If you aren’t sure what to practice on guitar or feel stuck in the learning process, this post will give you clarity on important areas that you can work to get better! Although each person has a specific genre they prefer or musical goal they want to achieve, the musical concepts mentioned here can help … 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. When I found myself having to travel more frequently, I decided to look for a mini travel guitar that I could conveniently … Read more
Ode to Joy was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven and is formally known as Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Opus 125. This lesson covers the chords for this song, melody with tabs, and two finger-style guitar arrangements (an easy version and a full version). Grab your guitar and let’s get started! How to read … Read more
A common question many beginners ask is why the F chord is so hard to play on guitar. If you look up this chord, it might come up as a barre chord on the 1st fret, starting on the 6th string. Admittedly, this is quite a difficult chord for a beginner. However, there are many … Read more
Amazing Grace by John Newton is one of the most popular hymns. This lesson covers the guitar chords, melody with guitar tabs, and a finger-style guitar arrangement of this song. Grab your guitar and let’s get started! How to read the guitar chord charts To clarify how to read the chord charts, the top horizontal … Read more
The blues scale is one of the most essential guitar scales to learn, as it works across a variety of genres, including rock, blues, jazz, and pop. Its distinctive, expressive sound makes it a go-to tool for improvisation which helps your playing stand out. Mastering this scale opens up a world of creative possibilities, making … Read more
Greensleeves is a 16th century English folk song of unknown origin. The Christmas carol What Child Is This uses the same melody as Greensleeves. This lesson covers the chords for this song, sheet music for the melody including tabs, and a finger style guitar arrangement. Grab your guitar and let’s get started! How to read … Read more
Have you ever wondered how some musicians can come up with musical ideas on the spot and make it seem so effortlessly? The truth is that the skill to improvise spontaneously on the guitar comes from having a solid understanding of various musical concepts and working through them in the practice room. As we have … Read more
I Surrender All is a popular Christian hymn written by Judson W. Van DeVenter. In this lesson, we’ll cover the guitar chords, sheet music for the melody including tabs, and a finger-style guitar arrangement. Grab your guitar and let’s get started! How to read the guitar chord charts To clarify how to read the chord … Read more
Did you know there are several ways to play the same chord using different bass notes? In this lesson, we are exploring how to play chord inversions on the guitar. Using inversions will give you different ways of hearing a chord. They can also make your chords sound more interesting when you use them to … Read more
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