The octave is the most perfect musical harmony, because the second note is exactly the same as the first, only higher or lower in pitch. This means the two notes mesh perfectly together. This unique sound is one that deserves to be used in your playing, and the great news is that it isn’t super […]
In Secrets of Tasty Riffs & Solos, one of the tricks I taught was how to use two strings and climb up or down the fretboard in patterns of thirds. This is a great way to move between scale patterns, it sounds really cool and melodic, and it can quickly get you from one end of […]
If chords are the bread, then strum patterns are the butter of a guitar player’s world. So far in our Level 1 series, we haven’t really learned any strum patterns beyond the most basic. Today, that starts to change. But first, let’s discuss rhythm. In 4/4 timing, we have four beats per measure, or per […]
If you’ve been playing open chords for a while and want to expand what you can do on the fretboard, learning your first bar chord on guitar is the perfect next step. In the video above, we walk you through exactly how bar chords work, how to finger them properly, and how to start moving […]
Welcome to your first guitar lesson! In this guide, we’re going to cover everything you need to know as a beginner guitarist. We’ll discuss essential techniques, such as fretting and strumming, and introduce some basic chords that you can start playing right away. We’ll also share tips on how to practice effectively, so you can […]
Being able to play guitar and sing is one of the most coveted skills out there. Most popular artists do both, which means you’ll be more likely to gain popularity as a musician if you’re able to sing while playing the guitar simultaneously. Teaching yourself to sing with a guitar can be difficult, but thankfully […]
Three free videos. The fretboard isn't twenty separate positions, it's one system that keeps repeating. Once you see that, the chord shapes you already know stop being mystery moves and start being the where of something bigger. I'll show you in about fifteen minutes total.