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Online Guitar Lessons at JamPlay: What do we teach?
Jamplay has over 121 hours of video guitar lessons from 14 different teachers. Each of our lessons ranges from 15 minutes all the way up to a full hour and comes complete with a printable lesson writeup and supplemental content which includes tablature, chord charts, exercises and more. Here's a brief overview of some of the things you will learn:
- Guitar Basics
- Tuning and Setup
- How to Read Tab
- Strumming Techniques
- Proper Picking
- Hammer Ons & Pull Offs
- Chords & Progressions
- Intermediate Guitar
- Playing Lead & Rhythm
- Music Theory
- Barre & Power Chords
- Scales and Modes
- Fingerpicking
- Slides, Bends & Trills
- Advanced Playing
- Natural Harmonics
- Tapping and Phrasing
- Rock, Bluegrass & Jazz
- Improvisation & Soloing
- Advanced Modes
- Chord Shapings
- Genres and Songs
- Learn Full Songs
- Pantera to Jon Mayer
- Advanced Rock Style
- Bluegrass, Fingerstyle
- Jazz Techniques
- Advanced Modes
Our lessons are taught by 14 instructors with over 135 years of combined experience, and cannot be found anywhere else. A JamPlay Membership gives you unlimited access to the lessons below.
LESSON SERIES: Basic Guitar with Steve Eulberg
1: The Absolute Basics
You will learn the parts of the guitar and how they function. Steve also discusses the importance of technique.| 45.15 minutes
2: Your First Chords
Three simple chords will literally enable you to play millions of songs. In this lesson, you will learn the primary chords for the key of C.| 40 minutes
3: Strumming Technique
Now that Steve has taught some chords, he will go over the proper methods of strumming and right hand technique.| 42 minutes
4: All About Chords
This lesson is all about the various aspects of chords.
5: What Makes a Chord a Chord
Steve explains how basic triads are formed in this lesson. He also explains the relationship between scales and chords.
6: Intro to Fingerpicking
Steve Eulberg introduces you to the wonderful world of fingerpicking.| 51 minutes
7: Bringing it Together
Steve starts to weave the strings of the past lessons together.| 47 minutes
8: Chords, Keys and Relationships
This episode delves further in the realm of chords, scales, keys and the relationships between them. You will also learn some new chords.
9: Barre Chords
This lesson covers power chords and barre chords. You will learn how these chords are formed and how to apply them.
10: Tools for Guitar
In this lesson Steve covers some guitar products that are essential to your development as a musician.
11: Playing Lead and Scales
This lesson gets you into the basics of playing melodies on the guitar. Playing melodies and solos is often referred to as "lead guitar."
12: Hand Stretches
In this lesson Steve demonstrates some great hand, wrist and upper arm stretches for guitarists.
13: Different Guitars
Steve discusses the difference between the steel string acoustic, classical, and 12 string guitars.
14: Changing Guitar Strings
This lesson is all about changing guitar strings. This process can be very frustrating, but it doesn't have to be. Learn some great tips from Steve.
15: Timing and Tempo
Steve Eulberg delves into the wonderful world of rhythm and time signatures.
LESSON SERIES: Basic Guitar with David Anthony
1: Parts and Tuning
David explains the parts of the guitar. He also introduces one of the best methods for tuning the guitar.
2: Intro to Tablature
Tablature is a short hand way of writing guitar notation that allows beginners to learn basic pieces of music.| 31 minutes
3: Hammer Ons, Pull Offs and Tab
David continues his discussion of tablature by introducing the hammer-on and pull-off.
4: Learning Chords
Building an extensive vocabulary of chords is absolutely essential to becoming a well rounded guitarist.
5: Minor Chords
This lesson covers the basic minor chords that are used in thousands of songs.
6: The Dominant 7th Chords
Dominant 7th chords are important to all styles of music. You will learn a few basic dominant 7th chord shapes in this lesson.
7: Minor 7th Chords
Learning the minor 7th chords will add more spice and variety to your chord vocabulary.
