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Ukulele Profile
If you've ever been curious about the ukulele - how it's made, how it's tuned, and what exactly it sounds like - I've put together a short profile on the ...about.com | 14-May-2012 20:44
Easy Nirvana Guitar Tabs
I've put together a short list of simple-to-play Nirvana songs, complete with performance tips, links to audio, and more. Easy Nirvana Guitar Tabs
about.com | 07-May-2012 22:32
Sure, you can jam with my band...
For those of you who have had to endure constant requests from guitarists asking to sit in with their band... enjoy this. Hilarious! Sure, you can jam with my band....
about.com | 30-Apr-2012 19:58
CCR 'Proud Mary' Tab
If you're a beginner guitarist, looking for a song to practice changing chords quickly, then try playing this tab for CCR's "Proud Mary" . Nothing is too complicated in this song, ...
about.com | 30-Apr-2012 00:41
Make It Funky: A Funk Guitar Primer
So, ya wanna play funk guitar? Many rules of rock guitar just don't apply to funk music. In order to play funk music well, you'll have to un-learn some of ...
about.com | 29-Apr-2012 21:49
Free Printable Blank Chord and Tab Paper
If you are interested in writing down some guitar tab, or drawing out your own chord sheets, here are some blank templates for guitar chords and tab .
about.com | 28-Apr-2012 23:53
Levon Helm RIP
On April 19, 2012, the world lost Levon Helm. Although those of you who knew Levon thought of him as a drummer/singer for the band, Levon was actually a fine ...about.com | 23-Apr-2012 11:57
YouTube: Really Great Gotye Cover
For the few of you who have not already seen this, you owe it to yourself to check out this video of the Canadian-based band Walk Off the Earth playing Gotye's "Somebody that I Used to Know" ...
about.com | 16-Apr-2012 20:32
YouTube: Basic Fingerstyle Exercices
It's not particularly exciting to play or watch, but this YouTube video from Antoine Dufour provides a pretty good outline of the basic technique used to play fingerstyle guitar. This is for absolute beginners who would like to put down their picks and experiment in fingerstyle guitar.
...about.com | 02-Apr-2012 20:54
Explaining the Dorian Mode
Here is a lesson explaining the dorian mode, a minor sounding scale that can be used to spice up your guitar solos. Features famous examples of the dorian mode by ...
about.com | 31-Mar-2012 11:43
Easy Chords on Guitar
For absolute beginner guitarists, or for kids or others with very small hands, here are some easy two-finger chord shapes that will allow you to play your basic open chords on guitar. Easy Chords on Guitar.
...about.com | 30-Mar-2012 14:24
Learning Songs to Practice Finger Stretches
When first learning the instrument, many guitarists have a hard time getting their fingers to stretch. In this lesson, we practice finger stretches via learning Pink Floyd's "Is There Anybody Out There" ...
about.com | 29-Mar-2012 23:16
The White Stripes "Conquest" Guitar Tab
This is a really fun kitschy White Stripes cover of a 1950's Patti Page song, with some great guitar playing from Jack White. You can take a look at the guitar tab for "Conquest"
...about.com | 29-Mar-2012 00:30
Led Zeppelin "Rock and Roll" Tab
I heard the classic Led Zeppelin track ...
about.com | 28-Mar-2012 00:19
Choosing the Right Guitar Strings
The type of guitar strings you choose, and how often you change them will not only dramatically affect your tone, but also impact the playability of your guitar. By learning about the different string options available for your guitar, you can find the strings which strike the best balance between great tone and playability. Choosing the Right Guitar Strings.
...about.com | 26-Mar-2012 21:39
Easy Alt Rock Songs on Guitar
For the alt and indie rock fans out there, I've put together a list of the easiest songs to play by bands like Blitzen Trapper, Arcade Fire, The Shins, Radiohead ...
about.com | 11-Mar-2012 22:18
First Songs to Learn on Electric Guitar
If you're new to the electric guitar, and are interested in learning some riff-based songs, take a look at this list of the first songs to learn on electric guitar. You'll find guitar tab links for each song, plus Spotify links to listen to the song for free, and more.
