guitarprinciples.com http://www.guitarprinciples.com/ Recent Videos Video <![CDATA[The Slap Strum On Guitar - How To Do It]]>  Master guitar by learning how to practice at http://www.guitarprinciples.com. This technique is used in many songs to create a rhythmic drive in the groove. We use the right hand to "slap" at the strings, creating an accent on the backbeat, much like the snare drum does in a typical rock groove.]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:24:58 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/136/guitar-secrets/the-slap-strum-on-guitar-how-to-do-it.html <![CDATA[Recuerdos de la Alhambra]]>  Visit www.guitarprinciples.com to learn how to practice guitar effectively so that you REALLY learn how to play! I teach all styles of guitar, beginner to advanced. You will be amazed by what you will learn that you never even suspected before!]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:15:54 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/135/scales/recuerdos-de-la-alhambra.html <![CDATA[Guitar Strums: The Slap Strum - How To Do It]]>  Master guitar by learning how to practice at http://www.guitarprinciples.com. This technique is used in many songs to create a rhythmic drive in the groove. We use the right hand to "slap" at the strings, creating an accent on the backbeat, much like the snare drum does in a typical rock groove.]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:24:57 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/132/guitar-secrets/guitar-strums-the-slap-strum-how-to-do-it.html <![CDATA[Allegro by Mauro Giuliani]]>  http://tinyurl.com/learnthissong This piece is taught note by note, with all practice details leading to mastery, in the "GuitarPrinciples Classical/Fingerstyle Foundation Course".]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:47:16 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/131/classical-fingerstyle-foundation-course/allegro-by-mauro-giuliani.html <![CDATA[Secrets Of The Hinge Bar On Guitar]]>  http://www.guitarprinciples.com The hinge bar can make many difficult passages on guitar easier. Here I show you how it works, and why it works. I use it to make playing "Blackbird" easier.]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:34:18 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/130/guitar-secrets/secrets-of-the-hinge-bar-on-guitar.html <![CDATA[Don't Fear The Reaper - Intro]]>  http://www.guitarprinciples.com This famous opening song riff is much easier to play if we use our fingers in the most efficient way. That means making as little movement as possible, and preparing fingers ahead of time.The two concepts used here to acheivet this are: The Heavy Arm and Continuous Contact.]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:52:42 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/129/guitar-secrets/dont-fear-the-reaper-intro.html <![CDATA[Guitar Player vs. Guitar Teacher]]>  Many students thinks its a great thing if their guitar teacher is a great player....maybe so, maybe not. It's certainly good for them, but does their great playing make YOU a good player? What are you paying money for anyway, a concert!!??]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 11:22:58 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/128/guitarprinciples-essential-lessons/guitar-player-vs-guitar-teacher.html <![CDATA[The 4 Diseases Of The Left Hand On Guitar]]>  http://www.guitarprinciples.com There are 4 diseases of the left hand that virtually all guitar students contract in the early stages of learning guitar. These diseases cripple a players ability to play fast and cause a constant feeling of struggle in many playing situations such as scales and hammers & pulls. Here, I explain what they are and how to get rid of them.]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:21:04 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/127/guitarprinciples-essential-lessons/the-4-diseases-of-the-left-hand-on-guitar.html <![CDATA[The Essence Of My Teaching]]>  http://www.guitarprinciples.com My teaching work for guitar, which begins with my book "The Principles Of Correct Practice For Guitar" is a unique, scientifically based system of practice that empowers a player to create real, powerful, and continuous progress as a guitarist. It works for...]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:02:09 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/126/about-guitar-principles/the-essence-of-my-teaching.html <![CDATA[The 2 Aspects Of Learning Guitar]]>  There are 2 vital aspects to learning guitar, and second one depends on the first. If it is not there, playing will be difficult, or impossible.]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:52:10 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/125/about-guitar-principles/the-2-aspects-of-learning-guitar.html <![CDATA[The Essence Of My Teaching]]>  http://www.guitarprinciples.com Jamie Andreas why her guitar methods are different than anything else you will find. She explains that when you sit to practice, YOU are the teacher. Your job is to train your fingers, and if you don't know how to do that, you will not be able to solve your guitar playing problems.]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:27:23 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/124/about-guitar-principles/the-essence-of-my-teaching.html <![CDATA["1-3-4 combination @ 60bpm" for review by Jamie Andreas at GuitarPrinciples.com]]>  Visit http://www.guitarprinciples.com to have your playing reviewed by master teacher Jamie Andreas]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:59:55 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/123/how-to-master-a-scale/q1-3-4-combination--60bpmq-for-review-by-jamie-andreas-at-guitarprinciplescom.html <![CDATA["Walking- 1&3@60-4 clicks" for review by Jamie Andreas at GuitarPrinciples.com]]>  Visit http://www.guitarprinciples.com to have your playing reviewed by master teacher Jamie Andreas]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:52:32 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/122/the-walking-exercises/qwalking-1a360-4-clicksq-for-review-by-jamie-andreas-at-guitarprinciplescom.html <![CDATA["Walking- 1&2@no tempo" for