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How To: Play "Mississippi Queen" by Ozzy Osbourne on guitar

Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Mississippi Queen" by Ozzy Osbourne on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers the strumming pattern as well as the chord structure for "Mississippi Queen." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Mississippi Queen" by Ozzy Osbourne.

How To: Play "Dirty Deeds" by AC/DC on electric guitar

Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Dirty Deeds" by AC/DC on the electric guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers the strumming pattern as well as the chord structure for "Dirty Deeds." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Dirty Deeds" by AC/DC.

How To: Play "Imagine" by John Lennon on piano

Want to learn how to play John Lennon on the piano? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Imagine" by John Lennon on the piano or keyboard. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how John Lennon plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate pianists because it assumes prior knowledge of piano playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play piano along to "Imagine" by John Lennon.

How To: Play "Happy Xmas" by John Lennon on guitar

If you want to play the guitar well, you have to learn from the masters, like John Lennon. Learn how to play "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" by John Lennon on the guitar with this tutorial. This lesson focuses on the strumming pattern, and chord structure of the song "Happy Xmas." This song is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" like John Lennon.

How To: Play "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin on guitar

Want to learn how to play Led Zeppelin on the guitar? With this three parttutorial you can learn how to play "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Led Zeppelin plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play along to "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin.

How To: Play "Thunder" by Boys Like Girls on acoustic guitar

Want to learn how to play Boys Like Girls on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Thunder" by Boys Like Girls on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Boys Like Girls plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play along to "Thunder" by Boys Like Girls.

How To: Play "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica on guitar

Want to learn how to play Metallica on the guitar? With this two part tutorial you can learn how to play "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Metallica plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play along to "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica.

How To: Play "Behind Blue Eyes" by The Who on guitar

Want to learn how to play The Who on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Behind Blue Eyes" by the Who on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how the Who plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play guitar along to "Behind Blue Eyes" by the Who.

How To: Play "How's It Going to Be" on acoustic guitar

Want to learn how to play Third Eye Blind on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "How's It Going To Be" by Third Eye Blind on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Third Eye Blind plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play guitar along to "How's It Going To Be" by Third Eye Blind.

How To: Play "Your Guardian Angel" on acoustic guitar

Want to learn how to play Red Jumpsuit Apparatus on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Your Guardian Angel" by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Red Jumpsuit Apparatus plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play along to "Your Guardian Angel" by Red Jum...

How To: Play "Misery Business" by Paramore on acoustic guitar

Want to learn how to play Paramore on the guitar? With this two part tutorial you can learn how to play "Misery Business" by Paramore on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Paramore plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play along to "Misery Business" by Paramore.

How To: Play "Good Riddance" by Green Day on acoustic guitar

Want to learn how to play Green Day on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Good Riddance" by Green Day on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Green Day plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play along to "Good Riddance" by Green Day.

How To: Play Pink Floyd "Wish You Were Here" on guitar

Want to learn how to play Pink Floyd on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Pink Floyd plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play along to "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd.

How To: Play "Roll Out the Barrel" by Milburn on the guitar

Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Roll Out the Barrel" by Milburn on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "Roll Out the Barrel." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Roll Out the Barrel" by Milburn.

How To: Play "SOS" by the Jonas Brothers on the guitar

Playing popular songs on the guitar is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "SOS" by the Jonas Brothers on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers the finger picking as well as the chord structure for "SOS." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "SOS" by the Jonas Brothers.

How To: Play "Funky Monks" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers

If you want to play guitar like John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers then this how to video is the place to start. With this tutorial you can learn how to play the main riff from "Funky Monks" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Marty Schwartz covers technique of bending in the song "Funky Monks." Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play "Fu...

How To: Play "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash on guitar

Want to learn how to play Johnny Cash on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Johnny Cash plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play along to "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash.

How To: Play "Blowing in the Wind" by Bob Dylan on guitar

Want to learn how to play Bob Dylan on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Blowing in the Wind" by Bob Dylan on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Bob Dylan plays it. "Blowing in the Wind" uses the capo on the 4th fret. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play along to "Blowing in the Wi...

How To: Play "Teardrops on my Guitar"by Taylor Swift on guitar

Want to learn how to play Taylor Swift on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Teardrops on my Guitar" by Taylor Swift on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Taylor Swift plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play along to "Teardrops on my Guitar" by Taylor Swift.

How To: Play "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay on acoustic guitar

Want to learn how to play Coldplay on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Coldplay plays it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play along to "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay.

How To: Play "I Summon You" by Spoon on acoustic guitar

Want to learn how to play guitar like Britt Daniel from Spoon? In this how to video you can learn how to play "I Summon You" by Spoon on the guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it assumes some prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "I Summon You" by Spoon on the guitar.

How To: Play "Modern Girl" by Sleater Kinney on guitar

Want to learn how to play guitar like Sleater Kinney? In this how to video you can learn how to play "Modern Girl" by Sleater Kinney on the guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it assumes some prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "Modern Girl" by Sleater Kinney on the guitar.

How To: Play "The Underdog" by Spoon on guitar

Want to learn how to play guitar like Brit Daniel from Spoon? In this how to video you can learn how to play "The Underdog" by Spoon on the guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it assumes some prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "The Underdog" by Spoon on the guitar.

How To: Play "Blindsided" by Bon Iver on acoustic guitar

Want to learn how to play guitar like Bon Iver? In this how to video you can learn how to play "Blindsided" by Bon Iver on the guitar. "Blindsided" uses the capo in the 4th fret in standard tuning. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it assumes some prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "Blindsided" by Bon Iver on the guitar.

