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How To: Play country rhythm guitar patterns

In this video, we learn how to play country rhythm guitar patterns. The sound will have a little bit of a bass pickup when you play it to get a country sound. First, hold down an open G chord and on beat one pick the first string. Continue to move the pick down the strings and move back up. As you go, you will move slowly and keep the same noise of the strings as you go around. This will take a little bit of practice, but is a great exercise to get the right country sound for the guitar pattern.

How To: Tune a violin or fiddle with an electronic tuner

In this video, we learn how to tune a violin or fiddle with an electric tuner. The tuner may not know the difference between the strings, so make sure you know what you are playing before you begin. Clip the tuner to the bottom of the violin or fiddle, then play your strings to see where the needle on the tuner goes. As you play the strings, the needle should reach the middle. Twist the clasp on the strings to either loosen or tighten them, then you will be able to correctly tune the strings....

How To: Play "Ballade pour Adeline" by Paul de Senneville

In this video, we learn how to play "Ballade pour Adeline" by Paul de Senneville. This is a very quiet and beautiful song that will take some practicing to get used to. Once you start the song, you may want to break it up into smaller parts so you can learn those before you tackle the entire thing. Once you have the different parts memorized, your fingers will start to remember the movements of where to go. Put the entire thing together and play with the different keys to get beautiful sounds...

How To: Play "Fifteen" by Taylor Swift on acoustic guitar

In this video, we learn how to play "Fifteen" by Taylor Swift on acoustic guitar. You will need: a G cord, E minor 7, D, and D/F # to play this song. There are four beats for the verses of each song, so start off doing this with a G chord, then C at 9. After this, do an E minor 7, then C at 9 again. This is a very easy song for beginners to learn, because the fingers at the base don't move that much and create an anchor. Start to learn the different chords and sing along as you go, then learn...

How To: Improve your chord changes on acoustic guitar

In this video, we learn how to improve your chord changes on an acoustic guitar. Start off by playing slowly so you figure out exactly where each of the chords are. Then, start to play in faster and faster, making sure your chord changes are clean and not messed up. After you do this, start to play a simple song on the guitar that requires small chord changes. Practice doing this song over and over until you become familiar with where the fingers go on the guitar. Once you have this down, you...

How To: Play "Live Forever" by Oasis on acoustic guitar

In this video, we learn how to play "Live Forever" by Oasis on acoustic guitar. Start with G, D, A minor 7, C, D, then play this twice. After you do this, you will have the first part of the introduction to the song finished up until you reach where the chorus is at. After this, go into an E minor 7 with the third finger down to the bottom. After this, do a D, then E minor 7 again, then C, D, E minor 7, D, and E minor 7 again. At the end of the chorus, you will go to an F suspended and then g...

How To: Play "Never Say Never" by The Fray on guitar

In this video, we learn how to play "Never Say Never" by The Fray on guitar. The verse for this song is: G, D, Em, Em, Cadd9, Cadd9, G, D/F#. Then, the chorus is: G, Bm, Em, Cadd9. The bridge is: Am, Em, D, Am, Em, D, Cadd9. Play these separately and master them before you start to put the entire song together. After you do this, start to add in the lyrics to each section so you can figure out where the words go while singing with the different chords. Once you have each section finished, sta...

How To: Fall to a piano key for begginers

In this tutorial, we learn how to fall to a piano key for beginners. First, you need to have an arm technique down that will allow your arm to fall down and help your arm have more power. Then, you will need to activate your fingers in the correct way to help them fall to the right keys at the precise moments. Using these techniques will help you avoid stress to your body while you are playing the piano. When you practice these more, you will have a better time playing the piano, and more pre...

How To: Play a ghost catcher

In this tutorial, we learn how to play a ghost catcher. First, you want to place your index finger on the top of the end of the ghost catcher, then use your other fingers to help hold it. Now, place your mouth on the other end of the instrument. You will pick the strings with your right hand and put the ghost catcher in the left corner of your mouth. Start strumming with your index finger, while still holding it with your other hand. Push your thumb the opposite way, going down instead of up....

How To: Play an open C major chord on an acoustic guitar

In this free video guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play an open C major chord. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the same page than to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in video tutorials like this one. For more information, and to get started playing this chord yourself, watch this guide for guitarists.