review by Jamie Andreas at GuitarPrinciples.com]]>  Visit http://www.guitarprinciples.com to have your playing reviewed by master teacher Jamie Andreas]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:43:11 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/121/the-walking-exercises/qwalking-1a2no-tempoq-for-review-by-jamie-andreas-at-guitarprinciplescom.html <![CDATA["RH String Skipping Exercise @60bpm" for review by Jamie Andreas at GuitarPrinciples.com]]>  Visit http://www.guitarprinciples.com to have your playing reviewed by master teacher Jamie Andreas]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:33:59 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/120/right-hand-string-shifting-exercise/qrh-string-skipping-exercise-60bpmq-for-review-by-jamie-andreas-at-guitarprinciplescom.html <![CDATA[Chord Change Secrets: E7 to A7 (Bar)]]>  http://www.guitarprinciples.com - Can you do this chord change correctly & easily? Smooth chord changes depend on efficient finger behavior. The "secrets" I show you here can be used to improve countless chord changes.]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:41:13 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/119/guitar-secrets/chord-change-secrets-e7-to-a7-bar.html <![CDATA[Guitar Student Completes Rock Course!]]>  GuitarPrinciples Student Chris Russo plays 5 solos from our "Rock & Blues Foundation Course". Each solo demonstrates the use of a particular Minor Pentatonic (Rock) scale. Find out more about the most effective Rock guitar course on the planet! http://tinyurl.com/gprockcourse]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:47:25 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/118/guitarprinciples-rock-a-blues-course/guitar-student-completes-rock-course.html <![CDATA[Mannus HD - YouTube]]>  This is my interpretation of The Meters - Cissy strut. This version is actually inspired by John Mayers live performances of this song. I like how it's very ...]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:40:21 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/117/right-hand-fingerstyle-essential-training/mannus-hd-youtube.html <![CDATA[So Excited shuffle by Mannus (Full HD)]]>  So this is a classic SRV style blues shuffle called So Excited, this version is inspired by his performance in the El Mocambo, although it is not the exact version note-for-note. This is just how I play it. The purpose of this video is strictly for educational purposes, so you can see in good quality how it's played. I used my American standard strat custom reliced with Texas special pickups plugged into a Tubescreamer and then into my Fender blues deluxe amp. It came out just a little bit too distorted for my taste but I'm still learning how to properly mic my amp so that's probably why.]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:39:40 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/116/rock-songs/so-excited-shuffle-by-mannus-full-hd.html <![CDATA[Jimi Hendrix Red House Cover Lesson by Mannus]]>  *sorry the audio/video is just slightly out of sync* This is another cover recording i made, vocal was added later of course. Same setup as my last video, my trusty 1994 G&L Legacy is plugged into a Sansamp GT2 and then into a Fender Blues Deluxe amp, with a TC G-major 2 in the eff loop. I hope this video helps anyone trying to learn how to play this song. I may put up slower versions later on if you guys show interest. Enjoy, like, comment or whatever!]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:39:00 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/115/rock-songs/jimi-hendrix-red-house-cover-lesson-by-mannus.html <![CDATA[How to play All Along the Watchtower cover by Mannus]]>  This is a recording I made using G&L Legacy, Sansamp GT2, TC G-major2 and a Fender blues Deluxe Amp. Vocal was added later of course.]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:38:13 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/114/rock-songs/how-to-play-all-along-the-watchtower-cover-by-mannus.html <![CDATA[Solo#2 R&B foundation course]]>  Unknown]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:59:29 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/113/scales/solo2-rab-foundation-course.html <![CDATA[GP Rock & Blues Course: Solo 3 using Scale 3 - Darren, U.K.]]>  Visit http://www.guitarprinciples.com to have your playing revie]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 11:32:57 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/111/solo-3/gp-rock-a-blues-course-solo-3-using-scale-3-darren-uk.html <![CDATA[GP Rock & Blues Course: Solo 3 using Scale 3]]>  Solo #3 Rock and Blues course. 70 bpm using continuous 1st finger contact.]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 11:23:15 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/109/solo-3/gp-rock-a-blues-course-solo-3-using-scale-3.html <![CDATA[Beginner Guitar Lessson 9: Using The Capo]]>  http://www.guitarprinciples.com Using a capo can help us in many ways on guitar. We will look at how the capo enables use the fingering patterns for an easy key to play in a more difficult key on guitar. We will also see how the capo instantly changes the key of the song for us, which can be a big help if the song is not in the right key for our voice. This series of lessons is specially designed for the beginner guitarist by Jamie Andreas , author of the renowned guitar method "The Principles Of Correct Practice For Guitar". It will give the student the most crucial information necessary to learn to play with complete success, and without getting bad habits that will hinder future growth. http://www.guitarprinciples.com/beginner-guitar-lessons/best-beginner-guitar-course.html]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:22:51 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/108/beginner-guitar-course/beginner-guitar-lessson-9-using-the-capo.html <![CDATA[Beginner Guitar 9: Finding The Right Singing Note]]>  

http://www.guitarprinciples.com Finding the right starting note for singing can be difficult for the beginning guitarist. If you know how to look for that note, it can be a lot easier. Here are some guidelines, taken from this lesson in the "GuitarPrinciples Beginner Guitar Course".

