Guitar: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Guitar Lessons for Beginners Archive - Free Guitar Lessons Online - Acoustic and Electric Guitar Lessons
Learning to play guitar is a challenge, but with this series of free online guitar lessons, complete with popular songs to practice, you'll begin to improve immediately.
Learning to play guitar is a challenge, but with this series of free online guitar lessons, complete with popular songs to practice, you'll begin to improve immediately.
Learning Guitar - Lesson One - Learning Basic Chords
In this online lesson to help you start playing guitar, we examine how to play G major, C major, and D major chords.
In this online lesson to help you start playing guitar, we examine how to play G major, C major, and D major chords.
Free Guitar Lessons - Beginner Guitar Lesson One - A Free Online Guide to Teach You How to Play Guitar From Scratch
An online guide, containing free guitar lessons to help you play play guitar. Pull out that old guitar in the basement, and you can start learning within minutes.
An online guide, containing free guitar lessons to help you play play guitar. Pull out that old guitar in the basement, and you can start learning within minutes.
How to Read Guitar Tab
A detailed explanation of how to read guitar tablature, so you can use the tens of thousands of guitar tabs on the web.
A detailed explanation of how to read guitar tablature, so you can use the tens of thousands of guitar tabs on the web.
Learning Guitar - Lesson One - Learning About the Parts of a Guitar
Learn the various parts of a guitar, via these online lessons offering instructions on how to start playing guitar.
Learn the various parts of a guitar, via these online lessons offering instructions on how to start playing guitar.
A Guide to Playing Guitar
Lesson two of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we cover minor chords, an e phrygian scale, strumming patterns, and playing songs.
Lesson two of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we cover minor chords, an e phrygian scale, strumming patterns, and playing songs.
Learning Guitar - Lesson One - Playing a Scale
In this lesson on how to start playing guitar, we examine how to tune the instrument, and how to play a chromatic scale.
In this lesson on how to start playing guitar, we examine how to tune the instrument, and how to play a chromatic scale.
Beginner Acoustic Guitars
Looking for beginner acoustic guitar recommendations? Here are ten low cost acoustic guitars that should get you started strumming, while keeping your bankbook happy. Hand-picked by your About.com Guideto Guitar.
Looking for beginner acoustic guitar recommendations? Here are ten low cost acoustic guitars that should get you started strumming, while keeping your bankbook happy. Hand-picked by your About.com Guideto Guitar.
100 Greatest Guitar Solos
The top 100 rated guitar solos of all time with details on the guitarist, the guitars used and solo notes
The top 100 rated guitar solos of all time with details on the guitarist, the guitars used and solo notes
Learning Guitar - Lesson One - How to Hold a Guitar
In this lesson on how to start playing guitar, we examine the proper way to hold the guitar.
In this lesson on how to start playing guitar, we examine the proper way to hold the guitar.
Learning Guitar - Lesson One - Learning First Songs
In this lesson on how to start playing guitar, we use G, C, and D chords to play several popular songs.
In this lesson on how to start playing guitar, we use G, C, and D chords to play several popular songs.
Learning Guitar - Lesson One - Tuning
In this lesson on how to start playing guitar, we examine how to tune the guitar.
In this lesson on how to start playing guitar, we examine how to tune the guitar.
Learning Guitar - Lesson One - How to Hold a Pick
In this lesson on how to start playing guitar, we examine the proper way to hold a pick.
In this lesson on how to start playing guitar, we examine the proper way to hold a pick.
Easy Song Tabs - The best easy guitar songs to play from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s - featuring tablature, lyrics and words, song info and more
A collection of easy to play tablature, from songs written in the 1960s. Lyrics, words, album information and more are included for each song.
A collection of easy to play tablature, from songs written in the 1960s. Lyrics, words, album information and more are included for each song.
Easy Guitar Tabs - Simple guitar tabs to play, organized by band
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
A Step-by-Step Guide
The real reason most new guitarists tend to sound bad is because their instrument isn't in tune. Here is a guitar tuning tutorial that, with a little practice, should allow you to keep your instrument in tune.
The real reason most new guitarists tend to sound bad is because their instrument isn't in tune. Here is a guitar tuning tutorial that, with a little practice, should allow you to keep your instrument in tune.