8: Chord Progressions
In this great lesson, David teaches two basic chord progressions to get you up and playing.
9: Relative Minor Chords
David explains the theory concept of relative minor chords. He demonstrates how to use them in your chord progressions.
10: Major 9th Chords
David explains how to form a major 9th chord. Then, he demonstrates how to play some major 9th chord shapes.
11: The Minor 9th Chords
David teaches a plethora of minor 9th chords in this lesson.
12: Major 7th Chords
David covers the basic major 7th chord shapes in this lesson.
13: Mixing Chords
In this lesson David will show how you can mix different types of chords to form rich, beautiful chord progressions.
14: Finger Power
David demonstrates some exercises that will increase finger strength and dexterity.
15: Learn Finger Picking
David Anthony introduces basic fingerstyle techniques. He applies these techniques to a few short pieces.
16: More Fingerpicking
David Anthony takes the finger picking techniques he taught in the last lesson and applies them to some musical exercises.
LESSON SERIES: Rock Guitar with Brad Henecke
1: Basic Rock Guitar
This lesson covers the absolute basics of rock guitar. Learn about the electric guitar, pickups, amplifiers, changing strings, and more.
2: Learning Chords
The first step of your rock guitar experience is learning some of the more popular chords and that is what this lesson is all about.
3: Barre Chords and More
Brad Henecke introduces common strumming patterns and barre chords.
4: Your First Song
In this lesson Brad covers some of the more advanced barre chord shapes. He applies these shapes to the song "Hotel California."
5: Blues and Scales
Rock has its roots in the blues. Brad helps you explore the wonderful world of blues in this lesson. He also covers some chord theory.
6: Tricks and Lead
This lesson is all about specific techniques used by lead guitarists.
7: Jammin With Scales
This lesson details how to improvise with the blues scale.
8: 3 Songs
In this fun lesson, Brad Henecke teaches you riffs from 3 classic rock songs.
9: Power Chords
Power chords help give rock music that "punch you in the face" feel. Learn basic power chords in this lesson.
10: 2 New Songs
Are you ready to learn "Ain't Talking About Love" by Van Halen and "You Shook Me All Night Long" by AC/DC? That's what this lesson is all about.
11: Pentatonic Scale
In this lesson Brad teaches the first pattern of the minor pentatonic scale and explains how it relates to the blues scale.
12: Second Position
Brad covers the second pattern for both the minor blues and minor pentatonic scales.
13: "Message in a Bottle"
Learn the classic rock song "Message in a Bottle."
14: Third Position
This great lesson covers the 3rd fretboard pattern of the minor pentatonic and minor blues scales.
15: Colorful Chord Tension
Brad demonstrates how open strings can be added to chord shapes you are already familiar with.
16: The 4th Position
Brad covers the 4th pattern of the minor pentatonic and minor blues scales.
17: Daytripper
In this lesson Brad demonstrates how to play the Beatles song "Daytripper."
18: The 5th Position
Brad demonstrates the 5th pattern of the minor pentatonic and minor blues scales. He also discusses practicing and memorizing them.
19: "Brown Eyed Girl"
Learn the classic rock song "Brown Eyed Girl" in this episode of Rock Guitar.
20: Phrasing
Brad introduces you to the importance of phrasing. Quality phrasing is essential when performing any melodic line.
21: Basics of Tapping
Tapping is an idiomatic guitar technique that offers a unique sound.
22: Intro to Modes
Learning the modes is essential to the development of your scale vocabulary.
23: Understanding Chord Shapes
Brad further explains what chord shapes are and how they relate to barre chords.
24: Natural Harmonics
Learn the right and left hand mechanics involved in playing harmonics.
25: Advanced Harmonics
Brad covers more advanced harmonic techniques such as harp harmonics, pinch harmonics and tap harmonics.
26: The Dorian Mode
Brad moves on in his modal lesson series to explain the Dorian mode. Includes 2 backing tracks.
27: Phrygian Mode
Brad explains and demonstrates the Phrygian mode.
28: The Lydian mode
Brad continues his discussion of the modes. You will learn the Lydian mode in this lesson.
