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Lesson #1 – Basic Finger Picking
A basic finger picking sequence for first time pickers.The video clip shows the chords used – then the pick hand fingering. Download the handout for the chord diagrams, etc… CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #2 – Blues Chord Progression (Heartbreaker)
Let’s take a look at the “Major” scale (in the key of A).This shows only one of the many major scale modes. First slowly, then a little bit faster. Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #4 – More Barre Chords
Once you have the major barre chord down, it’s time to learn some more barre chords – these are quick and easy to learn. Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #5 – TheA – D – EChord Progression (Rock)
Everyone has heard the “Johnny B. Goode” chord progression - take a look at this video clip and learn the chord progression here and don't forget to download the handout for the chord diagrams. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #6 – Basic Lead Pattern #1
All guitarists should be familiar with this basic lead pattern (minor pentatonic scale) – even if you do not want to become a lead player, you should still be familiar with this basic lead pattern (scale). Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #7 – Suspended Regular Chords - Basics
Learn some regular “suspended” chord shapes here.Suspended chords add a unique flavor to chord progressions, and are used widely in all styles of music. Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #8 – Picking Exercise
This picking exercise is a little more advanced than the one shown under beginner guitar lessons – this exercise will help you learn the basic lead pattern a little quicker (while getting your fret and pick hand coordinated). CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!
Lesson #9 – Movable Barre Chords
Movable Barre Chords (Movable Chords) are chords that can be moved up and down the fretboard – see the examples to see how it works. Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT
Lesson #10 – Intro to “Back in Black”
Learn this classic AC/DC song intro (introduction only) that is explained and simplified so that anyone can learn it with a little practice (download the handout for the chord shapes). CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #11 – The "D" Suspended Barre Chord
Now let's learn a suspended barre chord shape. This lesson will cover the Dsus barre chord (one of the most popular suspended barre chord shapes used in music today). Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #12 – The E7/flat9 and A7/flat9 Chords
It' time to learn a different type of barre chord (one without a barre - go figure). This chord is used in all styles of music (jazz, rock, metal, southern rock, etc). Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT
Lesson #13 – Stormy Monday (another blues song)
Yet another blues type chord progression - Why? The chords are fairly challenging, and playing these chords will also help you develop your barre chord skills. Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #14 – Keys / Notes for Guitar
Keys and Notes for Guitar will show some basic information regarding Keys, Notes, and which chords are part of which Keys – information all guitarists should know and understand. CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #15 – Using a Capo (a few basics)
Every guitarist should at least understand how to use a Capo, and why a Capo is used. This lesson will help you understand the "hows and whys" - Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #16 – Open String Barre Chords
Open string barre chords can sound just as awesome as regular open string chords - learn this open string barre chord progression (without the barre). Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT
Lesson #17 – Crazy Train "Intro Only"
Learn the intro to this very popular Ozzy song (that Randy Rhoads made famous). We will show you the intro, and the intro chords only. Download the handout for the chord diagrams, etc… CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #18 – D / C / B / Bflat Chord Progression
This is a very unique chord progression that uses both "split chords" and a basic "walk" in the progression. May be a little difficult at first, but will sound awesome once you learn it. Download the handout for the chord diagrams, etc… CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #19 – Iron Man (Intro and Chords)
This lesson will show both the Intro riff (trick), and the main chord riff). Learn it, turn up the distortion, show your friends! Don't forget to download the handout! CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #20 – Photograph (chords)
Learn this open string chord progression to the song "Photograph" by Nickelback. These chords sound great with a chorus effect on them. Download the handout for the chord diagrams. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #21 – 3 Note Power Chords (A-String)
Learn these basic Power Chord shapes on the "A" string. These chords are very basic, and very easy to learn. Download the handout for the chord diagrams. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #22 – 3 Note Power Chords (E-String)
Learn these basic Power Chord shapes on the "E" string. These chords are very easy to learn (especially if you have learned them on the A string). Don't forget to download the handout! CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #23 – Rock Chord Riff Variation (A-D-E)
This video clip shows a basic Rock and Roll chord riff that starts with a regular chord and then uses barre chords. Don't forget to download the handout for the chord diagrams, etc… CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #24 – Palm Mute using Chords (Distortion)
A video clip that shows one example of palm muting using chords (with some distortion). Palm muting is used in all styles of music... CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!
Lesson #25 - Palm Mute using Chords (Clean Sound)
Barre Chords Now a video clip showing one example of palm muting using chords, but this time with a clean sound on the guitar. Palm muting is a must for all guitarists. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!
Lesson #26 – Movable Blues Boogie Riff (E all the way to D)
This is a video clip that demonstrates how to play the Blues Boogie Riff starting on the E (regular chord) and moving all the way down to the D position. Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #27 – Movable Blues Boogie Riff (A all the way to G)
This video clip demonstrates how to now play the Blues Boogie Riff starting on the A (regular chord) and moving all the way down to the G position. Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #28 – More Barre Chords in all the Keys...
Here are video clips showing more barre chords in all the Keys! All chords that are movable, and chords that you should be familiar with. Don't forget to download the handouts.
This video clip and handout will show you how to play the Intro to "Long Haired Country Boy" by Charlie Daniels Band. Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #30 – Gimme a Bullet Intro (old AC/DC)
This video clip will show you the intro to the old AC/DC classic "Gimme a Bullet" - a very easy chord progression to learn. Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #31 – Fast Fret (example)
This video clip only wants to make sure that you know what "Fast Fret" is - a specially formulated lubricant that sprays on your strings that lets your fingers glide faster... CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!
Lesson #32 – The "Em7" Chord Shape (a variation)
Learn this variation of the Em7 (E minor seventh) chord that is becoming more and more popular in todays music. Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #33 – "D" Chord Progression (with a walk)
Now let's learn a chord progression with a little walk in it. It can be a little tricky at first, but with a little practice you should have it down in no time. Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #34 – Blues / Rock Chord Riff in "A"
This video clip will show you how to play a Blues / Rock chord riff in the key of "A" (just another version of this famous blues / boogie progression). Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT
Lesson #35 – Blues / Boogie Riff in "A" (3-note shape)
This video clip shows a variation of the basic Blues / Boogie riff in "A" that adds another note (a 3rd note to the simple 2-note version). Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT!
Lesson #36 – Blues / Boogie Riff in "E" (3-note shape)
This video clip shows a variation of the basic Blues / Boogie riff in "E" that adds another note (a 3rd note to the simple 2-note version). Don't forget to download the handout. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!CLICK HERE FOR HANDOUT
Lesson #37 – Clip On Acoustic Tuner (Example)
There are many types of tuners out there, but this is a "must have" if you have an acoustic guitar - The Clip On tuner simply clips on to the guitar, and you start tuning, very easy and accurate... CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO CLIP!
Lesson #38 – Dreams I'll Never See (Molly Hatchett)
This video clip shows you how to play the intro to the Molly Hatchett classic "Dreams I'll Never See" (intro only). Don't forget to download the handout.
This video clip will show you yet another version of the Blues /Boogie riff in "E" (using the I - IV - V chord progression). Don't forget to download the handout.
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