Guitar Lessons by Christopher Sung
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Using the 7(9,13) Chord (#201) by Christopher Sung (9343)
Here's a few different ways to use the 7(9,13) chord. We'll look at it in funk, blues, and jazz contexts.
Theory/Reference ·
Intermediate ·
7758 Hits ·
5.00/5 (1 rating) ·
Last modified: 8/9/1999
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Ear Training and Intervals (#1453) by Christopher Sung (9343)
Here's some basic tips for getting used to hearing notes and intervals. Each interval is presented in context, along with a sound clip to help you remember it.
Basics ·
Beginner ·
44045 Hits ·
4.80/5 (20 ratings) ·
Last modified: 8/18/2000
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That Pesky F# Minor Chord (#322) by Christopher Sung (9343)
Get a handle on using the barre form of the F# minor and learn how it's used in a few different tunes.
Theory/Reference ·
Beginner ·
17372 Hits ·
4.71/5 (7 ratings) ·
Last modified: 10/10/1999
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Maple Leaf Rag (#24) by Christopher Sung (9343)
Here is a fingerstyle arrangement of Scott Joplin's ragtime classic, complete with alternating bass. The fingerings aren't too difficult and it sounds great when you really get it going.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Intermediate ·
156453 Hits ·
4.71/5 (245 ratings) ·
Last modified: 5/28/1999
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Accompaniment Elements Of Rhythm Guitar (#1186) by Christopher Sung (9343)
Whether you're playing solo or backing up a singer, here's a few tips for creating interesting rhythm guitar parts for accompaniment.
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
106170 Hits ·
4.69/5 (153 ratings) ·
Last modified: 6/21/2000
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Using the Minor 6 Chord (#188) by Christopher Sung (9343)
Here's a few examples that demonstrate how the very sad-sounding minor 6th chord is commonly used. It's perfect for those melancholy moments...
Theory/Reference ·
Intermediate ·
8158 Hits ·
4.67/5 (6 ratings) ·
Last modified: 8/2/1999
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Satie: Three Gymnopedies (#856) by Christopher Sung (9343)
This is one of my favorite classical tunes and perhaps Satie's most famous, arranged for fingerstyle guitar. Somber and beautiful at the same time....
Classical ·
Advanced ·
24158 Hits ·
4.63/5 (52 ratings) ·
Last modified: 3/18/2000
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Bluesy Rhythm Fills and Licks (#366) by Christopher Sung (9343)
Let's learn some rhythm licks a la Jimi Hendrix that you can add to your playing. We'll look at a bunch of variations and examples, and then dissect them for easy digestion. Mmmmm, yummy!
Blues ·
Intermediate ·
200941 Hits ·
4.62/5 (178 ratings) ·
Last modified: 10/29/1999
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Deck The Halls (#529) by Christopher Sung (9343)
A fingerstyle version of this classic holiday tune. Fun for the whole family. Also includes boughs of holly (whatever that means)...
Other ·
Advanced ·
9249 Hits ·
4.62/5 (37 ratings) ·
Last modified: 12/21/1999
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Lemon-y Bass Lines (#46) by Christopher Sung (9343)
Can you walk bass lines like John Paul Jones? Would you want to walk bass lines like John Paul Jones? Take this lesson and the answer to both will be "yes"...
Blues ·
Intermediate ·
39340 Hits ·
4.62/5 (34 ratings) ·
Last modified: 6/11/1999
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Funky Fills with Attitude (#268) by Christopher Sung (9343)
A few little fills you can use when you're getting down and dirty...
Funk/R&B ·
Advanced ·
97071 Hits ·
4.62/5 (217 ratings) ·
Last modified: 9/23/1999
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Modes of the Major Scale (#33) by Christopher Sung (9343)
Here's a discussion of how modes work, as applied to the C major scale. It covers both how to play them melodically as scales, and harmonically as chords.
Theory/Reference ·
Intermediate ·
161685 Hits ·
4.59/5 (98 ratings) ·
Last modified: 6/2/1999
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All The Things You Should Play (#43) by Christopher Sung (9343)
Here are some nice licks over a chord progression similar to All The Things You Are. They'll help you play over typical standard jazz progressions (but only if you practice them...)
Jazz ·
Intermediate ·
110074 Hits ·
4.59/5 (137 ratings) ·
Last modified: 6/6/1999
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Tasty Bends and Runs in E (#6) by Christopher Sung (9343)
Bends go especially well with funky grooves. Here's a few ideas you can use to put that same feeling in your playing. Bluesy in nature, but that always works well in funk.
Funk/R&B ·
Advanced ·
88180 Hits ·
4.59/5 (117 ratings) ·
Last modified: 5/14/1999
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Using the C add9 chord (#223) by Christopher Sung (9343)
One of my favorite chords is a certain voicing for a C add9, so let's check out this voicing and learn how to use it in place of that regular open-stringed C major chord...
Acoustic/Folk ·
Intermediate ·
48480 Hits ·
4.57/5 (35 ratings) ·
Last modified: 8/30/1999
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Using the A minor chord (#214) by Christopher Sung (9343)
Here are a few different ways to use a very classic chord - the A minor - and how to incorporate it into your own tunes
Theory/Reference ·
Beginner ·
27209 Hits ·
4.57/5 (28 ratings) ·
Last modified: 8/16/1999
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Using the G Lydian Scale and GMaj7#11 (#68) by Christopher Sung (9343)
Let's get a little melancholy with some ideas on how to use the touching GMaj7#11 chord and its scale counterpart - G Lydian. Very misty...
Theory/Reference ·
Intermediate ·
18812 Hits ·
4.57/5 (14 ratings) ·
Last modified: 6/21/1999
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Slides, Slides, and More Slides (#211) by Christopher Sung (9343)
An introduction to the art of the "slide" and how to put it into your playing to make your solos oh-so-silky smooth...
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
101029 Hits ·
4.57/5 (93 ratings) ·
Last modified: 8/13/1999
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Bach's Bourree in E Minor (#14) by Christopher Sung (9343)
This is a pretty well-known piece that you can use to help both your fingerpicking and your dexterity. It has some really nice changes and is a fun one to play when you really get it going.
Classical ·
Intermediate ·
154123 Hits ·
4.56/5 (210 ratings) ·
Last modified: 5/31/1999
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A Guide for Beginner - More Minor Chords (#107) by Christopher Sung (9343)
This is an introduction to the minor chords using barre forms to play them in all keys, with chord charts and music playback to help you get them under your fingers.
Basics ·
Beginner ·
333861 Hits ·
4.56/5 (191 ratings) ·
Last modified: 7/9/1999
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