...about.com | 29-Feb-2012 21:11
Guitar Scales Library
Here is an archive designed to illustrate scale patterns for guitarists. Completed this week: major scale patterns in all 12 keys, with many variations for each. So, if you're looking ...
about.com | 29-Feb-2012 11:01
Mumford & Sons: 'Little Lion Man' Tab
I'll be honest that Mumford & Sons were not on my radar, but after seeing the excitement generated when they announced they were playing a set in Levon Helm's tiny ...about.com | 27-Feb-2012 19:45
Blues Shuffle Guitar Lesson
If you're pretty new to the guitar, and want to learn a quick way to play with other guitarists, take a look at this blues shuffle guitar lesson , which will ...
about.com | 27-Feb-2012 17:24
Learning Barre Chords
Although it is possible to play hundreds of songs using only basic open chords, most guitarists at some point will encounter the need to learn "barre chords". Learn what barre chords are, as well as the basic four barre chord positions ...
about.com | 20-Feb-2012 16:54
Bon Iver: 'Skinny Love' Guitar Tab
It was great to hear that ...about.com | 13-Feb-2012 08:03
Adele: 'Rolling in the Deep' Guitar Tab
Learn the song that received the Grammy award for "Song of the Year", from Adele's 2011 album 21 on guitar here, and listen to the track on Spotify.com to make sure they're playing it correctly.
Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" tab on Songsterr.com
Listen to Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" on Spotify
about.com | 13-Feb-2012 06:53
Foo Fighters: 'Bridge Burning' Guitar Tab
The opening track of Foo Fighters' 2011 album Wasting Light is both a lot of fun, and pretty cool to play on guitar. Use the links below to both learn the tab and also listen to the song to make sure you're playing everything correctly.
...about.com | 29-Jan-2012 21:14
Radiohead: 'Lotus Flower' Guitar Tab
This track from Radiohead's 2011 release The King of Limbs certainly isn't very guitar-centric, but fans may have fun playing along with this.
Radiohead's "Lotus Flower" guitar tab
Listen to "Lotus Flower" on Spotify
about.com | 27-Jan-2012 21:11
Fleet Foxes: 'The Cascades' Guitar Tab
I personally loved Fleet Foxes 2011 record Helplessness Blues - it's worth hearing, especially for those of you with a taste for acoustic folk music. The track "The Cascades" features some very nice, classically-inspired guitar playing. Get the song tab, and listen to the music below.
...about.com | 25-Jan-2012 21:02
Guitar Lesson: Positions of the Major Scale
If you've been playing guitar for a while, you probably know how to play a basic major scale. But, did you know you can play that same scale in many positions all over the fretboard? Take some time to learn the positions of the major scale - it will open up endless possibilities in your guitar playing!
...about.com | 24-Jan-2012 09:00
Adele: 'Rolling in the Deep' Guitar Tab
Fans of Adele's music can learn the guitar tab to her hit from the 2011 album 21 via Songsterr.com, and listen to the track on Spotify.com to make sure they're playing it correctly.
Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" tab on Songsterr.com
Listen to Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" on Spotify
about.com | 23-Jan-2012 20:53
Nominate Your Favorite Guitarists!
It's time for the 5th Annual Readers' Choice Awards. This year, we're looking for your nominations in the following categories:
- Best Acoustic Guitar Manufacturer
- Best Electric Guitar Manufacturer
- Best Guitar Blog
- Best Guitar Pedal
- Best Guitar Playing on a Song in 2011
- Best Guitar Playing on an Album in 2011
- Best Dual-Guitar Band of All Time
- Best Young Guitarist
You have from now until February 15, 2012 to submit your nominations. Voting will run from February 22 - March 21, 2012 and the winners will be announced March 30, 2012. There's no prize -- just the bragging rights that come with getting recognized by the readers of Guitar at About.com. Nominate your choices now
about.com | 19-Jan-2012 23:16
The Harmonic Minor Scale Explored
This advanced guitar lesson illustrates how to use the harmonic minor scale in your solos. The lesson includes instruction on how to play the harmonic minor scale all over the ...
about.com | 18-Jan-2012 23:37
Chords for "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?"
