7 Fun & Easy Guitar Chord Progressions For Beginners
August 10, 2008
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A chord progression is basically a series of chords played one after another in a particular order.
But before you learn how to play the following 7 chord progressions, you must know how to play the chords.
Here are the chords you will need to know in order to play these chord progressions:
A, A Minor, C, D, D Minor, E, E Minor, G
I have included videos below which demonstrate how to play these chords:
The A & E Chords:
The D Chord:
The A Minor, E Minor, D Minor, C, G
Watch the videos above and practice those chords first. Then start practicing the chord progressions below.
For the chord progressions, strum each chord 4 times with a down up down up strumming pattern. Go very slow in the beginning so that you will be able to change chords smoothly and accurately.
You can test and see if you are playing each chord accurately by playing one string at a time on the chord. If you hear any buzzing , or if any of the notes sound muted, you are either not pressing down hard enough, or one of your fingers or your hand is touching another string.
Here are the Chord Progressions:
G - C - D - G
G - Am - D - G
D - G - A - D
D - C - G - D
D - E Minor - A - D
C - Dm - G - C
E - D - A - E
I know this all seems very difficult in the beginning, and it may seem that way for some time. The most important thing to remember is to never give up.
Eventually your hands will become stronger, your chords will sound cleaner and your chord changes will become faster.
Enjoy and Happy Guitar Playing!
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Guitar For Beginners - Basic Music Theory - Key Signatures
August 9, 2008
Guitar For Beginners - Basic Music Theory - Key Signatures
By Michael Fletcher
Sooner or later, almost every beginning guitarist develops the desire to progress. Many are confused with regard to direction. In other words, many ponder their educational path. With so much information available, it’s no wonder that the world of guitar playing begins to seem more like a giant puzzle rather than a well defined musical highway.
Here’s a question to ponder. When is a beginner no longer a beginner? Is there some secret ceremony that is conducted by the guitar spirits thus, presenting one with a certificate proclaiming that an intermediate guitar player has now entered the room? Is there a local college professor who proclaims one an intermediate player due to his/her subjective view on levels of musicianship? Perhaps there is. Perhaps there is not. Are there actually levels of musicianship? In short, yes. However, this concept is nothing to be concerned with at this stage of the game. Let’s just drop the labels and progress.
More than likely, many guitarists are left to progress on their own. Many cannot attend college or an institute geared for the guitarist. However, progressing doesn’t mean that one has to enroll in the local university. Today, there are great guitarists who have never set foot in a music classroom. By the way, many of them are generating millions and millions of dollars as a result of their own personal progress on the guitar. This is great news. Just think for a moment, personal progress without judgment, labels, or a time frame. This is a winning proposition for all.
For purposes of this article, it is presumed that you have already learned and are playing a few guitar scales, some simple guitar chords (perhaps some difficult guitar chords), and have been learning some of your favorite songs. In other words, you’re relatively satisfied with your progress thus far. Further, you’ve developed some good facility and mechanical strength. You’re no longer clumsy on the guitar. You’re ready to truly progress.
Educating one’s self regarding key signatures is a great place to start. Knowledge of key signatures is essential to one’s understanding of tonality (tonal centers, etc.). Think of it this way, without knowing what notes, tones, or chords actually belong to any particular tonality, how can one play the guitar freely without creating a musical train wreck? Guessing is a fool’s game. Knowing is a winner’s game.
Can millions be made without knowledge of key signatures or music theory? The answer is yes. However, one would have to surround him/herself with very knowledgeable musicians in the recording studio and in creative sessions. The rich and famous can afford this type of luxury. I’m betting that most cannot. Education is a beautiful thing folks. Why risk an entire career based on a roll of the dice? Don’t guess at music, know it.
For those who are not willing to bank on fame and fortune, let’s get started on some explanations regarding key signatures. First, there are fifteen major key signatures. Certain key signatures employ sharp signs (#), and some employ flat signs (b). Now, I have no intention at this juncture to itemize every key signature for you in this article. However, I will give you a few tips on tonality and recognition of key signatures. The rest will be an assignment for you to complete.
