Learning Songs On The Guitar
Learning how to play real songs is one of the best ways to improve you guitar playing. Learning new songs gives you great practice material to help develop your skills and understanding, plus it will improve your playing ability.
Below are lessons that feature accurate riff transcriptions with looping audio examples so you can practice along with the song segment until you've got it down. It also includes tips and tricks on how to play featured songs and riffs, so you can go beyond just the tab and find the easiest and most effective way to learn the song. To top it all off we include video examples of the riffs and complete transcriptions to the songs featured for a total learning experience!
A few things to keep in mind before you start:
- It's a good idea to learn a variety of songs, not just songs from your favorite band.
- It's okay if you can't play them right at first. Just keep trying! Practice makes perfect!
- Don't just learn easy songs. Even if you just started playing you can gain ability by working with material that's out of your reach. Shoot for the stars!
- Did I mention that practice makes perfect? It's true, but if you find yourself getting frustrated with one song, just move on to the next. Try them all!
Sunshine Of Your Love by Cream
Silent Lucidity by Queensryche
Star Spangled Banner by Jimi Hendrix
Hotel California by The Eagles
No More Mr. Nice Guy by Alice Cooper
Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones
