How To Read Guitar Tablature (Tab)
DanielIntroduction: Guitar tablature (also knows as Tab) is a simplified method of writing down music for the guitar. It doesn’t need to use any fancy musical symbols, meaning it’s easy to learn and can be...
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An Introduction To Guitar Strings
DanielIntroduction This may come as a surprise, but various guitars types use different strings – and there are many different string gauges (or sizes) that guitarists use. This guide will explain the differences and help...
Tips For Your First Amp
DanielPlease Note… Purchasing your first guitar amplifier (a.k.a guitar amp) can be a little overwhelming. There are many different options to suit a wide range of budgets and musical styles. This guide will provide you...
Ed Sheeran – Castle On The Hill (Full Lesson)
DanielIntroduction: Castle On The Hill is a fantastic song for guitarists to learn. It combines lots of chord progressions, strumming and picking. I recommend all guitar students learn this somewhere along the line. The Video...
Post Malone – Sunflower (Full Lesson)
DanielIntroduction: This song became popular from the Spider-Man Into The Spider-Verse animated film in 2018. It doesn’t need a capo and just uses three open chords – that’s it! The Video Lesson: Notes: The basic...
Shawn Mendes – In My Blood (Full Lesson)
DanielIntroduction: Regardless of whether you like his music or not, Shawn Mendes is quite the pop sensation. This lesson will help you improve your C, F (easy) and A minor chords playing, as well as...
Bruno Mars – Marry You (Full Lesson)
DanielIntroduction: Marry You is a really simple song, that can be quite challenging to learn – especially if you are playing the bigger chord shapes with strumming. Junior students in Step B should use their...
Imagine Dragons – Believer (Full Lesson)
DanielIntroduction: Believer is a great song to learn to help students work on the chord playing while strumming. The Video Lesson: Notes: Initially, focus on the chord changes rather than the strumming Practice the strumming...
Taylor Swift – Shake It Off (Full Lesson)
DanielIntroduction: Even if you’re not a fan of Taylor Swift, there’s no denying that she has built up quite the fanbase and incredible career. She’s currently the only artist to ever have all Top 10...
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