The first example we’ll study is the key of C major, also referred to as the key of no sharps, no flats. The key of C major does not contain any sharp signs or flat signs. All of the notes are natural. Taking this one step further, each and every major scale represents its own respective major key signature. For example, by reciting the notes contained in the C major scale (C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C), we discover all of the notes contained in the key of C major. Any other note, is considered chromatic (does not belong) to the key of C major. For those who are interested, any major scale (Ionian) contains half steps between the 3rd and 4th degrees and also between the 7th and 8th degrees of the major scale. This is the specific criteria for a major scale.
There is a specific order in which sharps or flats are entered into a key signature. In short, there is an order of sharps and an order of flats. The order of sharps is F-C-G-D-A-E, and B. The order of flats is B-E-A-D-G-C, and F. The order for each is always from left to right. For example, the key of G major is also referred to as the key of one sharp. In other words, we know that the key of G major contains one sharp sign. What note is going to be sharp? Look at the order of sharps. We match the number of letters (notes) from the order of sharps to the number of symbols contained in the key signature.
Since the key of G major contains one sharp sign, only one note will be sharp (look at the order of sharps). Because we always enter the order of sharps from left to right, what is the first letter (note) that we run in to? F is the answer. Therefore all F’s will be sharp in the key of G major. Therefore, the diatonic notes (notes that belong) contained in the G major scale are G-A-B-C-D-E-F#-G. Notice that the F note is sharp. Hence, we now know exactly what notes belong to the key of G major.
The key of D major is also known as the key of two sharps. What two notes will be sharp in the key of two sharps (D major)? Look to the order of sharps. What are the first two letters (notes) in the order of sharps? Looking from left to right at the order of sharps, we discover that all F’s and C’s will be sharp in the key of D major (key of two sharps). We matched the number of notes in the order of sharps to the number of symbols (sharp signs) contained in the key signature. Two sharp signs, two notes from the order. Therefore, the D major scale is D-E-F#-G-A-B-C#-D. Once again, we’ve discovered all of the diatonic notes for the key of D major.
Do key signatures that employ flat signs work any differently? The answer is no. The same principle applies. For example, the key of F major is also referred to as the key of one flat. Look at the order of flats. Which note, in the key of F major is flat? That’s right, B. Therefore, the F major scale contains the notes F-G-A-Bb-C-D-E-F. All B’s are flat. Now, let me explain why key signatures will play such an important role in your career as a guitarist.
Imagine walking on to a stage with some other very talented musicians. Suddenly, you’re in formed that you’re to solo in the key of six sharps. The next thing you hear is the drummer clicking off the tempo.
As a guitarist, it’s your job to know where every single note, diatonic to the key of six sharps, is on the ENTIRE fingerboard. What if this was your big opportunity to audition for the band of your dreams? At this point, all of the fancy guitar videos, that just teach a few licks and tricks, will not help you. A good and solid foundation in guitar theory (music theory) will.
The necessity for knowing (not guessing) just gets deeper and deeper, depending upon your goals as a guitarist. Whether your goal is to perform, record, arrange, produce, release CD’s, or to play backyard BBQ’s. The more you know about the guitar and music theory, the better you’ll become as a guitarist. Once again, this is a winning proposition.
The real challenge for most guitarists, is locating a guitar curriculum that really puts it all together. Once one locates the means to the end, the journey will be as it should be; enjoyable.
© 2008 Michael E. Fletcher. All Rights Reserved Worldwide.
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Guitar - Tuning to Perfection
July 31, 2008
Guitar - Tuning to Perfection
By Mike Beatham
There’s an old and tired joke that “guitars are tuned at the factory” - unfortunately, wood bends and warps, strings lose tension and the forces of nature make sure your guitar needs tuning every time you pick it up. Read that last bit again, because the sooner you get into the habit of assessing your guitar’s tuning, the more rewarding your playing will be.
It doesn’t matter how dazzling you are on guitar, one strike of an unharmonious string will destroy any charisma you had.
The problem is, too many guitarists neglect tuning as though it is some 5 minute job to “get out the way” before you practice or noodle. Get out of this mindset immediately. You need to spend time tuning your guitar to make sure chords all over the neck sound in tune and harmonious.
