This tutorial presents two acoustic fingerstyle versions of this classic Christmas carol. One version can be used to accompany singing the song. The other version is an instrumental melody solo. You may prefer one version over the other, or you may wish to learn both. They go together perfectly.

This is a 3 lessons series that teaches the elements making up my original song, Quarantine Zone.

This is one of my favorite pieces from the Baroque era. It is somewhat challenging but worth every ounce of effort you put into it. We will work on the piece one phrase at a time and discuss different approaches to phrasing.

This tutorial teaches the traditional American Gospel song, Angel Band. Lessons walk you through each aspect of how to play the song, from the strum, to the unusual tuning and capo setting, to an instrumental solo. The final lesson in this series gives you an opportunity to play the song along with a full string band!

This tutorial is a continuation in the Acoustic Strumming Series. The song John Barleycorn offers a chance to play two strumming patterns, an ornamentation, and a short solo. Practicing and perfecting these skills within the context of a specific song is a great way to become a better guitar player. Plus, you'll have a song to play for your friends!

This condensed lesson presents 2 versions of the classic carol, "What Child is This?", also known as "Greensleeves". First, we'll take a look at a fingerstyle arrangement you could use if you were going to sing the song. Second, we'll learn an instrumental melody solo. Learn one, or learn both. They go together perfectly! A more thorough tutorial on "What Child is This" can be found a...

This lick is the main riff for the Ramblin song. It's been used in other songs as well but this set of lessons is all about the 1/2 time groove. Heavy syncopated backbeat guitar over a 2/4 bass line, and 4 to the floor half time drums make this main riff stand out. This example is intermediate. I will also post the way I usually play it live and on the Bendegos CD as an alternative to this les...

Betsy Likens is a traditional tune from the Appalachian Mountain region of the United States. It would typically be played on a fiddle or a clawhammer banjo. This adaptation for guitar is in DADGAD tuning. I have put the capo on the 5th fret to raise the key to be more in keeping with what a fiddle or banjo would play. You can certainly play it without the capo, but it will have a lower sound....

This song is a easy song which will help you to get more into finger picking. All further information in the video and the image tabs.

In this arrangement of Good King Wenceslas, notice the four key fingerstyle concepts at work (explained in the intro to this tutorial). The Right Hand Roll gives the chords a more harp-like presentation, a little more flair. The use of sustain allows the notes to sing out and blend in the air, rather than being cut short and choppy. The melody notes are highlighted by being played with more vol...