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Rasgueado For Fingerstyle Guitar

In this lesson we learn how we can incorporate some amazing rasgueado techniques for modern fingerstyle guitar! Elevate your playing with some new rhythms and percussive ideas!

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15 JAZZ LINES

In this lesson, we focus on 15 different JAZZ LINES. We're not only learning the licks, but we also go through them one by one, and learn WHY they work, and what scales and arpeggios are being used. This will then enable you to write your own lines over one of the most common proggressions in Jazz. More about this lesson: * 70 minute video lesson * Tabs and notation for all of the examples * Backing Tracks Ready to level up? Here we go!

15 JAZZ LINES VOL 2

You can find the I VI II V chord progression in almost every jazz standard, and that is why we focus on learning how to play over those changes in this lesson! This progression is also called a "Turnaround", it's used everywhere, even in the Blues. More about this lesson: * 73 minute video lesson * Tabs and notation for all of the examples * Backing Tracks Let's Jazz it up!

15 JAZZ LINES VOL 3

The minor II V I chord progression is one of the most common progressions in Jazz music, and that's why we focus on learning how to play over those specific chord changes in this lesson! The chords of a minor II V I in the key of C minor are: Dm7b5, G7 and Cm. More about this lesson: * 57 minute video lesson * Tabs and notation for all of the examples * Backing Tracks Let's play!

Arpeggios

Welcome to the world of Arpeggios! This is one of the most in depth lessons about this subject on the internet. How can I use arpeggios when I improvise? What arpeggios can be found in the different modes? What combinations of arpeggios can be used over certain chords? In this lesson, we're learning LOTS of arpeggios, licks, techniques and exercises that will help you become a better guitar player in all fields. More about this lesson: * 64 minute video lesson * 13 page curriculum with detaild TABs and notation * 3 camera angles for a clear view of both hands Enjoy!

Arranging For Fingerstyle Guitar

In this in depth lesson called "Arranging for Fingerstyle Guitar", we cover the key elements that you need to learn to be able to arrange for solo guitar. We also learn useful techniques and ideas that will add spice to your arrangements and songs. * Finding the right key * Chord inversions * The "Boom-Chick" alternating bass * Using the open strings * Chord embellishment * Chord substitution * Chord families * Moving bass lines * Using the circle of 5ths * Harp harmonics * Altering the V7 chord * Tritone substitution * Arrangement analysis More about the lesson: * 87 minute video lesson * 17 page curriculum with detaild TABs and notation * 3 camera angles for a clear view of both hands Let's learn!

Auld Lang Syne FAST VERSION

This blazing fast fingerpicking version of the song "Auld Lang Syne" is a really fun arrangement! It's inspired by players like Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Buster B Jones, Jerry Reed and Merle Travis, and it's full of useful techniques and excellent licks! More about the lesson: * 42 minute video lesson * Detailed TABs and notation * Two camera angles for a clear view of both hands Fasten your seatbelts!

Avalon

This lesson features a crystal clear walkthrough of this amazing fingerstyle arrangement of "Avalon"! You'll learn both the arrangement as well as Emil's incredible solo. We also learn about useful scales, arpeggios and modes that enables us to improvise over the "Avalon" changes. More about the lesson: * 60 minute video lesson * TABs and notation for all of the examples * Multiple camera angles Let's play!

Banjo Rolls for Guitar

This is an in-depth TWO HOUR lesson on right hand techniques that will enable you to solo over fast tempo songs, and give you tools and inspiration for a lifetime! * Forward rolls * Backward rolls * Classic banjo rolls * Moving rolls around in a specific key * Fast pull-off and hammer-on techniques * Chet Atkins style rolls * Essential voicings for banjo style licks * "The Cycle Solo" * "Squirrel Chase Rag" More about the lesson: * 117 minute video lesson * 23 page curriculum with detailed TABs and notation for all of the examples, songs and solos * Multiple camera angles * Backing tracks in different tempos Let's count in! 1, 2, 3, 4...

Bebop Phrasing VOL 1

Learn the art of bebop jazz guitar with the master himself - Eric Assarsson! In his latest lesson, "Bebop Phrasing VOL. 1", he covers all the essential topics you need to know to lay a strong foundation for playing bebop guitar. From mastering accents and dynamics to understanding the bebop scale and some great Charlie Parker lines. Do not miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best! Let's play! * TABs and notation for all the examples * Detailed fingerings for both hands * Slow down function in player Let's play some bebop!