29: Mixolydian Mode
Brad explains the Mixolydian mode and its practical applications.
30: The Aeolian Mode
Continuing with his modal lessons, Brad Henecke teaches the Aeolian mode.
31: The Locrian Mode
The final lesson in our modal series covers the Locrian mode.
32: The Ace Zone
Brad teaches some licks inspired by Ace Frehley of KISS. Incorporate these licks into your own solos.
33: Learn Licks
In this lesson Brad Henecke teaches you some fun licks that can be used in your own guitar solos.
34: Blues Licks
Brad Henecke demonstrates some cool blues licks.
35: Modes and Scales
Brad Henecke provides an alternate way of comparing modes and scales.
36: A Different View
In the last lesson, Brad Henecke compared some scales that are major or dominant in quality. Now, he repeats this process with minor scales.
37: One String Scales
This lesson is all about 1 string scales. Learning scales on 1 string is essential to your knowledge of the fretboard.
38: One String Ionian Mode
Brad demonstrates a one string version of the Ionian mode. This lesson demonstrates the importance of horizontal scales.
39: Aeolian Mode on One String
Brad continues his discussion of single string scales. He explains how to play the Aeolian mode across a single string.
40: Octave Scales
Brad explains how to locate octaves within scale patterns. He demonstrates a cool lick that involves playing simultaneous octaves.
41: Using Octaves
Brad explains how to use octaves in the context of an exercise. Octaves can also be used to build effective licks.
42: Harmonic Minor Scale
Brad introduces the harmonic minor scale. He explains how it can be applied to the solo break in "Sweet Child O' Mine."
43: Learning by Ear
Brad Henecke provides valuable tips regarding the process of learning songs by ear.| 23 minutes
44: Ear Training Game
Improve your ear training by playing "The Tone Is Right" with Brad Henecke.
45: Diminished Arpeggio
Brad Henecke explains diminished chords and provides a fun diminished arpeggio exercise.
46: Understanding Time Signatures
Brad Henecke addresses time signatures.
47: Diminished Chords
In this lesson Brad Henecke explains what diminished chords are. He also provides an exercise.
LESSON SERIES: Bluegrass Guitar with Steve Eulberg
1: Intro to Bluegrass
Steve demonstrates basic, essential bluegrass techniques. In this lesson, you will learn the bass/chop technique.
2: Building the Song
Now that you have the bass/chop down, Steve demonstrates additional bluegrass techniques.
3: Walking Between Chords
Steve takes our bluegrass song one step further in this lesson. He demonstrates how to play a walking bass line between chords.
4: Accenting Your Play
In this lesson, Steve discusses hammer-ons and pull-offs and how they are used in the bluegrass genre.
5: Double Picking and Scales
Steve explains double picking, also known as alternate picking. He teaches a scale that enables you to play an awesome bluegrass lick.
6: Bluegrass Licks
Steve teaches a widely used bluegrass lick.
7: Descending Lick
In this lesson Steve teaches a descending bluegrass lick.
8: Bluegrass Melody
Steve gives tips on playing a melody line in the bluegrass genre.
9: Raising the Octave
Steve demonstrates how you can use "closed chord" voicings in order to raise the octave of the melody. Great lesson!
10: Fun Bluegrass Licks
Steve demonstrates some bluegrass licks that serve as introductions, endings, and transitions within a song.
LESSON SERIES: Songs with Matt Brown
1: Black Dog
Matt teaches you the basics of Led Zeppelin's hit song, "Black Dog."
2: Enter Sandman
Matt takes you through the signature riffs to "Enter Sandman."
3: Purple Haze
Rock out like Hendrix as you learn one of his classics: "Purple Haze."
4: Under the Bridge
Matt takes you step-by-step through RHCP's "Under the Bridge".| 36 minutes
5: Alive
Matt takes you start to finish with Pearl Jam's "Alive".
6: Cowboys From Hell
Matt takes you start to finish to master a staple song from Pantera: "Cowboys From Hell".
