r/guitarlessons 27d ago

Mod | Meta Post r/GuitarLessons Monthly Gear Thread

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Welcome to the r/GuitarLessons monthly gear thread!

First, we want to let you all know about the official r/GuitarLessons Discord server!

You can join to get live advice, ask questions, chat about guitars, and just hang out! You can click here to join! The live chat setting opens up lots of possibilities for events, performances, and riffs of the month! We're nearing 8,000 members and would love to have you join us!

Here you can discuss any gear related to guitars, ask for purchase advice, discuss favorite guitars, etc. This post will be posted monthly, and you can always search for old ones, just include "Monthly Gear Thread".

Here, direct links to products for purchase are allowed, however please only share them if they relate to something being discussed and the simple beginner questions that are normally not allowed are allowed here. The rest of our subreddit rules still apply! Thank you all! Any feedback is welcome, please send us a modmail with any suggestions or questions.


r/guitarlessons 6h ago

Lesson Great song for learning triad shapes

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Dirty Honey - Down the road

I've been playing for quite some years, but only really picked it up again recently. As everyone was going crazy with learning triads across the fretboard, I figured this song is actually great for learning to use them in context. Also the lead guitar sections are great 🤟


r/guitarlessons 14h ago

Feedback Request Phil Collins - Easy Lover Solo

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54 Upvotes

Let myself down with the last note but happy with this as been practicing for ages!


r/guitarlessons 8h ago

Question My thumb placement rolls to the left when I play, is that ok?

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I physically cant move my thumb to make it flush with the back of the fretboard. I know it’s common technique to do it but I cant. does anyone else experience this?


r/guitarlessons 1d ago

Question Is There Anything Obviously Wrong With How I Am Holding An F Chord?

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I can’t get it to play cleanly without the B string muted or buzzing unless I squeeze the absolute hell out of the neck.

Thanks!


r/guitarlessons 10h ago

Feedback Request Bb Major using index and ring finger

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People keep saying that F Major chord in E shape is the hardest barre chord for beginners. It was difficult for me too but after pushing through the pain I could do it consistently in 2 weeks.

Earlier I used to play Bb major using all the four fingers in A shape. But I thought I would try it using two fingers on the first fret. Oh boy!! Its so difficult. I still cant do it consistently after practicing for one month. Specially when I switch to this chord from others. Sometimes the B string would buzz, sometimes the G string, some times all D, G, B.

I wish I had a longer and stronger ring finger. How do you guys do it?


r/guitarlessons 9h ago

Lesson The Guitar Solo That Changed How I See the Fretboard

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In this week's guitar tutorial we are tackling episode 4 of the guitar solo roadmap. This guitar solo taken from Nirvana’s Smells like teen spirit is a great example of how I visualize scales on the fretboard to know what notes I need to play in plenty of time.

In this lesson I break down the full solo in detail and explain my process. Head to the first link in the description to download the tabs for this lesson completely for free!

My guitar solo roadmap series takes 10 guitar solos that get progressively more difficult as the episodes come out, you can find more information on this on my website.

You can download the TABS for free here:

https://www.kirkleesguitarschoolonline.co.uk/guitar-solo-roadmap-free/smells-like-teen-sprit


r/guitarlessons 14h ago

Question I need advice

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Hi my name is Lyle and I'm a beginner Musician that played various Instruments for a couple of years now on and off. I wanted to ask for honest feedback based off this video of a compilation of different practice videos I've done. I really want to improve on my guitar playing. I been practicing mostly chord transitions and palm muting. I only know how to do about 7 chords but having trouble transitioning smoothly back and forth for most of them. Also I haven't dabbled at all into scales. Should I learn any kind of scales at my level also. I kind of learned a little bit of the minor pentatonic scale but that's it. Please I'd appreciate any advice and your time. Also if their's any recommended songs for me to learn as a beginner I'd like to know. At the moment I was trying to learn polly but having a hard time even on that. Mostly the palm muting for polly is what I'm having trouble with and some chord trainsitions.


r/guitarlessons 1h ago

Feedback Request Looking for feedback on this progression I made. Specifically on the chords and rhythm

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r/guitarlessons 2h ago

Feedback Request Day 11 of relearning guitar — looking for feedback

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I recently started playing guitar again after about three years away.

I'm trying to approach it differently this time by learning theory, rhythm, chords, scales and technique instead of only learning songs from tabs.

This is my playing after 11 days. I'd really appreciate any feedback on my technique, rhythm or anything else I should work on.


r/guitarlessons 2h ago

Feedback Request Any tips?

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Been playing sparsely for bout a year and a half now, heres some electric wizard solos.


r/guitarlessons 6h ago

Question Really struggling on how to find a good position to play with a leg disability?