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Boogie Woogie Blues

In this lesson, we're learning a super fun (and challenging) Boogie Woogie Blues in the key of E! We're not only going to learn all the parts and techniques, but we're also learning about the scales and arpeggios that are used in this arrangement, and why those particular notes works so well in the context of the Blues! More about the lesson: * 63 minute video lesson * Detailed & prinatble TABs and notation * Multiple camera angles Let's boogie!

Bugle Call Rag

The great Gareth Pearson is teaching this wonderful fingerstyle arrangmenet of "Bugle Call Rag"! One of the most fun and exciting arrangements in this style, which contains incredible lines and interesting techniques! There's a reason why Tommy Emmanuel calls Gareth by the name "The Welsh Tornado"... Gareth is taking fingerstyle to the next level. Here's a wonderful opportunity to learn from one of the greatest fingerpickers in the world! More about the lesson: * 23 minute video lesson * Detailed & prinatble TABs and notation * Multiple camera angles Ready to learn from The Welsh Tornado?! Hold on, here we go!

Charlie Parker Lines VOL 1

To study the masters is essential if you want to become a better Jazz guitarist. In this lesson we focus on 10 different Charlie Parker lines in the key of C major, and how you can implement all these ideas into your own vocabulary! Let's play!

Charlie Parker Lines VOL 2

In this lesson, we're learning incredibly useful Charlie Parker Lines in the minor tonality. This lesson is made for everyone who wants "Jazz Up" their playing with some incredible bebop lines and phrasing! Bebop virtuoso Eric Assarsson walks you through these great lines that will help you to become a better improviser in minor keys. Here we go!

Chord Inversions

This is an in depth lesson on the subject Chord Inversions. A chord inversion occurs when any note other than the root of a chord is played down at the bass. To learn the inversions of chords is essential if you want to become a good guitar player. This information will help you in all the fields of guitar playing, and it will open up the world of chords and inversions for you! More about the lesson: * 83 minute video lesson * 11 page curriculum with detailed TABs and notation * Backing Tracks The inversions enables us to feel more "free" when we play the guitar. Study these fundamental shapes and voicings, and become a better musician - today!

Christmas songs

Learn how to play incredible arrangements of some of the most iconic Christmas songs ever!

Counterpoint Licks

What is ”counterpoint”? Counterpoint can be two (or more) lines being played at the same time, moving in different directions and creating beautiful harmony! In this lesson, we're focusing on learning amazing counterpoint licks that will add an extra dimension to your playing! More about the lesson: * Detailed TABs and notations with indications for both hands * Two camera angles for a clear view of both hands These are all "head turner"-licks, that are unique in their own way - and they are incredibly fun to play! Let's learn!

Country Guitar Soloing Concepts

In this lesson, we're focusing on different concepts that will help us become better improvisers in this style. We're learning how to really use the scales, modes and arpeggios over classic country changes. More about the lesson: * How to use the pentatonic scales over each chord * How to use the mixolydian mode over each chord * How to use chromatics in your solos * Open string lick ideas Ready to become a better improviser? If the answer is "yes", watch "Country Guitar Soloing Concepts" today! * 82 minute video lesson * 11 page curriculum with detailed TABs and notation * Great sounding backing tracks for your practice session Let's count in! 1, 2, 3, 4...

Danny boy

You can hear influences from players like Chet Atkins, George Benson and Ted Greene in this beautful Jazzy version of "Danny Boy"! (Also called "Londonderry Air"). It's definitely a "must learn" for any solo guitar player! More about the lesson: * 28 minute video lesson * Multiple camera angles * Detailed TABs and notation Enjoy!

Essential Bebop Lines

Jazz Guitar virtuoso Eric Assarsson teaches 15 of his essential bebop lines. All the licks are incredibly useful and a great addition to your Jazz vocabulary! More about the lesson: * 36 minute video lesson * Clear view of both hands (Two camera angles) * Detailed TABs and notation * Backing Tracks Ready to become a better Jazz player? Let's play!

Fast Guitar Licks VOL 1

Do you sometimes tense up when trying to play fast on the guitar? This is THE lesson for you! We're learning how to develop speed without having to play alternate picking. You’ll learn KEY pull-off techniques and lines that enables us to play faster, but with lower physical effort. More about the lesson: * 63 minute video lesson * Clear view of both hands (Two camera angles) * 10 page curriculum with detailed TABs and notation * Backing Tracks Let's play!

