cbe5e98b89a398dea50a1bf4f06661f4a97a159.jpg?video_still_time=10 Travis Picking #3 In this tutorial we'll look at how to Travis Pick the blues. This is a super fun and satisfying style to play the blues with. The blues consists of a certain chord structure, I-IV-V in its basic form. It's a fairly simple structure and hundreds of songs are built on this. So we're going to learn a basic blues and also learn ways to spice it up, add some chords, a melody line and put it all together in a performance piece. 2024-09-06 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1089 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/34f0dff451589f9121e5e7418126789e89ea59a0.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/34f0dff451589f9121e5e7418126789e89ea59a0.jpg?video_still_time=10 Classical Tremolo Technique 1 In this tutorial we'll learn the basics of the classical guitar style tremolo technique. Tremolo is an Italian word that means trembling. It refers to a type of musical articulation, to rapidly repeat a note or notes. The purpose of this technique is to mimic the way other musical instruments keep notes constantly sounding or ringing out by using a rolling picking motion. 2024-07-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3012 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/961460d2b3f74e3ade3d1db65a2585b14f6639a9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/961460d2b3f74e3ade3d1db65a2585b14f6639a9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Classical Tremolo Technique 2 In this tutorial we'll build on the techniques we learned in the previous tutorial. We learned the basic mechanics of the tremolo technique. In this tutorial we'll learn how to add more motion with tremolo technique and change positions to move more around the fretboard with different chord voicings. 2024-07-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3011 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f9935deb936c4f266d1258959ac49d9d87ee1b4d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f9935deb936c4f266d1258959ac49d9d87ee1b4d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Backbeat Percussive Fingerpicking Mastery In this tutorial we'll explore a sound that's become very popular with solo acoustic guitar players and singers in the pop world. We'll use an acoustic guitar and a looping pedal to simulate the sound of a whole band with bass drums and keyboards, and then we'll build a fun practice tune on top of that with some catchy pop strumming. 2024-11-27 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3010 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c6bbb838bd5d384153c3341535bd1352f723cf9b.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c6bbb838bd5d384153c3341535bd1352f723cf9b.jpg?video_still_time=10 Backbeat Percussive Strumming Mastery In this tutorial we'll explore some examples of how the acoustic guitar can be used within a contemporary pop sound. I've written a fun practice tune, where we'll use palm muted triads to imitate a keyboard sound and employ a simple but super catchy strumming pattern that will make anyone wanna move. And then of course at the end we'll perform our practice tune with a backing track that has all the pop bells and whistles. 2024-12-22 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3094 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/22e52fc30e334ad3e55114686e80c7c532848f72.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/22e52fc30e334ad3e55114686e80c7c532848f72.jpg?video_still_time=10 Next-Level Bending & Vibrato In this tutorial, we'll take your bending and vibrato chops and learn to make them more expressive by exploring wider bends, bending tricks, and more expressive vibrato ideas. Once we've got these ideas and tricks under our fingers, we'll put them into a practice tune, and play them along with a backing track. 2025-06-06 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3079 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2b773adeb94dddf7b0e830ff09941ad40279b2f5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2b773adeb94dddf7b0e830ff09941ad40279b2f5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Pinch Harmonics Screams & Squeals In this tutorial we'll explore the exciting technique of artificial, or pinch harmonics. This technique adds drama and flair to aggressive rhythm and lead guitar playing. Pinch harmonics are most effective when you've dialed in a crunch rock rhythm or lead sound with plenty of overdrive and sustain. We'll learn this technique by digging into 2 riffs and a lead lick that show off this approach in spades. Then we'll plug them into a practice tune, and play them along with a backing track. 2025-09-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3080 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/02e96cc6c3b441350536387e2c70a18bbf0d36b3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/02e96cc6c3b441350536387e2c70a18bbf0d36b3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Natural Harmonics Adding Sparkle To Electric In this tutorial we'll explore how these clear, bell-like tones can add plenty of texture and color to your playing. We'll dive into the techniques required to coax these iconic sounds out of your fretboard, and explore where best on the neck the harmonics sound strongest. We'll also cover tap harmonic technique which creates harmonics with fretted notes! We'll learn some straight forward riffs that incorporate natural and tap harmonics. Once we've got them under our fingers, we'll put them into a practice tune, and play them along with a backing track. 