You can ditch your guitar pick as you learn some of the basics of playing fingerstyle guitar.… View Guitar Lesson »
Guitar Basics
When learning how to play guitar, there are some core fundamentals you should learn as part of the process. Learning how to play guitar chords, guitar techniques, and learning the basics of music in general should be part of your practice diet.
Guitar Tapping Basics
Two handed tapping is a guitar technique made popular by Van Halen. It’s also used by many modern acoustic guitar players.… View Guitar Lesson »
Guitar Chord Help
Need a little help with guitar chords? Here are a few chord troubleshooting tips to help out.… View Guitar Lesson »
How To Read Guitar Chord Charts
Reading guitar chord charts is essential as a beginning guitar player. Learn how to decode chord diagrams.… View Guitar Lesson »
Slides On Guitar
Slides are a basic guitar technique used to decorate a note, or to transition between notes.… View Guitar Lesson »
Sweep Picking Basics
Learn the basics of sweep picking on the guitar. From beginner sweep picking licks, to 5 string major and minor arpeggios.… View Guitar Lesson »
Guitar Rake Technique
The rake guitar technique can be use to add a little percussive spice to your notes.… View Guitar Lesson »
Guitar Hammer Ons and Pull Offs
Hammer-ons and pull-offs also known as guitar slurs are used to help create a smoother sound between 2 different notes.… View Guitar Lesson »
Using a Guitar Pick
Learning how to use a pick is an important first step in learning to play guitar. Learn the basics of how to hold and use a guitar pick.… View Guitar Lesson »
Holding the Guitar
Learn all of the basic ways to hold a guitar in both sitting and standing positions.… View Guitar Lesson »
More Guitar Basics Lessons
Beginner Guitar Lessons
Reading Guitar Music
Guitar Techniques
Be sure and check in these sections for more online guitar lessons covering the basics.
Beginner Guitar Lessons
Reading Guitar Music
Guitar Techniques