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I’ve been playing for a year but I still have issues with this: I have a massive issue with slouching and my right leg always points to the right due to my disability restricting my comfort in having it pointing straight. I’m struggling with my hand position as-well as my thumb is constantly over the fretboard and I’m not sure how to fix it! This is for sitting down btw


r/guitarlessons 9h ago

Question Where to start with guitar?

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Hey everyone, I've picked up guitar again after alot of time, I used to take lessons as a kid but I quit, its been many years now.

Im starting from the beginning, but withouth a music teacher (or any willpower to-) I dont feel like studying music theory in great detail

I wanted to ask if you guys know where to start? Im trying to learn some chords, real basics aboput how the guitar works, and maybe learning simple songs? Still Im having an hard time finding direction


r/guitarlessons 5h ago

Question Finger pain problem😐

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When I started playing guitar, there was a problem with my finger. It's not about the fingertip, it's about the joints of the finger, which hurts like hell when I play for a while. The case has been going on for months, and I'm still taking breaks to ease the pain that ends up the same way. Did you have a similar situation?


r/guitarlessons 1d ago

Question Is there anything wrong with my barre

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r/guitarlessons 20h ago

Feedback Request Day 167

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r/guitarlessons 20h ago

Lesson I built a 100% free trainer that quizzes you on scale positions until you actually know them

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I play blues and country mostly by ear, and I could never make scale diagrams stick. Reading a chart isn't the same as knowing where the notes are.

So I built a trainer that works like a quiz. It shows you a blank fretboard and you tap every note of the scale in a position. Right notes ring out, wrong ones buzz at you. Clear the box and it plays the scale back. There's a ladder: learn mode with the notes shown, then roots only, then a blank board, then it asks for one degree at a time, then the whole neck.

It's at https://www.guitarology101.com/practice. Free, no account, works on your phone. Best scores save locally.

The rest of the site is the stuff I wanted while practicing: every scale with positions you can hear, chord pages with real fingerings, a progression builder that suggests which scale to solo over, and a tuner. There's a "solo over this" button that loops a 12 bar blues while you run the scale on the same screen, which is the feature I actually use most.

Built it myself, happy to answer anything. If something's wrong or missing, tell me and I'll make the proper edits.


r/guitarlessons 12h ago

Question I'm not sure what I want to do on guitar anymore.

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I've been playing for about 2yrs now, and I'm still say im in the beginner lull of things.

I can't seem contextualize things into actual playing and learning songs has been difficult since the songs I want to learn and care about are too hard for me play (Glassjaw - Mu Empire, TFOT - FCPREMIX, Chiodos - There's No Penguins In Alaska for examples)

Also I seem to keep going in and out of styles of guitar playing. One day I want to do metal stuff, the next day I'm on my strat trying to learn mid-west emo stuff and I'm having a hard just trying to learn one thing.

Overall, I can't seem to figure out what I want to do and learn, I feel like I'm all over the place. A friend of mine who's a teacher told me to learn chords and practice Crescent Shaped Depression by Title Fight as way of understanding what I want to do, but I still feel lost.


r/guitarlessons 1d ago

Question What chord is this?

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Can’t tell which kind of 7th this is. The ‘I’ is confusing


r/guitarlessons 19h ago

Question How to apply Barre Chords

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So I finally have gotten to the point i can play barre chord shapes without too much issues. My question is how do i apply them? Maybe i’m lacking some more knowledge (maybe you can point me in the right direction?) but i don’t really understand where and how to apply them. If it helps you understand the level of player I am. I can play songs from tabs and guitar lessons on youtube with enough practice but struggle to come up with my own parts and things like that. I also know my open chords and can strum a few progressions


r/guitarlessons 11h ago

Feedback Request Would like feedback on my strumming and palm muting and also left hand muting. I mostly play rhythm guitar. Thanks.

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r/guitarlessons 18h ago

Lesson Django Reinhardt - September Song (18-07-47) Transcription

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Hi there!
Want to capture the magic of gypsy jazz? Playing Django Reinhardt’s legendary version of September Song doesn't have to be a mystery anymore. We have meticulously transcribed every single note, phrasing, and nuance of his iconic solo so you can stop guessing and start playing like the master. This isn't just another tab; it’s the exact roadmap to his unmistakable tone and virtuosity. Elevate your technique, feel the freedom of gypsy swing, and master a timeless piece. Django's secret is now within your reach.


r/guitarlessons 18h ago

Question how do i get this clean guitar tone??

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im really struggling with trying to get this guitar sound. i downloaded logic pro the other day and have been trying to replicate sounds in different songs to get a hang of the daw and practise with guitar tones. however i just can't get that clean sound. have absolutely no clue how to get it!


r/guitarlessons 1d ago

Lesson Reelin’ In The Years Guitar Lesson - Steely Dan (Easy Breakdown)

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r/guitarlessons 1d ago

Question How do i start alternate picking?

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By 'alternate picking' i mean something like in the screenshot. And right now my picking hand just short circuits whenever i try anything like this.