2025-10-17 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/271 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/209fe778f2142a06f69ecbf9dfe6e14756d48042.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/209fe778f2142a06f69ecbf9dfe6e14756d48042.jpg?video_still_time=10 Learning To Read Music Tutorial 1 In this tutorial series we will learn the basic concepts of music notation & apply them to reading music for the guitar. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/318 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3ee429e149c9648c51b5939e74cf208f2d198ec9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/3ee429e149c9648c51b5939e74cf208f2d198ec9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Learning To Read Music Tutorial 2 This is Part 2 in a series of tutorials that are an absolute beginner's guide to reading music notation. In this tutorial series we will learn more concepts of music notation & apply them to reading music for the guitar. This series covers the topics: key signature, dynamics, phrasing. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/362 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9d381bfa0acbee38db7836c9245cf3079545363a.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9d381bfa0acbee38db7836c9245cf3079545363a.jpg?video_still_time=10 Intervals for Beginners What are intervals? This tutorial covers the basic concept of an interval as a musical distance and how to apply it on the guitar. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/426 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7aa43a23e5d5cef778042dd26d6507e890d8f62f.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7aa43a23e5d5cef778042dd26d6507e890d8f62f.jpg?video_still_time=10 Scales And Chords Relationships This tutorial explains how scales and chords are related to each other. You will also learn musical examples that show how to combine scales and chords. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/436 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ff3dd34dd8635cd277a68dfdb3a5594426d7e3bb.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ff3dd34dd8635cd277a68dfdb3a5594426d7e3bb.jpg?video_still_time=10 Note Names on the 1st and 2nd Strings This tutorial introduces notes on the 1st and 2nd string with a simple melody to practice what you learn. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/437 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1f4599cd5242059f28b02fc016d15c07033db887.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/1f4599cd5242059f28b02fc016d15c07033db887.jpg?video_still_time=10 Note Names on the 3rd and 4th Strings This tutorial introduces notes on the 3rd and 4th strings with a simple melody to practice what you learn. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/438 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/248cfb87171307347994d0cf395a4f54e72b265c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/248cfb87171307347994d0cf395a4f54e72b265c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Note Names on the 5th and 6th Strings This tutorial introduces notes on the 5th and 6th strings with a simple melody to practice what you learn. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/539 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4c52612c05ebe4407fe3be49d7da8e7e61aabd34.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4c52612c05ebe4407fe3be49d7da8e7e61aabd34.jpg?video_still_time=10 12 Bar Blues Form The First Law of the Blues is the 12 Bar Blues Form. By the end of this tutorial you should understand what the 12 Bar Blues Form is and be able to play a simple example of this important idea. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1136 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4974bdc7421dbab8a0994c2d9efb2c2fff184c2e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4974bdc7421dbab8a0994c2d9efb2c2fff184c2e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Natural and Accidental Notes In this single lesson tutorial, you'll learn about natural and accidental notes. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1138 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c1c1dac3eefb40604362e396108f81254385b530.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c1c1dac3eefb40604362e396108f81254385b530.jpg?video_still_time=10 How Notes Are Named (Introducing A-G Terminology) In this single lesson tutorial, you will learn how notes are named, using A to G terminology. 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1218 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a9c33eec7d3534da82d3f5d190570eabf91143ac.