Unfortunately, fretted instruments made of wood can never be tuned perfectly (sorry, I mislead you slightly with the title there!), but there are quick methods you can use to accurately tune your guitar to the human ear…these are just for introductory purposes…
1) 5th fret method - the classic tuning method which most beginners favour. This method simply involves fretting a string (at the 5th fret, except for the G string) and matching the note with the next open string. Your ear has to be well trained for this to be accurate, and there is an awkward exception involving the B string, which on most guitars needs to be manually adjusted to be in-tune on most chords.
2) Harmonics - tuning harmonics are a quick and accurate way to tune your guitar to itself. It involves creating a resonating harmonic on two strings at a time, and picking out what sounds like a vibrating effect between them. This “wobbling” effect is created when two naturally harmonious intervals are off-kilter, so all you need to do is tune up or down to resolve the vibration into one, straight resonating harmonic. This is a really accurate way to tune, because you’re tuning an open string to another open string, rather than a fretted string to an open string which causes natural inaccuracies. You can learn more about creating the harmonic and this great tuning technique at the end of this article.
Tweaking and double checking
3) Comparing note for note, string for string - this is basically where you find a note on your fretboard, and compare it with the same note, or its octave, on another string at another fret. E.g. comparing the G note on the E string at fret 3 with the octave G note on the D string at fret 5 - these two notes should sound the same (but of course, the octave will be higher in pitch). This is seen as a more practical method of “tweaking” your tuning because you’re comparing notes on strings that will likely appear simultaneously within chords - therefore, if they’re even slightly out of tune with each other, the chord will be ruined. More obviously…
4) Comparing double tones in chords - chords that use 4 or more strings often include double tones (e.g. the root note appears twice in the chord), and open position chords down at the first few frets (e..g E major, G major, C major etc.) double open tones with fretted tones. Try playing the E major open position chord, one of the first chords you will have learned - the A string at fret 2 should be almost perfectly harmonious with the open B string, because they are the same note, just an octave apart. You may find the notes are slightly off, so adjusting will give you a more practical compromise when it comes to tuning for chords.
General good tuning practice
There are several ways to tune your guitar, but it’s important that you tweak after you’ve tuned up (or think you have anyway!)
What I do is use a few tuning methods, like the ones detailed above, because often you’ll find you can reach a good compromise between the few methods to really get well-balanced tuning. By well-balanced, I mean that some chords (e.g. full barre chords vs floated chords that mix open strings and fretted strings) will need to be compromised to ensure any chord you play sounds acceptably harmonious.
At first, you don’t notice, but as your ear becomes trained, you begin to pick up on nuances in the tuning of your guitar. The key thing to remember is you must spend time tweaking your tuning, no matter which method you use.
Just don’t become too obsessed - remember to leave some practice time to actually play some guitar. ;o)
Mike Beatham runs a free, easy to follow and growing guitar lessons resource. You can learn more about effective guitar tuning at www.fretjam.com
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Fun Easy Guitar Tabs For Beginners
July 17, 2008
I know that many beginners are looking for free 
fun easy guitar tabs that they can start playing right away. There are hundreds of websites online that list these easy guitar tabs and of course there is YouTube for the video lessons of these songs, but I could not locate any one site that put every thing together in one easy location.
Below are 5 popular guitar songs that any beginner can learn how to play with a bit of practice. You can play all of these songs on acoustic or electric guitar.
“Mr. Jones” by the Counting Crows, which is their first big hit on the radio and probably their most well known song to date.
“Summer of 69′” is by the well known rocker from canada, Bryan Adams. I thought this would be a great song to learn for all of you rock fans out there.
“Heart of Gold” by Neil Young, is from his 1972 Album Harvest. Surprisingly this is Neil’s only #1 hit song.
“Who Will Save Your Soul” by Jewel, was the first song released from her album Pieces of You. Jewel wrote this song when she was only 16 yrs old during a visit to Mexico.
“Margaritaville”, a well known song by pop artist Jimmy Buffett from the album Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes.
The good thing about learning any song on guitar is that you can make it your own. If the original proves to be too difficult at first, then slow it down and make your own version.
If you want to sing and play these songs, don’t try and do both at first. Learn the song on guitar first and then slowly incorporate the singing into it, otherwise you will become quite frustrated.
