Course Tag: LEVEL 1

Jambalaya (Hank Williams)

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Download Song Sheet Here In this song, you can either use the traditional folk style C chord that you see me playing in the video…

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Amazing Grace (John Newton)

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You’re going to learn an easy 3-chord version of Amazing Grace on the guitar. I’ll show you the chords, the strumming, and even a little bonus at the end.

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Understanding Basic Intervals [GT-8]

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Who Needs Guitar Theory Anyway? ​Understanding intervals will help you move easily and with confidence around the guitar neck. When I say “understand” I mean…

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Hand Stretching Warm-up Routine for Guitar Players

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Here’s a series of finger and hand stretches for guitar players that I recommend before starting each practice session. You’ll play faster and more smoothly when you stretch first… and it also protects your hands from carpal tunnel pain.

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How To Keep Your Pick From Slipping

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Are you having a hard time holding on to your guitar pick? In this video, I’ll show you several techniques you can use to hold on to the guitar pick AND use it to make beautiful music.

You also get to see me try my hand using a power tool and a sharp blade. Not for the faint of heart 🙂

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Changing Chords Quickly And Effortlessly

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Learn how to switch chords quickly and effortlessly. When we’re done you’ll not only be able to change chords in this lesson easily, but you’ll be able to apply this system to any chords or songs that you want to learn.

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Secret to Learning Chords Fast

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In this lesson, you’ll learn a step-by-step approach to learning the common guitar chords fast. When we’re done you’ll be able to apply the system immediately to learning to play any chord quickly and easily.

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How to Tune a Guitar With a Tuner

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Using an electronic tuner is the easiest and best way to get your guitar in tune. In this lesson, you’ll learn step-by-step how to use your electronic tuner.

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Best Way to Hold A Guitar Pick

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How do you keep this pick from twirling around in your hand or falling out? In this lesson, you’ll learn the secret to holding a guitar pick so you can get a good sound and hold onto the darn thing.

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How To Choose The Right Guitar Pick

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Which guitar pick should you use when you’re starting out? In this lesson, you’ll learn what to look for and how to choose the best pick for you.

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D7 and Chord Practice Tips

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Here’s a lesson on the most common form of the D7 chord… along with some practical “chord learning” tips and a song you can use to practice.

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3 Easy Strum Patterns for Beginners

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Having a few basic strum patterns under your belt is critical to enjoying practicing and playing guitar. In this guitar lesson, I’ll show you three…

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Guitar Tips for Fat Fingers

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Learning a skill like playing guitar can be overwhelming sometimes. Nothing is more frustrating than getting your fingers on the chord and your fingers touch…

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Finger Placement For Clear Sounding Chords

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If you’re having a hard time getting your chords to sound great don’t feel bad. Most everyone has this problem when learning guitar.

I’ll give you some tips to help you fix bad sounding chords… starting off with the basics issues that cause buzzing or dead sounding notes.

More importantly, I’ll give you a system to develop the habits to solve this issue once and for all.

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Changing Chords On Time While Strumming Guitar

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Changing chords on time while strumming is a crucial skill when playing guitar. If changing chords without slowing down or fumbling is difficult for you… You are not alone. In this lesson, you’ll learn the critical techniques that enable you to change chords smoothly and on time.

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