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Backstreet Boys I Want It That Way Guitar Lesson + Tutorial + TABS

Level: Intermediate

In this guitar lesson you'll learn how to play I Want It That Way by the Backstreet Boys. In this tutorial I'll show you all the guitar chords and picking patterns I would use through the entire song. When you're finished with this lesson you'll have everything you need to know how to play right along with the classic Backstreet Boys recording.

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The Ultimate Superstition Guitar Lesson (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Stevie Wonder)

blues Jul 31, 2021

I’ve noticed over the years of being at countless jams and sitting in at shows and venues that “Superstition” is a song that a lot of bands call.

It’s a universal jamming song, for sure at least here in Los Angeles. 

One of the great things about it is that the main part of the tune is just a groove over one chord Eb minor. 

Then there is a B section…

Today I’m going to break down the iconic original by Stevie Wonder. But also a great blues guitar version done by Stevie Ray Vaughan. 

In fact, I’ve been onstage so many times and this song has been called that I even created a unique tuning for it. 

This tuning allows you to play the riff and get a really full sound, without having to tune your whole guitar down ½ step. 

(This is covered in the Stevie Wonder lesson video)

Tuning down all the strings can be a pain to do onstage quickly with just one guitar. So this hack is a lifesaver.

For the Stevie Ray...

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Abba Dancing Queen Guitar Lesson + Tutorial + TABS

Level: Advanced

In this guitar lesson on Dancing Queen by Abba we are going to be doing a deeper dive and cover everything you need to know to play this song. Let's get started.

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Bob Marley Could You Be Loved Guitar Lesson + TABS

Level: Intermediate

In this guitar lesson you'll learn how to play "Could You Be Loved" as recorded by Bob Marley on guitar. I'll break down some essential Reggae guitar techniques like playing on the up-beats, and also popcorn picking. Make sure you're in tune and let's get started!

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How To Play Mr. Tambourine Man On Guitar | Bob Dylan Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

Level: Easier

For this song we'll be using a capo on the 3rd fret and playing in a drop D tuning. No other lesson that I've seen on YouTube actually covers this song with the correct chord inversions, and using a drop D tuning which is what Bob Dylan did on the original recording. Little nuances like this make a big difference in nailing the guitar part. You heard it here first. Make sure you're in tune and let's break it down!

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