Horns of the Beast - guitar only
This song is inspired by "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks. It uses an A Power Chord on strings 3 and 4 played with finger 1 of the left hand. It is a simple...
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Half Dead - guitar only
This original thrash metal song is in the style of Metallica and Megadeth. It is a great introduction to essential left hand muting technique, also known as playing ...
Another 4 Note Pattern Example 1
In this video, we'll learn a 4 note static pattern in C. It is a useful way to practice new or unfamiliar scales and is useful when improvising. It is "stat...
She will be loved Maroon 5 A section slowShe Will Be Loved Maroon 5 slow - Here's a slow version of the A section of "She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5. Take a listen to the original song...
Rhythm Changes B Section Rhythmic and Harmonic Variations Example 4
This video of I Got Rhythm B section is full of really cool stuff! Check out Bireli's right hand in measures two through ...
U2 Staring At The Sun bridge
U2 Staring At The Sun bridge - Here is the bridge to U2's "Staring at the Sun." It has an Am, D, Dsus4, and F chord in it. This is a long section and there are...
E Blues Scale
The E blues scale is a key ingredient in rock and blues. It will sound familiar to you even if you've never played it before. Learning the blues scale is useful if you are int...
Jazz Blues in Bb Improvisation Example 2
In the spirit of players like Wes Montgomery and Jim Mullen, Bireli dispenses with his pick altogether for this blues in Bb. See how much can be don...
E7 Chord
This video will show you how to play an E7 chord. It can also be called an E dominant seventh chord. To play it we need to use two fingers of the left hand. Most people find this a...
Lickin' Metal - full track
This original song is in the style of Metallica. It is inspired by songs such as 'Enter Sandman' and uses notes from the E blues scale. In this video you'll hear ...