Learn To Play Easy Acoustic Songs with Licklibrary.com

Guitar Lesson Course Overview

Delve into the realms of acoustic guitar mastery with Danny Gill as you journey through some of the most iconic songs ever created. Our product, "Learn To Play Easy Acoustic Songs", offers you an in-depth guide to six timeless classics. Not only will you understand the nuances and intricacies of these tracks, but you'll also become familiar with the distinct styles of their legendary guitarists.

Guitar Lessons Include

Ed Sheeran - I See Fire

Tom Petty - Free Fallin'

John Lennon - Working Class Hero

Bob Marley - Redemption Song

Rolling Stones - Angie

Lesson Performance Notes

Ed Sheeran - I See Fire

Rooted in the Dorian and Mixolydian scales, this modern ballad paints an ethereal picture with its captivating arpeggios. Sheeran’s guitar playing is underscored by the adept use of finger-picking. While Ed isn't predominantly known for being a lead guitarist, his contribution to modern music and his aptitude to blend percussive elements with melody are groundbreaking.

Tom Petty - Free Fallin’

This classic revolves around the delicate balance between chord progressions and slides, rooted in the major scale. Tom Petty’s rhythm guitarist, Mike Campbell, deserves the limelight for orchestrating the song’s melodic infrastructure. Campbell's minimalist approach, often employing open-string riffs, has become iconic in rock history.

John Lennon - Working Class Hero

Lennon, a mastermind of the Beatles, crafted this song using a blend of the Aeolian scale and chromaticism. With dominant barre chords and profound lyrics, Lennon conveys the raw emotion of the working class. His strumming pattern exhibits syncopated rhythms which add to the song's depth.

Bob Marley - Redemption Song

This song is Marley's testament to freedom. Working within the pentatonic scale, Marley beautifully blends arpeggiated chord progressions and slides. While Marley is celebrated more for his singing, his unique guitar style, involving intricate finger-picking techniques, provides a rootsy foundation to his music.

Rolling Stones - Angie

Composed majorly in the Aeolian mode, this ballad showcases the prowess of Keith Richards, the Stones' chief guitarist. From the soulful arpeggios to the expressive vibrato, Richards brings out the melancholy of the song. His contribution to rock with innovative double-stops and hammer-ons is legendary.

Eagles - Hotel California

An anthem in its own right, this song explores the B minor scale. The piece de resistance is the solo duel between Don Felder and Joe Walsh. Their harmonious interplay of sustain, pull-offs, and alternate picking sets a high benchmark for aspiring guitarists. While Felder meticulously crafted the initial structure, Walsh added his unique flair, making the song an epitome of guitar craftsmanship.

Guitar Techniques Used in the Lessons

To master these songs and adopt the styles of these iconic guitarists, it's pivotal to get familiar with the techniques they've employed. Below are the techniques used in our lessons, making it easier for you to hone your skills:

• Vibrato
• Alternate Picking
• Arpeggios
• Barre Chords
• Finger-Picking
• Slides
• Open-String Riffs
• Syncopated Rhythms
• Chromaticism
• Arpeggiated Chord Progressions
• Double-Stops
• Hammer-Ons
• Sustain
• Pull-Offs

With Licklibrary's "Learn To Play Easy Acoustic Songs," the world of acoustic guitar unfolds before you. From the techniques to the tales, each note has a story, and we help you live it. Dive in, strum along, and let the legends guide your journey.