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  1. Guitar Lesson: Creative Power Chords

    Guitar Lesson: Creative Power Chords

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this video guitar lesson, I show you how to add thirds to your power chords to give them a more distinctive sound. TAB, chord charts, and an MP3 to jam...

  2. Guitar Tut: Open String Runs

    Guitar Tut: Open String Runs

    Tutorial Beginner

    Here is the first of Toby Pitman's guitar tuts. I've been looking forward to these! In this video guitar tutorial we'll cover the basics of open string runs....

  3. Using Guitar Amp Simulators 101, Part 3

    Using Guitar Amp Simulators 101, Part 3

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the second part of Guitar Amp Simulators 101, we looked ways of using different amplifier, cabinet and microphone models, as well as some of the more...

  4. Quick Tip: Use a Practice Schedule

    Quick Tip: Use a Practice Schedule

    Tutorial Beginner

    Practicing is the most important skill that every musician should spend some time developing. Knowing how to practice will give you the quickest and easiest...

  5. Quick Tip: How to Change Guitar Strings

    Quick Tip: How to Change Guitar Strings

    Tutorial Beginner

    When you break a guitar string or haven't changed your strings since you bought your guitar two years ago, the process of putting on some new ones can be a...

  6. Using Guitar Amp Simulators 101, Part 2

    Using Guitar Amp Simulators 101, Part 2

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the first part of Guitar Amp Simulators 101, we looked at the fundamentals of choosing, setting up and getting started with an amplifier plugin. In this...

  7. Quick Tip: Vibrato for Guitar

    Quick Tip: Vibrato for Guitar

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this video quick tip for guitarists, we will take a look at how to apply vibrato to your notes. While the technique is relatively simply, the use of...

  8. Using Guitar Amp Simulators 101, Part 1

    Using Guitar Amp Simulators 101, Part 1

    Tutorial Beginner

    Kicking off a new series of expanded, in-depth Basix tutorials, this is the first in a series of articles designed to guide you step-by-step through the...

  9. 10 Essential Principles for Learning Guitar

    10 Essential Principles for Learning Guitar

    Tutorial Beginner

    The guitar is a great instrument. It's fairly portable, relatively inexpensive, easy enough to learn the basics - and you can take your playing as far as you...

  10. Electric Guitar Chord Inversions

    Electric Guitar Chord Inversions

    Tutorial Beginner

    Playing the same old chords on every song can get pretty tiring and can leave a music career stale in a heartbeat.

  11. How to Record a Professional Electric Guitar Solo

    How to Record a Professional Electric Guitar Solo

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial I am going to show you an easy and great way to record a professional electric guitar solo for your production. The tutorial is geared...

  12. How to Use the Nashville Tuning

    How to Use the Nashville Tuning

    Tutorial Intermediate

    The Nashville tuning is a great way to enhance your productions when it comes to guitars. In this tutorial I'll cover the basics and show you how to set it...