Covers That Rock: Toxicity by SOAD

| Labels: , , , | Posted On Wednesday, February 10, 2010

I'm usually not one for posting covers on the resource section here, but today I found something that was really cool. Toxicity performed using Electric Violins. Awesome video and stellar performance by the musicians in this video. Keep Rocking.

Lesson: Finger Picking D Major

| Labels: , , , , | Posted On Monday, February 8, 2010

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Finger Picking is mostly used on Acoustic and Classical Guitars and allow you to "pick" the notes out with your fingers and thumb to create your sound. In this lesson, the instructor covers the variations of the D Major Chord and uses the example to create a simple melody. Learning how to play guitar in this style is a good thing to do if you are wanting to learn country or blue grass music and also comes in handy when you are looking for that one or two notes to complete your song. Simple tricks like this help your guitar playing greatly and will help you to play with a band by ear better.





Lesson: Walking Your Bass Lines

| Labels: , , , , , , , , | Posted On Tuesday, February 2, 2010

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Walking your bass lines allows for smoother transitions to other chords. The passing tones act as a filler on the bass to keep the rhythm together and keep everyone on time. For guitarists, it's kind of like adding a "chucka" during your changes to make your changes sound fuller and more gradual. If you have a general idea about how songs are arraigned, you shouldn't have a problem following the instructor. Just take your time, practice your scales and you'll be walking your bass like a pro.

Learn: "Santeria" by Sublime

| Labels: , , , | Posted On Monday, February 1, 2010

This song isn't that hard to learn after you practice it a few times. I would recommend, if you aren't familier with the chords in this exercise, that you you practice the chord formations first until you get them down. Then move on to learning the rhythm of the song as well as the finger picking. So, in other words, learn the left hand then the right for this song. After you've mastered it you'll be able to impress your friends with this great song from a really cool band. Sublime was a band that got famous after the passing of their lead singer Bradley James Nowell in the early 90's. Their delicate mixes of guitar and heavy bass lines helped to re-invent ska music. Their music was a combination of Ska and Punk stylings that resulted in feel good music and positive mental attitudes. Their music is both uplifting and soulful. If you would like to learn more about the band, check out their article here on GuitarWarlord.com.

Learn: Jimi Hendrix Lick In C Minor

| Labels: , , | Posted On Sunday, January 31, 2010


Ok, so you've been playing guitar for a while. You know some simple chord songs and can rock them pretty good. You may have also been advancing your solos lately and mastering some wicked metal riffs. But now I'm going to take you away from all of that and help you to rock like Hendrix!
This lick isn't too hard to get if you've some of the basics under your belt. The instructor does a good job of slowing down the lick to allow you to follow along at an acceptable pace. The fingering can be a little tricky on this lick so just remember to practice, practice, practice and then practice some more.
If you want to get fancy with this one, try it with a wah with medium range settings so to spice it up a bit.