Learning Guitar - Lesson One - Examining the Neck of the Guitar
Learn the various parts of a guitar, via these online lessons offering instructions on how to start playing guitar.
Learn the various parts of a guitar, via these online lessons offering instructions on how to start playing guitar.
Changing Your Guitar Strings
Changing guitar strings can be an intimidating process, but it's something that every guitarist must learn to do. Learn to change strings on an acoustic guitar with this step-by-step visual guide.
Changing guitar strings can be an intimidating process, but it's something that every guitarist must learn to do. Learn to change strings on an acoustic guitar with this step-by-step visual guide.
Learning Guitar - Beginner Guitar Lesson One - Practice Schedule
In this section of your first online lesson on how to start playing guitar, we summarize what we've learned, and learn how to go about practicing it.
In this section of your first online lesson on how to start playing guitar, we summarize what we've learned, and learn how to go about practicing it.
First Songs to Learn on Guitar
If you're new to the guitar, here are the first ten songs you should learn to play. Features both chords and audio for each song.
If you're new to the guitar, here are the first ten songs you should learn to play. Features both chords and audio for each song.
Guitar Chord Library - Look up Guitar Chords - Illustrated Pages of Guitar Chords
Trying to find out how to play a specific guitar chord? This handy page provides illustrations of hundreds of different guitar chords.
Trying to find out how to play a specific guitar chord? This handy page provides illustrations of hundreds of different guitar chords.
Beginner Electric Guitars
Thinking of making your first electric guitar purchase? Looking for recommendations on which guitar is the best to buy? Here are five of the best low-cost guitars on the market.
Thinking of making your first electric guitar purchase? Looking for recommendations on which guitar is the best to buy? Here are five of the best low-cost guitars on the market.
Positions of the Pentatonic
The pentatonic scale is one of the most commonly used in all styles of music. This lesson walks guitarists through learning to play the major and minor pentatonic scale in five positions, all over the guitar fretboard.
The pentatonic scale is one of the most commonly used in all styles of music. This lesson walks guitarists through learning to play the major and minor pentatonic scale in five positions, all over the guitar fretboard.
Change Acoustic Guitar Strings
Changing guitar strings can be an intimidating process, but it's something that every guitarist must learn to do. Learn to change strings on an acoustic guitar with this step-by-step visual guide.
Changing guitar strings can be an intimidating process, but it's something that every guitarist must learn to do. Learn to change strings on an acoustic guitar with this step-by-step visual guide.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Guitar Chords
Learn how to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the guitar. Here is the guitar tab and chords to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the guitar.
Learn how to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the guitar. Here is the guitar tab and chords to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the guitar.
Learning Guitar - Beginner Guitar Lesson Five - The B minor chord
Lesson five of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, learn the basics of playing barre chords, through playing the B minor chord.
Lesson five of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, learn the basics of playing barre chords, through playing the B minor chord.
Learning Guitar - Lesson Three
Lesson three of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we cover nine major and minor chords, a blues scale, strumming patterns, and learn many songs.
Lesson three of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we cover nine major and minor chords, a blues scale, strumming patterns, and learn many songs.
Eight Chords You Need to Learn
Here are the eight most essential beginner guitar chords that any new guitarist needs to learn, in order to start playing songs.
Here are the eight most essential beginner guitar chords that any new guitarist needs to learn, in order to start playing songs.
Alternate Tuning Guide - Open G Tuning - D G D G B D
A tutorial on how to play guitar in open G tuning. Includes tuning tips, mp3s, guitar tab, links to lessons, and more.
A tutorial on how to play guitar in open G tuning. Includes tuning tips, mp3s, guitar tab, links to lessons, and more.
Beginner Strumming Patterns
One aspect of learning guitar that is rarely discussed in detail is the use of strumming patterns. Learning a few basic strums will allow novice guitarists to sound like a pro. This lesson gives detail on some of these easy patterns.
One aspect of learning guitar that is rarely discussed in detail is the use of strumming patterns. Learning a few basic strums will allow novice guitarists to sound like a pro. This lesson gives detail on some of these easy patterns.
Learning Guitar - Lesson Four
In guitar lesson four, we learn the basics of playing power chords, including power chords with root on the sixth string
In guitar lesson four, we learn the basics of playing power chords, including power chords with root on the sixth string
Acoustic or Electric Guitar?