How To: Play "Float On" by Modest Mouse on ukulele

Want to learn how to play Modest Mouse on the ukulele? In this how to video you can learn how to play "Float On" by Modest Mouse on the ukulele. This lesson is geared towards beginning to intermediate ukulele players because it assumes some prior knowledge of ukulele playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "Float On" by Modest Mouse on the ukulele.

How To: Play "Sound of Settling" on acoustic guitar

Want to learn how to play guitar like Ben Gibbard from Death Cab for Cutie? In this how to video you can learn how to play an acoustic version of "Sound of Settling" by Death Cab for Cutie on the guitar. "Sound of Settling" uses the capo in the 2nd fret in standard tuning. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it assumes some prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "Sound of Settling" by Death Cab for Cuti...

How To: Play "Eyes" by Rogue Wave on the acoustic guitar

Want to learn how to play guitar like Rogue Wave? In this how to video you can learn how to play "Eyes" by Rogue Wave on the guitar. "Eyes" uses the capo in the 5th fret in standard tuning. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it assumes some prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "Have You Forgotten" by Rogue Wave on the guitar.

How To: Play "Northern Sky" by Nick Drake on guitar

Want to learn how to play guitar like Nick Drake? In this how to video you can learn how to play "Nothern Sky" by Nick Drake on the guitar. "Northern Sky" is played in standard tuning with a capo on the 4th fret. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it assumes some prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "Northern Sky" by Nick Drake on the guitar.

How To: Play "Skinny Love" by Bon Iver on the guitar

Want to learn how to play guitar like Bon Iver? In this how to video you can learn how to play "Skinny Love" by Bon Iver on the guitar. The tuning for "Skinny Love" is CGEGCC. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it assumes some prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "Skinny Love" by Bon Iver on the guitar.

How To: Play "Have You Forgotten" by Mark Kozelek on guitar

Want to learn how to play guitar like Mark Kozelek from the Red House Painters? In this how to video you can learn how to play "Have You Forgetten" by Mark Kozelek from the Red House Painters on the guitar. "Have You Forgotten" uses the capo in the 3rd fret in standard tuning with the B string tuned up to a C. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it assumes some prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "Ha...

How To: Play "A Case of You" by Joni Mitchell on the guitar

Want to learn how to play guitar like Joni Mitchell? In this how to video you can learn how to play "A Case of You" by Joni Mitchell from the album Blue on the guitar. "A Case of You" is originally played on a dulcimer but you can play it on the guitar tuned a half step down from standard tuning. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it assumes some prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "A Case of You" b...

How To: Play Beirut's "Postcards From Italy" on the ukulele

Want to learn how to play ukulele like Zach Condon from Beirut? In this how to video you can learn how to play "Postcard's from Italy" by Beirut on the guitar. This ukulele tutorial goes over hammer-ons and the strumming patterns for "Postcards from Italy." This lesson is geared towards intermediate ukulele players because it assumes some prior knowledge of ukulele playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "Postcards From Italy" by Beirut on the ukulele.

How To: Play "Paper Tiger" by Spoon on guitar

Want to learn how to play guitar like Brit Daniel from Spoon? In this how to video you can learn how to play "Paper Tiger" by Spoon on the guitar. "Paper Tiger" uses the capo in the 5th fret in standard tuning and the chords are Am, Em, F, C. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it assumes some prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "Paper Tiger" by Spoon on the guitar.

How To: Play "From the Morning" by Nick Drake on guitar

Want to learn how to play guitar like Nick Drake? In this how to video you can learn how to play "From the Morning" by Nick Drake on the guitar. The tuning for "From the Morning" is BEBEBE starting at the sixth string. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it assumes some prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "From the Morning" by Nick Drake on the guitar.

How To: Play "Chicago" by Sufjan Stevens on acoustic guitar

Want to play guitar like Sufjan Stevens? In this guitar tutorial you will learn how to play "Chicago" by Sufjan Stevens. "Chicago" uses the capo on the 9th fret in standard guitar tuning. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior guitar knowledge. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "Chicago" by Sufjan Stevens on the guitar.

How To: Play "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometimes" on guitar

If you want to learn how to play Beck on the guitar then this how to video is the place to start. In this guitar tutorial you will learn how to play "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometimes" on the guitar. "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometimes" is originally written by Korgis and covered by Beck on the "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" soundtrack. With this lesson you will be able to play guitar and sing "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometimes" by Korgis and covered by Beck.

How To: Play "You Are My Sunshine" on the guitar

If you are looking to begin playing the guitar then this how to video is the place to start. Here's a simple accompaniment for "You Are My Sunshine" using three chords and some basic fingerpicking. You will learn the chords for this song and some easy fingerpicking techniques. With this tutorial you will learn how to play and sing along to "You Are My Sunshine."

How To: Play slap bass guitar for beginners

If you are looking to begin playing the bass guitar then this how to video is the place to start. This is a short demonstration lesson about slap bass techniques. You will learn where how to hit the strings and get that cool slap sound while still resonating the strings. Slap bass is a difficult technique to master, so it will take a lot of practice. With this tutorial you will learn tips to improve your slap bass guitar technique.

How To: Play basic walking bass lines

If you are looking to begin playing the bass then this how to video is the place to start. This is a short demonstration lesson detailing the basic principles of walking bass lines. You will learn some easy scales and how to play a walking bass line for whatever song you are playing. With this tutorial you will learn tips to improve your walking bass technique.

How To: Strum the guitar

If you are looking to begin playing the guitar then this how to video is the place to start. This is a short demonstration lesson about right-hand strumming technique. You will learn some easy strumming patterns and most comfortable way for you to hold your pick. With this tutorial you will learn tips to improve your right hand strumming technique.