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.

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!

Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Guitar Tutorial - Riffs + Solo Lesson →

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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another rock guitar tutorial. In today's session I'll be breaking down one of those songs that made me pick up the guitar in the first place, Nirvana's 1991 hit "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Together we will learn the riffs and phrases for the verse and chorus sections, and Kurt's beginner friendly guitar solo.

The Beatles "Michelle" Full Guitar Lesson & Tab

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and welcome to another by request song tutorial! In this guitar lesson, I'll be breaking down how to play The Beatles 1965 classic "Michelle." I'll take you through the chord progressions and strumming patterns for the verse and chorus sections, before breaking down the tunes beginner friendly guitar solo. Let's get started!

"The First Cut is the Deepest" - Cat Stevens Guitar Lesson

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Hello friends,
and welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for a complete tutorial on Cat Stevens' 1967 hit song "The First Cut is the Deepest." In this session I'll be showing you how to play the tune in it's entirety and also how to solo over the instrumental section. By learning this classic song, you will expand your knowledge as a rhythm guitarist, learning to apply strumming patterns, riffs, and arpeggio patterns to chord shapes across the fretboard. Let's get started!

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How to Play "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton on Guitar - Part 2

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and welcome to the second installment of my two part series on Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven." In this free tutorial, you will learn how to play the fingerstyle techniques for the instrumental, bridge, and outro sections. For faster results, be sure to practice each section slowly, being sure to get quality repetitions until each measure is committed to muscle memory. Let's get started!

Complete Tab w/ Audio Samples

"Give Me One Reason" Guitar Lesson - Tracy Chapman

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Hello friends,
and welcome to another by request song tutorial. In today's session I'm joined by talented vocalist Stefany Mazor for a demonstration and tutorial on Tracy Chapman's 1995 hit "Give Me One Reason." This tutorial is dedicated to Tracy's rhythm guitar techniques, and the outro riff, check back later this week for a full break down of the guitar solo section. Let's get started!

Complete Tab and Chord Sheet