How to play Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish
Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish is the title track from her second album Happier Than Ever. Released in 2021, the casual, old-school guitar style makes it sounds more like a 1950s Country lament until the energy starts to build towards the Grunge/thrash style ending. An intelligent mix of chords and the blending of styles make it a great song for acoustic guitarists.
How to play Señorita by Shawn Mendes
Señorita is a 2019 hit song by singer Shawn Mendes with Camila Cabello. Initially released on Mendes’ self-titled third album, Señorita became a global hit and has since become one of the most streamed songs of the current decade. With it’s distinctive guitar solo intro and finger-style chord accompaniment it’s a perfect song for nylon-string acoustic players.
How to play Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes
Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes is the big global hit from their 2003 album Elephant. Based on a simple seven-note riff it, became the White Stripes’ most enduring hit and remains popular around the world on radio, television and streaming formats. The riff, repeated in power chords, and the solo based on the same tune make it a perfect choice for developing electric guitarists.
How do I tune my guitar?
Tuning the guitar is an ever-present issue for all guitarists. The easiest approach for the novice (complete beginner) is to buy a clip-on, electronic guitar tuner . . . . . .
How to play Karma Police by Radiohead
Karma Police by Radiohead is from their influential 1997 album OK Computer. Karma Police was the 2nd single from the album and remains one of Radiohead’s most recognisable songs. The acoustic guitar part is an integral element and the intelligent variety of chords makes it a rewarding rhythm guitar chart . . .
How to play House of the Rising Sun
House of the Rising Sun is an old American folk song restyled into a hit song in the 1960s by English rock group The Animals. Their tough blues sound projected the new British rock sound and turned House of the Rising Sun from a coffee-house folk number into an international rock hit. The distinctive guitar arpeggio intro quickly became a guitar lessons staple . . .
How to play Californication by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Californication by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers is the international hit song from their 1999 album of the same name. Bolstered by the return of guitarist John Frusciante, the album Californication and it’s title track became their most successful release . . . .
How to turn on Original Sound for Musicians in Zoom
When having an online lesson, it’s important to switch off the noise cancelling features in your meeting software so your teacher can hear your guitar properly!
Turning on “Original Sound for Musicians” is easy once it’s all set up, but it’s a little different on a PC or Mac, or on a phone or iPad…
How do I play the E Minor chord?
E Minor is the most adaptable chord on guitar. Thanks to EADGBE tuning the chord of E minor, and it’s common extensions can be played multiple ways across the fretboard. Four of our six open strings are notes in an E minor chord ; the 6th, 4th, 3rd and 1st strings form a full E minor chord . . .