Time To Play Guitar

Try these more complex chords. Each new chord makes learning the next chord easier.

Grow your chord repertoire further.

Use the "building blocks" (chords) to learn and create songs and music.

Add complexity to your riffs. Begin to experiment with melodic soloing.

Learning major and minor scales will help your lead playing, strengthen your fingers and help you to interpret melodic phrases that you wish to learn. It will also help you to write melodies for guitar, vocal or any other instrument.

A very commonly used scale that has many purposes including lead playing, riff playing and melody making.

More options for using pentatonic scales. Used for lead playing, riff writing and melody writing.

Two techniques that are used within nearly all guitar styles in both rhythm and lead playing.

Another two techniques to add to your repertoire. Signature guitar techniques.

Add this technique to your "bag of tricks" to give more flavour and style to your playing.

Hear the different sounds that are made by simply moving the playing hand a small amount.

Replace broken or old strings using the methods described in this lesson.

A well known fingerpicking pattern is taught here. This pattern will unlock other fingerpicking patterns for you.

Take the time to review all your lessons so far, including your beginner lessons. When you feel confident, you can move onto advanced lessons.

Gain speed as you gain confidence in your playing. Some tips to help you get between chords/notes a little more efficiently.

Try this fingerpicking pattern/song. This will really get your fingers moving.

Even more chords to expand your repertoire.

Familiarise yourself with the functions of the electric guitar.

How to use an amplifier. Some common functions and effects explored here.

Learn to figure out a song by ear. A crucial part of your learning. This skill will give you a superior understanding of music.

Add this technique to your playing. Used across many styles of guitar playing/music.

A different method of guitar playing that fits in nicely with the rest of your learning.

Learn to play solos over the top of a chord progression/song. This can be used within the singing part of a song as well as the solo.

Change the tune of one or more strings to obtain a different sound.

Prepare to take your guitar playing to the next level. Write some music alone or with friends and enjoy the rewarding results.

Discover how this device is used to change the pitch of songs or to change the sound of the instrument.

Explores the elements required to enjoy playing for an audience and in groups.

Choose a strap. Get it to the correct length. Stand up and show people what you can do.

Techniques and common methods to play guitar in various musical styles.

Get in time. Learn to play with consistent timing and tempo.

Master the sweet tones of harmonics. Another way to add colour and style to your playing.

Traditional song "Cocaine Blues" recorded in 1947 by Reverend Gary Davis.

Classic Madonna hit "Borderline" written by Reggie Lucas.

All-time classic song Georgia. Made hugely famous by Ray Charles. This is closer to the Tony Rice version.