Fingerstyle basics

In this free lesson series, we learn the basics of fingerstyle guitar. The main goal when starting out playing fingerstyle, is that we need to get our thumb more independent from the fingers so that we can play any melody on top, while playing a steady bass line att the same time using our thumb. This is the key to become a good fingerstyle player! Your fingertstyle journey starts here! Let's count in! 1, 2, 3, 4...

Fingerstyle Blues

In this lesson, we're focusing on the "Fingerstyle Blues"! The lesson is divided into three parts, and you'll learn three different versions and levels of the Fingerstyle Blues. The goal is to be able to blend the different versions and add your own ideas to the arrangements. More about the lesson: * 60 minute video lesson * Clear view of both hands (Two camera angles) * Detailed TABs and notation Enjoy!

Fingerstyle Blues Soloing

Learn how to improvise over the blues form while keeping a steady bass at the same time! "Fingerstyle Guitar Soloing" will elevate your guitar playing to new heights! More about the lesson: * 35 minute video lesson * Clear view of both hands (Two camera angles) * Detailed TABs and notation Let's play the Blues!

Fingerstyle Jazz Comping VOL 1

We're diving into Fingerstyle Jazz Comping, and you'll learn how to make your guitar sound like a whole rhythm section, playing the bass line, "piano" part and even some percussion - all at once! More about the lesson: * 72 minute video lesson * Clear view of both hands (Two camera angles) * Detailed TABs and notation * Backing tracks Have fun!

Folsom Prison Blues

Learn how to play Emil's wonderful arrangement of "Folsom Prison Blues", written by Johnny Cash! This is a really fun, bouncy and bluesy solo fingerstyle arranegemnt that always makes the crowd go nuts! More about the lesson: * FREE lesson * 20 minute video lesson * TABs and notation Enjoy!

Harp Harmonics

Learn how to play "harp harmonics", in the style of Chet Atkibs, Lenny Breau, Ted Greene and Tommy Emmanuel! This lesson will give you the foundation and the basic technique, and once you've mastered the basics you can move on to "Harp Harmonics VOL. 2", which takes these concepts to an even higher level. More about the lesson: * 24 minute video lesson * TABs and notation Let's spice up our playing!

Harp Harmonics VOL 2

In this BIG lesson, you'll learn everything you need to know about "Harp Harmonics"! We learn some amazing techniques and how to use them in context, and we also talk about altered chords, great progressions, diminished sounds and much more! More about the lesson: * 100 minute video lesson * 11 page curriculum with detailed TABs and notation * Two camera angles "Harp Harmonics VOL. 2" is the most in depth lesson about harmonics on the internet! If you really want to learn this technique - this is the lesson for you! Let's play!

I'll See You In My Dreams

Emil walks you through a wonderful arrangement of the beautiful song "I'll See You In My Dreams". In this lesson, you'll not only learn how to play the song, but you'll also learn about improvising over the changes! * 44 minute video lesson * 2 camera angles for a clear view of both hands * TABs and notation * Backing Track Let's play!

Improvisation level 1

Broaden your improvising horizon on the guitar!

Improvisation Level 2

Do you feel a bit stuck when you improvise? And do you find it hard to get out of your old habits of playing mostly pentatonic scales and licks? Then this lesson is for you! In this one hour video lesson, we're learning how to really use the modes from the major scale, and we learn how to bring out those interesting flavors in the moment, when we improvise.

Intro to Traditional Irish Music

The "Intro to Traditional Irish Music" is THE guitar lesson when it comes to learning how to play Irish music on the guitar! Shane Hennessy teaches all you need to know about the "Jig", "Slip Jig" and the "Reel"! We're learning both the melody and the accompaniment for three traditional songs that will open up a new world of music for you! More about the lesson: * 42 minute video lesson * TABs and notation * Two camera angles for a clear view of both hands Irish virtuoso Shane Hannessy is not only a world class fingerstyle artist, but he's also a great musician when it comes to the traditional Irish repertoire! Take the opportunity and learn from the best - today!

Introduction to Slide Guitar

The incredible Ariel Posen joins us for our new lesson "Introduction to Slide Guitar"! In this lesson you'll learn how to get started, and you'll get the foundation that will open up the door to the wonderful world of Slide Guitar. You'll get TAB/notation for every exercise and example. Let's SLIDE!

