One thing to remember starting out playing guitar, is that you are using your fingers. If you are like most people, you really have no reason to use your fingers that much. What you need is a way to Strengthen your fingers. Here is a great exercise to get your fingers stronger, and doing what you… Continue reading Guitar Technique and Finger Strengthening
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Learn Basic Chords
Beginner Basics – Open Chords – Learn Basic Chords This is one Video of a 4 part series on basic chords. Remember a few things when you first start making a chord. Start out slow watch and pay attention to where your fingers are. If you strum the chord and it sounds funny like the… Continue reading Learn Basic Chords
Beginners Guitar Lesson Bar Chords, Barre Chords
Beginners Guitar Lesson Bar Chords, Barre Chords In this Video Tutorial you will learn how simple it really is to make Bar chords. You will need to strengthen your fingers try this helpful resource to get your fingers moving. Guitar Technique and Finger Strengthening. This is a Beginners Lesson On Bar Chords. Specifically the Major… Continue reading Beginners Guitar Lesson Bar Chords, Barre Chords
How to play Amazing Grace on Guitar
LETS LEARN AMAZING GRACE Once you’ve learned how to play Amazing Grace go ahead and Signup for a Free Guide to learn all the notes on the fretboard. This Video is a Lesson for beginners, but it is a Great song for anyone to learn. In this video you will learn the chords needed to play… Continue reading How to play Amazing Grace on Guitar
Why The 1 Scale Pattern Gets All The Leads
The Blues Scale Pattern In the Blues there are several different scale patterns that can be used. But there are 100s of songs that are straight out of the first and second pattern. Lets take a look at pattern one. But first you should know the Pentatonic scale – a scale of 5 notes or… Continue reading Why The 1 Scale Pattern Gets All The Leads
How To Play Basic Guitar Chords Part 3
A Beginner Lesson How to play basic guitar chords This is part 3 of the four part series on basic guitar chords. Here is a helpful resource basic chords. Remember a few things when you first start making a chord. Start out slow watch and pay attention to where your fingers are. If you strum… Continue reading How To Play Basic Guitar Chords Part 3
Basic Chords Part 2
A Beginner Guitar Lesson How to play basic guitar chords This is part 2 of a 4 part series on basic open chords. The First Step towards playing a song. Here is a Helpful resource Chords Chart. Remember a few things when you first start making a chord. Start out slow watch and pay attention… Continue reading Basic Chords Part 2
Learn Basic Guitar Chords Part 4
Learn to Play Basic Guitar Chords Remember a few basic guitar things when you first start and learn to make a chord. Start out slow watch and pay attention to where your fingers are. If you strum the chord and it sounds funny like the notes are not all ringing out. Take a look at… Continue reading Learn Basic Guitar Chords Part 4
How to Play Basic Guitar Chords Part 1
How to Play Basic Guitar Chords Part 1 Learn Guitar Open Chords Remember a few basic guitar things when you first start and learn to make basic chords. Start out slow watch and pay attention to where your fingers are. If you strum the chord and it sounds funny like the notes are not all… Continue reading How to Play Basic Guitar Chords Part 1
Chord Charts How To Read A Chord Chart
Lets take a look at a Chord Charts to see what Chords we will be playing. You will find these chord charts in Music books. They are in songs to show what chord you are going to play. The chord chart is sometimes listed at the Header of the songs page. The charts are sometimes… Continue reading Chord Charts How To Read A Chord Chart
Gear Spotlight – James Tyler Variax Guitar
Hello, YourGuitarGuide here doing another review. This time on the Variax guitar. I can Speak from experience, I own the James Tyler Variax 69. The modeling guitar, made by Line 6. “it Rocks!” It is a double cut away power house! Line 6 tested top of the line Vintage guitars from Albert Kindly. Who is… Continue reading Gear Spotlight – James Tyler Variax Guitar
Learning The Guitar Fretboard One String At A Time
THE GUITAR FRETBOARD AT A GLANCE Hello, YourGuitarGuide here to explain the guitar fretboard. While your holding your guitar. The top string is the thickest, and the strings get thinner as you move downward to the first string. In that order you have the 6th string it is an E. The fifth string is an A. The Fourth string… Continue reading Learning The Guitar Fretboard One String At A Time