How To: Play "Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Want to play "Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing this RHCP on your own acoustic guitar, take a look!

How To: Play "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day

Want to play "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" on your own acoustic guitar, take a look!

How To: Play "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga on a piano or keyboard

Want to play "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Paparazzi" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!

How To: Play "Just Dance" by Lady Gaga on piano or keyboard

Want to play "Just Dance" by Lady Gaga? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Just Dance" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!

How To: Play "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga on piano or keyboard

Want to play "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Bad Romance" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!

How To: Play "Baby" by Justin Bieber on a piano or keyboard

Want to play "Baby" by Justin Bieber? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Baby" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!

How To: Play "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz on a piano or keyboard

Want to play "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "I'm Yours" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!

How To: Play "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus on the piano

Want to play "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Miley Cyrus" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!

How To: Play "Shout It Out Loud" by KISS on electric guitar

Learn how to play Shout it out loud by Kiss on electric guitar. The guitar is tuned down 1/2 step for this song (Eb, Bb, Gb, Db, Ab, Eb). First riff: Two lead guitars are playing together. 2nd string, 16th fret, twice. Bend up and back down. 14th fret. Second guitar is playing 2nd string 12th fret twice. Repeat twice. Bend it up and down. 10th fret.

How To: Finger thirds when playing Pachelbel's "Canon in D"

In this clip, you'll learn how to play double notes (thirds) when performing Pachelbel's "Canon in D" on a piano or other keyboard instrument. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the same page than to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in video tutorials like this one.

How To: Play the "Amazing Grace" hymn on a six-hole flute

In this free video flute lesson, you'll learn how to play "Amazing Grace." Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the same page than to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in video tutorials like this one.

How To: Play advanced pentatonic scales on guitar

Learn how to play guitar like Robben Ford with these pentatonic scales. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the same page than to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in video tutorials like this one.

How To: Use open-string chord voicings in your guitar playing

In this free video guitar lesson, you'll learn how to incorporate open-string chord voicings into your playing. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the same page than to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in video tutorials like this one.

How To: Play a minor 2-5-1 jazz chord progression on guitar

In this clip, you'll learn how to play a minor 2-5-1 jazz chord progression on your guitar. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the same page than to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in video tutorials like this one.

How To: Play modal progressions on an electric guitar

This free video guitar lesson will teach you how to incorporate modal progressions into your playing. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the same page than to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in video tutorials like this one.

How To: Rip a DVD quickly and easily with Free DVD Ripper

In this tutorial, we learn how to rip a DVD with a free DVD ripper. If you want to rip a DVD that you own so you can play it on your computer, this is an easy way to do it for free. To do this, download and install Free DVD Ripper 2.25. First open the software and then open your DVD up and select the title. Next, change the language and other settings as you prefer. Play the DVD just to make sure it works after this. You can change the output settings as well, if you want the movie to be play...

How To: Play the Script's "Man Who Can't Be Moved" on guitar

Want to play "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" by the Script? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "MWCBM" on your own guitar, take a look!

How To: Play "Love Story" by Taylor Swift on acoustic guitar

Want to play Taylor Swift's "Love Story" on acoustic guitar? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing this Taylor Swift song on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial.

How To: Play "Perfect" by Simple Plan on the acoustic guitar

Want to play Simple Plan's "Perfect" on acoustic guitar? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing this song on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial.

How To: Play "Trouble" by Never Shout Never on acoustic guitar

Want to play Never Shout Never's (or NeverShoutNever's) "Trouble" on acoustic guitar? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing this NSN song on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial.

How To: Play "Keep Holding On" by Avril Lavigne on guitar

Want to play Avril Lavigne's "Keep Holding On"? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Keep Holding On" on your own guitar, take a look!

How To: Play "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer on guitar

Want to play "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Kiss Me" on your own guitar, take a look!

How To: Play "Live Forever" by Oasis on the acoustic guitar

Want to play Oasis' "Live Forever" on acoustic guitar? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Live Forever" on your own guitar, take a look!

How To: Play "Mona Lisa (When the World Comes Down)" on guitar

Want to play the All-American Rejects' "Mona Lisa (When the World Comes Down)"? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing this song on your own guitar, take a look!