A YouTube video featuring Zooey Deschanel and Joe Gordon-Levitt singing "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" has been circulating the past few days. It's a nice little performance (I ...
about.com | 31-Dec-2011 15:06
Blues Shuffle Guitar Lesson
If you're pretty new to the guitar, and want to learn a quick way to play with other guitarists, take a look at this blues shuffle guitar lesson , which will ...
about.com | 31-Dec-2011 10:24
Top Ten Beginner Acoustic Guitars
If you've got a little holiday money in your pocket, and are considering taking up guitar, take a look at this hand selected list of top-value acoustic guitars that sound ...
about.com | 30-Dec-2011 09:31
Auld Lang Syne Chords and Lyrics
Don't miss the opportunity to pull the guitar out on New Year's Eve to accompany the traditional singing of Auld Lang Syne. You can even find and print the song's ...
about.com | 27-Dec-2011 11:02
"Silent Night" Performance Tips
If you're new to guitar, but would still like to play Christmas Carols with your family this holiday season, take a look at these performance tips for playing "Silent Night" , ...
about.com | 21-Dec-2011 08:15
Guitar Scales Library
Here is the beginning of an archive designed to illustrate scale patterns for guitarists. Completed this week: major scale patterns in all 12 keys, with many variations for each. So, ...
about.com | 17-Dec-2011 11:01
YouTube: Carol of the Bells Instructional Video (Sort of...)
It may not the full song, but beginner guitarists might still enjoy watching a video describing how to play the very old Christmas classic Carol of the Bells on guitar .
about.com | 10-Dec-2011 11:19
Major Scale Pattern Using Three Notes Per String
If you're looking for exercises to build speed and dexterity, here is a lesson designed to teach you to play the major scale featuring three notes per string .
about.com | 30-Nov-2011 22:27
Greensleeves - Solo Guitar Lesson
For the beyond-beginner guitarists out there, here is a great YouTube instructional guitar video designed to teach you how to play Greensleeves - both chords and melody simultaneously. The video ...
about.com | 29-Nov-2011 10:44
Winter Song Chords and Lyrics
Looking for some secular songs to play during the holiday season? Here is a collection of lyrics and guitar chords for non-religious winter songs.
about.com | 28-Nov-2011 20:46
Silent Night Arrangement for Solo Guitar
This quick and straightforward YouTube video outlines how to play a chord melody of Silent Night . There is no tab included here, but the performance itself is rather simple - ...
about.com | 28-Nov-2011 13:25
Top Stocking Stuffers for Guitarists
Looking for small gift ideas for that guitarist in your life this holiday season? Here are some recommendations for relatively inexpensive, compact items that will bring a smile to the ...
about.com | 24-Nov-2011 10:30
Tab for Chuck Berry's 'Run Rudolph Run'
If you're looking to learn a Christmas song that sounds good on electric guitar, try this Chuck Berry holiday song, featuring electric guitar riffs similar to those in Johnny B. ...
about.com | 22-Nov-2011 22:51
Chords to Christmas Rock Songs
While many Christmas songs don't lend themselves to electric guitars, there are some songs which could sound great in a rock and roll environment. To give you some ideas, take ...
about.com | 07-Nov-2011 21:49
Guitar Lesson: Positions of the Major Scale
If you've been playing guitar for a while, you probably know how to play a basic major scale. But, did you know you can play that same scale in many positions all over the fretboard. Take some time to learn the positions of the major scale - it will open up endless possibilities in your guitar playing!
...about.com | 31-Oct-2011 20:38
Guitar at About.com Now Using Spotify Links
If you've seen some of the recent features on Guitar at About.com like top songs to learn on electric guitar , you'll see links to songs on "Spotify". If you're not ...
about.com | 26-Oct-2011 23:26