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I’ve got a great and easy song for you guys today. In this Photograph guitar lesson video, I will show you the simple 4 chords that make up this acoustic smash hit by Ed Sheeran.

In addition to that, I will demonstrate how to play the cool fingerstyle lick that opens the song.

Before we get started, you will need to make sure you are in the proper tuning. Ed Sheeran actually plays “Photograph” a couple different ways live. Sometimes he opts for a capo (this is probably how he recorded it as well), but other times he won’t use any capo at all and simply re-tunes one string on his guitar instead.

The tuning starting from the 6th string will be E A D E B E. So in other words, it is a standard tuning with the G string tuned down a minor 3rd to E.

This tuning will now enable all the chords to be super easy and also allow us to play the opening guitar lick easily as well.

Even though there are multiple parts to learn in Ed Sheeran’s “Photograph” (ie verse, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge), they all use the exact same 4 chords albeit in a different order each time.

So the real trick to getting everything memorized quickly is to simply remember the number of the fret each chord is played on and then memorizing the order of those numbers for each section. It will help you memorize it very quickly. If you have no trouble hearing which chord is next then that is even better!

The opening guitar lick is a simple fingerstyle lick played by alternating between fretted notes and open strings. It has a beautiful and open quality about it.

Since that opening is fingerstyle, you will want to strum the chords throughout the rest of the song without a pick as well. Ed Sheeran uses the back of his index finger’s nail to lightly brush the strings throughout the entire song. He is also dampening the strings by doing some pick-hand muting all the way until the 2nd chorus. I will demonstrate how to accomplish all of this easily in the video lesson.

Have fun with this acoustic smash hit from Ed Sheeran!

Carl…

Easy guitar lesson for this classic riff by Fleetwood Mac called The Chain. It was famously used in the UK Formula One TV intro. To access my Essential Beginners Guitar Course for free go to: http://www.learnguitarinlondon.com/free-access-to-the-beginners-guitar-course/

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In this beginner guitar lesson, we learn 3 EASY chords to play on guitar, then learn TEN songs. This video demonstrates 3 of those songs for pacing reasons- the links to the rest are in the links above!

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An acoustic guitar lesson of my interpretation of the classic Eagles song – Take It Easy. Loads more free lessons can be found at Guitar Tutor Man’s official website: http://guitar.freemovies.co.uk where you can find a song sheet for this video Please support my video creation by clicking here: http://www.gofundme.com/guitar-tutor-man

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Guitar Lesson Tutorial: Hound Dog – Elvis
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In this guitar lesson we’re going to learn how to play a super very easy beginner version of Hound Dog by Elvis Presley. Just need A, D and E and you are good to go

The Justin Guitar Beginners Songbook contains 100 songs specifically structured for beginners and there are 10 songs for each stage of the Beginners Course. See the web site for the beginner lessons and more info including full song list, sample songs and order details. You can also order the book from your local music store!

Find the related course notes on the following link:
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See my web site for hundreds more free lessons, loads of songs and detailed courses for beginners and intermediate players getting into blues, jazz, fingerstyle and many lessons on technique, practice, ear training, theory and loads more…

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To get help with this lesson and get additional notes and tips, use the Lesson ID in the search box at the top of the web site!

Notes & tabs for this lesson: http://playsongnotes.com/songs/kenny-rogers-the-gambler/

Timestamps:
0:28 Greeting & lesson overview
1:01 Quick capo disclaimer
1:40 Chord shapes needed
3:04 Timing & chord progression
6:17 Strumming patterns
11:25 Adding alternating bass notes
13:05 Changing key in the 2nd half
14:37 Full play-along cover
17:22 Farewell & thanks

My play-along cover of this song:

An improvisation lesson I did using this song’s melody:

Here’s my lesson teaching you how to play “The Gambler”, the classic 3-chord country song made famous by Kenny Rogers (originally written by Don Schlitz). During this lesson, I’ll teach you the chord shapes, explain the verse & chorus chord progressions, and break down the strumming patterns. Together, this should give you all you need to pick up your guitar and play this song. Note, this will be a lesson for a no-capo version of this song (add a capo on the 1st fret to play the song in the same key as Kenny Rogers).

