In this lesson, you'll learn both rhythm guitar parts for the song "Wonder" as well as the strum pattern. The first position uses a capo on the 4th fret, and the second position is open, using mainly a B chord. You can also check out the free charts using the link below.
This lesson will show you how to approach "passing chords" which you'll hear throughout the chorus of this song as well as the intro and verse. You'll also learn a few optional ways to spice up the chord structures and picking patterns.
You'll learn the alternate chords I used in my cover of "O Praise the Name" (Anástasis), and you'll also learn a simple finger picking pattern you can use. These chords will also be helpful in any other song that uses the G chord family.
Stephen covers this Hillsong Worship song, which has a simple melody but is lyrically rich. This cover is in the key of A, using a capo on the second fret with the G chord family.
In this lesson, you'll learn a unique technique that extends a normal hammer-on to add a note in between the two notes of the hammer-on. In other words, the second note of the hammer-on is delayed until a different note in the chord is first played. The result is a sounds that works really well in a picking pattern with C shape chords.
Stephen covers the Tomlin version of the song "Good Good Father". This cover is in the key of G, which is a whole step lower than the original recording of A. This song has a simple melody and phrasing, making it easy to sing quickly.
This lesson shows you the acoustic guitar part for the song "Good Good Father" which has grown in popularity. While many artists have performed this song, this lesson is based on Chris Tomlin's version. The chord structure is fairly simple, but there are a few simple tricks to get the unique sound in this song. You'll use a capo on the second fret and G chord family chords; however, this song is in the key of A.
In this lesson, you'll learn the Hillsong Young & Free song "Alive" and how to play it on the acoustic. I'll show you the best way to play it using an alternate tuning: tune the little E and B string back a whole step to D and A. This tuning combined with some easy alternate chords sounds great. I'll also cover the unique timing of the strum pattern and how to play these chords with in standard tuning as well.
This Hillsong Young & Free worship song is pushing the boundaries of contemporary worship music with somewhat of a euro-dance feel, electronic elements and lots of energy. This is my acoustic version of the song, which of course is a little more laid back; however, it allows just one person to play the song all the way through.
The lesson on this cover as well as the chart for it are coming soon! For now, enjoy the cover.
This is a lesson on how I play my folksy version of the song Oceans. I cover some unique chords, as well as a great finger picking pattern that can be used in a variety of songs.
This song by Matt Maher is a great worship song, especially for Easter. It focuses on the resurrection and how it impacts our life. The lyrics parallel the death and resurrection of Jesus with our own death in sin and our new life in Him.
This is my version of it which incorporates the signature lick. When you do this, you are able to play the song with just an acoustic. You'll also notice some fairly quick chord changes in the choruses. Some chords only last one measure.
The song Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) is an incredibly popular worship song that has a unique sound. In fact it claimed song of the year at the Dove awards in 2014. The song focuses on the calling of God to "get out of the boat," the faith needed to do so, and the dependance on God to move.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to play the rhythm guitar to "My Lighthouse" by Rend Collective. This is an unusually upbeat song with that has a folsky feel. In fact I've even done this song with a banjo mixed in.
In this lesson, you'll learn a really handy lick that you can use in almost any blues song. This example shows how to use it in the key of E. Using this technique, you'll be able to even create an entire song only using bass notes and this lick!
This Matt Maher song has an Easter theme that celebrates the resurrection" "Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, every fear is gone."
In this lesson, you'll learn a really handy lick that you can use in almost any blues song. This example shows how to use it in the key of E. Using this technique, you'll be able to even create an entire song only using bass notes and this lick!
This Matt Maher song has an Easter theme that celebrates the resurrection" "Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, every fear is gone."