How to play Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes
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How to play Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes

Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes is the big global hit from their 2003 album Elephant. Based on a simple seven-note riff it, became the White Stripes’ most enduring hit and remains popular around the world on radio, television and streaming formats. The riff, repeated in power chords, and the solo based on the same tune make it a perfect choice for developing electric guitarists.

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How to play Karma Police by Radiohead

Karma Police by Radiohead is from their influential 1997 album OK Computer. Karma Police was the 2nd single from the album and remains one of Radiohead’s most recognisable songs. The acoustic guitar part is an integral element and the intelligent variety of chords makes it a rewarding rhythm guitar chart . . .

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How to play House of the Rising Sun

House of the Rising Sun is an old American folk song restyled into a hit song in the 1960s by English rock group The Animals. Their tough blues sound projected the new British rock sound and turned House of the Rising Sun from a coffee-house folk number into an international rock hit. The distinctive guitar arpeggio intro quickly became a guitar lessons staple . . .

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How to turn on Original Sound for Musicians in Zoom

When having an online lesson, it’s important to switch off the noise cancelling features in your meeting software so your teacher can hear your guitar properly!

Turning on “Original Sound for Musicians” is easy once it’s all set up, but it’s a little different on a PC or Mac, or on a phone or iPad…

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How do I play the E Minor chord?

E Minor is the most adaptable chord on guitar. Thanks to EADGBE tuning the chord of E minor, and it’s common extensions can be played multiple ways across the fretboard. Four of our six open strings are notes in an E minor chord ; the 6th, 4th, 3rd and 1st strings form a full E minor chord . . .

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How to play Imagine by John Lennon

Imagine by John Lennon is perhaps the most famous Pop ballad of all. The 1971 original was a huge international hit and in the decades since Imagine has built an enduring cultural presence that places it beyond the realms of mere Pop. There are many recorded cover versions, and it has become synonymous with Olympic Games opening/closing ceremonies, but the original still shines above all others. . .

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How to play Let Her Go by Passenger

'Let Her Go by Passenger is one of the biggest hit songs of the 2010’s. Recorded in Sydney in 2012 for the album All The Little Lights, it took some time to find a wide audience but was a global hit by 2014. With it’s distinctive fingerpick intro and sweet minor chord progression, it’s a perfect track for acoustic guitarists.

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