How to use a Capo: Guitar: Instrumental Tutor

To Chord Theory and Chord Voicing For The Guitarist-In this 2-DVD set master guitarist and instructor John Miller walks you through the fundamentals of chord theory providing you with the conceptual tools needed to understand chord structure and then shows you how to apply thatknowledge to the neck of guitar making practical sense of the information so that you will be equipped to voice chords up and down the neck in any key.In Volume One of the set John goes over the major scale and itsstructure and then moves on to intervals familiarizing you with the different interval types and the language used to define and describe them. He moves then into triads and shows how the diatonic triads are derived from scalestructure following up triads with seventh chords the diatonic seventh chords and the various seventh chord types. As you move through these topics you will find a variety of exercises on the PDF that is included on your DVD exercises that will test and build your knowledge of these topics. Having laid the initial theoretical groundwork John then shows you how to voice triads and seventh chords out of the E A C D and F positions.In VolumeTwo John starts out by defining sixth chords and showing how to voice them then discusses tonic function and seventh chord function. The remainder of Volume Two is devoted to working on songs seeing how to play the same song ina variety of keys and positions and how to use the way the guitar is tuned to transpose from one key to another in the easiest possible fashion. After working through this 2-DVD set you will have a sound fundamental understandingof triad sixth and seventh chord structures in a variety of positions and won't be deterred from learning songs in flat keys or playing up the neck without a capo. If you are really interested in understanding chords and readyto work on developing your understanding Introduction to Chord Theory and Chord Voicing for the Guitarist will get you well on your way towards that goal.On the PDF accompanying the DVD you'll have the opportunity to

Beginning Fingerstyle Guitar. With Beginning Fingerstyle Guitar, author John Miller has written a book designed to provide newcomers to this style, whether first-time guitarists or guitarists who have previously only played with a pick, the techniques needed to develop a solid foundation for playing fingerstyle. The book uses songs for teaching, presenting multiple ways of playing a song, starting simply, and building gradually in terms of technical difficulty. And the exercises are designed to build skills in a wide range of fingerstyle skills: strumming, thumb-lead playing, pattern picking, and melody arrangements with the thumb playing alternating bass. What specific features does the book offer for the beginning fingerstyle guitarist' ? Over fifty exercises, for playing through the songs, all notated in both standard notation and tablature. ? Links to sound samples for all of the exercises, with each exercise played at a slow tempo, for starting out, and a target tempo, with all of the exercises counted in, so that you can play along with them. ? Chord diagrams are provided for each song with the fingerings indicated that you would need to play the exercises. ? Playing tips precede each exercise, offering guidance on how to play the exercises with the greatest ease and efficiency in both the picking and the fretting hands. ? A special section on playing Blues at the end of the book.Additional guidance is offered on understanding tablature, practicing, developing your tone, scale structure and transposition and use of a capo. So, in Beginning Fingerstyle Guitar, you will find a full service instruction manual?one that has been designed to enable you to progress comfortably at your own rate of learning, while steadily building skills and moving forward in terms of your own confidence and willingness to accept new challenges.

Aimed at beginners and intermediate players this video teaches everything you need to get started playing country Guitar.Includes how to tune the Guitar all basic major minor and seventh Guitar chords Guitaraccompaniment strums from current country hits all songs and examples from the book basic flatpick technique how to use a capo and many easy play-along country songs.

With Online Audio and Video-This is a step-at-a-time enjoyable method for learning to play great sounding country Guitar.Dix Bruce in his humorous yet musically 'right-on' teaching style introduces you to country back-up bass runs Carter-style bluegrass picking the Nashville Numbering System for indicating chord changes use of the capo transposition and much more.Work at your own pace and learn to sound like the country greats! Written instandard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio and video.

Join Keith Wyatt as he gets you started right playing down-home blues on your acoustic guitar. Learn all the classic moves in three popular keys. Includes: open-string chords with melodic embellishments turnarounds slow and quick-change versions of the 12-bar blues progression strumming patterns bass lines how to use the capo the blues shuffle and much more. This DVD has all the tricks to help you go beyond the basics of playing acoustic blues guitar.

In this video the instructor Steve Ross teaches you step by step his proven method that will get you started playing roght away and you don't even have to read music! Steve's casual teaching style is interesting and highly effective. Using simple diagrams hot tips and short-cuts you'll quickly learn all the basic techniques necessary that allow you to start playing a special combination of songs that are included in this accompaniment Play The Guitar Overnight songbook. This video includes: Guitar StylesThe CapoThe E sequenceIntroduction To GuitarTuning MethodsCountry Folk ProgressionsTablatureThe RightHandRock ProgressionChords

Learn how to get the most out of your Guitar with a capo! This cool pack has everything you need to get started including a Kyser capo and a demo CD. The book will teach you how to find keys to fit your voice play with other guitarists and all the other basics and introduce you to the world of partial capos.Note: The included capo is only suitable for use on instruments with a curved fingerboard.

Finally a guitar method designed specifically for girls that teaches how to play using real songs by the world's most popular female artists and songwriters!This fun and easy-to-use book/CD pack will get you strumming chords and singing your favourite songs in no time without even having to read music. Whether you're an absolute beginner or a budding songwriter you'll gain many valuable tools as you progress through the book which is loaded with inspirational quotes and words of encouragement. Topics covered include: guitar basics tuning basic chords strumming techniques chord alternatives power chords tab single-string picking palm muting using a capo creative songwriting ideas and more! Songs include: Angel â?¢ Back on the Chain Gang â?¢ Beautiful â?¢ Come to My Window â?¢ Girls with Guitars â?¢ I Love Rock 'N Roll â?¢ Landslide â?¢ Mean â?¢ We Got the Beat â?¢ You Oughta Know â?¢ and more.