Jazz Blues MOVING BASS LINES

Are you tired of playing the old standard blues rhythm guitar, and want to dig a little deeper? Then this is the lesson for you! In this lesson, we're learning how to play great sounding moving bass lines over the Jazz Blues form. We'll learn the Jazz Blues in several different keys, and how to play and create amazing sounding bass lines through the progressions! More about this lesson: * 42 minute video lesson * 2 camera angles for a clear view of both hands * Detailed TABs and notation Are you ready!? "It's all about that bass!"

Jazz Up Your Blues

This lesson will help you to get out of the old habits when your soloing. Instead of getting stuck in the pentatonic scales, you'll be given the tools that enables you to add beautiful Jazz flavours to your Blues solos! * The standard Blues form * The Jazz Blues form * Building tension between chords * How to use the diminished scale in the blues * How to use the diminished arpeggios in the blues * How to use the bebop scale in the blues * How to use the melodic minor scale/modes in the blues * Learning about the altered sounds in the blues * Learning the "Blues Jazz Solo" More about the lesson: * 70 minute video lesson * 2 camera angles for a clear view of both hands * 14 page curriculum with describing texts and detailed TABs and notation * Backing Tracks This is the perfect lesson for everyone who wants to take their blues playing to the next level! Have fun!

Melodic Chordal Movement VOL 1

As guitarists, we all know how easy it is to get stuck in a rut, playing the same old chords over and over again. But with the right voicings and chordal movements, we can create something truly special. In this lesson, we'll explore how to add color an depth to your chordal improvisations over simple minor chords. We'll learn how superimpose chords and arpeggios, and how to create beautiful melodies and chord progressions that will elevate your playing to the next level. * Superimposing arpeggios and chords * Melodic Chordal Improvisation * Open voicings and inversions More about this lesson: * 25 minute video lesson * 6 page curriculum with describing texts and detailed TABs and notation Elevate your chordal improvisations! Let's learn!

Monkeys Spinning Monkeys

The viral HIT "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" has never been arranged for solo guitar before! This is a bouncy, humorous and uplifting song that everyone recognize, and it's perfectly suited for fingerstyle guitar! More about the video: * 32 minute video lesson * 2 camera angles for a clear view of both hands * TABs and notation * Fast ending licks Let's pick!

Open String Licks

This lesson, called "Open String Licks" is a video full with 48 different tasteful licks using great open string techniques. The lesson is made for everyone who wants to add some intererst to their soloing, by blending your own ideas with some interesting and unique open string lines. More about the lesson: * 45 minute video lesson * Detailed TABs and notation with indications for both hands Let's learn!

Open String Licks VOL 2

In this video, we focus on open string licks ans ideas that will make your solos more interesting! We're learning 40 different open string licks, and 2 guitar solos. The guitar solos demonstrates how you can utilize these licks in your own solos. More about the lesson: * 68 minute video lesson * 24 page curriculum with detailed TABs and notation * Two camera angles for a clear view of both hands * Backing Tracks Ready to spice up your playing? Let's play!

Reed It

In this tune, we're swinging a moving bass line together with a bluesy melody at the same time! A fantastic Jerry Reed tribute, written by Emil Ernebro. More about the lesson: * 31 minute video lesson * 7 pages with detailed TABs and notation * Two camera angles for a clear view of both hands Ready to become a "one-man-band"? Let's play!

Rhythm Changes Soloing Concepts

"Rhythm Changes" is one of the most common progressions in Jazz music. The pattern is also one of the most common vehicles for improvisation, and in this lesson you'll learn some great lines and solos that will open up your Jazz improvisation! * Walkthrough of the "Rhythm Changes" progression * Chord substitutions and variations * Outlining the changes * Learning a whole solo More about the lesson: * 38 minute video lesson * 10 page curriculum with detailed TABs and notation * Two camera angles for a clear view of both hands * Backing Tracks This is a wonderful video for every player who wants learn how to improvise over Rhythm Changes!

Right Hand Technique

This is the ultimate guitar lesson for fingerstyle players that want to develop their right hand technique for single line playing. It doesn't matter if you're using a thumb pick and fingers, thumb nail and fingers or hybrid picking - all the exercises, licks and ideas in this lesson will help you to develop YOUR right hand technique. You'll learn: * Essential right hand techniques * Right hand efficiency * How to play fast lines * Arpeggio workouts * Alternating between index finger and thumb pick * Triplet rolls using thumb and two fingers * Effective ways to use slides, hammer-ons & pull-offs * Sweeping using index finger * Interesting licks and exercises More about the lesson: * 74 minute video lesson * 10 page curriculum with TABs and notation * Two camera angles for a clear view of both hands Let's level up our playing!

