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Simple Fast Strum Pattern | Guitar Tutorial
Dec 8, 2010

This strum pattern will allow you to play to fast songs in 4/4 without having an aggressive sound. This strum is very laid back and perfect for certain country songs and softer songs that still have a fast tempo.

Bull Fighting | Guitar Tutorial
Dec 1, 2010

Learn the familiar Spanish Bull Fighting song. You only need to know a handful of chords and a simple strum pattern. You can have a lot of fun with this one!

Driving 8th Note Strum Pattern | Guitar Tutorial
Nov 24, 2010

This strum pattern in 4/4 time will allow you to play songs that have a very fast tempo. This strum is designed to have a "driving" or aggressive sound that is perfect for upbeat and energetic songs.

Your Love Oh Lord (with vocals) | Third Day
Nov 17, 2010

This is a great song for beginning to intermediate players learning the key of G. Since this song example has vocals included, you can see and hear all aspects of the song.

Fast Warm-Up Lick | Guitar Tutorial
Oct 13, 2010

In this member's only Weekly Lesson, you will learn how a new way to warm up your fingers before you play. This lick will stretch your fingers and give you something fun to play.

All Because of Jesus | Casting Crowns
Oct 6, 2010

Check out the Free Weekly Lesson on how to play the Casting Crowns song All Because of Jesus. In this guitar lesson, you can see all of the chord switches and strumming for the song.

Why Does a Guitar Have Frets?
Sep 29, 2010

Ever wondered why guitars have frets? Frets make playing guitar much easier than it would be otherwise. This video lesson will explain what exactly frets do and how they are used to change the pitch of a string.

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!

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.

"Awakening" | Guitar Lesson | Chris Tomlin
May 5, 2010

In this FREE Guitarmann Video Lesson weekly update, you will learn "Awakening" that is the title track of the new "Awakening" Passion 2010 album. This is a great praise and worship song!

Em Slide | Guitar Tutorial
Apr 28, 2010

In this members only Guitarmann Video Lesson weekly update, you will learn the Em chord slide. This slide is used in the key of G but mainly when the focus of the song is on the Em chord (relative minor). However, you can try it out with any song in the key of G to create alternate chords.

A7 Slide | Guitar Lesson
Apr 21, 2010

In this members only Guitarmann Video Lesson weekly update, you will learn the A7 chord slide. This chord slide is perfect for the key of D, whenever you come across an A chord. You'll be able to take the chord all over the fretboard to create unique sounds.