Danny Boy is a song written by Frederic Weatherly in 1913 to the traditional Irish melody “Londonderry Air”. In this lesson, we’ll cover the guitar chords for this song, sheet music for the melody including tabs, and also a finger style guitar arrangement. Grab your guitar and let’s get started! How to read the guitar … Read more
Diminished scales are some of the most ambiguous scales in music and are often misunderstood as to how they are used. However, they are very satisfying to play once you understand how they can be used to spice up your improvisation. We’ll first learn some music theory about how diminished scales work, learn the scale … Read more
Have you ever thought about writing music but don’t know how to get started? In this post, you will learn a simple approach on how to be able to write your ideas on sheet music. I will take you through the exact process I used with an idea that I had saved on my phone … Read more
This lessons covers how to play the F Major 7 chord which is less a commonly known chord when first learning to play guitar. You may also see this written as F Maj 7 or Fmaj7 on sheet music. The F Major 7 chord has an easy open chord shape but there are many different … Read more
Chord progressions are an important aspect of playing music because they make up the structure of a song to support the melody. A chord progression simply means a series of chords that are organized together to make up a section or whole part of a song. In this lesson, we’ll specifically be looking at how … Read more
Even though it can be fun playing other people’s songs, learning how to compose your own music is one of the most rewarding skills you can learn as a musician. Music composition is a vast subject with infinite possibilities and techniques depending on what you are creating. Although we can’t cover all of those techniques … Read more
After 15+ years of playing and learning the guitar, I’ve come across certain habits that can limit your musical growth. Sometimes you simply don’t know what you don’t know and it’s helpful to hear it from someone who has gone through the mistakes. This post covers 8 habits you want to avoid when learning to … Read more
Understanding intervals is one of the simplest ways to improve your fretboard knowledge, ear training, and overall confidence when playing. In this lesson, you’ll learn what intervals are, how each one is named, and the most common shapes you’ll use on guitar. You’ll walk away knowing how intervals shape scales and chords, and how to … Read more
This post includes Amazon affiliate links to products I use and recommend. This means I earn a commission if you click the link and purchase the item, at no additional cost to you. In this post, we’ll dive into a detailed review of the Godin Multiac Nylon acoustic-electric guitar, a top-notch instrument I’ve been using since … Read more
Brahms’ Lullaby—originally titled Wiegenlied, Op. 49 No. 4—is one of Johannes Brahms most well-known and recognizable melodies. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play it on guitar with simple chords, easy tabs, and a straightforward arrangement that works well for beginners or anyone looking to add a calm, classic piece to their playing. Grab … Read more