Summer of 69′ by Bryan Adams
Click Here for Summer of 69 tabs
Click Here for the Summer of 69 Chords & Lyrics
Summer of 69 Video Guitar Lesson:
Heart Of Gold by Neil Young
Click Here for the Heart of Gold Tabs
Click Here for the Heart of Gold Chords and Lyrics
Heart of Gold Video Guitar Lesson:
Mr. Jones by the Counting Crows
Click Here for Mr. Jones Guitar Tabs, Chords & Lyrics
Mr. Jones Video Guitar Lesson:
Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffet
Great in depth lesson including the Margaritaville Guitar Tabs, Chords & Lyrics
Margaritaville Guitar Video Lesson:
Who Will Save Your Soul by Jewel
Click Here for Who Will Save Your Soul Tab, Chords & Lyrics
Who Will Save Your Soul Guitar Video Lesson:
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Free Online Acoustic Guitar Lessons For The Beginner…
July 13, 2008
Looking for 
free online acoustic guitar lessons? What beginner isn’t?
There is certainly no shortage of free lessons online, but many of the lessons you will find are not of the best quality.
I came across a real gem on YouTube today. Chances are you are already familiar with this guy. If not, I highly recommend you stop what you are doing and check out the following free video lessons below.
The following 
acoustic guitar lessons are from a gentleman by the name of Justin Sandercoe. Justin is a very talented London based guitarist, songwriter, performer, producer and educator.
You can listen to some of his original music over at his myspace page. He is currently in the process of recording his first solo record which features vocal songs as well as instrumental guitar pieces.
I have learned a great deal by watching Justin’s videos and I know you will as well.
Enjoy the free online acoustic guitar lessons below and be sure to also check out Justin’s website here.
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10 Free Acoustic Guitar Lessons That Will Bring Out the Creative Guitar Player In You
June 26, 2008
If you are a beginner in search of free online acoustic guitar lessons, then you are sure to learn a lot from the lessons below. Below are 10 free acoustic guitar lessons from the folks who created Next Level Guitar.
What is Next Level Guitar?
Next Level Guitar is one of the best guitar courses available online today.
It contains Over 100 individual videos starting with Guitar chords and progressing to playing full songs.
Next Level Guitar does not use old tired methods that will leave you frustrated. You will learn the fundamentals of guitar playing that will build a solid foundation and enable you to progress faster. You will learn rock solid principles and techniques and how to avoid developing bad habits.
Next Level Guitar includes methods that are often overlooked in other programs, like – STRUCTURE – so you know exactly what to practice. Included are easy to follow practice routines to ensure you are practicing the right things and not wasting your time. Next Level Guitar uses popular songs as vehicles to learn strumming, new chords, rhythm, timing, and chord changing.
So practice is no longer like practice, but rather a fun and enjoyable way to learn guitar. This teaching methodology has helped hundreds and hundreds of guitar players all over the world. These methods work. They are fun and will have you playing the guitar fast!
I really like the teaching style of the folks over at Next Level Guitar and I know you will as well.
Click here now to learn more about Next Level Guitar!
Now onto some awesome beginner acoustic guitar lessons:
| Online Acoustic Guitar Lesson 1 - Beginner Guitar Lesson on Percussive Chucking |
| Online Acoustic Guitar Lesson 2 - Learn a New Acoustic Guitar Strum Pattern |
| Online Acoustic Guitar Lesson 3 - Another New Acoustic Guitar Strum Pattern |
| Online Acoustic Guitar Lesson 4 - Learn About Timing & Rhythm and How To Use A Metronome |
| Online Acoustic Guitar Lesson 5 - Tips To Help Choose The Best Acoustic Guitar |
| Online Acoustic Guitar Lesson 6 - Another Cool Strum Pattern |
| Acoustic Guitar Lesson 7 - Learn All About Octaves |
| Acoustic Guitar Lesson 8 - Learn About Hammer-On’s |
| Acoustic Guitar Lesson 9 - Learn How To Write Your Own Songs |
| Acoustic Guitar Lesson 10 - Learn How To Write Your Own Songs Part 2 |
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Free Online Acoustic Guitar Lessons - Learning Your First Song
May 20, 2008
Free Online Acoustic Guitar Lessons - Learning Your First Song
By Paul Celly
Before you start set your goals. Make a list of 10 songs that you would learn how to play. Just write them down and keep your list. Don’t think about whether they are too hard to play. Chances are some of them will be and some of them won’t be. Start with the easy ones. Ask around. Someone you know from school or work or your social circle will know how to play. Ask them which of your list is the easiest to play and start with that song.
