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This is so much more than just simply Everything is Cool chords by John Prine. This is a complete guitar lesson. After checking this out you will be able to play the song and sound just like the record. See what’s covered in Everything Is Cool Chords by John Prine. Learn how to play Everything… Continue reading Everything is Cool Chords by John Prine

I learned not to long ago from a friend that there was a new Alan Jackson Album out. So naturally I set out to listen to it. and there was the song. And after hearing it I just had to do a guitar lesson on how to play you’ll always be my baby by Alan… Continue reading How to Play You’ll Always Be My Baby By Alan Jackson

This article is all about 6/8 time signature songs. That are fun to play on guitar. Starting with these 7 easy songs that are in a 6/8 time signature. 6/8 Time Signature Songs: Hallelujah By Leonard Cohen, Done By Rufus Wainwright Blue Ain’t Your Color By Keith Urban Tennessee Whiskey By Chris Stapleton House of… Continue reading 6/8 time signature songs for You to Learn on Guitar

I use standard tuning, but what if a song is in a different tuning? Like Cashmere by Led Zeppelin. You would need to know DADGAD tuning. Or if you want to play a Hank Williams song. And you need to know Drop D tuning. That’s why I have created this Ultimate Guide for Tuning your… Continue reading Ultimate Guitar Tuning Guide How to Tune Your Guitar

The Beatles Possibly are the most famous band ever. And definitely influenced America and Music. Today I want to show you how to play Easy Beatles Songs on Guitar. Take a look at the songs that I’m covering. Easy Beatles Songs on Guitar: Here Comes the Sun Day Tripper While My Guitar Gently Weeps 8… Continue reading Easy Beatles Songs on Guitar

Have you seen the chart that is circular and they call it the Circle of Fifths. And did you wonder how do you use the circle of fifths? Well today in this article I’m going to explain what the circle of fifths are. And how it benefits you as a guitar player. So if your… Continue reading How do You Use the Circle of Fifths?

One of the first chords all guitar players should lean is the Em chord. So in this guitar lesson I’m going to show you the Em chord guitar variations. What You will learn in this Em chord guitar variations guitar lesson: 5 Em Chord Guitar Variations. Open Chord Position of the E minor chord. Em… Continue reading Em Chord Guitar Variations

Did you know that even the strings of the guitar have a name and that the name is also a note? Well if this is eye opening to you let me start by telling you what are the 6 strings on a Guitar. On a standard 6 string guitar the strings names are called: 1st… Continue reading What are the 6 Strings on a Guitar

I remember back in the summer of 1990 I was in the swimming pool chilling on a float. When on the radio came this song called friends in low places. I knew then after hearing that I was going to learn Friends in Low Places Chords. And the rest is history. Look what is going… Continue reading Friends in Low Places Chords

Ready to learn some blues? This is a traditional form that you would hear in Freddy King or Eric Clapton songs. This is a Blues Rhythm Guitar lesson. When you complete this lesson, your going to be playing like some of the great blues man. In this Blues rhythm guitar lesson your going to learn:… Continue reading Blues Rhythm Guitar Lesson

I always like when a super fan requests a song in the comments of my YouTube Channel. And so what came next from that request is a 7 Year Ache guitar lesson. Everything you need so that you will be able to play this Rosanne Cash song on guitar. So if your Wondering what’s in… Continue reading 7 Year Ache: Complete Guitar Lesson

Almost all songs that you hear on electric can be played on acoustic guitar. That’s why playing the acoustic is so much fun. But another reason it can be fun is when you know some easy acoustic guitar songs. And that’s what’s on the agenda for today! 17 easy acoustic guitar songs with chords and… Continue reading Easy Acoustic Guitar Songs

This guitar lesson is dedicated to my Aunt Lannie. Who doesn’t play the guitar, but loves music and introduced me to this great song that Solomon Burke sings so gracefully. After hearing the song I decided to make this Cry for Me Guitar Lesson. In this Cry for me Guitar lesson. I will show you… Continue reading Cry to Me Guitar Lesson

If you want to learn a great song. One that is easy to play and has a fun rhythm. Then your in the right place with this Kris Kristofferson Why Me Lord guitar lesson. See what is going to be covered. Kris Kristofferson Why Me Lord Guitar Lesson: Kris Kristofferson Why Me Lord Chords How… Continue reading Kris Kristofferson Why Me Lord Guitar Lesson