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/a9c33eec7d3534da82d3f5d190570eabf91143ac.jpg?video_still_time=10 How To Read Tablature By the end of this tutorial, you should understand how to read guitar tablature (or tab). 2025-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1404 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d973356088cbf51f0681e8cb69a5b1f22e44bbb5.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/d973356088cbf51f0681e8cb69a5b1f22e44bbb5.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chords That Accompany the Notes in C Major Whether you want to try your hand at song writing or just want to jam; it's a good idea to understand the relationship between the notes in a scale and the chords that accompany those notes. In these four lessons I'll show you how to build chords from the notes in the C major scale. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1709 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/60856051d69f3172c92285947a359f8f1c378a1d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/60856051d69f3172c92285947a359f8f1c378a1d.jpg?video_still_time=10 Understanding the Building Blocks In this first tutorial in chapter 3, Anders Mouridsen will teach the building blocks of rock harmony. He'll introduce the subject and set a tone for the lessons, then teach the fundamental I, IV, V progression. Next up are chordal relationships to scale degrees, then harmonizing scales with major chords. We'll analyze a progression before we move to 2 practice tunes. 2014-06-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1965 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ba6420e43192431d8f783d4c941cc665e5eb70a3.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ba6420e43192431d8f783d4c941cc665e5eb70a3.jpg?video_still_time=10 Harmony Guitar Series 1 Part 1 This tutorial series is about creating and playing two part harmony guitar lines in rock style music. This is often one guitar part playing a melody, lead or solo part that is harmonized by a second guitar. Major scale harmony will be used to explore the basic types of contrapuntal motion. 2014-09-23 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1908 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b06656fef9e2c8e70c6c6024d2d1c2bcbe2eff84.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b06656fef9e2c8e70c6c6024d2d1c2bcbe2eff84.jpg?video_still_time=10 Playing Songs in the Key of G With millions of songs in the key of G, you'll get a ton of mileage out of mastering this key. We'll determine the major and the minor chords, talk about chord-change strategies, and learn a new song in the the key of G called 'Darling Destination'. 2014-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1909 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/19a1b02b53bfcc799ee1fcdc7b354d028a459e86.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/19a1b02b53bfcc799ee1fcdc7b354d028a459e86.jpg?video_still_time=10 Playing Songs in the Key of C A very common key, you'll find there are millions of songs in the key of C. In this set of lessons, We'll determine the major and the minor chords, talk about chord-change strategies, and learn a new song in the the key of C called 'Keep That Faith'. 2014-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1910 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4df42c4e6d39d3e3273b0ebdf941571f211eda55.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/4df42c4e6d39d3e3273b0ebdf941571f211eda55.jpg?video_still_time=10 Playing Songs in the Key of D The key of D is another very common key in popular music. Some of the minor chords aren't quite as friendly as in the previous keys we have studied, but don't worry - where there is a will, there is a way. Let's determine the major and the minor chords, talk about chord-change strategies, and learn a new song in the the key of D called 'What Love Can Do'. 2014-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1911 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c75ddafecbac9b4052340c056aca808c3a7c05a4.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/c75ddafecbac9b4052340c056aca808c3a7c05a4.jpg?video_still_time=10 Playing Songs in the Key of A The key of A shows up quite commonly in contemporary music, and is a good one to have under your belt. We'll determine the major and the minor chords, talk about chord-change strategies, and learn to play a new song in the the key of A called 'Shiny Objects'. 2014-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1912 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/908740d195c385998db687651aac1861d1192054.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/908740d195c385998db687651aac1861d1192054.jpg?video_still_time=10 Playing Songs in the Key of E The key of E is the last key we will explore in this section. Once again, we'll determine the major and the minor chords, talk about chord-change strategies, and learn a new song in the the key of E called 'Three Long Days'. 2014-09-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2000 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/da3405bda7378a2c583129d1393506ef7aa652e6.