Acoustic Guitar Lesson: Palm Muting Arpeggios & Strumming
by Janet Robin In this lesson I continue further use of palm muting although this time utilizing arpeggiated bass notes along with a strum, just to create a ...
Guitar Lessons
Girl Plays Fingerstyle Version of “Hotel California” on Guitar, Absolutely Nails It
In this brilliant video performance, Gabriella Quevedo plays a fingerstyle version of The Eagles' "Hotel California" on her Taylor acoustic guitar. This is not ...
Spark #1: Inversions
by Jeff Scheetz, TrueFire's Director of Education In Spark #1, I want to talk about inversions! We’ll take a look at what inversions are, a simple way to fig...
Acoustic Guitar Lesson: Palm Muting
by Janet Robin This technique is highly effective for dynamics within a song. To strum from a full strum to a palm muting strum creates a slightly muted soun...
Pat Martino Guitar Lesson: Compositional Journey
In this guitar lesson, Pat Martino discusses how he approaches composition of his music. "I've been asked many times how I approach composition not only for ...
8-Year-Old Kid is a Flamenco Guitar Prodigy
Harry Knight has been strumming away since he was four and a half. Soon, he'll travel to Spain to study under several master flamenco players. From the original...
Stevie Ray Vaughan Rips on a 12-String Acoustic Guitar
We've all seen Stevie Ray Vaughan's brilliance on the electric guitar, but how about some 12-string acoustic action?! Check out this amazing performance by SRV ...
Free Johnny Hiland Audio Track: “Jingle Bells”
In celebration of the holidays, Johnny Hiland was kind enough to put together this tasty country version of "Jingle Bells" - enjoy it and download the track for...
This Custom Cardboard Fender Strat is Actually a Real Guitar
These guys had a Fender Strat made out of cardboard. Yes, cardboard. You won't believe how it looks and sounds......
10 Things Guitarists Should Be Thankful For
Thanksgiving season has arrived! It’s time you pick up the guitar and strum a melody that brings forth visions of falling autumn leaves (or fire bursting out of...
Watch This Incredible Neil Young Performance of “Old Man” from 1971
Neil Young is one of the best songwriters and storytellers of his era, if not ever. His ability to connect with the hearts of his audience and tell stories that...
How to Learn Guitar Chords Quickly: Muscle Memory
If you want to learn how to learn guitar chords quickly, try this muscle memory method! Here's how it works: First, finger the guitar chord you want to pract...