How do I play the G chord?
The G chord is one of the two most common, most variable chords on guitar (the other one is E minor). Professional players regularly use several shapes of G . . .
How to play L’amour de Ma Vie by Billie Eilish
L’amour de Ma Vie is an old-school Pop progression featuring a laid back, medium-tempo rhythm that gives way, somewhat unexpectedly, to an EDM nightclub feel late in the track. The chord progression features old style ii-V-I harmony with a nice mix of open-position and bar-chord forms, making it a great chord progression for intermediate players.
How to play Crazy On You by Heart
Crazy On You by Heart is a great song for acoustic and electric guitars. A 1970s Rock classic, it features Nancy Wilson on acoustic guitar, her sister Ann Wilson on vocals and comes from Heart’s breakthrough 1975 album Dreamboat Annie that launched them to worldwide success.
How do I read guitar tablature (tabs)?
Guitar tablature (TAB) is a visual guide to the position of a note on the fingerboard. Think of it as a street directory for notes!
How do I improve my strumming technique?
Strumming is a core technique for steel-string guitar players. Creating a good tone whilst maintaining a steady, flowing rhythm is a must-know skill. Strumming through a chord progression with consistent rhythm creates the style referred to as ‘rhythm guitar’.
What's the best way to hold a guitar pick?
Holding a guitar pick comfortably is one of the first things you need to learn for acoustic steel-string and electric guitar playing. It’s easy to feel a little awkward with at first ; a pick is a small piece of plastic that seems to move around by itself. Learning the right grip is essential.
How do I improve my F bar-chord?
F is the most difficult chord for beginner guitar players. There just isn’t an easy alternative for it, we’re sorry to say! The common open-position F is awkward because the index finger needs to be flat across strings 1 & 2 whilst the other fingers need to be on the fingertip. This is genuinely difficult to learn . . .
How to play "Horse with No Name" by America
Horse With No Name is from the self-titled debut album by the 1970’s group called America. Released in 1972 it quickly became an international hit song. It was Top 10 in many countries and reached no.1 in the USA and Canada.
How to play Wonderwall by Oasis
The classic ‘90s hit from Oasis that became their signature song and epitomizes the whole Britpop era. The opening strains from the rhythm guitar are one of the most recognizable of all strumming songs. The original is played on acoustic steel-string but it sounds great on electrics too. Not so suitable for nylon-strings though; you won’t get the jangle!