How to play Locked Out of Heaven by Bruno Mars
Locked Out Of Heaven is one of Bruno Mars’ big hits from his 2012 album Unorthodox Jukebox. A Top 10 hit in over twenty countries, and inspired by the Reggae-rock sound of The Police, Locked Out Of Heaven is great electric guitar track for developing bar-chords and syncopated rhythm work.
All about Modern Guitar Chord Styles 1
It’s the FAQ for our most popular beginner’s book: Modern Guitar Chord Styles 1. Whether you’re new to the guitar or need to refine your current skills, we’ve compiled answers to the most common questions about this much loved book. For over 20 years students at our studio in Melbourne, Australia have learnt to their favourite songs using the techniques inside!
How to play Yellow by Coldplay
Yellow is simply the most popular song by the most popular band of the 21st Century, Coldplay - a band that has 10+ songs with over 1 billion streams on Spotify, and similar numbers on YouTube. From their debut album Parachutes, Yellow is a hypnotic song that works on all steel string guitars and is a great track to play along with.
How to play Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
Fast Car - Tracy Chapman’s original 1988 version was a Grammy Award winning hit in the USA and a hit in many other countries. The poignant, personal lyrics and gentle acoustic feel made it refreshingly different in the late ‘80s, and the 2023 remake by Luke Combs has introduced it to a new global audience. One of the big digital download hits of 2024, Fast Car is a perfect chart for acoustic finger-style . . .
How to play Sinner by The Last Dinner Party
Sinner by The Last Dinner Party is a great chart for electric guitarists. Although there are only two chords underpinning the whole song there are plenty of tasty lead riffs. From The LDP’s album Prelude to Ecstasy, it features clear, well structured electric guitar solos that even include string bending - lets get into it!
How to play Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond
Crowd sing-along favourite Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond may be an old-school banger but it seems to be more popular now than ever! With the original recording being in B Major (yuk!) it can be trickier to play than you may expect.
Is it better to get guitar lessons or to self teach?
Self-taught guitar vs lessons… It’s a question we get asked all the time! Is it worth getting a guitar teacher?
We’re a bit biased here, but get a guitar teacher! We often have students start lessons with us after years of self teaching, and they all say the same thing: “I’ve made more progress learning with you in 6 months than in 3 years of trying by myself!”…
How to play Hey Brother by Avicii
Hey Brother by Avicii is a great song for acoustic steel-string players. Created by writer-producer Avicii, Hey Brother was the third single from the 2013 mega-platinum album True. From the opening guitar octaves riff to the full-on rhythm of the dance drop, Hey Brother makes a great song chart for acoustic guitarists.
NEW BOOK : Electric Guitar Solo Styles 1 - Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to our FAQ for Electric Guitar Solo Style 1 by Michelle Nelson. Whether you’re new to soloing or looking to refine your current guitar skills, we’ve compiled answers to the most common questions about this book. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about who the book is for, how to use it, and what you can expect to learn. Read on to discover how this guide will help transform your guitar playing with loads of good technical advice and cool solos . . .