If you’re looking for a quick way to transpose guitar chords, then you’ll want to use a capo. These nifty little gadgets are a great way to change keys WITHOUT changing all the chord shapes you’ve been using to play the song. Capos can also be especially handy if you’ve spent a lot of time…

Have you ever wondered how to change keys in a song? Perhaps you’ve asked a question similar to the one I received recently from another ABC Learn Guitar Newsletter subscriber … “If I use the two chords in a country song C and G7th – The first (C) I can move up a key or…

Have you ever wondered how to use a capo? If you found last month’s newsletter about playing in different keys a little difficult, then your going to love today’s newsletter! Once you learn how to use a capo you can change keys fast and easy! NEWS UPDATE: Attention All Beginner Guitar Players! Now you can…

Notice in the G Major example given above that there is one # on the first line of the staff. This line of the staff is identified as F. A # placed on the top line of the staff becomes the Key Signature for a composition written in the key of G Major because the…

Happy New Year! I was wondering if you have any guitar goals planned for the coming year? Perhaps the mere thought of this may seem like a set-up for failure. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Establishing goals can be a simple way to measure your progress and realize your dreams of becoming…

Holiday Greetings! Thanksgiving has come and gone and now there is only a short time left till Christmas is here! That may be good news or bad, depending on your perspective. I hope you are able to avoid getting caught up in all the commercialism out there. Perhaps learning a new Christmas song will help…

Classical guitar music is such an expressive style and it’s so well suited for the beautiful holiday seasons approaching us. I thought it would be fun to take a look at what’s involved with learning this important, foundational guitar style in today’s newsletter… NEWS UPDATE: Guitar Alliance has recently updated their website to include several…

Songwriting and the Guitar With this informative new book you’ll discover how to write your own songs with your guitar. Learn how to use chord progressions, melodies, and alternate tunings, plus get tips from Paul Simon, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Dave Matthews and more! Hands-On Guide to Video Blogging and Podcasting After you’ve written your…

Guitar Songs – Free video, audio and tab files sent directly to your email address. You will learn songs from artists such as Eric Clapton, The Eagles, Carlos Santana, Green Day, etc. Guitar Tips For Kids – Free, easy and fun email lessons for kids. MUSIC TRIVIA: Did you know…? One of the earliest guitars…

Though I’ve never had the priviledge of seeing The Beatles (other than George Harrison that is) in concert, I did see The Rolling Stones three times and even got back stage once! So, you might say both groups have had quite an influence on me musically. I was also heavily influenced by Bob Dylan and…