7: About a Girl
Matt takes you start to finish with a Kurt Cobain number: "About a Girl".
8: Smells Like Teen Spirit
Rock out to some more Kurt Cobain with the Nirvana classic "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
9: When I Come Around
Time for some Billy Joe Armstrong riffs with Green Day's "When I Come Around."
10: 1979
This lesson covers a hit song by Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins: "1979. "
11: Saving Grace
"Saving Grace" is the lead track on Tom Petty's 2006 album Highway Companion. It's a piece of cake to play!
12: Polly
Here's a little Kurt Cobain for you from Nirvana's 1991 release Nevermind: "Polly."
13: Jane Says
"Jane Says" is an alternative rock song by Jane's Addiction, which was released on their self-titled 1987 live debut album.
14: Scar Tissue
Learn "Scar Tissue" from the 1998 release, Californication.
15: Stairway to Heaven
Ready for a little Jimmy Page action? Here's one of the most requested songs of all time: "Stairway to Heaven."
16: Karma Police
"Karma Police" was the 2nd single from Radiohead's 1997 album OK Computer.
17: Today
Matt teaches you the Smashing Pumpkins' song "Today". This is considered by some to be their biggest hit.
18: Far Behind
Learn to play Candlebox's "Far Behind" from their 1993 self-titled album.
19: Zero
The Smashing Pumpkins released this hit on the Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness album in 1995.
20: Master of Puppets
This Metallica song was released in 1986 on the album by the same name. Get ready to rock!
21: Mountain Song
Jane's addiction released "Mountain Song" on their 1988 album, Nothing's Shocking.
22: Brother
Learn to play the Alice in Chains song "Brother".
23: Patience
Learn the Guns N' Roses classic "Patience". Let the whistling commence.
24: Them Bones
Learn to play "Them Bones" off of Alice in Chains' 1992 album Dirt.
25: Heaven Beside You
Learn to play Alice in Chains' 1996 hit, "Heaven Beside You".
26: Black
Mr. Brown teaches you "Black" off of Pearl Jam's 1991 album, Ten.
27: Nothing Else Matters
It is time to learn the insanely awesome "Nothing Else Matters" from Metallica's self-titled 1992 album.
LESSON SERIES: Songs with David
1: Back in Black
David walks you through the main riffs to "Back in Black" by AC/DC.
2: Back in Black Part 2
In Part 2 of "Back in Black," David teaches the remaining rhythm guitar parts.
3: Communication Breakdown
David teaches you how to play "Communication Breakdown" by Led Zeppelin.
4: Iron Man
Learn how to play the classic metal song "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath.
5: The Star-Spangled Banner
David MacKenzie teaches you how to play "The Star-Spangled Banner."
6: Hell's Bells
David MacKenzie teaches the song "Hell's Bells" by AC/DC.
7: In My Dreams
David teaches you his interpretation of the metal song "In My Dreams" by Dokken.
8: Basket Case
David MacKenzie teaches you how to play his rendition of "Basket Case" by Green Day.
9: Pour Some Sugar on Me
David MacKenzie teaches you how to play a single guitar arrangement of "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard.
10: Electric Eye Part 1
This lesson is based on the song "Electric Eye" by Judas Priest. Learn the song's signature riffs.
11: Electric Eye Part 2
David teaches the rest of the song "Electric Eye" by Judas Priest.
12: Creep by Radiohead
David teaches you his rendition of "Creep" by Radiohead.
13: Closer to the Heart
In this lesson David MacKenzie covers "Closer to the Heart", a classic song by Rush.
14: TNT
David MacKenzie covers the classic rocker "TNT" by AC/DC.
LESSON SERIES: Rock Guitar with Matt Brown
1: Proper Practicing
Learn how to get the most out of your time when practicing.
2: Improvisation
Get some basic tips & pointers for your own improvisation sessions.
3: Figuring Out Notes
Matt shows you the basics of figuring out any note on the guitar.
4: Scales
Learn the basic minor, natural, and major scales. Quite a few techniques & ideas start with scales - they're an essential building block.
