David MacKenzie
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David's Contributions to JamPlay.com
David MacKenzie has 48 videos at JamPlay, with 41 beginner lessons and 7 song lessons. Use the tabs below to learn more.
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Basic Electric Guitar
In his Phase 1 series, David MacKenzie will walk you through the basics of rock guitar.
Lesson 1
About the Guitar
David discusses the parts of the guitar. He also gives you some basic techniques to get...
Length: 31:00
Power Chords
In this lesson, David introduces basic power chords. Great fun for beginners!
Length: 10:12
Basic Chord Progressions
David introduces some basic chords and chord progressions.
Length: 14:15
Notes, Chords and Arpeggios
David provides a brief explanation of what notes, chords, power chords, and arpeggios...
Length: 8:12
Speed and Coordination
This lesson is all about increasing your speed and coordination. David demonstrates basic...
Length: 14:12
Chord Exercises
David MacKenzie presents a mysterious sounding chord exercise. This exerices is designed...
Length: 9:12
Practice and Discipline
In this short lesson David talks about practice, discipline, and how you should apply...
Length: 6:00
Double Stops
Double stops can bring new life to your rhythm and lead playing. David provides a short...
Length: 7:12
The Major Chords
David covers the basic major chord shapes. Every guitarist must learn these basic chords.
Length: 18:29
The Minor Chords
David MacKenzie walks you through the basic minor chords. Expand your knowledge of chords...
Length: 8:15
Major Scales
Major scales are an essential component of all styles of music. They can also be used...
Length: 32:12
Major Scale Jam
David MacKenzie explains how to practice the major scales along with a fun backing track.
Length: 11:10
The Minor Scales
David MacKenzie proceeds to an in-depth discussion of the minor scales.
Length: 15:36
Minor Scale Jam
David MacKenzie shows you how to play the natural minor scale over a rockin' JamTrack.
Length: 6:12
One String Exercise
David demonstrates an excellent one-string exercise in this lesson. This exercise will...
Length: 16:48
Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs
Hammer-ons and pull-offs are techniques that enable you to play with a smooth, legato...
Length: 8:27
Basic Bends
David MacKenzie gives a crash course on bending in this lesson. Bends can add a lot of...
Length: 16:12
Cool Rock Licks
David MacKenzie teaches two rock licks inspired by Yngwie Malmsteen and Kirk Hammett of...
Length: 12:12
Hammer-On Exercise
David returns to the world of hammer-ons with a fun new exercise. This lesson includes...
Length: 13:56
Return to Pull-Offs
David returns to the world of pull-offs with a new exercise. This lesson includes a backing...
Length: 12:50
Practicing Bends
David MacKenzie returns to bending technique in this lesson. This lesson features a backing...
Length: 12:18
Basic Vibrato
Integrating vibrato into your guitar playing is a great way to add emotion and soul. ...
Length: 9:12
Minor Pentatonic Scale
David MacKenzie introduces the minor pentatonic scale in this lesson.
Length: 4:38
Full Major Scale
David MacKenzie explains a two octave pattern of the major scale.
Length: 11:31
Full Minor Scale
David MacKenzie introduces a two octave natural minor scale pattern.
Length: 12:20
Full Major Pentatonic...
David teaches a two octave pattern of the major pentatonic scale.
Length: 6:30
Full Minor Pentatonic...
David MacKenzie teaches a two octave version of the minor pentatonic scale.
Length: 9:20
Cool Lick
David MacKenzie teaches several licks based on common arpeggio patterns. This lesson...
Length: 20:40
Rhythm Basics
David MacKenzie introduces some important rhythm basics in this lesson. This lesson also...
Length: 14:55
Power Chord Variations
David MacKenzie explains various power chord voicings. By simply moving a finger or two,...
Length: 18:43
Tapping Exercise
David MacKenzie introduces the tapping technique and teaches a fun exercise. This lesson...
Length: 22:44
Tapping Exercise #2
David MacKenzie teaches another amazing tapping exercise.
Length: 13:07
Tapping #3: Adding...
The third tapping lesson elaborates on the previous lesson by adding open strings.
Length: 12:59
Tapping #4: Diminished...
The fourth lesson in Dave's tapping series deals with a monster diminished lick.
Length: 11:02
Tapping #5
In lesson five of his tapping mini-series, DMac provides backing tracks that you can tap...
Length: 8:04
Tremolo Technique
In lesson 38, DMac demonstrates some tremolo techniques to add to your repertoire.
Length: 13:54
Tapping #6
DMac returns to his tapping instruction with more advanced techniques.
Length: 19:54
Chord Structures
In lesson 40, DMac teaches you how to play various D chords all the way up the neck.
Length: 9:20
Octaves
In lesson 41, David discusses the octave and its uses while playing.
Length: 17:09
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