Today we have a fun and exciting riff which is the James Bond theme. Last week I told you I have decided to update the top 50 riffs of all time and this one is definitely going in.
Simon and Garfunkel – `April Come She Will` Fingerpicking Guitar Lesson
Happy Easter and happy April everyone. I have a wonderful fingerpicking free video for you all. It is the beautiful `April Come She Will` by the legendary Simon and Garfunkel.
Reader Question: How do I do upstrums when strumming the guitar?
Upstrums are very frustrating for all beginners. Not only do guitarists lack the technique, but they lack the tone and try to be way too precise. In this video, I share with you my secrets for up-strumming.
Reader Question – Help! I`m stuck in a guitar rut and don`t know where to go next
In this video, I discuss a variety of ways you can get yourself out of a guitar-playing rut. Many guitarists plod along for a long period of time without realising it.
Learn the Amazing `Toccata and Fugue in D Minor` on Guitar
I love this piece of music. It is so dramatic, recognisable and it makes classical guitar a joy to play and listen to. So many classical pieces out there that are recommended for the guitar are either pretty dull or aren`t recognisable. `Toccata and Fugue in D minor` is so far and away from those pieces. It just sounds amazing.
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Reader Question – How Do I Improve My Rhythm Guitar Skills? (With 4 Powerful Tips)
I recently got a reader question asking me “How do I improve rhythm skills on the guitar?” It`s a great question and one I get a lot so I decided to create a video on it. To find out 4 ways to improve your rhythm skills on the guitar check out the video HERE (and please like and comment). [Read more…]
New Series – Ask Me Your Guitar Questions and I Shall Answer
Just wanted to let you know about a new series of videos I`m doing where I answer your guitar related questions.
The series is on YouTube so subscribe if you haven`t yet and I`ll be releasing regular videos where you get to ask me anything guitar related and I`ll answer.
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Fingerstyle 101: Pattern #7 The “Butler” Pattern video lesson
Today we have the video for pattern number 7 in the free eBook “Fingerstyle 101: Learn 8 Beautiful Fingerpicking patterns That Every Guitarist Should Know”.
Fingerstyle 101: Pattern #6 The “Ed Stream” Pattern video lesson
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If you have already downloaded the free eBook – Fingerstyle 101: : Learn 8 Beautiful Fingerpicking patterns That Every Guitarist Should Know, then you will have come across this simple but wonderful sounding fingerpicking pattern.
Now you can watch the video too. Some guitarists learn better via video and some via tab and eBooks. Most however learn better with a combination of both, so get the eBook out and watch the video to learn this super cool pattern.
Songwriting 101: How To Write A Song Using `Chinese Whispers`
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Every now and then I will write a song, a riff or a melody that I like, play it through a few times, and then nod my head in approval, and say to myself:
“Yeah, man, that`s the sh*t” while pouting like a rock star, only to realize with horror that this little `masterpiece` I wrote sounds just like another song!
Duh, duh, durn!
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