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/da3405bda7378a2c583129d1393506ef7aa652e6.jpg?video_still_time=10 Harmony Guitar Series 1 Part 2 This tutorial is part two in a series is about creating and playing two part harmony guitar lines in rock style music. This is often one guitar part playing a melody, lead or solo part that is harmonized by a second guitar. Major scale harmony will be used to explore the basic types of contrapuntal motion: similar, oblique and contrary. 2015-01-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2009 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2e0afd2f25f97badb49e135a1853991eb3f69f3d.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2e0afd2f25f97badb49e135a1853991eb3f69f3d.jpg?video_still_time=10 EVERY Power Chord Has a Name! Let's build on what you've learned about power chords, with some essential music theory concepts every musician needs to know. In this tutorial, you'll learn all about how sharps and flats work in music, and on your guitar. And, how to play EVERY power chord possible, rooted on the 6th string. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2041 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b709f37b32d93c5907a183b7b15693b0434fd984.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/b709f37b32d93c5907a183b7b15693b0434fd984.jpg?video_still_time=10 The Happy Anatomy of a Major Chord The Major Chord is made up of a very specific and simple formula of notes. This formula applies to all major chords, no matter what instrument you play them on! Let's learn the formula, and put it to the test, to discover what every major chord has in common. 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2042 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e4b2be64f73fd8fccf2299ff52b616f4000a4bc2.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e4b2be64f73fd8fccf2299ff52b616f4000a4bc2.jpg?video_still_time=10 The Sad Anatomy of a Minor Chord The Minor Chord follows a very similar formula to the Major Chord, with only one tiny difference. Let's learn about how to build a minor triad, and a minor chord, and listen for how this completely changes the mood of the music! 2015-10-29 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/1946 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2249dd9bfcf6198db1a6e5f64c28a2a3110d4420.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/2249dd9bfcf6198db1a6e5f64c28a2a3110d4420.jpg?video_still_time=10 Using Triads In music theory the word triad refers to a group of three specific notes from a scale that form a chord. There are four basic types of triads in music. In this tutorial series we will take an introductory look at how to play all of them. Then we'll mix & match them in some musical examples. 2015-10-19 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/876 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e26c89df30baa28ce9293abceb41c77cbd357972.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/e26c89df30baa28ce9293abceb41c77cbd357972.jpg?video_still_time=10 Introduction to Improvisation For Beginners Christopher will introduce the concepts needed for the beginner to understand and learn how to improvise a single note melody, lead or solo over a major key chord progression. This includes key signature as the scale that relates all chords in a progression, rhythmically targeting chord tones, building melodies and musical phrases from the scale and chord tones as a basis for improvising over the chord progression. 2017-10-14 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2387 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/55326e3b5113e849a5c302d053563ff86bc52f43.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/55326e3b5113e849a5c302d053563ff86bc52f43.jpg?video_still_time=10 Major Scale Harmony Christopher will show you how the major scale is harmonized by building the notes of the scale into chords and their relative functions. 2018-08-01 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2393 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/feae9e9d6cfd45b34717898846f179fd991da82e.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/feae9e9d6cfd45b34717898846f179fd991da82e.jpg?video_still_time=10 Minor Scale Harmony Christopher will show you how the minor scale is harmonized by building the notes of the scale into chords and their relative functions. 2018-09-04 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2401 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/99d785ed100fb3fa3fb7ccea510bf0ad61c2d7a7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/99d785ed100fb3fa3fb7ccea510bf0ad61c2d7a7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Ear Training For Intervals Christopher will show you basic ear training exercises designed to be used for guitarists. You will use the guitar to play, hear, sing and identify all 12 chromatic scale degrees. We'll start with the diatonic major and minor scales. Then we'll add the remaining chromatic degrees. Then we'll try some basic exercises to practice identifying all those intervals in order to gain the aural skill of relative pitch identification. 2018-11-15 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2414 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7f810f73f3789902cff5e6ba142ff89c3c92eb1c.