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	1. Understanding The Tritone Substitution (#12121) by Alfred Scoggins (4701) How to use and play tritones. Jazz · Beginner · 14110 Hits · 5.00/5 (31 ratings) · Last modified: 5/3/2012

	2. Warming Up (#795) by Frederick Burton (5465) A lesson that should be viewed and practiced by all. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 31913 Hits · 5.00/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 3/10/2000

	3. Using The Composer: First Steps (#2491) by Rick Payman (9988) A Step-by-step Guide to creating your first Composer sequence. Under development. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 12723 Hits · 5.00/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 11/19/2002

	4. Jazz Piece (#10155) by Robert Ridgeway (1351) A basic jazz piece with a simple melody but can be tricky to solo over. Jazz · Beginner · 11916 Hits · 5.00/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 4/3/2006

	5. Dvorak - Humoresque (#3028) by Ga Thomas (1904) A simple arrangement of Dvorak's Humoresque. Classical · Beginner · 9083 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 5/3/2004

	6. Prelude In G (#8500) by Peter Hsieh (1575) A transcription and analysis of Matteo Carcassi's Prelude in G. Classical · Beginner · 7377 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 9/20/2004

	7. Paddy Handly's Goose (#6709) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Reel--another dance tune. This one has an unusual rhythmical pattern in the melody in the second part that makes it fun to play. Bluegrass · Beginner · 5024 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	8. Guitar Rhythms (#10844) by Robert Ridgeway (1351) Here are some guitar rhythms used in different styles of music. The sound quality is not that great but gives a good idea of what each sounds like. Basics · Beginner · 14535 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 4/19/2006

	9. Pentatonic Sequences (#4945) by Matt Walker (495) Pentatonic Sequences for Practice or Warm-Up Theory/Reference · Beginner · 8438 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 9/11/2002

	10. Desi's Song (#8746) by Ryan Markham (18) Hey zack i know that your there and i see you :) oh nice hoodie you got there and i'm likin the headgear oh ne wayzzzzz this is desi's song dude so play it! Other · Beginner · 1903 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 10/11/2004

	11. Rock Out Dude (#8718) by Jason Parker (2612) A beginner's guide to having fun with the guitar. Contains chords, exercises, familiar songs. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 12112 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 12/23/2004

	12. Rakes Of Kildare (#6700) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) An Irish jig, very tuneful. Bluegrass · Beginner · 8835 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/12/2006

	13. Bossa For Billy... If Your Names Billy (#3415) by Justin Watts (169) Learn the basics of Bossa, it's not that hard. Plus, I show you the old improvising trick. Remember, this is for beginners. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 7409 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 9/4/2001

	14. My Pretty, Fair Maid (#6730) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Another easy jig for you! Bluegrass · Beginner · 6664 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	15. Ride A Mile (#6797) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) A jig. This one has a fun little rhythm to play. Bluegrass · Beginner · 6208 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	16. Improvising: A Guide For Beginners (#4294) by Darrin Koltow (383) Learn a simple and fun process for blues soloing. Record blues chord changes, then solo over them with pentatonic scales. Chords and scales are in tablature. Each step is explained in detail. The end shows where to learn more about improvising. Basics · Beginner · 5927 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 3/10/2002

	17. Chromatic City (#9251) by Jason Parker (2612) Play the chromatic scale in three different ways. A great workout for any level guitarist, particularly beginner. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 4767 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/23/2006

	18. The Jolly Seven (#6871) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Another easy reel to play. Bluegrass · Beginner · 4646 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	19. Once Upon My Cheek (#6639) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Another old-timey reel transcribed from a book of old fiddle tunes. Bluegrass · Beginner · 4415 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	20. The Tin-Ware Lass (#6698) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Easy and tuneful reel. Bluegrass · Beginner · 4244 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	21. Musical Warmup Exercise (#8491) by Rick Kelly (2637) Major arpeggio finger warmup exercise - updated Basics · Beginner · 3796 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/22/2005

	22. Tension Releasing Improv (#4417) by Mike Tholen (41) A non-threatening, basic improv. lesson. Strongly focused towards listening to what your are playing Other · Beginner · 3234 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 3/31/2002

	23. Hold The Shape (#10624) by Adriano Parmiggianno (6849) Neat little groove to get a bass line while holding the chord shape Theory/Reference · Beginner · 1695 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/26/2006

	24. AU CLAIR DE LA LUNE (#8042) by Charles Gacsi (42523) This is a little French Folk song. Easy solo for beginner level. Acoustic/Folk · Beginner · 10532 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 10/28/2004

	25. VOLGA BOATMAN'S SONG (#8093) by Charles Gacsi (42523) This is a Russian Folk Song. Men moving heavy boats in seas. Working together in slow rhythmic timing. Chords are easy, but there is a complex passage that will take some skill to accomplish cleanly. Could be recital tune. Acoustic/Folk · Beginner · 8149 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/15/2004

	26. LOCH LOMOND (#8124) by Charles Gacsi (42523) This is an old tune. Scotland according to the lyrics. Easy chords, including several minor chords. For backing, it was a surprise to me to find that the blues track sounded ok Acoustic/Folk · Beginner · 7950 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 6/14/2004

	27. Power Chords & Jamming With Them (#9067) by Jason Parker (2612) What are power chords? How can I use them in a jam session? Theory/Reference · Beginner · 7174 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 2/27/2005

	28. Rhythm: Leyla (#5064) by Daniel Blakk (178) Exercise your rhythms in C-locrian. Basics · Beginner · 5777 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 4/6/2003

	29. Kiss (#4594) by Tom Limbach (230) Keep It Short & Simple.Easy picking pattern with a smooth melody Acoustic/Folk · Beginner · 5316 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/14/2002

	30. SPEED BUILDER (#4628) by Santiago Sosa (234) Some warm ups to practice before you start playing. With some licks of famous songs that help to warm up too. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 5194 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 6/4/2002

	31. The Alhambra (#6697) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Another reel originally for the fiddle. Bluegrass · Beginner · 4407 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	32. The Drink Of Brandy (#6876) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Another jig, this one with a slightly different format. Bluegrass · Beginner · 4135 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	33. Not Quite Major Pentatonic (#11495) by Peter Kiley (890) A fun scale to use for soloing Basics · Beginner · 3985 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 1/22/2007

	34. D Major Arpeggio (#10037) by David O' Toole (784) Arpeggios are a great tool to use when soloing - here's one to get you started. Basics · Beginner · 3556 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 11/20/2005

	35. Galliarde (#8389) by Carlos Narvaez (310) Dance of the renaissance. Classical · Beginner · 2878 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/20/2004

	36. Non-parallel Harmony Of Scales (#6455) by Stephen Potts (928) A short lesson, explaining a non-parallel alternative to harmonizing scale tones. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 2420 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 4/28/2003

	37. We Three Kings Of Orient Are (#7279) by Anthony Ridi (1999) Christmas Other · Beginner · 2355 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 11/26/2003

	38. Warmup (#4301) by Ben Turner (146) Scale excercise to build finger independence. Basics · Beginner · 2333 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 3/12/2002

	39. Throw It All Away (#8195) by Michael Hardesty (77) Great Song Theory/Reference · Beginner · 2253 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 6/2/2004

	40. Good Finger Excercise In A Dorian (#11097) by Tim Stewart (70) Just a little excercise I use to keep my fingers moving freely. I hope it helps. Basics · Beginner · 2152 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/3/2006