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
Composing starts with taking a musical idea and developing it far enough that it becomes something you can return to, remember, and build on. In this lesson, you’ll learn a seven-step process for developing an idea into a short composition, from the first melody or chord progression to a simple recording. Mastery Roadmap Focus · … 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
An interval is the distance between two notes. Learning these distances helps you understand the shapes you see on the fretboard and gives you names for the sounds you hear. In this lesson, you’ll see how intervals are named, where they appear around a root note on guitar, and how they connect to scales, chords, … 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
The classic nursery rhyme “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” was originally penned by Jane Taylor as a poem, and later published alongside her sister Ann in Rhymes for the Nursery. Its simple melody makes it a perfect starting point for guitar beginners, providing a solid foundation for practicing basic chords and strumming patterns. This lesson covers the guitar chords, plus guitar … Read more
After mastering your basic chords on guitar, you’ll also want to learn sus 2 chords which often come up in many popular songs. These chords have a cool, airy, open sound that will freshen up progressions. In this lesson, we’ll specifically be covering how to play the E sus 2 chord, which is short for “Suspended … Read more
After mastering your basic chords on guitar, you’ll also want to learn sus 2 chords which often come up in many popular songs. These chords have a cool, airy, open sound that will freshen up progressions. In this lesson, we’ll specifically be covering how to play the D sus 2 chord, which is short for “Suspended … Read more