5: Major Scales
In this lesson, Matt takes you through the major scales & helps you to understand how they can be used.
6: Natural Minor Scales
Matt teaches the most common natural minor scale patterns.
7: Bending
Learn & master the most popular types of bends.
8: Sweep Picking & Rakes
Learn sweep picking and string rakes.
9: Solo Techniques
Learn various techniques to use when improvising / soloing.
10: Tuning Down
Matt explains the most effective way to tune your guitar down.
11: Barre Chords
Learn how to establish finger independence and a few tips and tricks with barre chords.
LESSON SERIES: Songs with Hunter
1: Why Georgia
Learn the John Mayer song "Why Georgia."
2: The Heart of Life
Hunter Hall teaches you how to play "The Heart of Life" by John Mayer.
LESSON SERIES: Fingerstyle Guitar
1: Starting Fingerstyle
Steve introduces you to the world of fingerstyle guitar by teaching a few exercises and an orignal tune called "Porch Swingin'."
2: Matteo Carcassi
Steve Eulberg teaches you to play Op. 60 (No. 1) composed by Matteo Carcassi.
3: House of the Rising Sun
Steve teaches a fingerstyle arrangement of "House of the Rising Sun" by Animals.
4: Freight Train
Steve covers some of the fingerstyle techniques created by Elizabeth, or "Libbis" Cotton.
5: Planxton's Farewell Part 1
Steve Eulberg teaches you how to play his original piece "Planxtons Farewell." This is part 1 of a 2 part lesson.
6: Planxton's Farewell Part 2
This is part 2 of the fingerstyle song "Planxton's Farewell." In this lesson Steve teaches you the second half of this beautiful tune.
7: Drop D Tuning
Steve discusses drop D tuning and how it is used. He also teaches a song using this alternate tuning.
8: Porch Swingin' Part 2
Steve Eulberg teaches the second half of his beautiful Fingerstyle piece, "Porch Swingin'."
LESSON SERIES: Basic Electric Guitar
1: About the Guitar
David discusses the parts of the guitar. He also gives you some basic techniques to get you started.
2: Power Chords
Power chords sound great and are easy to play. In this lesson David introduces the basic power chords. Great fun for beginners!
3: Basic Chord Progressions
David introduces some basic chords and chord progressions.
4: Notes, Chords and Arpeggios
In this lesson David gives a brief explanation of what notes, chords, power chords and arpeggios are.
5: Speed and Coordination
This lesson is all about increasing your speed and coordination. David demonstrates basic picking exercises.
6: Chord Exercises
David MacKenzie presents a mysterious sounding chord exercise. This exerices is designed to improve right hand technique.
7: Practice and Discipline
In this short lesson David talks about practice, discipline, and how you should apply yourself when learning and mastering the guitar.
8: Double Stops
Double Stops can bring new life to your guitar playing and solos. David gives a short tutorial on what double stops are and how they can be used.
9: The Major Chords
In this lesson David covers the major chords. Every guitarist must learn these basic chord shapes.
10: The Minor Chords
David MacKenzie walks you through the basic minor chords. Expand your variety with this fun filled lesson.
11: Major Scales
Major Scales are a basic building block for all kinds of music. They can also be used as a great way to orient yourself with the fretboard.
12: Major Scale Jam
David MacKenzie whips out a fun backing track for you to practice the major scales over.
13: The Minor Scales
David MacKenzie moves on to an in depth discussion of the minor scales.
14: Minor Scale Jam
In this lesson, David MacKenzie shows you how to play the natural minor scale over a rockin' JamTrack.
15: One String Exercise
David gives an excellent one string exercise in this lesson. It sounds cool, is fun to play and most importantly will help you build speed and dexterity.
16: Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs
Hammer-ons and pull-offs are easy techniques which can add drama, flare and feeling to your music. In this lesson David talks all about them.
17: Basic Bends
David MacKenzie gives a crash course on bending in this lesson. Bends can really add a lot of soul to your playing.