Salty Dog Rag

In this lesson, we're learning the great fingerpicking standard "Salty Dog Rag"! You'll not only learn the actual fingerstyle arrangement, but you're also going to learn one of Emil's solos, as well as improvisation tools to use when you improvise over the changes! Scales, arpeggios and much more! More about the lesson: * 54 minute video lesson * Detailed TABs and notation * Two camera angles for a clear view of both hands Let's pick!

String Bending Concepts

"String Bending Concepts" is the ideal lesson if you want to learn how to really use string bending on the guitar! The wonderful guitarist and teacher David Henriksson shows you 10 different concepts on how you can use bends to create amazing licks and ideas. The licks and concepts can be used in almost any genre of music! More about the lesson: * 45 minute video lesson * Detailed TABs and notation * Two camera angles for a clear view of both hands * Backing tracks Let's bend some notes!

Thats Alright Mama

This lesson is of the most popular fingerpicking arrangements on the site! It's a solo guitar arrangement in the style of Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed and Tommy Emmanuel, with some interesting solo lines as well! More about the lesson: * 33 minute video lesson * Detailed TABs and notation * Multiple camera angles for a clear view of both hands Here we go!

The Big Quake

Fasten your seatbelts! Emil Ernebro pays tribute to the great Tommy Emmanuel! The song is called "The Big Quake" for a reason, and Emil wrote this song with Tommy's playing style in mind. Tommy's live performances have been described in one sentence: "He's like an earthquake!" More about the lesson: * 53 minute video lesson * 2 camera angles for a clear view of both hands * Detailed TABs and notation Have fun!

The Boom-Chick Shuffle

In this lesson, the amazing guitar virtuoso Joe Robinson teaches his song “The Boom-Chick Shuffle”! The song features some great techniques and ideas that will open up your fingerstyle playing and help you to level up as a guitarist. Joe is one of the greatest fingerstyle artists on the planet, and has a big following all over the world. Take the chance and learn from one of the very best! More about the lesson: * 25 minute video lesson * 2 camera angles for a clear view of both hands * TABs and notation Let's play the "Boom-Chick Shuffle"!

The Entertainer

Learn the wonderful rag time classic "The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin! This Emil Ernebro arrangement has a bit of everything! It's fingerpicking, blues and jazz - all in one! More about the lesson: * 38 minute video lesson * 2 camera angles for a clear view of both hands * Detailed TABs and notation Let's learn how to play the guitar like a rag time pianist! Here we go!

The Wellerman

The old "sea shanty" called "The Wellerman" went viral on social media over the past few years. The song is usually not played as an instrumental, but this solo fingerpicking arrangement is incredibly fun to play! Emil Ernebro added some banjo style rolls to make it even more interesting! More about the lesson: * Accurate TAB & notation * Multiple camera angels * High quality audio * Video slow down function Have fun!

Visa från Utanmyra

Learn this wonderful and hauntingly beautiful fingerstyle arrangement of the iconic song "Visa från Utanmyra"! This Swedish classic has both some Jazz and Folk music in it, and it is a perfect song to add to your solo repertoire! More about the lesson: * Accurate TAB & notation * Multiple camera angels * 33 minute video lesson Ready to add some "Scandinavian flavours" to your playing? Let's play!

Voice Leading VOL 1

In this lesson, you'll learn KEY concepts on how to use voice leading in your guitar playing. You'll be able to move through chord progressions in a beautiful way using the ideas taught in this lesson, and it will take your chordal playing to a whole new level! More about the lesson: * 49 minute video lesson * 2 camera angles for a clear view of both hands * 10 page curriculum with detailed TABs and notation Let's learn!

Voice Leading VOL 2

In this guitar lesson, we delve deeper into the captivating realm of voice leading. Building upon the concepts explored in our previous lesson on this topic, this new lesson is designed to equip you with the essential tools to create seamless and captivating chord progressions using beautiful voice leading. More about this lesson: * 47 minute video lesson * 12 page curriculum with detailed TABs and notation * Learn about chromatic movements * How to incorporate contrary motion * Learn amazing voicings * Tritone substitution and concepts Ready to become a better player! Let's play!

Walking Bass Lines

Learn how to create a walking bass line for your song or arrangement! This lesson walks you through 7 different methods on how you can find the right notes for a bass line in any chord progression! You get detailed TABs and notations for all the examples! Let's play!