In this lesson we will be combining the chord shapes from the previous two lessons into larger shapes that cover strings 1, 2, 3 and 4. Notice how some ofContinue readingBasic Chord Inversions (Part Three)
Basic Chord Inversions (Part Two)
In our previous lesson we learned chord inversions designed for strings 1, 2 and 3. This time we will be learning inversion shapes designed for a different set of strings,Continue readingBasic Chord Inversions (Part Two)
Basic Chord Inversions (Part One)
We have played many chords over the course of our previous lessons, however we have played very few inverted chords. An inverted chord is when a note other than itsContinue readingBasic Chord Inversions (Part One)
Combining Techniques
This song exercise combines several techniques we’ve seen in previous songs. The first two lines provide a workout in string skipping, with a more challenging string skipping pattern in theContinue readingCombining Techniques
Using Three-Note Power Chords
This song uses power chords that include an additional high note, an octave above the root note. [br] Listen to the song to get the rhythm/timing in your head. [br][br]
Introducing Broken Chords
There are many ways to play the chords we have learned. So far we have only strummed the chords, where we play most or all of the strings at onceContinue readingIntroducing Broken Chords
Using Power Chords
In a previous lesson we encountered a common chord shape commonly known as the power chord or the fifth chord. This page features three song examples that use power chords.Continue readingUsing Power Chords
Cross-String Alternate Picking
Our previous alternate picking example involved notes located on only one string as to keep things simple. This time we will be looking at an example that require you toContinue readingCross-String Alternate Picking
Introducing Alternate Picking
When playing fast, even moderately fast, picking with all down-strokes becomes tiresome. To use your right hand most efficiently, you will want to alternate between down and up motions fromContinue readingIntroducing Alternate Picking
Introducing Finger-Picking
Once you have learned the single-note melody from our previous lesson, we can develop it further by adding some harmony. Harmony occurs whenever you’re playing more than one note atContinue readingIntroducing Finger-Picking