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Finger Picking Alternating Pattern 1 | Guitar Tutorial Aug 25, 2010: This lesson will help you learn a basic pattern with finger picking. This pattern will help your fingers get used to finger picking as well as show you a pattern you can actually use in a song.

Finger Picking in 4/4 Time | Guitar Tutorial Aug 18, 2010: Finger picking actually has a lot of similarities with strumming. The timing of a song determines how you both strum and pick the strings. Once you understand this concept, you'll be able to explore some basic finger picking patterns as well as create your own.

Finger Picking Introduction | Guitar Tutorial Aug 11, 2010: Finger picking is a whole new genre in guitar. Everything from classical to pop music uses finger picking. This lesson will introduce to your finger positions as well as some common terminology as you begin your finger picking journey!

Changing Keys Within a Song | Guitar Tutorial Aug 4, 2010: Sometimes, you may want to add a key change to a song to give the sound a shift without changing the actual melody and chord structure. Key changes can be dramatic and add a lot to a song. There are a few rules of thumb for key changes that every musician should know!

Short Cut Capo | Guitar Tutorial Jul 28, 2010: A short cut capo is an extremely useful tool, especially for songs in the key of E. This capo is cut off to only press down certain strings on the guitar. The result is a sound similar to DADGAD tuning which allows for very easy chord shapes.

"From the Inside Out" (with vocals) FREE Song Example Jul 21, 2010: Strum right along with this classic Hillsong United song. This song uses the C chord family and also uses the 16th pushed strum pattern. Make sure you are comfortable with both before you go for it!

Transposing Quiz | Guitar Tutorial Jul 14, 2010: Can you transpose from one key to the next? Are you able to turn Nashville Numbers into chords in a given key? Quiz yourself to see how well you can transpose. Studio musicians are experts at this, and you can be as well!

7362 Code | Guitar Tutorial Jul 7, 2010: This simple code will allow you to easily transpose from one key to another key without having to memorize a single chord. This simple and extremely helpful trick will help you become an expert at the Nashville Number system and transposing.

Circle of Fifths Part 2 | Guitar Tutorial Jun 30, 2010: The circle of fifths is a common music theory tool that can help any musician in a number of ways. Guitarmann shows you how guitar players can get the most out of the circle of fifths and can begin to understand new things about how music and guitar work.

Circle of Fifths Part 1 | Guitar Tutorial Jun 23, 2010: The circle of fifths is a common music theory tool that can help any musician in a number of ways. Guitarmann shows you how guitar players can get the most out of the circle of fifths and can begin to understand new things about how music and guitar work.

"Beginner -- Come Now is the Time to Worship" FREE Guitar Lesson Jun 16, 2010: Check out this classic praise and worship song that has been slowed down for the beginner. Vocals are included so you can see how the chords and strum pattern fits in with the song. You can also see chord diagrams as you play the song. This is a great song to help you with the D chord family.

Come Now is the Time to Worship | Guitar Lesson | Jun 9, 2010: Check out this classic praise and worship song. Vocals are included so you can see how the chords and strum pattern fits in with the song. You can also see chord diagrams as you play the song. This is a great song to help you with the D chord family.

"Like a Lion" | Guitar Lesson | David Crowder Jun 2, 2010: In this FREE Guitarmann Video Lesson weekly update, you will learn the David Crowder Band song: "Like a Lion." This song begins with unique chord shapes and a picking pattern. It was first recorded on the Passion 2010 Awakening album.

Low D Slide | Guitar Tutorial May 26, 2010: In this members only Guitarmann Video Lesson weekly update, you will learn the Low D slide. This chord slide uses the lower strings on the guitar to create a "droning" sound for the key of D that you may recognize from some certain artists. Once you know all of the chords in this slide, you too can write a song with a recognizable sound.

G Slide | Guitar Tutorial May 19, 2010: In this members only Guitarmann Video Lesson weekly update, you will learn the G chord slide. This slide uses the higher strings for a quick slide when playing a G chord. It will help you break out of the first few frets that are played in the key of G.

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