Guitar Lessons by Christopher Sung

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Double Stops
Here's a few different ways to play two or even three note chords over a G blues. Most of the licks are pretty common, but some might surprise you...
Blues · Intermediate · 142719 Hits · 4.08/5 (84 ratings) · Last modified: 6/15/1999
 
E Major Chord Ideas
Strong and sturdy, built to last, the E major chord should bring you hours and hours of fun and enjoyment. Here's a couple of quick ideas about using it and moving the voicing around to create cool harmonies.
Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 27152 Hits · 3.80/5 (40 ratings) · Last modified: 10/4/1999
 
Ear Training and Intervals
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 · 44457 Hits · 4.81/5 (21 ratings) · Last modified: 8/18/2000
 
Easy Winners
Here is an arrangement of the first two sections of Scott Joplin's The Easy Winners. There's some nice alternating bass and a really memorable melody line. Enjoy.
Acoustic/Folk · Advanced · 43806 Hits · 4.26/5 (46 ratings) · Last modified: 5/31/1999
 
Eric Johnson-type Licks
Here are a few licks in the style of Eric Johnson. There's some emphasis on the way he skips strings at high velocity, and his incredible sense of timing.
Rock/Pop · Expert · 264567 Hits · 4.24/5 (304 ratings) · Last modified: 5/13/1999
 
Excerpt from Bach's Violin Sonata II
Here's a nice single-note solo that's fun to play and implies nice changes in a way that only Bach could. Great for warming up as well.
Classical · Intermediate · 42484 Hits · 4.35/5 (40 ratings) · Last modified: 7/14/1999
 
Extended Arpeggios
Sam Munro's lesson on Extended 9th's got me thinking about how you can create hip lines using upper structure triads. Here's what I came up with...
Jazz · Advanced · 67934 Hits · 4.48/5 (48 ratings) · Last modified: 7/28/1999
 
Funk Comping Patterns in E
Sometimes you play sparse lines, and sometimes you play a bit more, but it's all in the name of funk and the rhythm. Here's a few ideas to help get the funk out.
Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 166539 Hits · 4.21/5 (170 ratings) · Last modified: 5/18/1999
 
Funky Fills with Attitude
A few little fills you can use when you're getting down and dirty...
Funk/R&B · Advanced · 97772 Hits · 4.62/5 (218 ratings) · Last modified: 9/23/1999
 
Getting a Grip on Bends
Learn some of the most common bends in rock, and some that aren't so common, with enough licks and examples to send everyone screaming out of the house...
Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 138693 Hits · 3.79/5 (115 ratings) · Last modified: 7/23/1999
 
Getting a Grip on Hammers and Pulls
The basics of hammer-on and pull-off technique with tons 'o examples and licks. We'll learn the fundamentals and then mix and match them to create interesting patterns and licks.
Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 159036 Hits · 4.12/5 (171 ratings) · Last modified: 7/20/1999
 
Good Ol' Am7
Let's take a quick spin with old reliable A minor 7. We'll compare it to the regular A minor chord and look at a few ways to use it.
Basics · Beginner · 28896 Hits · 3.75/5 (28 ratings) · Last modified: 10/25/1999
 
Harmonic Minor Scale Basics
Let's take a look at the inner workings of the Harmonic Minor scale to unlock its potential for generating hardcore shred licks
Metal · Advanced · 168098 Hits · 4.46/5 (224 ratings) · Last modified: 9/20/1999
 
How to Construct Basic Chords
Where do major and minor chords come from? How do they relate to each other? What's the capital of Florida? Find out in this very inspirational lesson...
Basics · Beginner · 295710 Hits · 4.41/5 (584 ratings) · Last modified: 9/9/1999
 
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Get festive with this reflective yet triumphant Holiday classic in 3/4 time. Guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit in no time at all.
Other · Intermediate · 8351 Hits · 4.20/5 (15 ratings) · Last modified: 12/21/1999
 
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Here's a classic tune from the Baroque master, J.S. Bach, arranged for fingerstyle guitar. Very spiritual...
Classical · Intermediate · 50849 Hits · 4.45/5 (86 ratings) · Last modified: 11/19/1999
 
Jimi Hendrix Type Licks
Here are some solo and chordal ideas in the style of Jimi Hendrix, with cool bends, double stops, and a bunch of musical examples to get yer ya-ya's out...
Rock/Pop · Advanced · 355090 Hits · 4.44/5 (371 ratings) · Last modified: 8/27/1999
 
Jimmy Page Style Licks
Here's a few licks in the style of Jimmy Page. The first few examples examine his uncanny use of rhythm, and the later ones cover more of the bluesy nature of his style.
Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 196187 Hits · 4.32/5 (199 ratings) · Last modified: 6/2/2000
 
Learn Your Major Scale Inside and Out
Use intervals to really get a grip on how the major scale is constructed. Once you know these exercises, you can use them to shed any scale...
Theory/Reference · Advanced · 424123 Hits · 4.09/5 (312 ratings) · Last modified: 3/22/2000
 
Lemon-y Bass Lines
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 · 39538 Hits · 4.62/5 (34 ratings) · Last modified: 6/11/1999