Note that for the 2nd half of the song, I’m modulating (changing key) by one whole step – i.e., moving from the key of D (D/G/A7) to the key of E (E/A/B7). Kenny Rogers only moves up one half-step, so I’m deviating from what he does – but I think my choice is more practical in that it requires no capo.

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Hey everyone! In this lesson we show you how to play “Jolene” by Dolly Parton. It’s simple as far as the chords are concerned, so we’ll be spending our time building up some fingerpicking dexterity.

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The chords are just Am, C and G. That’s it! We show you some tips for switching through them seamlessly and practice playing them in order, nice and slow.

After that, we show you a simple fingerpicking pattern that you can use over the whole thing. On the original recording, the pattern changes ever-so-slightly at certain times. We’ve opted to keep it consistent and give you something to work off of as you improve your fingerstyle chops.

After that, we show you all a simple strumming pattern that you can substitute for the fingerpicking. This is for those of you who simply want to be able to play and sing the tune, and the pattern we’ve chosen uses the exact same rhythmic feel, so there’s definitely no shame in simply strumming along!

At the very end of the tape, as a bonus, I show you how to play the intro exactly like it is on the recording. This part is a bit more difficult than the rest of the tune, so if you’re looking for a challenge, here it is!

Enjoy playing along and workin’ out those fingerpicking chops! See ya next week!

James

How to play Jolene on guitar?

“Jolene” is a classic song by Dolly Parton that has been a favorite for guitarists since its release. Here’s a basic guide on how to play “Jolene” on the guitar:

1. Chords: The primary chords used in “Jolene” are Am, C, G, and Em. Ensure you’re comfortable transitioning between these chords before diving into the song.
2. Verse Progression: The chord progression for the verses is Am – C – G – Am. This sequence is repeated throughout the verses.
3. Chorus Progression: For the chorus (“Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene”), the progression is Em – A – C – G – Am.
4. Strumming Pattern: A common strumming pattern for “Jolene” is down-down-up-up-down-up. This pattern captures the rhythmic feel of the original song, but you can adjust it to your preference.
5. Tempo: “Jolene” has a distinctive moderate tempo with a pulsating rhythm. It’s essential to maintain a steady pace to capture the song’s essence.
6. Capo: If you want to play along with Dolly Parton’s original version, place a capo on the fourth fret. This will allow you to use the chords mentioned above while matching the original key.
7. Practice: Start by practicing the chord transitions, ensuring you can move smoothly between them. Once you’re comfortable, incorporate the strumming pattern.
8. Tutorials and Tabs: There are many online tutorials and guitar tabs available for “Jolene.” These resources can offer visual guidance, alternate chord versions, and additional playing tips.

Remember, the key to mastering any song on the guitar is consistent practice and patience. “Jolene” is a song with a lot of emotion, so feel the music as you play and make it your own. Happy strumming!

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Welcome to this Love Someone Guitar Tutorial by Lukas Graham!
This song has a lovely fingerpicked riff running throughout, but for those beginners out there who just want an easy strummed version, I also teach that too! Best part about this song is that no capo is required yay! Hope you all have fun learning this one for your loved ones!

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TABS/CHORDS + LYRICS (VIEW ON TABLET OR DESKTOP)
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I go over the circle of fifths and how to make your own fifths chart. Its a great thing to learn for all music, but it’s really valuable for guitar players.

Visit https://www.activemelody.com/lesson/simple-blues-guitar-lick-1-chuck-berry-style/ for the tablature and MP3 jam track for this video. Every few days I’m adding a new guitar lesson video so be sure to check back! This video demonstrates a fairly simple and somewhat standard blues guitar lick that can be played on either an acoustic or electric guitar.

This is really intended for the beginner – intermediate player, although if you’re an advanced player you might find it valuable as well. This video takes advantage of playing a double string solo (very similar to the style that Chuck Berry would use)

As always, if you have questions or comments ask away either here or at http://www.activemelody.com