Trying to figure out whether it's best to learn on an acoustic or electric guitar? This feature should help to provide insight into what's better for a beginner to start playing guitar on.
Trying to figure out whether it's best to learn on an acoustic or electric guitar? This feature should help to provide insight into what's better for a beginner to start playing guitar on.
Switching Chords Quickly
The primary reason beginner guitarists have trouble switching chords quickly has nothing to do with their fingers, or the way they're sitting, or anything physical at all. This feature provides pointers on switching chords quickly.
The primary reason beginner guitarists have trouble switching chords quickly has nothing to do with their fingers, or the way they're sitting, or anything physical at all. This feature provides pointers on switching chords quickly.
Learning to Solo
n this two-part series on learning the basics of improvising, we study how to play a blues scale, plus go over basic techniques like note bending, and vibrato.
n this two-part series on learning the basics of improvising, we study how to play a blues scale, plus go over basic techniques like note bending, and vibrato.
Positions of the Major Scale
Interested in learning to play the major scale all over the fretboard, and also learn the modes of the major scale in the process? Check out this series of major scale diagrams.
Interested in learning to play the major scale all over the fretboard, and also learn the modes of the major scale in the process? Check out this series of major scale diagrams.
Buying a Guitar
A detailed article outlining the process of buying a new guitar. Includes strategies on getting a bargain, how to deal with music store pressure, what to look for, things to avoid, and more.
A detailed article outlining the process of buying a new guitar. Includes strategies on getting a bargain, how to deal with music store pressure, what to look for, things to avoid, and more.
Blank Sheet Music
Looking for blank sheet music to download and print? Look no further, here is free printable staff paper, blank guitar tab sheets, and empty chord charts to write your sheet music on.
Looking for blank sheet music to download and print? Look no further, here is free printable staff paper, blank guitar tab sheets, and empty chord charts to write your sheet music on.
Twelve Bar Blues - Learning how to play a simple 12 bar blues shuffle | Guitar at About.com
In this lesson, we'll learn the chords to a 12 bar blues in the key of A, plus a blues intro and outro.
In this lesson, we'll learn the chords to a 12 bar blues in the key of A, plus a blues intro and outro.
Beginner Bass Guitars
Looking for a beginner bass that will provide you with an excellent instrument to learn on, without breaking the bank? Look no further... here are some specific recommendations for beginner bass guitars, from your About.com Guide to Guitar.
Looking for a beginner bass that will provide you with an excellent instrument to learn on, without breaking the bank? Look no further... here are some specific recommendations for beginner bass guitars, from your About.com Guide to Guitar.
Tips on Playing Guitar Chords
Having problems getting your guitar chords to ring? Dead or muffled strings getting you down? Take a look at these tips, which should have your guitar chords ringing sweetly in no time.
Having problems getting your guitar chords to ring? Dead or muffled strings getting you down? Take a look at these tips, which should have your guitar chords ringing sweetly in no time.
Alternate Tuning Guide - Open D Tuning - D A D F# A D
A tutorial on how to play guitar in open D tuning. Includes tuning tips, mp3s, guitar tab, links to lessons, and more.
A tutorial on how to play guitar in open D tuning. Includes tuning tips, mp3s, guitar tab, links to lessons, and more.
Change Electric Guitar Strings
Learn to change the strings on your electric guitar, via this illustrated electric guitar string changing tutorial.
Learn to change the strings on your electric guitar, via this illustrated electric guitar string changing tutorial.
Buying a Guitar or Bass
Are you considering buying a new guitar, in order to start learning to play? Learn all about the specific guitar best suited for your needs, from your About guide to guitar
Are you considering buying a new guitar, in order to start learning to play? Learn all about the specific guitar best suited for your needs, from your About guide to guitar
Acoustic or Electric?
Trying to figure out whether it's best to learn on an acoustic or electric guitar? This feature should help to provide insight into what's better for a beginner to start playing guitar on.
Trying to figure out whether it's best to learn on an acoustic or electric guitar? This feature should help to provide insight into what's better for a beginner to start playing guitar on.
Free Fallin' Tab and Lyrics
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the Tom Petty song Free Fallin', you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the Tom Petty song Free Fallin', you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
A minor - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Finding the Right Tone for You
This column focuses on helping you find the guitar tone that suits you best. Includes details on choosing the right strings, picks, and more.