18: Cool Rock Licks
In this lesson David MacKenzie teaches two fun rock licks inspired by Kirk Hammet (Metallica) and Yngwie Malmsteen. Great for practice and fun to play
LESSON SERIES: Jazz Guitar with Matt
1: Intro to Jazz
Check out this lesson to learn some basic jazz theory & chord voicings.
2: Voicings & Melodies
Learn some more advanced chord voicings as well as the Charleston rhythm.
3: Set II Voicings
Learn a handful of Set II voicings & round out your knowledge of the basic jazz chords.
4: Applying Chords / Solo Ideas
Apply the chords you've learned & experiment with some solo ideas.
5: Scales and Chords Together
Learn which scales work with which jazz chord voicings.
6: Circle of Fifths
Matt sheds some light on the circle of fifths.
7: Proper Practicing
Learn how to get the most out of your time when practicing.
8: Proper Practicing Part 2
Here's the second installment of Matt's proper practicing lesson.
9: Physicality of Playing
Learn how to avoid carpal tunnel and other hand injuries by using proper technique.
LESSON SERIES: Songs with Brad Henecke
1: Parasite
Brad Henecke teaches you how to play "Parasite" by KISS. This is the version he plays live with his band.
2: Parasite Solo
Brad Henecke teaches the solo to "Parasite" by KISS.
3: Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)
Brad Henecke teaches the chords and strumming patterns to Green Day's "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)."
4: Sweet Child O' Mine
Brad Henecke teaches a few of the signature riffs from "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses.
5: Sweet Child O' Mine Chords
Brad Henecke takes us back to "Sweet Child O' Mine." He covers the rhythm guitar portions in this lesson.
6: Sweet Child O' Mine Solo Rhythm
Brad Henecke teaches the backing rhythm guitar part behind the "Sweet Child O' Mine" solo.
7: Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers
Brad Henecke covers the ZZ Top classic, "Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers."
8: Hey You
Brad Henecke covers the classic rocker "Hey You" by BTO.
9: God of Thunder
Brad Henecke teaches the classic KISS song "God of Thunder."
LESSON SERIES: Basic Guitar with Jim
1: Introduction Lesson
In this short lesson, Jim Deeming will introduce himself and talk about his upcoming lessons.
2: Choosing a Guitar
Jim gives his thoughts on purchasing your first guitar.
3: Goal Setting
Jim discusses the importance of setting goals. He provides some tips that will help steer your practicing in the right direction.
4: Changing the Strings
Jim Deeming walks you through the process of changing your strings. He gives some excellent tips on this important process.
5: Meet Your New Guitar
In this lesson Jim introduces proper playing technique and jumps right into your first chord.
6: Learning More Chords
Jim teaches you the 3 primary chords of a major key. He explains how chords relate to specific keys. A great lesson!
7: Right Hand Revisited
Jim discusses a plethora of right hand techniques that are essential to guitar playing.
8: New Chords and Keys
This lesson provides additional information about chords and keys.
9: Let's Play
This lesson is all about playing. Jim will start you off playing a song. You will have the opportunity to play along with him.
10: Alternating Bass and Chords
Jim teaches you a few more commonly used chords. Then, he discusses a technique known as the alternating bass line.
11: A Shape Chords
Jim covers all possible fingering options pertaining to the basic open A chord shape.
12: Basic Guitar Checkup
In this lesson Jim talks about the future of his Phase 1 guitar series, and where you will go from here.
13: Notes, Scales and Theory
Jim delves into basic music theory. He starts from square one in this lesson.
14: Chord Fiesta
Jim Deeming invites you to a veritable chord fiesta. He demonstrates common dominant and minor chord shapes.
15: Movable Chords
This lesson is all about movable chords. Learn the importance of barre chords and other movable shapes.
16: Proper Practicing
Jim Deeming explains how to create a productive practice routine. Make sure you aren't wasting needless time!
17: The Pinky Anchor
Many guitarists use their pinky as an anchor. Jim explains the pros and cons of this technique.
18: Palm Muting
Jim discusses an important technique--palm muting. He explains how palm muting is used by flatpickers and fingerstyle players.
