Is there anyone grittier than Lemmy? Fast, rippin' metal. We're going to look at the riff in this thrashing, driving number, along with some right hand techniques, tuning down a half-step, and rhythm parts. Then we'll put it all together in a play-along performance...buckle up tight.

Welcome to a giant standard in the classic rock catalog. In this series, we'll explore how to take simple chords and scales and add a healthy dose of chops to learn Carry On Wayward Son. This tutorial will methodically break down all the major song riffs as well as the solos. We hope you are warmed up!

This tutorial walks you through all the skills and information needed to play Closer to Fine. Besides the guitar parts, we also look at the dynamics, vocal harmony, lyrical composition, and song structure.

Drive was a hit in the 90s- an alt-rock blend of acoustic guitar and hip-hop rhythms. We'll look at the structure of the song, show you how the song was written and performed on acoustic guitar. Drive incorporates jazz chords, a hip-hop rhythm, and a hypnotic slide guitar solo that is saturated by effects!

This classic rock song incorporates elements from rock and funk with a legendary rhythm guitar hook and two wailing lead guitars. We'll show you how to play all of them, then you can play along with an authentic, full length backing track.

In this song tutorial we will look at the open minor tuning used by Albert Collins. We'll also show you how to combine the use of a capo with finger picking to get that dirty blues sound in the solo. We'll also explore the rhythm guitar techniques used, then put it all together in a play-along performance.

Blind Melon's "No Rain" is an early 90's hit that has one of the most memorable guitar hooks in rock-n-roll. While the hook itself is an essential part of the song, there are also other guitar parts within the track that are equally as exciting to learn. In this tutorial, we will give you a step by step look at how to play the melodies, acoustic guitar parts, and guitar solos within this famous song.

Shining Star was a top 40 hit in the mid 70's, bringing a raw, street funk energy to mainstream radio. We laid down the groove for the song in a backing track, and show you how to play the funky rhythm guitars and shredding guitar solo over the top.

This song has a lot of the same elements and energy as a British Invasion tune in the spirit of The Who. We'll talk about how to be a support player and how to build excitement throughout the song, and play the rhythm and strumming parts. Also learn to get that raw tone and play the main hook, then play through the entire song along with our backing track.

Wild Thing is truly a classic rock 'n roll song, and is an excellent tune for beginning electric players. Based on a simple I-IV-V progression, we look at the open chords plus playing in a different position with power or barre chords. Add a few embellishments and how to solo, and you can play along with our custom backing track and performance at the end of the tutorial!

Six rock guitar lessons cover the techniques involved in this rockin' 80's tune. This song is chock full of riffs and licks, and is propelled by driving rhythm guitar. You'll learn the main parts - intro, verse, and chorus - plus the call and response dialogue between the guitar and vocals, "mini-leads", and more.

Chord Melody style guitar playing is playing a solo arrangement of a tune by playing the melody, some supporting bass notes and, or chords all at the same time. In this tutorial I use the old jazz standard "After You've Gone" to demonstrate how to create a chord melody style arrangement. We will by breaking it down into a simple melody, and then building it back up into a full solo jazz guitar chord melody arrangement in the jazz guitar style of jazz guitar giant Joe Pass.

This tutorial presents an acoustic fingerstyle versions of this classic Christmas carol. This version features chords and a picking pattern to accompany the singing part, and a melody riff to serve as an intro, and a spacer between verses.

This tutorial shows how to play a beginner arrangement of 'House of the Rising Sun'. There are only five open position chords necessary to play the song. There are two approaches to the song: a strumming version and a picking version.

In this tutorial series we will learn the main theme to Bach's "Joy of Man's Desiring".

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.

Midnight Special is a traditional song performed by many different artists over the years. This tutorial is based on an original arrangement by Bobby Howe, and takes an in-depth look at several rhythm and lead guitar approaches. Strumming techniques, ways to voice 7th chords, soloing with pentatonic scales, and more are included, along with a backing track.

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.

Let's learn a very simple single note melody: Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" theme!

Old Joe Clark is a traditional bluegrass standard dating back to the 19th century. Here, three-finger "banjo-roll" style guitar picking is explained in great detail to get that fast, rolling sound on acoustic guitar. We take advantage of and use the open G triad tuning of strings 4, 3 and 2 to help us along. A fun, driving backing track is used to make the tune complete.

Scarborough Fair is a traditional song with it's origins in Medieval times, and the Simon and Garfunkel recording was a hit in the 60s. In this tutorial, instructor Bobby Howe plays his own arrangement using a capo, teaching how chord shapes are the same up and down the fretboard.

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.

Chord Melody style guitar playing is playing a solo arrangement of a tune by playing the melody, some supporting bass notes and, or chords all at the same time. In this tutorial I use the old jazz standard "St. Louis Blues" to demonstrate how to create a chord melody style arrangement. We will by breaking it down into a simple melody, and then building it back up into a full solo jazz guitar chord melody arrangement in the jazz guitar style of jazz guitar giant Joe Pass.

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.