This column focuses on helping you find the guitar tone that suits you best. Includes details on choosing the right strings, picks, and more.
B7 - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Children's Song Chords
Guitar chords for many classic children's songs. You'll also find children's song lyrics here.
Guitar chords for many classic children's songs. You'll also find children's song lyrics here.
B minor - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Buying a Guitar Amplifier
Buying tips for those unfamiliar with guitar amplifiers. This feature should help decide which is the right choice for you.
Buying tips for those unfamiliar with guitar amplifiers. This feature should help decide which is the right choice for you.
Technique Building Exercises - specific exercises to practice on guitar, to build your picking technique and speed
Technique Building Exercises Looking for speed and technique building exercises for guitar? The following
Technique Building Exercises Looking for speed and technique building exercises for guitar? The following
Love Songs
Stuck for romantic Valentines Day ideas? Here's a collection of romantic love song lyrics and guitar tab, that you can sing to your special someone this Valentines Day, or on any other special day. Love songs range from sweet to totally cheesy.
Stuck for romantic Valentines Day ideas? Here's a collection of romantic love song lyrics and guitar tab, that you can sing to your special someone this Valentines Day, or on any other special day. Love songs range from sweet to totally cheesy.
A7 - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Easy Song Tabs - The best easy guitar songs to play from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s - featuring tablature, lyrics and words, song info and more
A collection of easy to play tablature, from songs written in the 2000s. Lyrics, words, album information and more are included for each song.
A collection of easy to play tablature, from songs written in the 2000s. Lyrics, words, album information and more are included for each song.
Strumming 101
Having trouble getting your guitar playing to sound as good as other guitarists you hear? There's a good chance part of your problem is you haven't learned to strum properly. Get back to basics with this beginner strumming tutorial.
Having trouble getting your guitar playing to sound as good as other guitarists you hear? There's a good chance part of your problem is you haven't learned to strum properly. Get back to basics with this beginner strumming tutorial.
notes on Jimmy Page's solo
Jimmy Page's guitar solo on Stairway to Heaven is one of the classic Led Zeppelin moments. Read all about Jimmy Page's guitar solo on Stairway to Heaven, including the guitar he used, and more.
Jimmy Page's guitar solo on Stairway to Heaven is one of the classic Led Zeppelin moments. Read all about Jimmy Page's guitar solo on Stairway to Heaven, including the guitar he used, and more.
Learning the Fretboard
By learning the names of the notes on the guitar fretboard, guitarists can begin to play chords and solos all over the guitar neck
By learning the names of the notes on the guitar fretboard, guitarists can begin to play chords and solos all over the guitar neck
Beginner Guitar 101
A one stop page for the beginner guitarist, featuring lessons, guitar tabs, beginner guitar recommendations, and more.
A one stop page for the beginner guitarist, featuring lessons, guitar tabs, beginner guitar recommendations, and more.
How To Play Barre Chords
a simple how to playing barre chords, from your about.com guide
a simple how to playing barre chords, from your about.com guide
Alternate Tuning Guide - Open C Tuning - CGCGCE
A tutorial on how to play guitar in open C tuning. Includes tuning tips, mp3s, guitar tab, links to lessons, and more.
A tutorial on how to play guitar in open C tuning. Includes tuning tips, mp3s, guitar tab, links to lessons, and more.
Funk Guitar Lesson
A funk guitar tutorial on using funk chords. This page of the funk guitar lesson focuses on using ninth or 9th chords.
A funk guitar tutorial on using funk chords. This page of the funk guitar lesson focuses on using ninth or 9th chords.
E minor - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
F major - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
F7 - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Writing Better Songs
An in depth article on how to write better chord progressions for your songs. No experience in theory needed. A useful resource for all songwriters.
An in depth article on how to write better chord progressions for your songs. No experience in theory needed. A useful resource for all songwriters.
Writing an Effective Melody
A study on how to write a melody that others will remember, and keep humming long after you're done playing. Includes an analysis of songs by Radiohead, The Beatles, and The Beach Boys. A great resource for songwriters.
