In this video, we'll check out some very popular songs that use Am, Dm, and Em. Learning these songs is a great way to put what you're studying to practical use.
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Intermediate
ACOUSTIC GUITAR
INTERMEDIATE ACOUSTIC
ELEVATE YOUR PLAYING
Once you have the basics down, you can learn some really great stuff—the same great stuff which likely inspired you to pick up the guitar in the first place. In this section, we’ve got riffs, chords, and songs that will improve your playing immensely. With the help of these lessons, you’ll feel truly proficient as an acoustic guitarist.
EASY MINOR CHORD CHANGES
PLAYING THE BLUES
The blues has been a window into the soul of musicians for well over a century. Now, it's your turn to express yourself through this timeless musical genre.
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STRUMMING PATTERNS
Follow along to this very cool strumming pattern and bring an alternate way of strumming into your repertoire—it’s sure to up your playing ability.
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CAGED FOR MAJOR SCALES
Nate takes us through major scale shapes and how to use them with the CAGED system. This is a surefire way to increase your abilities across the whole guitar neck.
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PLAYING THE BLUES
In this video, learn more about 12 bar blues structure, including how to add some nice lead riffs in place of the standard chords, just like the greats do.
INTERMEDIATE ACOUSTIC
YOUR FIRST LESSONS
Time to get to the heart of playing the guitar. In this section, you'll learn how to navigate various parts of the neck through scales, adopt different musical styles, and develop your own sound through soloing.
The Em pentatonic scale is not just a scale—it's a gateway to the next level of guitar. Derived from blues music, the minor pentatonic scale is also used in countless rock songs.
The Em pentatonic scale is not just a scale—it's a gateway to the next level of guitar. Derived from blues music, the minor pentatonic scale is also used in countless rock songs.
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LEFT HAND DEXTERITY EXERCISE
Here’s a great exercise to improve hand coordination, dexterity, and speed. While it might not always seem as interesting or fun as learning a song, exercises like this can really up your abilities.
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RECAP OF THE CHORDS WE KNOW
In this video, learn tips and tricks for easily, smoothly playing eight chords: G Major, C Major, D Major, F Major, E Major, A Major, E Minor, A Minor.
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CHORD CHANGES
It’s important to recall the chord changes that challenge you and work on those. Check out Justin’s advice as to how best to do it.
INTERMEDIATE ACOUSTIC
ELEVATE YOUR PLAYING
Once you have the basics down, you can learn some really great stuff—the same great stuff which likely inspired you to pick up the guitar in the first place.
In this section, we've got riffs, chords, and songs that will improve your playing immensely. With the help of these lessons, you'll feel truly proficient as an acoustic guitarist.
In this video, Justin challenges you to learn this super famous, yet relatively easy song. This version is accessible for beginner and intermediate players.
In this video, Justin challenges you to learn this super famous, yet relatively easy song. This version is accessible for beginner and intermediate players.
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em pentatonic EXTENSION
Blues soloing might be the coolest part of learning guitar—and guess what? You’re there!
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OPEN DOMINANT 7TH CHORDS
Dominant 7th chords have a beautiful sound. In this video, get an explanation of the theory behind Dominant 7ths and see how to play a few.
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BEGINNER BLUES SONGS
Now that you have some blues basics down, it’s time to dive into beginner blues songs.
BLUES SOLOING
Matt Smith comes to us from Austin, Texas—a place well known for blues styling, with some tips and tricks to make your solos even better.
BLUES PRACTICE ROUTINE
A minute-by-minute practice regimen is invaluable to developing your chops. Trust the method, trust the process, and you'll be surprised where it takes you.
Want to get the most out of your practice time? Here are 10 tips to help you do just that.
Want to get the most out of your practice time? Here are 10 tips to help you do just that.
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BARRE CHORDS PT. 1
Barre chords are a big part of rock and pop songs. By forming these chord shapes and sliding them up and down the neck, you can play almost any chord.
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E SHAPE BARRE CHORDS
Honing in on perhaps the most popular barre chord shape, Justin gives you knowledge and examples of how the E shape barre chord can best be of use to you.
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UNDERSTANDING THE MAJOR SCALE
The major scale is the foundation of all chords and scales you learn in music. In this video you’ll learn the basics, like how the major scale is formed and the music theory behind it.
THE MAJOR SCALE
In this lesson, you'll learn the G major scale in its first position, which you can then transpose to any other major scale by changing where you start.
MAJOR SCALE EXERCISE
Justin Guitar comes to us with an exercise that really helps the control and accuracy in your fretting hand. Increase your capabilities, by following along with this video lesson.
Songs pt 4 Playlist
With your chord knowledge so far, you should be able to master these popular tunes. Of course, practice makes perfect, so keep at it.
20 Intermediate Chords
There are some important chords that we all need to know to be well-rounded guitar players. This lesson goes through a number of different types, including inversion chords.