Modes (and modal guitar scales) can feel really confusing. In this post you’ll find movable scale shapes for each mode–simple, one octave shapes that you can build on. For starters, […]

There are so many interesting possibilities when it comes to looping and layering. There are tons of effects pedals that offer some looping capabilities with wildly varying levels of complexity. […]

Stand By Me Ben E. King Key of C (original is in A) This can be a really fun song to get moving with. Bassline, chords, and melody can all […]

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Vance Joy’s song, Riptide is a fun and catchy tune with a really simple chord progression. 4-note chord diagrams are below, but you can make it easier by only fretting […]

A great first melody, this version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is played all on the first string. If this is your first attempt at it, break it into chunks […]

Here are 6 common major chords in their most basic forms that use only strings 1, 2, and 3.

I regularly find myself recreating familiar melodies during lessons and classes and for email followup. Posting here is simply a way for folks to have easy access to tablature of […]

Changing chords can be one of the most challenging elements of playing the guitar, especially for the fledgling guitarist. Here are a couple tricks to help you master the skill […]