A study on how to write a melody that others will remember, and keep humming long after you're done playing. Includes an analysis of songs by Radiohead, The Beatles, and The Beach Boys. A great resource for songwriters.
Beginner Guitar Lessons - 7th chords in open position - Guitar Lessons
Lesson six of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we'll explore learning some common 7th chords in open position
Lesson six of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we'll explore learning some common 7th chords in open position
When To Change Guitar Strings
This article explains when and why to change your guitar strings.
This article explains when and why to change your guitar strings.
Alternate Tuning Guide
This alternate tuning guide is a tutorial on how to play guitar in different open tunings. Includes tuning tips, mp3s, guitar tab, links to lessons, and more.
This alternate tuning guide is a tutorial on how to play guitar in different open tunings. Includes tuning tips, mp3s, guitar tab, links to lessons, and more.
C major - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Beginner Guitar Lessons - Movable Chromatic Scale - Free Guitar Lessons Online
Lesson six of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we'll learn how to play a movable two octave chromatic scale on the guitar fretboard.
Lesson six of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we'll learn how to play a movable two octave chromatic scale on the guitar fretboard.
Alternate Tuning Guide - Open G Tuning - D A D G A D
A tutorial on how to play guitar in DADGAD tuning. Includes tuning tips, mp3s, guitar tab, links to lessons, and more.
A tutorial on how to play guitar in DADGAD tuning. Includes tuning tips, mp3s, guitar tab, links to lessons, and more.
AC/DC Easy Guitar Tabs - simple guitar tablature by popular bands
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
Learning to Play Guitar - Lesson Five - Barre chords, sharps and flats, guitar tab, and more
Lesson five of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we cover sharps and flats, barre chord basics, strumming patterns, and include lots of songs to learn.
Lesson five of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we cover sharps and flats, barre chord basics, strumming patterns, and include lots of songs to learn.
The Beatles Easy Guitar Tabs - simple guitar tablature by popular bands
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
A5 - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Guitar Lesson 8 - Bending Strings
Lesson eight of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we study how to execute a guitar technique called string bending.
Lesson eight of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we study how to execute a guitar technique called string bending.
Guitar Lesson 10 - Palm Mute
Palm muting - lesson ten of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we learn how execute a palm mute.
Palm muting - lesson ten of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we learn how execute a palm mute.
Harmonic Minor Scale Explored
Learning the harmonic minor scale should help take your guitar playing to the next level. Check out this feature on the many uses of the harmonic minor scale.
Learning the harmonic minor scale should help take your guitar playing to the next level. Check out this feature on the many uses of the harmonic minor scale.
Guitar Lesson 9 - The Major Scale
lesson nine of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we learn a two octave major scale.
lesson nine of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we learn a two octave major scale.
A major - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
House of the Rising Sun Tab
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the The Animals song House of the Rising Sun, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the The Animals song House of the Rising Sun, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
D7 - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Oh Susanna Guitar Chords and Lyrics
Learn how to play Oh Susanna on the guitar. Here is the guitar tab and chords to play the children's song Villy Boy on the guitar.
Learn how to play Oh Susanna on the guitar. Here is the guitar tab and chords to play the children's song Villy Boy on the guitar.
The Alphabet Song Guitar Chords and Lyrics
Learn how to play The Alphabet Song on the guitar. Here is the guitar tab and chords to play the children's song The Alphabet Song on the guitar.
Learn how to play The Alphabet Song on the guitar. Here is the guitar tab and chords to play the children's song The Alphabet Song on the guitar.
E major - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Learning Guitar - Lesson Five - Learning Note Names on the Fretboard with Sharps and Flats
Lesson five of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we'll explore the names of notes on the fretboard, including sharps and flats.
Lesson five of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we'll explore the names of notes on the fretboard, including sharps and flats.
Bad Moon Rising Tab and Lyrics
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the Creedence Clearwater Revival song Bad Moon Rising, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the Creedence Clearwater Revival song Bad Moon Rising, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
Guitar Lesson 9 - Sus4 Chords
lesson nine of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we study how to play sus4 chords - aka suspended chords.
lesson nine of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we study how to play sus4 chords - aka suspended chords.
Types of Guitars - Small Instruments
Information related to the ukulele, including insight into tuning, common techniques, with photos, audio links and more
Information related to the ukulele, including insight into tuning, common techniques, with photos, audio links and more
Beginner Guitar Lesson Seven - Pull-Offs - Free online guitar lesson
Lesson seven of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we study how to execute a guitar technique called a pull-off.
