At Guitar Tricks® we make learning how to play songs a lot of fun!
Our instructors cover every section of the song slowly at first, and once you get each part down you get to play along with a professional backing band! For difficult songs we offer a 'Songs Made Easy' version for beginners, which is simplified to the basic chords and one guitar part.
Each song includes accurate guitar tabs as well as standard music notation.
Free Lesson: Sweet Home Alabama (Made Easy!)
Anders will show you this classic Southern Rock anthem in a version that has been made easy, so you can hang at any level.
This is a really fun song that almost everyone knows, and it features three basic chords repeating throughout the whole song, so if you can learn and perform even the simplest version of it, it is bound to pay off.
Caren will show you the acoustic guitar part that features some interesting challenges in an eccentric form, some unusual timing, played against a sparse backing track.
Mike will show you the 2 electric guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is an overdriven electric guitar that plays the rhythm riffs throughout. Guitar 2 is a fuzz lead guitar that adds some unhinged soloing.
Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is a clean textural guitar that plays the lower dynamic parts, while Guitar 2 is a heavy crunch guitar that plays some dropped D style riffs throughout the arrangement.
Mike will show you all 3 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is an acoustic guitar that lays down a solid strummed foundation. Guitar 2 is an overdriven electric guitar that plays rhythm strums and fills. Guitar 3 is the lead electric guitar.
Dave will show you the 2 guitar parts in this pop hit. There’s an acoustic guitar that holds down the main rhythmic groove and chord progression. And there’s a spicy lead guitar played with a overdriven electric.
Mike will show you the 2 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is a crunch guitar that plays rhythm guitar throughout the song. Guitar 2 is the lead guitar that digs into some blistering licks throughout.
The arrangement features an iconic riff that becomes the verse. There’s also a grooving chorus section, solo, and interlude that features a double time boogie riff.
In the following lessons, we’ll talk about open position power chords, syncopation, and some killer rock lead approaches. We are in the key of E minor, with a 4/4 time signature, at a tempo of 92 BPM.
Mike will show you the 2 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is a crunch guitar that plays rhythm guitar throughout the song. Guitar 2 is the lead guitar that digs into some scorching licks in the solo section.
Mike will show you the 2 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is a crunch guitar that plays rhythm guitar throughout the song. Guitar 2 is the lead guitar that digs into some blistering licks throughout.
Mike will show you the 2 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is a crunch electric guitar that plays lead in the intro and outro. Guitar 2 is a clean electric guitar that adapts the synth chord progressions in an R&B style.
Dave will show you all the great licks in this classic blues tune. There’s a variety of dynamics from slow and soulful all the way to high-octane intensity. There are a lot of classic techniques: string bending, major and minor pentatonic interplay, repeating licks, tasty call and respond between the guitar and vocals, and a classic Freddie King solo.
Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 plays clean arpeggiated riffs and fuzzed out riffs. Guitar 2 is an acoustic guitar that strums chord progressions throughout.
Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is an overdriven electric guitar that plays the rhythm riffs throughout. Guitar 2 is a fuzz lead guitar that adds some melodies later in the arrangement.
Mike will show you the 2 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is the lap steel part from the recording adapted for a standard tuned electric guitar. Guitar 2 is a clean electric rhythm guitar that plays the chords throughout.
The intro kicks off the vibe with the verse progression played at a lower dynamic. Next are two verse sections that feature Guitar 1 digging into some iconic melodies. There’s also a bridge that builds the drama even further before the final verse winds it all down perfectly.
This tutorials also includes bonus lessons that adapt Guitar 1’s parts for a slide.
In the following lessons, we’ll talk about a 6/8 feel, barre chords, steady low dynamic strums, fingerstyle technique, and playing melodies in a singing style reminiscent of Hawaiian music. We are in the key of C major, with a 6/8 time signature, at a tempo of 81 BPM.
Mike will show you the 2 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is an electric guitar that plays rhythm strums and leads through the tune. Guitar 2 is an acoustic guitar tuned to open G that lays a steady strummed foundation throughout.
Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 plays clean arpeggiations and crunchy riffs. Guitar 2 is a crunch guitar that strums chord progressions and riffs throughout.
Mike will show you the 3 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is a clean electric guitar that holds down the foundation with steady muted strums. Guitar 2 is the lead guitar that adds some melodic interest throughout. Guitar 3 is an acoustic guitar that adds some cool arpeggio layers and strumming.
Mike will show you the 3 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is a crunch guitar that plays rhythm guitar throughout the song. Guitar 2 is a textural guitar that appears in the bridge for some sliding melodies, and Guitar 3 is the lead guitar that digs into some great licks in the tune.
Tom will show you the 2 electric guitar parts that are played in this tune. There is lyrical slide work playing call and response with the vocals, low grinding rhythm work and a scorching lead solo! This is post-psychedelic blues rock at its best!
Mike will show you the single electric guitar layer in this song. You’ll need a capo placed at the 1st fret to play along with this tutorial. The tune features a variation of a 12 bar blues played with plenty of dynamics and power.