Now we have our first goal. Let’s say for example that you chose to learn “Wild Thing” for your first song. You will need to learn an A D and E chord. Make learning one chord new chord each day your goal. So Monday (if you are staring on a Monday), you will learn the A chord. This may take you some time.
Put your fingers on the chord. Look at your hand. Are your fingers curled so you are up on the tips? If not, fix them so they are. Give the chord a strum. How does it sound? If it sounds good and all the notes are ringing take your hand off. Now put your hand back on the chord and try it again. Remember to make sure you are on the tips of your fingers. If not fix them. Give us another strum. Hopefully it sounds good again. Once again take your fingers off the string and put them back on again. The reason we do this is because changing chords is harder than just learning them. So by doing this we practice getting our fingers moving to chords. Do this for about 10 minutes.
Now if you are tired you may stop. The next day we will start with a couple of minutes repeating Mondays practice and then spend the rest of out time doing the D chord. Practice it the same way you did the A chord. Now on Wednesday we review D and A and then learn the E chord. At the end of your practice on Wednesday, play a then D then E than A for a few minutes.
Thursday calls for us to play our song. Are you ready? Two strums on a, 2 strums on D, 2 strums on E and 2 strums on D. Sound like Wild Thing yet? If it does keep on playing you are doing great. If it doesn’t sing the song in your head for a few minutes and try to match what you are hearing with what comes out of your guitar. This will help out tremendously.
Friday is review the song day. Now Saturday or Sunday you must play the song for someone. It doesn’t matter if you think it’s not ready, just do it. No excuses. You have a gig this weekend even if it’s only one song.
Final step. Pick 2 songs to learn next week and practice them the same way we did Wild Thing. Good luck at your 3-song gig! I hope you enjoy this free online guitar lesson.
Want to know even more about playing acoustic guitar and easy ways to speed up your learning? Visit my site below.
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7 Easy Country Guitar Songs - Learn to Play Country Songs With The Guitar
April 19, 2008
The following 
easy country guitar songs were chosen because of their popularity and because they are relatively easy to play, assuming you put the necessary practice time in.
I make no promises as to the accuracy of any of these Lessons, chords, lyrics or other information on this page. I tried to include the original version of each song so that you can make any adjustments if need be.
Enjoy and Have Fun!
Strawberry Wine By Deana Carter |
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| As Performed by Deana Carter | |
| Video Demonstration from YouTube | |
| Strawberry Wine Chords & Lyrics Version 1 | |
| Strawberry Wine Chords & Lyrics Version 2 | |
| More Information About This Song | |
| Take me Home, Country Roads By John Denver | |
| As Performed by John Denver | |
| Video Guitar Lesson from YouTube | |
| Take Me Home Country Roads Chords & Lyrics | |
| More Information About This Song | |
| You’ll think of me By Keith Urban | |
| As Performed by Keith Urban | |
| Video Lesson from YouTube | |
| You’ll Think Of Me Chords & Lyrics | |
| More Information About This Song | |
| You Just Can’t See Him From The Road By Chris Ledoux | |
| As Performed by Chris Ledoux | |
| Video Lesson from YouTube | |
| You Just Can’t See Him From The Road Chords & Lyrics | |
| More Information About Chris Ledoux | |
| I can still make Cheyenne By George Strait | |
| As Performed by George Strait | |
| Video Lesson from YouTube | |
| I Can Still Make Cheyenne Chords & Lyrics | |
| More Information About This Song | |
| Easy Come, Easy Go By George Strait | |
| As Performed by George Strait | |
| Video Guitar Lesson from YouTube | |
| Easy Come, Easy Go Chords & Lyrics | |
| More Information About This Song | |
| Teardops On My Guitar by Taylor Swift | |
| As Performed by Taylor Swift | |
| Video Lesson from YouTube | |
| Teardrops On My Guitar Chords & Lyrics | |
| More Information About This Song | |
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Top 20 Easy Acoustic Guitar Songs
April 4, 2008
acoustic guitar songs are relatively easy to learn. Some are very easy while others may take you a bit more time to learn.I have done my best to find video lessons, tablature, chords and other helpful links for each song listed below. I do not guarantee the accuracy of any of the following videos, lyrics, chords, or other information.
