Fun Easy Guitar Tabs For Beginners

July 17, 2008

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I know that many beginners are looking for free 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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7 Easy Country Guitar Songs - Learn to Play Country Songs With The Guitar

April 19, 2008

Hi fellow country guitar enthusiast. Do you want to learn to play country songs with the guitar? Well then, sit back, grab your guitar and get ready to learn how. Below are a few great country music songs, 7 to be exact.

The following 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

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

Popularity: 35% [?]

Top 20 Easy Acoustic Guitar Songs

April 4, 2008

The following 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

Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty

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

Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan

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

Hey There Delilah by Plain White T’s

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

Working Class Hero by John Lennon

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

Sounds of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel

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

Take it Easy by The Eagles

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

The Scientist by ColdPlay

Click here for more information on this song.
As performed by ColdPlay:

Video Lesson:

The Scientist Chords and Lyrics

Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 18

Losing My Religion by R.E.M.

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

Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrisson

Video Lesson:

Brown Eyed Girl Tab
Brown Eyed Girl Chords and Lyrics

Easy Acoustic Guitar Song 20

Turn the Page by Bob Seger

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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Popularity: 48% [?]

Guitar Tablature: Learn To Play The Star-Spangled Banner - By Peter Edvinsson

October 8, 2007

By Peter Edvinsson

With the help of guitar tab notation it is easy to play melodies on your guitar. In this guitar lesson we will play The Star-Spangled Banner.

Guitar tablature is a way to notate how you put your fingers on the fretboard in order to play a song or something else.

I use my own form of guitar tab notation in articles like this one to be sure that the tabs are readable on article sites. You can find the more common guitar tab staff notation on my site with guitar tablature and free sheet music.

The string with the highest pitch on your guitar is usually an E and is called the first string. This is the string nearest your feet when you play. Here is an example of the guitar tab notation i mentioned:

3/2

The first number indicates the fret. The second number tells you which string to play. The previous example tells you to press down a finger on the third fret of the second string and play the note.

You will play The Star-Spangled Banner in the key of C-major. Here is the first part of the melody in guitar tab notation:

0/3 2/4 3/5 2/4 0/3 1/2 0/1 3/2 1/2 2/4 4/4 0/3 0/3 0/1 3/2 1/2 0/2 2/3 0/2 1/2 1/2 0/3 2/4 3/5

This part is now repeated once.

Which left hand fingers should you use to play the melody?

You can of course use your first finger for all the notes but the best way to use your left hand fingers is to play the notes on the first fret with your first finger, the notes on the second fret with your middle finger and the notes on the third fret with your ring finger.

Here comes the next guitar tabs:

0/1 0/1 1/1 3/1 3/1 1/1 0/1 3/2 0/1 1/1 1/1 1/1 0/1 3/3 1/2 0/2 2/3 0/2 1/2 2/4 4/4 0/3

It might be difficult at first to use your left hand fingers the way I described but if you use these fingerings it will actually be easier for you to find the right notes on your guitar. You don’t even have to look at your fingers to find the right fret if you get used to this way of playing.

It’s time for the next part of the melody with guitar tab:

0/3 1/2 1/2 1/2 0/2 2/3 2/3 2/3 3/2 1/1 0/1 3/2 1/2 1/2 0/2

The length of the notes is not indicated with this type of guitar tab notation. I guess you will find out how to play the notes by your self if you sing the melody. On my site I often use guitar tab notation with common guitar sheet notation which indicates the length of the notes.

0/3 1/2 3/2 0/1 1/1 3/1 1/2 3/2 0/1 1/1 3/2 1/2

Now you have tested to play The Star-Spangled Banner with guitar tab notation. I would suggest that you learn the melody by heart by playing one line at a time until you know the whole song!

Peter Edvinsson invites you to download your free guitar tablature and read his guitar lesson blog at http://www.capotastomusic.com

Popularity: 6% [?]

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