Pearl Jam - Yellow Ledbetter Guitar Lesson - Intro w/ Tabs!

Hello friends, welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another by request song tutorial. In today's session, we'll be standing on the shoulders of giants as we master Mike McCready's Hendrix inspired "Yellow Ledbetter" guitar intro. Together we'll learn to visualize the fretboard like a pro, mapping essential chord shapes and overlapping pentatonics. Before this lesson is done, you will learn to combine rhythm and lead techniques, and navigate the songs chord changes. Let's get started!

How to Maintain a Fender Stratocaster - Bridge Float, Restring & Intonation

Hey friends,

Have you ever felt like your guitar is holding you back from reaching your full potential? Good news: you don’t need to spend a fortune on new gear. With a few simple adjustments, we can get your trusty axe playing better than ever! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to give a standard Fender Stratocaster some much-needed TLC. Together, we’ll go over how to restring it, set the tremolo float, and fine-tune your intonation. Let’s dive in! -Rob

Ready to get started? Here’s my list of essential accessories for maintaining your precious instruments:

 

5 Classic Blues Licks for Beginners - Major Soloing Guitar Lesson

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Hello friends,

It's time to get our fingers moving and add some more classic phrases to our blues vocabulary. In today's session, we'll learn to combine our major pentatonic and minor blues scales to create 5 must-know licks in C major. These tried and true ideas are accessible to beginner-intermediate level players, and can be transposed across the fretboard for stylish soloing in all 12 keys. Let's get started! -Rob

How to Play "Kiss the Girl" from The Little Mermaid - Easy Kids Songs for Guitar

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Hey, guitar enthusiasts!

Today, we’re diving into a classic Disney tune that’s perfect for beginner and intermediate guitarists. Whether you're looking to elevate your rhythm guitar skills or simply bring a smile to the faces of youngsters, "Kiss the Girl" from The Little Mermaid soundtrack is a surefire hit.

Why Learn "Kiss the Girl"?

This iconic song, originally released in 1989, combines simple yet captivating chord progressions with a Caribbean-inspired rhythm that’s fun to play and instantly recognizable. This timeless classic provides the perfect scenario to explore essential rhythm/chord embellishments, giving your performance a professional touch.

What You’ll Learn in This Lesson:

In our breakdown of "Kiss the Girl", we’ll cover:
🎶 Chords Made Simple: Learn the song’s basic chords and variations.
🎸 Strumming Patterns: Nail the groove with simple strumming patterns, tasteful cross-picking, and lively percussive elements.

Hot Blues Turnaround Licks 🔥 Sound Like a Real Pro Guitarist!

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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another blues lead guitar tutorial. In today's session we'll learn how to wrap up a blues solo in style using three classic turnaround licks built from the major pentatonic and minor blues scales. Together we'll jam in the key of Bb, however these techniques can be moved fret to fret for soloing across all 12 keys. Let's get started! -Rob

How to Solo Over "Key to the Highway" - Learn a Full Blues Guitar Solo!

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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another blues guitar tutorial. In today's session we'll learn to think like a pro-soloist as we explore something I call "the three pillars of lead guitar" - in order to play with intention, and craft phrases that are tailor fitted to specific chord changes, we'll need to visualize CAGED chord positions, arpeggios, and overlapping scale patterns. With those elements in mind, we'll be able to establish rhyme and reason behind classic phrases, as we master a complete guitar solo over the blues classic "Key to the Highway." Let's get started!

"Fly Me to the Moon" - Jazz Chord Melody & Rhythm Guitar Lesson

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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another by request song tutorial. In today’s session, we’ll break down two distinct approaches to playing the timeless Frank Sinatra classic, "Fly Me to the Moon” written by Bart Howard. First, we’ll dive into a chord melody arrangement, perfect for solo guitar performances. You’ll learn how to combine the tunes iconic melody with rich jazz chords and lead embellishments.

Next, we’ll shift gears to explore the rhythm guitar accompaniment version, breaking down the verse and chorus progressions and a swinging “comping” strumming technique. By the end of the lesson, you’ll have a solid grasp on both approaches, allowing you to perform "Fly Me to the Moon" in a versatile and creative way, whether you’re playing solo or as part of a group. Let’s get started!

Ditch the Pentatonic Scale - Try THIS Magic Technique Instead!

For my fellow soloist,

Are you growing bored of the minor pentatonic scale? In today's mini lead lesson, we'll unlock a huge area of the fretboard using relative major and minor scales. The concept is simple, the C major and A natural minor scales contain the same notes, meaning you can recycle the major scale patterns you already know when jamming in minor keys and vice versa, but the position I'll share with you today features a secret advantage! Let's jump in! -Rob

Today’s Guitar is the LAG Hyvibe

Super Smooth Major Blues Lick - How to Play it in 3 Keys!

Hello friends,

Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another blues lick of the week. In today's session, we'll learn how to expand on your minor pentatonic soloing, and employ "inside notes" drawn from the major pentatonic and dominant 7 arpeggio. Together we'll master a smooth major blues lick that we can easily transpose across the 1.4.5 blues chord progression. Let's get started! -Rob