Lesson seven of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we study how to execute a guitar technique called a pull-off.
As Tears Go By Tab and Lyrics
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the The Rolling Stones song As Tears Go By, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the The Rolling Stones song As Tears Go By, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
Wonderwall Tab and Lyrics
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the Oasis song Wonderwall, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the Oasis song Wonderwall, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
The Dorian Mode Explored
An free guitar lesson on the dorian mode, a minor sounding scale that can be used to spice up your guitar solos
An free guitar lesson on the dorian mode, a minor sounding scale that can be used to spice up your guitar solos
G major - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Alternate Tuning Guide - Drop D Tuning - D A D G B E
A tutorial on how to play guitar in drop D tuning. Includes tuning tips, mp3s, guitar tab, links to lessons, and more.
A tutorial on how to play guitar in drop D tuning. Includes tuning tips, mp3s, guitar tab, links to lessons, and more.
Beginner Guitar Lesson 6 - Barre Chords - Free Guitar Lessons
Lesson six of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, learn the basics of playing barre chords.
Lesson six of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, learn the basics of playing barre chords.
Beginner Guitar Lesson Seven - Hammer-Ons - Free online guitar lesson
Lesson seven of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we study how to execute a guitar technique called a hammer-on.
Lesson seven of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we study how to execute a guitar technique called a hammer-on.
Asus2 - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Learning to Play Guitar - Lesson 6 - Seventh Chords, Barre chords, Strumming Patterns, Guitar Tabs, Songs, and more
Lesson six of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we cover open 7th chords, several barre chords, strumming patterns, plus lots of new songs to learn.
Lesson six of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we cover open 7th chords, several barre chords, strumming patterns, plus lots of new songs to learn.
Beginner Guitar Lesson Seven - Fingerpicking - Free online guitar lesson
Lesson seven of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, learn the basics of fingerpicking.
Lesson seven of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, learn the basics of fingerpicking.
Fender Pro Junior Tube Amp
Your About.com Guide to Guitar profiles the Fender Pro Junior Combo amp, an all-tube amplifier perfect for beginner electric guitarists.
Your About.com Guide to Guitar profiles the Fender Pro Junior Combo amp, an all-tube amplifier perfect for beginner electric guitarists.
D major - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Simplifying Chords By Using a Capo
Outlines how to use a capo to make difficult guitar chords simpler to play. Includes simple instruction for making the best use of your guitar capo.
Outlines how to use a capo to make difficult guitar chords simpler to play. Includes simple instruction for making the best use of your guitar capo.
Slash Chords - Music Theory - Beginner Guitar Lesson 8 - Slash Chord Theory
Lesson eight of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we look at a new strum which uses both single notes and chords.
Lesson eight of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we look at a new strum which uses both single notes and chords.
Songwriting in Minor Keys
An in depth article on how to write better chord progressions in minor keys. Lots of great info here for songwriters of all levels.
An in depth article on how to write better chord progressions in minor keys. Lots of great info here for songwriters of all levels.
Christmas Carols Lyrics | Guitar Chords and Lyrics for Christmas Carols
Find over one hundred Christmas Carols lyrics and guitar chords available freely here. Each of the Christmas Carols lyrics and chords are presented with performance notes, in an easy-to-print format.
Find over one hundred Christmas Carols lyrics and guitar chords available freely here. Each of the Christmas Carols lyrics and chords are presented with performance notes, in an easy-to-print format.
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep Guitar Chords and Lyrics
Learn how to play Baa, Baa, Black Sheep on the guitar. Here is the guitar tab and chords to play the children's song Baa, Baa, Black Sheep on the guitar.
Learn how to play Baa, Baa, Black Sheep on the guitar. Here is the guitar tab and chords to play the children's song Baa, Baa, Black Sheep on the guitar.
Blink 182 Easy Guitar Tabs - simple guitar tablature by popular bands
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
Nirvana Tab
A collection of easy to play Nirvana guitar tabs, complete with helpful performance tips, links to audio, and more
A collection of easy to play Nirvana guitar tabs, complete with helpful performance tips, links to audio, and more
A7sus4 - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Learning Guitar - Beginner Guitar Lesson Five - Scale Review
Lesson five of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we review the blues scale, and the use of it in pop and rock music.
