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How To Play Lovefool On Guitar | Cardigans Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

cardigans lovefool Nov 11, 2020

 

In today's lesson we are going to learn how to play "Lovefool" by the Cardigans on guitar. This song has a great groove to it and has an interesting songwriting trick where you modulate from a minor key to a major key. I'll break the whole song down for you step-by-step so you can get playing it today right along with the recording. I hope you get some value out of today's guitar lesson. 

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Peaceful Easy Feeling Guitar Lesson (Step-By-Step)

rock Nov 10, 2020

Here’s an iconic song that, in my opinion, is the epitome of the “California Rock” sound.

It was made famous in the 70s by the Eagles. You’ll find it contains smooth vocals, a story behind it, and some brilliant guitar playing.

When I hear it I think of cruising the coast with the windows down. 

So grab your guitar and let’s dive into this Peaceful Easy Feeling guitar lesson!

Who wrote Peaceful Easy Feeling?

"Peaceful Easy Feeling" was written by Jack Tempchin an American musician and songwriter best known for his work with the Eagles. Born on February 7, 1947, in San Diego, California. Tempchin has had a prolific career, both as a solo artist and as a collaborator with some of the biggest names in rock and country music.

Tempchin wrote "Peaceful Easy Feeling" in 1969, inspired by a night he spent in a club in El Centro, California. According to Tempchin, the song was born out of his experiences with women and a sense of longing for a simple,...

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How To Play Come Together On Guitar | Beatles Guitar Lesson + Tutorial | Abbey Road Series #1

Learn how to play every song from the Beatles' album Abbey Road!

Yes that's right, you are going to get a FREE lesson on how to play every single song on this classic album. Here's how it works. Each week I am going to upload a brand new song lesson as we work our way chronologically through the album. I am really excited to share with you this new series, and we're kicking it off today with how to play "Come Together" on guitar!

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How To Play Pink Houses On Guitar | John Mellencamp Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

Once you get a basic understanding of how to play chords on guitar, and maybe you've learned to strum a long with a song or two the next step that most guitarists want to do is to start embellishing their basic rhythm guitar with some riffs and single note lines. In today's lesson I'll show you a way to start mixing in a riff while strumming open position chords. Check it out in how to play "Pink Houses" by John Mellencamp on guitar.

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How To Play Mary Ann On Guitar | Ray Charles Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

mary ann ray charles Nov 01, 2020

How To Play Mary Ann On Guitar | Ray Charles Guitar Lesson + Tutorial This song is a 12-bar blues in the key of C and goes back and forth between a funky latin inspired feel and a traditional swing feel. In this lesson I'll break down a rhythm approach for each groove, and show you the chord shapes and strumming patterns I would use to play this song.

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How To Play Hey Good Lookin' On Guitar | Hank Williams Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

In today's lesson we'll learn how to play Hey Good Lookin' on guitar by Hank Williams! There are two main sections to the entire song that we'll learn and I'll also break down some simple country acoustic guitar rhythm patterns for you. Let's break it down!

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How To Play Lonely On Guitar | Justin Bieber & Benny Blanco Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

Let's break down this brand new song from Justin Bieber & Benny Blanco. We're going to use a capo on the 2nd fret and play an easy acoustic fingerstyle accompaniment version for today's guitar lesson.

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How To Play Evil Is Going On On Guitar | Howlin' Wolf Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

Halloween is coming up this week and so let's learn a spooky blues song from the great Howlin' Wolf! One of my favorite blues albums is "Moanin' in the Moonlight" and this song is track #7. It's a blues in the key of G and it combines the essential I, IV, and V chords with a single note riff. Let's break it down.

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How To Play Wonder On Guitar | Shawn Mendes Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

shawn mendes wonder Oct 26, 2020

Let's break down how to play this new song from Shawn Mendes! Wonder is in the key of E and has one main chord progression with an occasional variation to it. In this lesson, you'll learn all the chord shapes and the strumming patterns to get playing this song today!

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How To Use The Diminished Scale In The Blues | Advanced Soloing Ideas For Guitar

Spice up your blues playing with this lick that uses notes from the half-whole diminished scale. I originally picked this sound up from Django Reinhardt, and in today's video I'll teach you how to use the lick to add tension and release as you move from the I to the IV chord in the blues!

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