This lick will sound familiar for a good reason. It’s a standard and a “must know” acoustic guitar blues intro.

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I’ll show you a technique to use both your fingers AND a pick to play fingerpicking patterns. Not only will your bass notes sound crisp and clear, but you’ll be able to easily shift to strumming whenever the need arises.

Playing guitar and singing at the same time can be rough. We’ll show you some tips and tricks to make it easier. In addition, you’ll get a step-by-step method for improving your ability to play and sing simultaneously. Like most things, it’s not hard when you know the proper technique.

I’ll show you step-by-step how to strum and change chords guitar at the same time. With a little practice, it will soon be as easy as walking and chewing gum.

This video will guide you on how to play the Dm7 chord on guitar. The instructions include where to place each of your fingers along…

  In this month’s Live Q & A session, I answered questions like Is there anyway to stop my fingertips from hurting?, Would a guitar…

I’ll show you how to play the most common and easiest forms of the B major guitar chord. Notice I didn’t say easy… just the easiest.

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Here are three exercises I’ve created that will help you play the B major chord fluidly. Even better! They can be used as a template to master any difficult chord.

Already know how to finger the B Major guitar chord but are still struggling to get a good sound? Here are 5 things you need to know to break through this stalemate.

Learn this classic fingerpicking pattern that’s used for the song Dust In The Wind by Kansas. In addition, it’s a great fingerpicking lesson that will help you play fingerstyle guitar.

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Here you’ll learn the Magnificent Five open guitar chords. We’ll apply them directly to songs and give you tips on switching smoothly and quickly. With a little practice, the Magnificent Five will provide a foundation for everything to come.

I’ll show you one of the most used strums used in country, swing and folk music. First, you’ll learn the basic strum that uses alternating bass notes. By using different bass notes you’ll create motion and interest. Then we’ll add some embellishments including a popular technique that makes this strum unique.

Here’s a common “Slash” chord that will come in handy. I’ve included a few different versions for different situations.

Slash Chords, Chords that have a letter name, and then another letter name separated by a slash. Common slash chords include C/G, D/F#, Am/G, F/G, and G/B to name a few. After this lesson, you’ll never be stumped when you see slash chords on sheet music again.
In addition, you’ll learn how to finger the most common slash chords and how to create your own.

In this lesson you’ll learn a simple Travis picking pattern step-by-step. This is the first pattern I like students to learn because it’s fairly easy and is a great foundation for more complex patterns.

It also happens to be the same pattern used in the song Landslide by Fleetwood Mac. Because it’s recognizable it’s easy to tell if you’re doing it right… And it’s fun.

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  In this month’s installation of RGS Live Tomas Michaud shares The 5 Secrets to Tackling a Difficult Chord! 1. Prepare to play difficult chords. 2….

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In this lesson, I show you step-by-step how to play the second most used finger-picking pattern for guitar. Wondering about #1? Don’t worry… I won’t disappoint. But first, let’s learn the second most used finger-picking pattern.

What is the best way to hold your guitar while standing? You’ll learn three different positions that each have pros and cons.

Time to learn tablature! Along with learning to read tablature, you’ll be working on a critical element of music… Melody. As a side benefit, you’ll continue working on getting your fingers in the right place and making beautiful sounding notes. All this will pay off tremendously in the next adventure.

Tired of dead muted notes when playing chords? You’re in the right place. Here you will learn tips and tricks to play chords without accidentally touching the wrong strings.

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 🙂

This month’s RGS Live features an introduction to a style of fingerpicking known as Travis picking. Travis picking entails alternating bass notes played by the…

Let’s start off with simple chords. This will help you practice getting your fingers in the right place to make clear sounding notes. Then we’ll practice switching from one chord to another smoothly.

Finally, we’ll apply everything to playing along with the band (Jam Tracks) where you’ll learn to play in time and have fun doing it.