Guitar: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 - 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 - 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top Fingerpicking Song Tabs
Once you've gotten comfortable using a pick, you may want to tackle the basics of fingerpicking on the guitar.
Once you've gotten comfortable using a pick, you may want to tackle the basics of fingerpicking on the guitar.
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.
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 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.
Choosing the Right Guitar Strings
By learning about the different string options available for your guitar, you can find the strings which strike the best balance between great tone and playability
By learning about the different string options available for your guitar, you can find the strings which strike the best balance between great tone and playability
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.
The First Songs to Learn on Electric Guitar
A list of some great, easy to play electric guitar riffs, with links to tab so you can get started learning right now
A list of some great, easy to play electric guitar riffs, with links to tab so you can get started learning right now
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Wish You Were Here Chords
Learn to play Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here using guitar tab, and listen to the audio of the song here.
Learn to play Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here using guitar tab, and listen to the audio of the song here.
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.
Guitar Capo Chart
Capos allow guitarists to play in tricky keys using basic open chords, however figuring out which fret to place the capo at can be confusing. The following guitar capo chart can help make this task simpler.
Capos allow guitarists to play in tricky keys using basic open chords, however figuring out which fret to place the capo at can be confusing. The following guitar capo chart can help make this task simpler.
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.
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
Knockin' on Heaven's Door Tab
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the Bob Dylan song Knockin' on Heaven's Door, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the Bob Dylan song Knockin' on Heaven's Door, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
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.
Blues Shuffle Guitar Lesson
A quick lesson on how to play a basic blues rhythm pattern on guitar, including an intro and outro
A quick lesson on how to play a basic blues rhythm pattern on guitar, including an intro and outro
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.
6 Ways to Improve Your Lead Guitar Playing
If you are struggling with your lead guitar playing, here is a collection of tips to help improve your guitar solos.
If you are struggling with your lead guitar playing, here is a collection of tips to help improve your guitar solos.
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.
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.
Easy Heavy Metal Guitar Tabs
A hand-picked list of heavy metal tabs that are geared for the novice guitarist. Including links to free audio and tab
A hand-picked list of heavy metal tabs that are geared for the novice guitarist. Including links to free audio and tab
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Horse with No Name Tab/Lyrics
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the America song Horse with No Name, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the America song Horse with No Name, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
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.
When Children Should Start Guitar Lessons
A guide for parents on when their children are ready to begin taking formal guitar lessons, with tips on introducing younger kids to guitar
A guide for parents on when their children are ready to begin taking formal guitar lessons, with tips on introducing younger kids to guitar
Wonderful Tonight Tab / Lyrics
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the Eric Clapton song Wonderful Tonight, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the Eric Clapton song Wonderful Tonight, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
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.
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.
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.
Easy Chords on Guitar
It is easy to play many chords on guitar using only two fingers. Use this guide to learn the easiest to play guitar chords, which you can use to play many songs
It is easy to play many chords on guitar using only two fingers. Use this guide to learn the easiest to play guitar chords, which you can use to play many songs
Brown Eyed Girl Tab
Learn to play Van Morrison's Brown Eyed Girl on guitar.
Learn to play Van Morrison's Brown Eyed Girl on guitar.
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.
Chords on Bass
Learn about chords and what to do when playing along with chords on bass. This article can teach you what chords are and how to use them in your bass playing.
Learn about chords and what to do when playing along with chords on bass. This article can teach you what chords are and how to use them in your bass playing.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Bass Scales
A detailed look at bass scales. Learn about what a scale is, what kinds of scales there are, and the terminology used to talk about them. Find out how to play scales on the bass and learn about different finger patterns and hand positions.
A detailed look at bass scales. Learn about what a scale is, what kinds of scales there are, and the terminology used to talk about them. Find out how to play scales on the bass and learn about different finger patterns and hand positions.
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 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.
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.
Are Your Fingers Too Fat to Play Guitar?
Worry about fat fingers with regards to playing guitar is a concern I hear a lot, often from slightly older gentlemen who have briefly tinkered with the guitar, but didn't feel like they were having any success. Here is some advice for those guitarists
Worry about fat fingers with regards to playing guitar is a concern I hear a lot, often from slightly older gentlemen who have briefly tinkered with the guitar, but didn't feel like they were having any success. Here is some advice for those guitarists
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.