All of these songs are well within reach for beginners if you dedicate enough time to learning them. Enjoy and happy guitar playing!
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 11 |
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Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty |
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| Click here for more information on this song. | |
| As Performed by Tom Petty: | |
| Video Lesson: | |
| Tom Petty Free Fallin Tabs | |
| Free Fallin Chords and Lyrics | |
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 12 |
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Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan |
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| Click here for more information on this song. | |
| As Performed by Bob Dylan: | |
| Video Lesson: | |
| Mr Tambourine Man Tabs | |
| Mr Tambourine Man Chords and Lyrics | |
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 13 |
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Hey There Delilah by Plain White T’s |
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| Click here for more information on this song. | |
| As performed by Plain White T’s : | |
| Video Lesson: | |
| Video Lesson: | |
| Hey There Delilah Tab | |
| Hey There Delilah Chords and Lyrics | |
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 14 |
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Working Class Hero by John Lennon |
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| Click here for more information on this song. | |
| As performed by John Lennon: | |
| Video Lesson: | |
| Working Class Hero Tab | |
| Working Class Hero Chords and Lyrics | |
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 15 |
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Sounds of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel |
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| Click here for more information on this song. | |
| As performed bySimon and Garfunkel. Includes Lyrics: | |
| Video Lesson: | |
| Sounds of Silence Chords and Lyrics | |
| Sounds of Silence Tab | |
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 16 |
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Take it Easy by The Eagles |
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| Click here for more information on this song. | |
| As performed by The Eagles: | |
| Video Lesson: | |
| Take It Easy Chords and Lyrics | |
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 17 |
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The Scientist by ColdPlay |
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| Click here for more information on this song. | |
| As performed by ColdPlay: | |
| Video Lesson: | |
| The Scientist Chords and Lyrics | |
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 18 |
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Losing My Religion by R.E.M. |
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| Click here for more information on this song. | |
| As performed by R.E.M: | |
| Video Lesson: | |
| Losing My Religion Tab | |
| Losing My Religion Chords and Lyrics | |
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 19 |
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Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrisson |
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| Video Lesson: | |
| Brown Eyed Girl Tab | |
| Brown Eyed Girl Chords and Lyrics | |
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 20 |
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Turn the Page by Bob Seger |
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| Click here for more information on this song. | |
| As Performed by Bob Seger: | |
| Acoustic Cover: | |
| Video Lesson: | |
| Turn The Page Chords and Lyrics | |
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Top 20 Easy Acoustic Guitar Tabs/Songs You Can Start Playing Now!
March 31, 2008
acoustic guitar songs are relatively easy to learn. Some are very easy while others may take you a bit more time to learn.
I have done my best to find video lessons, tablature, chords and other helpful links for each song listed below. I do not guarantee the accuracy of any of the following videos, lyrics, chords, or other information.
All of these songs are well within reach for beginners if you dedicate enough time to learning them. Enjoy and happy guitar playing!