This series of lessons is specially designed for the beginner guitarist by Jamie Andreas , author of the renowned guitar method "The Principles Of Correct Practice For Guitar". It will give the student the most crucial information necessary to learn to play with complete success, and without getting bad habits that will hinder future growth. http://www.guitarprinciples.com/beginner-guitar-lessons/best-beginner-guitar-course.html

]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:30:52 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/107/beginner-guitar-course/beginner-guitar-9-finding-the-right-singing-note.html <![CDATA[Beginner Guitar 7: D & A7 Chords]]>  http://www.guitarprinciples.com There are ways of changing chords that make things much easier. Here I discuss a great way of learning your first chord changes - using "support". These methods are explored in detail in the GuitarPrinciples publication "The Path: Chords & Rhythm", available here.. http://www.guitarprinciples.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=2]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:04:42 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/106/beginner-guitar-course/beginner-guitar-7-d-a-a7-chords.html <![CDATA[Beginner Guitar 6: Your First Song!]]>  http://www.guitarprinciples.com Learning to strum & sing is very important for new guitar players. It can be very difficult to put it all together, unless you pick the right songs and practice them in the right way.]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:01:53 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/105/beginner-guitar-course/beginner-guitar-6-your-first-song.html <![CDATA[Don't Lift Fingers High When Playing Scales!]]>  Many guitar students have trouble with scales because they lift the first finger up too high when crossing strings. Here is an excerpt from a lesson where I correct this problem.]]> Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:44:54 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/104/guitar-secrets/dont-lift-fingers-high-when-playing-scales.html <![CDATA[Beginner Guitar 5: Your First Chord!]]>  A "chord" is a group of notes played with a group of fingers. If you learn them in a certain order and a certain way, you will have no trouble mastering them.
]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:14:22 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/102/beginner-guitar-course/beginner-guitar-5-your-first-chord.html <![CDATA[Beginner Guitar 4: Holding & Using The Pick]]>  Here are the details of holding and using the pick in the best way.
]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:13:44 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/101/beginner-guitar-course/beginner-guitar-4-holding-a-using-the-pick.html <![CDATA[Beginner Guitar 3: Developing The Left Hand]]>  ALL guitar players, using the usual methods, develop left hand problems right from the beginning. They don't know it, but they do. You won't be one of them if you watch this!]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:12:49 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/100/beginner-guitar-course/beginner-guitar-3-developing-the-left-hand.html <![CDATA[Beginner Guitar 2: Sitting & Holding the Guitar]]>  How you sit and hold the guitar is vitally important! Get these things wrong, and it could prevent or limit your success with the guitar.
]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:11:43 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/99/beginner-guitar-course/beginner-guitar-2-sitting-a-holding-the-guitar.html <![CDATA[Beginner Guitar 1: Welcome!]]>  Welcome to the GuitarPrinciples Beginner Guitar Course! You are going to be very happy you started here!
