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
Understanding time signatures are essential to reading music but can be confusing to learn for beginners. This easy to follow guide will teach you what time signatures are and how to read them so you can start playing your favorite songs. Let’s get started! What is a time signature? A time signature is a music … Read more
Music theory is the foundation of music, and it can help you improve your playing, songwriting, and overall understanding of music. If you’ve been trying to wrap your head around trying to understand music theory but the process seems complicated or you don’t know where to start, this guide will give you an overview on … Read more
The pentatonic scale is one of the most widely used scales across different genres of music. The word pentatonic comes from the root word “penta”, meaning 5 or having 5 of something. As you may have already guessed, the pentatonic scales has 5 notes. Knowing pentatonic scales helps to you create tasteful and melodic ideas … Read more
Diminished chords are some of the most often misunderstood chords on guitar. Even diminished chords sound dissonant sound on their own, they make for interesting chords once you understand how they work within a progression. This lesson covers diminished chord shapes that you can use on the 6th, 5th and 4th string. We’ll also cover … Read more
Learning to play with your fingers on guitar is a very useful skill that will help you go a long way on your instrument. Finger picking, also know as finger style playing, provides a warm and rich sound from the sound of the guitar when playing melodies, chords and other rhythms elements. Using your fingers … Read more
Power chords are a simple but powerful guitar technique that is used in a wide range of musical genres, from rock to pop. With this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll learn how to play power chords in minutes, even if you’re a complete beginner. To get started, here are some key points to know about power chords: … Read more
Ready to level up your guitar playing? 7th chords add a rich sound to your playing which can be used across different genres such as blues, jazz, folk, and R&B. If you’ve mastered your basic chords, learning 7th chords is a perfect way to add more depth and versatility to your playing. This lesson covers … Read more
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