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7f810f73f3789902cff5e6ba142ff89c3c92eb1c.jpg?video_still_time=10 Ear Training For Chords Christopher will show you basic ear training exercises designed to be used for guitarists. You will use the guitar to play, hear, and identify major chords and minor chords. We'll also learn to identify chord progressions by listening for their bass motion and using functional harmony Roman Numerals. Then we'll try some basic exercises to practice identifying those chord qualities and chord progressions in order to gain those aural skills. 2018-12-10 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2498 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bc032b395f47a91fc51bedb39e67f23827aa90c9.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/bc032b395f47a91fc51bedb39e67f23827aa90c9.jpg?video_still_time=10 Chord Anatomy 101 Anders will some basic music theory and look at how it applies to acoustic guitar playing. He starts with how chords are made from a scale and how that translates into basic triads and full chord voicings. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2499 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ca94df7c8ee2a8236cef0292416c89b48cd21580.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/ca94df7c8ee2a8236cef0292416c89b48cd21580.jpg?video_still_time=10 I, IV and V Anders will explain and demonstrate the basic concept of I, IV and V chords, and we'll play through a a few examples in different keys, so you can hear and feel the close relationship between these three chords. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2500 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9a9b35739208e986fa2a3c9a48a5c60cdf285d04.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9a9b35739208e986fa2a3c9a48a5c60cdf285d04.jpg?video_still_time=10 The Minor Chords - II, III and VI Anders will show you the relative minor chords of the standard I, IV & V chords learned in the previous tutorial. 2020-09-24 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2501 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0c1bd4c9a1b0ba9093ab33f932c057b9471d7dee.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/0c1bd4c9a1b0ba9093ab33f932c057b9471d7dee.jpg?video_still_time=10 Secondary Dominants Anders will show you the concept of using dominant 7th chords as secondary dominants which are used to spice up many chord progressions. 2019-11-05 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/495 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/37d0af77530b2c0c9eafd0f690c075a104d864ff.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/37d0af77530b2c0c9eafd0f690c075a104d864ff.jpg?video_still_time=10 Music Theory: a Brief Overview Christopher will cover the the main concepts in music theory. Music Theory is the set of concepts that describes the nature of musical events. It is the process of mentally identifying the sounds that occur in music. We do this in order to build a consistent set of ideas to describe what happens in music. 2020-09-20 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/835 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cdb73ecaf52e46d7a0a27ebf7ecd9c3a5999f1c7.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/cdb73ecaf52e46d7a0a27ebf7ecd9c3a5999f1c7.jpg?video_still_time=10 Circle Of Fifths: An Introduction Christopher will explain the Circle Of Fifths. Topics covered include key signatures with sharps, key signatures with flats, and practical applications of Circle of Fifths. 2020-10-19 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2691 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f9ddaf632c16f6ef0d6e5a04d2cb9dd907795c87.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/f9ddaf632c16f6ef0d6e5a04d2cb9dd907795c87.jpg?video_still_time=10 Learning Note Names In this tutorial we'll take the first important step on the journey towards understanding the fretboard on a deeper level than just fret numbers and visual shapes. We'll learn the musical alphabet notes and how to locate them on the guitar. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2722 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9fbf1b72c4ee914d2be5576805a97c7ab6f1c880.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/9fbf1b72c4ee914d2be5576805a97c7ab6f1c880.jpg?video_still_time=10 Scales And Chords In the previous tutorial we learned where to find all the C major notes in the open position. Many of these notes are the same notes we use for our basic open chords. In this tutorial we'll explore the relationship between those scale notes and open chords. 2021-11-30 https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/3066 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/32a6ea5c8d039e603f4f709b919e2739ff80becc.mp4 https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/32a6ea5c8d039e603f4f709b919e2739ff80becc.jpg?video_still_time=10 Whammy Bar / Vibrato Tricks In this tutorial, we'll explore all the great ways to be expressive using a vibrato or whammy bar. Learning these techniques will have you shaking, dipping, and diving in no time! 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