]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:10:48 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/98/beginner-guitar-course/beginner-guitar-1-welcome.html <![CDATA[Bend Release Pull Off]]>  Unknown]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:59:28 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/97/guitarprinciples-rock-a-blues-course/bend-release-pull-off.html <![CDATA[Vimeo / 503 Service Unavailable]]>  Unknown]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:28:04 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/94/scales/vimeo--503-service-unavailable.html <![CDATA[Yesterday by The Beatles - on Nylon String Guitar]]>  http://www.guitarprinciples.com Visit and learn how to master guitar by learning how to practice correctly and effectively! This original arr of "Yesterday" is played by Jamie Andreas, author of the renowned book "The Principles Of Correct Practice For Guitar". REALLY master the classical guitar with my "Classical/Fingerstyle Foundation Course"....it is like no other! http://tinyurl.com/yb3wqgj]]> Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:02:55 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/92/jamie-andreas-plays-guitar/yesterday-by-the-beatles-on-nylon-string-guitar.html <![CDATA[Strength Exercise For Bar (Barre) On Guitar]]>  Unknown]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:34:47 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/91/left-hand-advanced-development/strength-exercise-for-bar-barre-on-guitar.html <![CDATA[Iron Man - Black Sabbath: Rhythms]]>  http://www.guitarprinciples.com]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:55:00 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/90/rock-songs/iron-man-black-sabbath-rhythms.html <![CDATA[The Correct Course of Guitar Left Hand Development]]>  http://www.guitarprinciples.com This is the 3rd in the "Why Do I Suck At Guitar" series by Jamie Andreas of GuitarPrinciples.com. This series examines the root causes of the difficulties so many people have in learning guitar, and reaching their full potential.]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:53:22 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/89/guitarprinciples-essential-lessons/the-correct-course-of-guitar-left-hand-development.html <![CDATA[Solo From GuitarPrinciples "R&B" Electric Guitar Course]]>  Here is a solo from our new "Rock & Blues Electric Guitar Foundation Course", illustrating the use of Scale 1 & 2 together. This solo stresses the correct connection of the two scales, as well as the use of double notes and the most essential licks from these scales.]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:19:42 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/88/jamie-andreas-plays-guitar/solo-from-guitarprinciples-qrabq-electric-guitar-course.html <![CDATA[Fade To Black Fast Pulls & Hammers]]>  http://www.guitarprinciples.com]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:19:41 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/87/jamie-andreas-plays-guitar/fade-to-black-fast-pulls-a-hammers.html <![CDATA[The Light]]>  written & performed by Jamie Andreas]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:19:40 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/86/jamie-andreas-plays-guitar/the-light.html <![CDATA[J.S. Bach Prelude in D For Cello BWV 1007]]>  http://www.guitarprinciples.com Learn the secrets of guitar mastery! Jamie Andreas is the author of the renowned book "The Principles Of Correct Practice For Guitar". REALLY master the classical guitar with my "Classical/Fingerstyle Foundation Course"....it is like no other! http://tinyurl.com/yb3wqgj]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:19:39 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/85/jamie-andreas-plays-guitar/js-bach-prelude-in-d-for-cello-bwv-1007.html <![CDATA[The Light]]>  A pre-production draft for an all original album I am recording..... Description: Visit "http://www.guitarprinciples.com" to have your playing reviewed by master teacher Jamie Andreas]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:19:37 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/84/jamie-andreas-plays-guitar/the-light.html <![CDATA[Lesson from "The GuitarPrinciples Electric Guitar Course"]]>  This excerpt is from the "Rock & Blues Electric Guitar Foundation Course" by GuitarPrinciples.com - Author: Jamie Andreas info on the course.... http://www.guitarprinciples.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=6]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:19:36 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/83/jamie-andreas-plays-guitar/lesson-from-qthe-guitarprinciples-electric-guitar-courseq.html <![CDATA[Recuerdos de la Alahambra]]>  The tremolo classic played by Jamie Andreas, author of the renowned book "The Principles Of Correct Practice For Guitar". Learn the secrets of guitar mastery at http://www.guitarprinciples.com REALLY master the classical guitar with my "Classical/Fingerstyle Foundation Course"....it is like no other! http://tinyurl.com/yb3wqgj]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:19:35 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/82/jamie-andreas-plays-guitar/recuerdos-de-la-alahambra.html <![CDATA[Row Your Boat For Solo Guitar]]>  Learn the secrets of guitar mastery at http://www.guitarprinciples.com. Row Your Boat played by Jamie Andreas, author of the renowned book "The Principles Of Correct Practice For Guitar". REALLY master the classical guitar with my "Classical/Fingerstyle Foundation Course"....it is like no other! http://tinyurl.com/yb3wqgj]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:19:34 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/81/jamie-andreas-plays-guitar/row-your-boat-for-solo-guitar.html <![CDATA[- Looking Up]]>  An original composition for steel string guitar by Jamie Andreas]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:19:32 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/80/jamie-andreas-plays-guitar/-looking-up.html <![CDATA[Villa Lobos Prelude # 1]]>  Learn the secrets of guitar mastery at http://www.guitarprinciples.com Villa Lobos Prelude # 1, played by Jamie Andreas, author of the renowned book "The Principles Of Correct Practice For Guitar". Learn the secrets of guitar mastery at http://www.guitarprinciples.com REALLY master the classical guitar with my "Classical/Fingerstyle Foundation Course"....it is like no other! http://tinyurl.com/yb3wqgj]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:19:31 GMT http://www.guitarprinciples.com/videos/see-jamie-play-guitar/viewvideo/79/jamie-andreas-plays-guitar/villa-lobos-prelude--1.html