“Hey Joe” Solo – Jimi Hendrix

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
“Hey Joe” Solo – Jimi Hendrix
In this episode of Riffin’ Through Time, we’ll be taking a look at the guitar solo from “Hey Joe” by Jimi Hendrix. This solo is fairly challenging, so breaking it down into smaller chunks is recommended. We’ll start by listening to the solo at full speed, and then at a slower speed. After that, we’ll […]

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
Effective Tips For The C Guitar Chord
The dreaded C chord… For beginner guitarists, it can be one of the first major roadblocks they encounter. So we’re going to go over a bunch of tips that you can implement today so you can nail that C chord! Bring your neck higher The first thing you can do is bring the neck of […]

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
10 Tips For Guitar Chord Transitions
A list of ten different ways to get better at changing between guitar chords faster and smoother.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
5 Most Beautiful Chords for Beginners
Here are five easy chord shapes to use instead of open chords to create more emotion and color in your guitar playing.

Andrew Clarke  /  Lessons
The 5 Most Important Guitar Chords
In this guitar lesson, we’ll be diving into the five most important chords you’ll learn on the guitar. We’ll also talk a bit about why they’re superior to the other chords you’ll learn. As we go through this lesson, we’ll cover the ways to make each chord and also the notes in each chord. So […]

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
What Makes These Guitar Intros So Iconic?
What makes these four guitar intros iconic? Find out how to play these intros and the techniques used that warranted their fame.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Unlocking The Pentatonic Scale
A new approach to the pentatonic scale to help you understand the guitar better. By using only two positions of the scale, you'll internalize the scale and will be able to add new colors and notes.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Breaking out of the Minor Pentatonic Scale
Add colors to your guitar scales that help you break out of the box and help you understand the basics of music theory.

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
7 Tips For Faster Strumming
In this guitar lesson for beginners, we’ll be going over 7 important tips for faster strumming. Increasing the speed of your strumming can be a frustrating task, but by focusing on a few key things you’ll be able to strum the guitar faster so you can play your favorite songs. #1 Relax The first tip […]

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
The Most Underrated Jimi Hendrix Song
Ayla performs what she believes is the most underrated Jimi Hendrix song, and discusses what makes it so good!

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
Play 12 Songs With 2 Chords
With all the chords, strumming patterns, and hundreds of other things there are to learn on the guitar it can seem like playing your favorite songs is a lifetime away. In this beginner guitar lesson, we’re going to take some time to focus on playing the easiest popular songs on the guitar. The songs we’ll […]

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Play the Blues like Steely Dan
Ayla Tesler-Mabe will go into more depth on the specific harmonic and chord choices in four different Steely Dan songs.

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
Learn “Yesterday” by The Beatles
Download PDF Learning songs on the guitar can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding endeavors you can embark upon as a guitarist. So in this video, we’ll take a deep dive into a solo fingerstyle version of “Yesterday” by The Beatles. This version of the song combines two separate musical parts. The first […]

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Minor Pentatonic Magic with Ayla Tesler-Mabe
Ayla Tesler-Mabe breaks down her approach to guitar solos and improvisation, and it all boils down to the minor pentatonic scale.

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
The Best Fretboard Navigation System
In this quick video, we’ll be getting into a topic that’s proven itself to be a little controversial. There are a number of different ways to approach learning the fretboard, but choosing the “best” method is pretty tough. The 3 main fretboard navigation systems are the 3-note-per-string method, the CAGED method, and the interval method. […]

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
“Slow Dancing In A Burning Room” – John Mayer
Download PDF In this episode of Riffin’ Through Time, we’ll be taking a look at “Slow Dancing In A Burning Room” by John Mayer. The part we’ll be focusing on is the main lick played in the intro. This lick combines double-stops, sliding, and hammer-ons, so be prepared to employ those techniques. There are a […]

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How To Mic Your Guitar Amp
In this guitar lesson, we’re joined by Victor Guidera from Recordeo to talk about miking a guitar amplifier. Correctly using a microphone on a speaker can be an art in and of itself. So in this video, Victor will show you exactly how to get started and how to capture a great guitar sound. The […]

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
7th Chords Explained
Once you’ve learned all your beginner guitar chords you might be wondering what comes next. 7th chords are a great next step because they give you an easy way to add flavor to basic major and minor chords by adding just one new note. There are four primary types of 7th chords. In this guide, […]

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
8 Beginner Guitar Chords You Should Know
Learn how to play eight open guitar chords that every beginner guitarist should know.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Must-Have Guitar Pedals
Ayla Tesler-Mabe is back, and this time, she’s showcasing her favorite pedals she simply can’t live without.