Lesson five of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we review the blues scale, and the use of it in pop and rock music.
Guitar Scales Library
For guitarists looking for guitar scales, here is an illustrated collection of guitar scales, with variations for each scale, and performance tips.
For guitarists looking for guitar scales, here is an illustrated collection of guitar scales, with variations for each scale, and performance tips.
Coldplay Easy Guitar Tabs - simple guitar tablature by popular bands
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
Easy Alt-Rock Songs on Guitar
A small, hand-selected list of easy to play alt and indie rocks songs. Each song includes guitar chords, lyrics and performance tips
A small, hand-selected list of easy to play alt and indie rocks songs. Each song includes guitar chords, lyrics and performance tips
Leaving on a Jet Plane Chords
Find the guitar chords and lyrics for Leaving on a Jet Plane here
Find the guitar chords and lyrics for Leaving on a Jet Plane here
Ins and Outs of Guitar Effect Pedals
This column focuses on the use of pedal effects on the guitar. Whether you're looking for advice on which pedal to buy, or an explanation of what a pedal does, this page should answer your questions.
This column focuses on the use of pedal effects on the guitar. Whether you're looking for advice on which pedal to buy, or an explanation of what a pedal does, this page should answer your questions.
History of the Guitar
Are you doing a research paper on the history of the guitar. Here's an article that will help you learn about the history of the Guitar.
Are you doing a research paper on the history of the guitar. Here's an article that will help you learn about the history of the Guitar.
Cadd9 - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Guitar Lesson 10 - Major Chord Inversions
lesson ten of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we look at different ways to play major chords, called major chord inversions.
lesson ten of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we look at different ways to play major chords, called major chord inversions.
B major - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Guitar Lesson 9 - Strumming Exercises
lesson nine of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we look at a more advanced strum which uses both single notes and chords.
lesson nine of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we look at a more advanced strum which uses both single notes and chords.
"Eruption" Guitar Solo
Eruption solo notes, plus other interesting information about Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing on the classic Van Halen song Eruption.
Eruption solo notes, plus other interesting information about Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing on the classic Van Halen song Eruption.
Beginner Guitar Lesson 6 - A New Strumming Pattern - Free Guitar Lessons
Lesson six of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we examine a new strumming pattern which we can use to play many popular songs.
Lesson six of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we examine a new strumming pattern which we can use to play many popular songs.
Day Tripper Tab and Lyrics
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the The Beatles song Day Tripper, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the The Beatles song Day Tripper, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
Paint it Black Tab and Lyrics
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the The Rolling Stones song Paint it Black, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the The Rolling Stones song Paint it Black, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
California Dreaming Tab/Lyrics
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the Mama's and the Papa's song California Dreaming, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the Mama's and the Papa's song California Dreaming, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
Guitar Lesson 8 - Fingerpicking Continued
Lesson eight of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we study more advanced fingerpicking techniques.
Lesson eight of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we study more advanced fingerpicking techniques.
Learning to Play Guitar - Lesson 7 - Fingerpicking, Barre chords, Hammer-ons, Pull-offs, Guitar Tabs, Songs, and more
Lesson seven of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we explore basic fingerpicking, a new barre chord shape, hammer ons, pull offs, and we also learn many new songs.
Lesson seven of an online guide to starting to play guitar. In this lesson, we explore basic fingerpicking, a new barre chord shape, hammer ons, pull offs, and we also learn many new songs.
Learning Guitar - Beginner Guitar Lesson Five - New songs in tablature and a lesson plan to help you use your practice time well
As a part of guitar lesson five, here is a collection of guitar tablature which you should be able to play with the chords we have learned.
As a part of guitar lesson five, here is a collection of guitar tablature which you should be able to play with the chords we have learned.
Green Day Easy Guitar Tabs - simple guitar tablature by popular bands
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
Learning Guitar - Lesson 11 - Seventh Barre Chords
Learn to play major 7th, minor 7th, and dominant 7th chords, via these online lessons offering instructions on how to start playing guitar.
Learn to play major 7th, minor 7th, and dominant 7th chords, via these online lessons offering instructions on how to start playing guitar.
