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  Beautiful Things 2 | Guitar Tutorial
Feb 1, 2012
In the last lesson you learn the verse and chorus of Beautiful Things. In this lesson, you will learn both the instramental turn-around and the bridge section of the Gungo song. This lesson also explains how to use octaves to create a unique sound. 
  Beautiful Things 1 | Guitar Tutorial
Jan 25, 2012
In this free weekly lesson, you will learn the verse and chorus of the Gongor song, "Beautiful Things." This is a great all-around song to learn drop D, unique chords, finger picking, and strumming.
  Bluegrass Common Licks
Jan 11, 2012
Learn the most common licks used in bluegrass music. Both licks are in the key of G. One will help you intro into a song, and the second will help you finish a song!
  Alternating Bass Bluegrass Strum | Guitar Tutorial
Aug 24, 2011
In this lesson you will learn a very common strum pattern used by bluegrass players. It has a happy "bouncing back and forth sound," because the bass note alternates on each beat. Learn how to play this strum pattern as well as how to determine which bass note to choose when alternating.
  Intro Bluegrass Strum | Guitar Tutorial
Aug 10, 2011
In this lesson, you will learn a strum pattern that is in 2/4 time and will work great for bluegrass music. As you progress with this strum pattern, you will be able to more easily progress into more advanced strum patterns used in bluegrass music.
  Fast Open G Scale | Guitar Tutorial
Jul 20, 2011
In this lesson, you will learn a fun way to impress your friends! Play a scale at blazing speeds. Specifically, you'll learn the open G major scale, and you'll learn techniques to play incredibly fast. Go ahead; try it out!

  Warm Up Drill | Guitar Tutorial
Jul 13, 2011
In this weekly lesson update, you'll learn a great warm up drill that you can use to increase your finger speed and learn any scale much better. Go ahead; try it out!


  "Starry Night" by Chris August | Guitar Tutorial
Jul 6, 2011
This FREE lesson is from a member's request in the Guitarmann forums. Learn how the "cadence strum" works with the song example, "Starry Night" by Chris August. Once you have the hang of it, you can apply it to any song in 4/4 to give it a different feel.
  Cadence Strum Pattern
Jun 22, 2011
Learn a new strum pattern in 4/4 that will make for a fun change of pace. This strum pattern works well at around 80 BPM. Go ahead; try it out!
  "I Will Search" Chords | Guitar Tutorial
Jun 15, 2011
In this FREE weekly lesson, you will learn how to play the chords used in the Israel Houghton song "I Will Search." This song uses alternate E chords, making switches very easy. You'll also learn how to play a very unique chord that is outside of the chord family and hear what it sounds like.
  "I Will Search" Intro | Guitar Tutorial
Jun 8, 2011
In this FREE weekly lesson, you will learn the intro to the song "I Will Search" by Israel Houghton. This song uses a droning E octave lick and an alternate A chord progression that is relatively easy to play.
  Blues in E Alternate Chords | Guitar Tutorial
Jun 1, 2011
In this members only lesson, you will learn some alternate chords to play for typical blues songs in the key of E. Once you know these chords, you'll have 2 ways to play the common chords so you will be able to expand your sound.
  Drop D Tuning Licks and Octaves | Guitar Tutorial
May 18, 2011
Once you are familiar with drop D tuning, you can start working in some techniques to spice up your playing. The first technique you'll learn in this is lesson is how to work in lick with some chords. The second technique you'll learn is how to play octaves with a droning D in the bass. You'll get sounds you can't get any other way!
  "Fountains" Rhythm and Lead | Guitar Tutorial
Apr 13, 2011
In this FREE video guitar lesson, you will learn the secret to why "Fountains" sounds so "catchy." You'll also learn the lead guitar part!
  "Fountains" Finger Picking (part 2) | Guitar Tutorial
Apr 6, 2011
Learn the lead guitar finger picking part to the Chris Tomlin song "Fountains" in this FREE weekly guitar lesson. This pattern will match one of the patterns used in part 1 and will complement the main rhythm guitar part.
  "Fountains" Finger Picking (part 1) | Guitar Tutorial
Mar 30, 2011
Learn the Chris Tomlin song "Fountains" in this FREE weekly guitar lesson that will show you different finger picking options.


  Reggae Strum Pattern | Guitar Tutorial
Dec 15, 2010
We be jammin! Learn how to play a reggae style strum that will work with any chord progression. This will instantly sound familiar and has been used in songs including a popular rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
  Simple Fast Strum Pattern | Guitar Tutorial
Dec 8, 2010
This strum pattern will allow you to play to fast songs in 4/4 without having an aggressive sound. This strum is very laid back and perfect for certain country songs and softer songs that still have a fast tempo.
  Bull Fighting | Guitar Tutorial
Dec 1, 2010
Learn the familiar Spanish Bull Fighting song. You only need to know a handful of chords and a simple strum pattern. You can have a lot of fun with this one!
  Driving 8th Note Strum Pattern | Guitar Tutorial
Nov 24, 2010
This strum pattern in 4/4 time will allow you to play songs that have a very fast tempo. This strum is designed to have a "driving" or aggressive sound that is perfect for upbeat and energetic songs.
 
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