There are a lot of tricks with DADGAD, and in this lesson, you'll learn how to play octave chords. This simple trick allows you to play any melody line or signature lick while also strumming a full chord. It sounds like two guitars playing at one time!
In this lesson, you will learn about a very simple scale that works in DADGAD alternate tuning. This scale can create lots of fun riffs as well as provide some notes to add to your normal chords. Make sure you know your DADGAD chords first!
In this lesson you will learn how to tune to DADGAD as well as how to play the 7 main chords. Most of these chords only use 1 or 2 fingers, so it is very easy to play. After you learn these chords, you'll also learn how a capo works with this tuning to play in any key.
In this free lesson, you'll learn a finger picking intro for the Matt Redman song "10,000 Reasons." (a.k.a. bless the Lord Oh My Soul). This intro includes part of the melody-line of the song, so it is instanly recognizable.
This is Stephen's acoustic cover of the Matt Redman song 10,000 reasons. "Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul; worship His holy name. Sing like never before, O my soul; I worship Your holy name."
In this lesson you will learn the rest of the song "Deck the Halls." Build on what you learned in the last lesson to have another Christmas song under your belt!
In this lesson, you will learn a simple finger picking method that will allow you to play both the bass notes and the melody notes to the song "Deck the Halls." This song uses DADGAD tuning.
In this lesson, you'll learn the final section to the song "The First Noel." You'll see a great way to end the song and then hear the whole song put together. Give yourself a Christmas present and learn this song you can play every year!
In this lesson, you'll learn the second part to "The First Noel." It includes a great use of the Em slide chords and a unique way to play part of the traditional carol. Once you learn this lesson, you'll have most of the song covered!
In this lesson you will learn the first part of how to play the finger picking arrangement of "The First Noel." You have plenty of time to learn this in time for Christmas, so go for it!
In this weekly lesson update, you'll learn how to use your open G scale to play a fun exercise that will help your fingers build dexterity as well as help you learn the open G scale inside and out!
In this free lesson, you will learn the Hillsong praise and worship song "Cornerstone." You'll learn the signature lick, some strum pattern options, and the chord progressions for the verse and chorus.
In this lesson, you will learn a fun song that uses a smaba style. The chords are fairly easy, and you'll also learn how to solo with this type of song and chords. Try something different!
In this lesson you will learn a finger picking pattern that works well with the Em Slide chords you learned in a previous lesson. You, of course, can also apply this patter to other chord progressions for an interesting sound.
In this free weekly lesson update, you'll learn how to combine the signature lick of this song with the chords. The effect is that 2 guitars are playing at the same time, and listeners can get a better feel for the song as you play the intro.
