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Easy Songs for Beginners

Want to practice with a real song, but don’t think you know enough about guitar? These lessons were designed with you in mind, with step-by-step instructions for those who are just starting out.

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How to Play "Blitzkrieg Bop" by The Ramones
Hey! Ho! Let’s Go! The Ramones “Blitzkrieg Bop” is one of their most famous songs and is perfect for practicing power chords on the guitar! So plug in, turn up your amp, and learn this iconic punk rock anthem!In this lesson you’ll practice:Root 6 Pow...
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Beginner Chord Practice: "Hurt" as Performed by Johnny Cash
Know a few chords and want to learn a real song? Then be sure to check out this video, showing you how to strum along with Johnny Cash’s version of “Hurt.”Chords used in this song: Am, C, Dsus2, Am7, Fsus2, C (version 2), and G. Before you begin, be ...
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How to Play "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley and The Wailers on Guitar
Learn how to play “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley and The Wailers. I’ll take you through step-by-step so by the time you’re finished, you’ll be able to start playing along with the recording! If you’ve completed some of the book, Guitar Chord Master ...
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How to Play Nirvana's "About a Girl" on Guitar
How to Play Nirvana's "About a Girl" on Guitar
Want to practice strumming with a real song, but don’t think you know enough about guitar yet? Then this lesson is for you! Practice the basics while you learn to strum Nirvana’s hit song, "About a Girl". And the best part is you only need to...
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How to Play “Ball and Chain” by Social Distortion (Easy Songs for Beginners)
From their debut on a major label, (they released two albums prior on their own), Social Distortion’s “Ball and Chain” remains one of the band’s many big hits. In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how to play the acoustic guitar part. All ...
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How to Play “Runaway Train” by Soul Asylum (Easy Songs for Beginners)
Want to practice strumming with a real song, but don’t think you know enough about guitar yet? Then this lesson is for you. Practice the basics while you learn to strum Soul Asylum’s hit song, “Runaway Train”. All the chords and instructions ...
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