In celebration of spring approaching, let’s ring in the warmer weather with a classic baseball theme that everyone should know. This video features close-up shots of both hands playing theContinue readingTake Me Out To The Ballgame (Play-along Video TAB)
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Amazing Grace (Chord Melody w/ Video TAB)
Here’s a short video demo with tablature showing how to play this guitar chord melody on Amazing Grace.
America the Beautiful (Chord Melody w/ Video TAB)
Today is Presidents Day in the states, so the tune du jour is a traditional American piece known as America the Beautiful. Here is a short video demo with tablatureContinue readingAmerica the Beautiful (Chord Melody w/ Video TAB)
Hallelujah (Chord Melody w/ Video TAB)
Check out this video play-along for an intermediate-level chord melody of “Hallelujah”, originally composed by Leonard Cohen. The video features shots of both right and left hands as well asContinue readingHallelujah (Chord Melody w/ Video TAB)
Star Spangled Banner for Guitar
This melody should need no introduction. This particular arrangement is written in the key of E major, which is also the key in which the famous Jimi Hendrix rendition isContinue readingStar Spangled Banner for Guitar
Hot House (Jazz Standard by Tadd Dameron)
This is a great bebop melody written by jazz composer Tadd Dameron. It is actually based on the chord changes to an older jazz standard called What Is This ThingContinue readingHot House (Jazz Standard by Tadd Dameron)
Bebop Fingering for Guitar (Study on “Donna Lee”)
Many jazz melodies can be difficult to play efficiently on guitar, particularly bebop melodies. Playing these melodies efficiently can require some careful pre-planning for your (left hand) fingering. This leadContinue readingBebop Fingering for Guitar (Study on “Donna Lee”)
Can’t Stop The Feeling (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
This is a great song for piano beginners to learn, as the chords used in the song are very simple and the rhythms are not too fast or complex. NoticeContinue readingCan’t Stop The Feeling (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
Bittersweet (by Sam Jones)
This tune is a great variation on the blues, sometimes called “a blues with a bridge”. The bridge section in this composition features a series of suspended chords progressing downwardContinue readingBittersweet (by Sam Jones)
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
This is another great selection for piano beginners as the chords used are fairly simple. One alternate bass note chord is used, Bb/C, which is where your right hand playsContinue readingSigned, Sealed, Delivered (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)