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How To: Play "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix on the guitar

If you're looking to emulate a guitar player, you could do worse than Jimi Hendrix. Learn how to play Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" with this free guitar lesson. This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the song's introduction and constituent chords. For more information, and to get started playing this Hendrix song on your own electric guitar, take a look!

How To: Play variations of the I VI II V chord sequence

The I VI II V jazz chord sequence was first popularized by the George Gershwin song "I've Got Rhythm" and later had its popularity reaffirmed for the masses by The Flintstones theme song. This guitar lesson teaches you how to play ten different versions of this chord progression on electric guitar. This video is meant for somewhat advanced jazz guitar students, and is sure to improve your skills and give you lots of new ideas for your own songs.

How To: Play the Miley Cyrus song "The Climb" on piano

Miley Cyrus has already far surpassed the musical fame and talent of her father Billy Ray. For her legions of fans, this video tutorial is here to teach you how to play her song "The Climb" on the piano, based on the AOL live recording of the song that features a more prominent piano part than the recorded version. Practice, and learn how to be like your favorite Disney star!

How To: Earn the "Obedience School" trophy in God of War 3

This how to video will show you how to get the Obedience School trophy in God of War 3. This is useful if you want to get all the trophies in God of War 3. In order to do this, you will have to hit circle, or b, to pick up a dog and kick it. There is a chamber in Poseidon's area in which you have to encounter many of these dogs. The dogs will keep spawning if you do not move forward. You will have to pick up and kick 50 dogs through the portals in this case. Try and get 50 of these dogs befor...

How To: Identify problems with vegetable plants

Curtis Smith, Extension Horticulturist with Southwest Yard and Garden, and Rick Daniell, Bernalillo County Horticultural Agent, discuss how to identify problems with vegetable plants in your garden. Gray or white spots on a squash leaf are natural if they do not rub off. Blossom end rot can afflict tomatoes, squash, chilies and melons. Blossom end rot indicates a calcium deficiency during times of vigorous growing during uneven watering. Fertilize when the plants are young. Sun scald can affl...

How To: Play "She's Electric" by Oasis on guitar

In this acoustic guitar lesson from TboneWilson1978, you will learn how to play the song "She's Electric" by Oasis. He starts you out by showing which chords you need to know to get started on learning the intro, and demonstrates how to finger each of them. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song in the verse, and the chorus of the song, stopping at each to reinforce the chords and their progression.

How To: Play "Everybody Knows" by John Legend on guitar

This acoustic guitar video lesson, brought to you by Aaron from Free and Easy Guitar, will teach you how to play "Everybody Knows" by John Legend. Before you begin you will need a capo to play this song the way he performs it. As you follow along with him, he breaks down the strumming and chords used in the song, calling out the chords and explaining the strum pattern he uses to play the song, going into detail on how to finger the chords he uses.

How To: Play "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks on guitar

In this electric guitar video lesson, brought to you by JustinGuitar, host Justin Sandercoe, will teach you how to play "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks. This is a great song for those of you wanting to learn how to put your power chords to use. As you follow along with him, he teaches you the chords you need to know, and their progression through the song, breaking down each part of the song, explaining the strum pattern of the guitar riffs.

How To: Play "Where Is My Mind" by the Pixies on guitar

In this acoustic guitar video lesson brought to you by Ways Linn, she teaches you how to play the song "Where Is My Mind" by The Pixies. As always, she starts you out by showing you the chords you need to know to play the song, taking the time to break them down and demonstrating their fingering on the fretboard. She also breaks down and shows you the strum pattern she uses to play the song to help keep you in time.

How To: Play "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles

In this free video keyboard lesson, you'll learn how to play Sara Bareilles' "Love Song" on the piano. While this lesson is geared toward beginners, intermediate and advanced players are certain to take something away as well. Watch this tutorial to get started playing "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles!

How To: Sing the "Happy Birthday" song in Cherokee

Check out this instructional language video to learn how to speak Cherokee! In this lesson, learn how to say Happy Birthday, and how to sing the Happy Birthday song in Cherokee! This video is spoken in the Eastern (Giduwa) dialect. This video is great for beginners who want to improve their Cherokee language skills. Practice your Cherokee by learning how to sing the Happy Birthday song!

How To: Play the song "Grey Street" by Dave Matthews Band

This acoustic guitar video tutorial explains how to play the song "Grey Street" by Dave Matthews Band on the acoustic guitar. There are only two parts, so it's not too tough to figure out. This is a great instructional video for hardcore DMB fans and acoustic guitar enthusiasts. Practice your guitar skills by learning each chord to the song with this step by step video.

How To: Play songs if you're a beginner

Learning songs is the best way for a beginner guitarist to progress. Save learning scales and technical stuff for a little later. Besides this video, Justin gives some good recommendations for where to find songs and suggests staying away from the random "TAB" internet search since this won't help you learn if you're playing them wrong or not.