Beginner's Guide to Capos
The guitar capo should be an essential tool in every guitarist's arsenal. Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of different guitar capos, and when to use a capo.
The guitar capo should be an essential tool in every guitarist's arsenal. Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of different guitar capos, and when to use a capo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Review - Ralph Paul's Secrets to Playing Great Guitar Now
An honest and detailed review of the Ralph Paul guitar instructional video promoted extensively via late night infomercials.
An honest and detailed review of the Ralph Paul guitar instructional video promoted extensively via late night infomercials.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Guitar Maintenance
If you're not happy with the performance of your guitar, and are looking for advice on how to give it a tune up, this article on guitar maintenance will help.
If you're not happy with the performance of your guitar, and are looking for advice on how to give it a tune up, this article on guitar maintenance will help.
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.
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Guitar Chords and Lyrics
Learn how to play Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes on the guitar. Here is the guitar tab and chords to play the children's song Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes on the guitar.
Learn how to play Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes on the guitar. Here is the guitar tab and chords to play the children's song Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes on the guitar.
BINGO Chords and Lyrics
Learn how to play the children's song BINGO - also known as B-I-N-G-O on the guitar. Here are the lyrics and guitar chords for BINGO.
Learn how to play the children's song BINGO - also known as B-I-N-G-O on the guitar. Here are the lyrics and guitar chords for BINGO.
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.
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.
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.
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.
E7 - 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
How to Read Bass Tab
Learn how to read bass tab. Get all the information you need on how to read bass tab with this easy, in-depth tutorial.
Learn how to read bass tab. Get all the information you need on how to read bass tab with this easy, in-depth tutorial.
Bass Scales - Major Scale
An overview of the major scale for the bass, one of the most important bass scales. Learn how to play a major scale on a bass. Look at the fingering patterns for a major scale.
An overview of the major scale for the bass, one of the most important bass scales. Learn how to play a major scale on a bass. Look at the fingering patterns for a major scale.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hokey Pokey Guitar Chords and Lyrics
Learn how to play Hokey Pokey on the guitar. Here is the guitar tab and chords to play the children's song Hokey Pokey on the guitar.
Learn how to play Hokey Pokey on the guitar. Here is the guitar tab and chords to play the children's song Hokey Pokey on the guitar.
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.
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.
I Should Have Known Better Tab
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the The Beatles song I Should Have Known Better, you'll find tabs, lyrics, and more here.
If you're looking for guitar tab or lyrics of the The Beatles song I Should Have Known Better, 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
How to Learn the Note Names on
Learn the basics of musical note names and how to figure out note names on bass. Get useful tips on how to quickly find the notes you want.
Learn the basics of musical note names and how to figure out note names on bass. Get useful tips on how to quickly find the notes you want.
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.
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 - Lesson 11 - A Complex Strumming Pattern
Interested in learning strumming patterns? Check out this rather complex pattern, which gets used often in pop and rock music. Includes audio and visual aids to help make the learning process easier.
Interested in learning strumming patterns? Check out this rather complex pattern, which gets used often in pop and rock music. Includes audio and visual aids to help make the learning process easier.
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.
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 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.
If You're Happy and You Know It Guitar Chords
Learn how to play If You're Happy and You Know It on the guitar. Here is the guitar tab and chords to play If You're Happy and You Know It on the guitar.
Learn how to play If You're Happy and You Know It on the guitar. Here is the guitar tab and chords to play If You're Happy and You Know It on the guitar.
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.
Top 10 Small Gifts
Looking for small gift ideas for that guitarist in your life? Here is a collection of recommendations for relatively inexpensive, compact items that will bring a smile to the face of any guitarist.
Looking for small gift ideas for that guitarist in your life? Here is a collection of recommendations for relatively inexpensive, compact items that will bring a smile to the face of any guitarist.
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.
Top Tabs for Learning the Blues
A collection of blues guitar tablature to help improve your guitar skills while learning to play a bunch of new songs
A collection of blues guitar tablature to help improve your guitar skills while learning to play a bunch of new songs