Gsus4 - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Beginner Guitar Lesson 6 - New songs to play in easy tab - guitar lessons online
As a part of guitar lesson six, here is a collection of guitar tablature which you should be able to play with the chords we have learned. Also included is a practice schedule for this week's new material.
As a part of guitar lesson six, here is a collection of guitar tablature which you should be able to play with the chords we have learned. Also included is a practice schedule for this week's new material.
Comfortably Numb Solo
Guitar tablature, gear descriptions, and interesting information about Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour's solo on Comfortably Numb. Also features Comfortably Numb bass tab.
Guitar tablature, gear descriptions, and interesting information about Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour's solo on Comfortably Numb. Also features Comfortably Numb bass tab.
Pat Metheny 101 - The Secrets to Pat Metheny's Guitar Sound
Curious about how guitarist Pat Metheny gets his signature sound? Check out this page to find out all the specific details, including info on Metheny's guitars, amps, and effects settings.
Curious about how guitarist Pat Metheny gets his signature sound? Check out this page to find out all the specific details, including info on Metheny's guitars, amps, and effects settings.
How to Read Guitar Chord Charts
An explanation of how guitarists should interpret the little chord diagrams you see everywhere in guitar music and tablature
An explanation of how guitarists should interpret the little chord diagrams you see everywhere in guitar music and tablature
Learning the Fretboard Guitar Lesson - Note Names of the Frets on the Fourth Third and Second Strings
Learn the names of the notes on the fourth, third, and second strings with this detailed guitar lesson
Learn the names of the notes on the fourth, third, and second strings with this detailed guitar lesson
Happy Birthday To You
Chords and lyrics for the classic birthday song, in several keys.
Chords and lyrics for the classic birthday song, in several keys.
Guitar Repair Shop - A Resource for Finding Answers to Your Guitar Problems Online
If you're trying to find a specific article on repairing your guitar online, this is the place to look. An archive of dozens of different guitar repair articles, in a well organized, easy to find layout.
If you're trying to find a specific article on repairing your guitar online, this is the place to look. An archive of dozens of different guitar repair articles, in a well organized, easy to find layout.
Beginner Guitar Lesson Five - Learning to Play Guitar - Practice Schedule
As a part of guitar lesson five, here is a practice schedule, which outlines how to go about properly learning we have covered.
As a part of guitar lesson five, here is a practice schedule, which outlines how to go about properly learning we have covered.
Back in Black Tab and Lyrics
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the AC/DC song Back in Black, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the AC/DC song Back in Black, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
Aerosmith Easy Guitar Tabs - simple guitar tablature by popular bands
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
Bryan Adams Easy Guitar Tabs - simple guitar tablature by popular bands
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
Looking for easy songs to play on guitar? Download a hand-selected group of simple songs here, listed by artist.
B5 - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
D minor - Guitar Chord Library - Illustrations of Basic Guitar Chords
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
Want to find out how to play a particular guitar chord? Check here for an archive of common and uncommon guitar chords.
How to Sound Like Eric Clapton
Interested in trying to make your guitar sound like Eric Clapton's? This article provides information on how to set your guitar and amp to mimic several of Eric Clapton's legendary guitar tones.
Interested in trying to make your guitar sound like Eric Clapton's? This article provides information on how to set your guitar and amp to mimic several of Eric Clapton's legendary guitar tones.
Michael Jackson's Guitarists
What do Eddie Van Halen, Slash, Steve Stevens, and Carlos Santana have in common? No matter what you think of the self proclaimed King of Pop, Michael Jackson has always used only the finest, and most popular guitarists on his records. Find out more.. including tab for the solos of some Jackson songs.
What do Eddie Van Halen, Slash, Steve Stevens, and Carlos Santana have in common? No matter what you think of the self proclaimed King of Pop, Michael Jackson has always used only the finest, and most popular guitarists on his records. Find out more.. including tab for the solos of some Jackson songs.
B.B. King Guitar Lesson
A free online guitar lesson on how to learn to play the blues like B.B. King. Includes mp3 clips, tablature, and many written examples of great BB King guitar riffs.
A free online guitar lesson on how to learn to play the blues like B.B. King. Includes mp3 clips, tablature, and many written examples of great BB King guitar riffs.