How To: Play "One" by Metallica on electric guitar

In this video we learn how to play "One" by Metallica on electric guitar. Start out with the beginning of the song. You will take the first finger on the second fret of the A string and your ring finger on the fourth fret of the E string. Play back and forth going between the different strings and then take your ring finger off and open up the string. As you continue to play you will begin to form the song. Go from the beginning to the middle and the end. Make sure to add in the chorus and ad...

How To: Write a song for film or television

In this video, we learn how to write a song for film or television with Brad Hatfield. When you collaborate with other people, you will be invited into a new network of people. The web of people will keep expanding to help you learn new skills and how to write different songs. Try to understand what works for both you and the artist so you don't get emotionally involved. When you write songs for film or television, you will want to listen to feedback and give each other direction on how you w...

How To: Play "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by The Beatles

In this video, we learn how to play "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by The Beatles. Start out with the intro in E minor, then A minor, and G. Continue to play this and make sure your fingers are on the correct frets. As you continue to play the rest, play all the different verses on the song. There will be different chords throughout the entire song, just make sure to follow the music as you are playing along. Start to sing in the lyrics while you are playing the different verses, then end the...

How To: Play "Last Kiss" by Pearl Jam on guitar

In this video, we learn how to play "Last Kiss" by Pearl Jam on guitar. Start with a G chord, then Em, C, and D. Once you have these, put them together to start the introduction to the song. You will move up and down with the chords of the song to create a different sound on the notes. On the breaks, play a G chord, then wait for a few counts and start the intro chords over again. This will make the melody for the song. Add in the lyrics to the melody, then you will have learned this Pearl Ja...

How To: Play B.o.B and Haley Williams hit song "Airplanes"

The song "Airplanes" by the megastar collaboration of B.o.B, Hayley Williams, and Eminem is a immense hit (second year in a row we've had a summer hit about planes...) and people around the world are figuring out how to play it on all sorts of instruments. This video will show you how to play a simple version of the song on acoustic guitar. The songs melancholy really comes through on acoustic, so practice these chords and start playing!

How To: Legally copyright a song

Don't lose a great song to theft. It happens all the time, artists and musicians create a great piece of music, perform it locally or leave a copy laying around and suddenly someone else is taking credit for your beloved song. To avoid this mishap and take ownership of your work, you need to copyright your music. In this tutorial, learn how to copyright a song. It is much easier and faster than you would think, and totally worth it for the piece of mind.

How To: Teach your kids a counting song: "Ten Little Penguins"

Shelley Lovett shows how to teach kids a spin on the "Ten Little Indians" song. that she calls "Ten Little Penguins." She has a simple prop to make the song more fun for young kids. She has a pair of black gloves to which she has glued a little card-stock penguin to each finger. She said you may want to laminate them to make them last longer. As she sings the sings about each penguin, she moves that finger so that the children can count along with the song. You can go to her website at Childc...

How To: Play "Eleanor Rigby" by The Beatles on guitar

This video is an acoustic guitar lesson from yourguitarsage. In this video, he teaches you how to play the song "Eleanor Rigby" by The Beatles. He begins by showing you which chords you need to know to get started on learning the song, and demonstrates them for users who may be still learning. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song, teaching you the intro, verse, bridge and chorus parts of the song. The C, E minor, and variations of the E minor chord are taught in ...

How To: Play Beatles "I Should Have Known Better" on guitar

This video is an acoustic guitar lesson from TboneWilson1978. In this video, he teaches you how to play the song "I Should Have Known Better" by The Beatles. He begins by showing you which chords you need to know to get started on learning the song and demonstrates how to finger each of them. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song. With the help of this video you will be playing this song in no time at all.

How To: Play "Sunday Morning Call" by Oasis on guitar

TboneWilson1978, brings you this acoustic guitar video lesson, which teaches you how to play the song "Sunday Morning Call" by Oasis. He begins by showing you which chords you need to know to play the song, and demonstrates how to finger them. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song, and the strum pattern he uses to play it. With help from this video, even a beginner guitarist will be playing this song in no time at all.

How To: Play "Woman" by John Lennon on guitar

This video is an acoustic guitar lesson from TboneWilson1978. In this video, he teaches you how to play the song "Woman" by John Lennon. Before you begin, you will need a capo to perform this song the way he demonstrates it. He begins by showing you which chords you need to know in order to play the song, and he demonstrates the fingering for each of them. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song and the strum pattern he uses to play it.

How To: Play "Who Put the Weight..." by Oasis on guitar

In this acoustic guitar video lesson from TboneWilson1978, you will learn how to play the song "Who Put The Weight of The World On My Shoulders" by Oasis. He starts you out by showing which chords you need to know to get started on learning the song, and demonstrates how to finger each of them. He then moves on to the progression of the chords through the song in the verse and the chorus. With the help of this video, you will be playing this song in no time.

How To: Play "We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles on guitar

This is a guitar tutorial for the song called "We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles. The song is straight-forward, and the guitarist has shown every step in detail. He even sings the chorus. An acoustic guitar has been used in this video. This song is one of the greatest hits of The Beatles. This song can be played by beginners who are aware of first position guitar chords. The video and sound quality is good and very clear.