Travis picking is a fingerpicking method named after guitarist “Merle Travis”, who has influenced guitarists over the last decades, including Chet Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel. This fingerpicking style is characterized by a repeated bass pattern, while playing chords and melody at the same time. In this lesson, we’ll cover how to play Travis picking patterns … Read more
The mixolydian scale is the fifth mode of the Major scale and is used across various music genres. It is one of the essential scales you would want to learn, especially for improvising on guitar. This scale is very similar to Major scale but with a small twist by changing one of the notes which gives it its unique … Read more
In this lesson, we’ll be covering how to play a minor blues progression on guitar in 3 different levels and apply it to different keys. Also referred to as a minor 12 bar blues, this progression is an essential part of the blues genre which provides a framework for musical expression and improvisation. We’ll go … Read more
The Gb chord is a less commonly known chord when first learning to play guitar. The lowercase ‘b’ represents a flat, meaning the note indicated is lowered by a half step. If you look up how to play a Gb chord (G flat), this might come up as a barre chord on the 2nd fret, … Read more
The Eb chord is a less commonly known chord when first learning to play guitar. The lowercase ‘b’ represents a flat, meaning the note indicated is lowered by a half step. If you look up how to play an Eb chord (E flat), this might come up as a barre chord on the 6th fret, … Read more
The Db chord is a less commonly known chord when first learning to play guitar. The lowercase ‘b’ represents a flat, meaning the note indicated is lowered by a half step. If you look up how to play a Db chord (D flat), this might come up as a barre chord on the 4th fret, … Read more
The Ab chord is a less commonly known chord when first learning to play guitar. The lowercase ‘b’ represents a flat, meaning the note indicated is lowered by a half step. If you look up how to play an Ab chord (A flat), this might come up as a barre chord on the 4th fret, … Read more
Draw Me Nearer, also know as I am Thine, O Lord is a hymn written by Fanny Crosby. In this lesson, we’ll cover the guitar chords, sheet music for the melody including tabs, and also a finger-style guitar arrangement. Let’s get started! How to read the guitar chord charts To clarify how to read the … Read more
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus is a timeless hymn written by Helen Howarth Lemmel. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play it step by step: the guitar chords, melody with sheet music and tabs, and even a finger-style arrangement. Grab your guitar and let’s bring this beautiful song to life together. How to read … Read more
Abide with Me is a classic hymn with lyrics by Henry Francis Lyte and music composed by William Henry Monk. In this lesson, you’ll learn the guitar chords, sheet music for the melody with tabs, and a fingerstyle arrangement to bring this timeless piece to life. Grab your guitar, and let’s get started! How to … Read more