19: Reading Tablature
Jim Deeming covers the basics of reading guitar tablature. Knowing tab will not only help with our lessons, but also learning your favorite songs.
LESSON SERIES: Songs with Brad Lindsey
1: House of the Rising Sun
Brad Lindsey teaches you how to play "House of the Rising Sun." He also explains the song's structure.
2: Locomotive Breath
Brad Lindsey teaches you all the key parts to "Locomotive Breath" by Jethro Tull.
3: Wicked Game
Brad Lindsey teaches a simple arrangement of "Wicked Game."
4: Rocky Raccoon
Brad Lindsey teaches an easy arrangement of the Beatles' song "Rocky Raccoon."
5: Tush
Brad Lindsey teaches the signature riffs from the classic rock song "Tush" by ZZ Top. This is an arrangement of the original recording.
6: Jesus Just Left Chicago
Brad Lindsey teaches the key parts to "Jesus Just Left Chicago" by ZZ Top.
7: Blue Jean Blues
Brad Lindsey teaches the classic song "Blue Jean Blues" by ZZ Top. This song has a very slow, bluesy feel.
LESSON SERIES: Basic Guitar with Brian
1: Welcome Brian Thomas
In this lesson Brian introduces himself and talks about the lessons he has in store.
2: Guitar Basics
This lesson is a quick walk through of the basics including the parts, strings, and fretting.
3: 3 Basic Chords
In this lesson Brian gives you a crash course on basic chords. You'll learn 3 major chords and their minor variations.
LESSON SERIES: Speed and Technique
1: Series Introduction
Brad introduces his Speed and Technique series.
2: Picking and Timing
Brad Henecke covers proper picking technique and gives a basic lesson on notes/timing.
3: Picking and Downstrokes
This lesson is all about the downstroke. Brad discusses technique and shows you how to pick in different rhythmic groupings.
4: Upstrokes
Brad covers the proper way to perform an upstroke.
5: Alternate Picking
Brad Henecke covers alternate picking and how it can speed up your guitar playing.
6: Alternate Picking with Upstrokes
Brad Henecke presents alternate picking exercises that start with an upstroke.
7: Sweep Picking
Brad explains the basics of sweep picking in this fun speed building guitar lesson.
8: Economy Picking
Brad explains the basics of a technique called economy picking.
9: Series Review
Brad provides a brief review of this series. He gives information regarding why technique is so important.
10: String Skipping
Brad covers proper string skipping technique and gives you some exercises that will speed up your playing.
11: Hammer-On / Pull-Off
This lesson is all about improving speed by applying hammer-ons and pull-offs. Learn some exercises that not only sound cool, but will boost your speed as well.
12: Hammer-On Lick
Brad Henecke demonstrates a speed building lick that makes heavy use of hammer-ons.| 0 minutes
LESSON SERIES: Concerts and Events
1: Jim Deeming Live Part 1
Jim Deeming shows off his guitar skills at a concert in Longmont, Colorado.
2: Jim Deeming Live Part 2
This is the 2nd part of Jim Deeming live in concert. If you enjoyed part 1, you are in for a treat!
LESSON SERIES: Songs with Steve Eulberg
1: Jingle Bells
Steve Eulberg walks you through a guitar arrangement of "Jingle Bells."
2: Silent Night
Steve Eulberg teaches you how to play "Silent Night."
3: Joy to the World
Steve Eulberg walks you through an arrangement of "Joy to the World."
4: What Child Is This
Steve Eulberg teaches a beautiful version of "What Child is This," which is also known as "Greensleeves."
LESSON SERIES: Fingerstyle Guitar
1: Intro to Fingerstyle
This lesson serves as an introduction for Fingerstyle Guitar with Jim Deeming. Come on in and get started!
2: Basic Fingerstyle
Jim demonstrates a basic fingerstyle exercise that you can use with any of the chords you know.
3: More Picking Patterns
Jim expands on lesson 2 and teaches several different picking patterns. He also covers the basics of muting.