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A Horse With No Name by America |
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| Click here for more information about A Horse With No Name . | |
| The Original Song as Performed by America: | |
| A Horse With No Name Video Lesson From YouTube: | |
| A Horse With No Name Guitar Chords, Tab and Lyrics | |
| Very good in depth article and analysis on how to play “A Horse With No Name” | |
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 1
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 2 |
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For What It’s Worth by Buffalo Springfield |
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| Click here for more information about this song. | |
| As performed by Buffalo Springfield in 1967: | |
| For What It’s Worth Chords and Lyrics | |
| For What It’s Worth Tab | |
| Very good in depth article and analysis on how to play “For What It’s Worth “ | |
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 3 |
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Feeling Alright by Dave Mason |
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| Video Lesson From YouTube: | |
| As Performed by Dave Mason along with many others at the 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: | |
| Feeling Alright Chords and Lyrics | |
| Very good in depth article and analysis on how to play “Feeling Alright” | |
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 4 |
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Knocking on Heavens Door by Bob Dylan |
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| Click here for more information about Knocking on Heavens Door. | |
| As performed by Bob Dylan: | |
| Video Lesson 1: | |
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| Video Lesson 4: | |
| Knocking on Heavens Door Chords and Lyrics | |
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 5 |
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Wild Thing as Performed by the Troggs, Written by Chip Taylor |
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| Click here for more information about Wild Thing. | |
| Video Lesson: | |
| As performed by the Troggs : | |
| Wild Thing Tab | |
| Wild Thing Chords and Lyrics | |
Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 6 |
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Three Marlenas by The Wallflowers |
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| Three Marlenas Tab | |
| Three Marlenas Chords and Lyrics | |
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Hurt As performed by Johnny Cash, written by Nine Inch Nails |
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Redemption Song by Bob Marley |
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Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd |
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Time of your Life (Good Riddance) By Green day |
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Acoustic Guitar for Beginners - Lessons and Tips for Better Guitar Playing
March 20, 2008
This article was written to address some of the more basic questions that beginner acoustic guitar players have.
What is the best beginner acoustic guitar?
This is probably the most common question from 
beginner acoustic guitar players. Do not buy the most expensive top quality guitar, but do not buy the cheapest either. A good amount to spend would be between 100 - 300 dollars.
If you can, find an experienced guitarist to come along with you. Ask him or her to pick up and play every guitar in your price range and then buy the one that feels and sounds the best. Make certain to examine any guitar you plan on buying.
Examine the neck of the guitar to see if it is warped. Check the action on the guitar. The action refers to the height of the strings from the fret board. If the action is too high or too low, it can cause problems with your playing.
Remember that you are just a beginner. Do not spend a lot of money on a guitar at this stage. If you do, and you find that acoustic guitar playing is not your thing, then you will have a beautiful guitar collecting dust in the corner of your room. If you enjoy playing and you find yourself getting better, then consider investing in a better guitar.
Do not get stressed out when choosing your first guitar. Just get a descent one and start practicing.
Some good brands to think about: Epiphone, Takamine, Yamaha and Squier.
Ouch! My fingers hurt. I can’t play!
This is a very common complaint from beginners. Every guitarist has experienced hand and finger pain at some point. It is something that you cannot avoid. The remedy? Keep playing and build up strength in your hands and fingers and develop those calluses!
Building calluses on your fingertips will allow you to hold down the strings of the guitar without any pain while flattening your fingertips to produce a better sounding note.
You build up calluses and strength from practicing. In time the pain will subside, but you have to get through this difficult stage of playing first, so hang in there.
Listen to your body though. If you are in serious pain then by all means give your hands and fingers a rest.
Here is a great exercise to help strengthen your hands and fingers and to build up calluses:
This exercise will also familiarize you with the entire neck of your guitar and give you the agility to play chords and solos. Building the muscles in your hands will improve your stamina for playing and will develop what is called “muscle memory”.
The object of this exercise is to play each note going up and down the neck of the guitar.
Start with your pointer finger on the 6th string 1st fret, let your fingers follow up the neck of the guitar, one note at a time, staying on the 6th string until your pinky finger reaches the fourth fret.
Play the 1st fret with your pointer finger
Play the 2nd fret with your middle finger
Play the 3rd fret with your ring finger
Play the 4th fret with your pinky finger
Note: After you have played the first fret do not lift your pointer finger up. Keep each finger on the string as you play them. This is important as it will aid in the strengthening process.
Repeat the same process on the 5th string, then the 4th, and so on.
When you get to the bottom string, slide your entire hand over one fret without lifting your fingers.
So at this point, your pinky finger should be on the 1st string 5th fret, your ring finger on the 4th fret, middle finger on the 3rd fret and your pointer finger on the 2nd fret.
Now play in reverse, starting with your pinky, going back up the guitar to the 6th string, only this time you have to lift up your fingers as you play.
Then simply repeat the process until you reach the last fret of your guitar.
Do not rush this exercise or you will develop poor playing habits. Go nice and slow making sure you are producing a nice tone with each note you play.
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