Watch How to Play Guitar: Acoustic Instrumental

2008
1 Season

How to Play Guitar: Acoustic Instrumental is a fantastic instructional show for those who are looking to learn how to play guitar or who want to develop their skills. Produced by iVideosongs, this show incorporates real-life performances by talented acoustic guitarists who are also industry professionals. The program includes a variety of lessons that cater to enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to advanced players.

Throughout the series, the show's presenters take viewers through a variety of techniques that are important in playing acoustic guitar, ranging from fingerpicking to strumming, and more. Each episode of the show focuses on a different lesson, with each lesson building on the previous one. The presenters explain each step and use different angles to capture every movement they perform, so viewers can see exactly what's going on.

One of the best things about this show is that it focuses on acoustic guitar playing, which is different from other guitar programs. The show introduces viewers to acoustic guitar techniques such as alternate tunings and fingerstyle patterns, which can't be found in regular guitar lessons. By taking viewers to the next level of guitar playing, How to Play Guitar: Acoustic Instrumental shows viewers what they can accomplish with their instrument.

In addition to providing a wealth of knowledge on music theory, the presenters also provide practical tips for playing guitar. This includes tuning the instrument correctly, changing strings, and maintaining the instrument's quality so that it sounds great for years to come. They also provide a grounding in music theory, including explanations of chords, scales, keys, modes and other advanced concepts that are essential in guitar playing.

The show's format is excellent as it focuses on the instrument, the practicalities of how to play and what's going on musically. The presenters use a variety of demonstrations, including performances of popular pieces, to show how each technique applies to real-world playing scenarios. Viewers have the opportunity to both watch and learn, and it's a great way to learn to play the guitar at your own pace.

Another feature that stands out in this show is its accessibility. The presenters use clear and simple language throughout, without using any complicated technical jargon that could confuse beginner guitar learners. They also provide detailed explanations in English subtitles while demonstrating the music, making it very easy for viewers to follow along. This is particularly helpful for those who are just starting to learn and may not have much experience with music theory.

Finally, the show's expertly-structured layout ensures that viewers will be able to improve their skills dramatically just by following each lesson in sequence. There's a clear progression of skills from basic to advanced, and each episode builds on the previous ones. The end result is that the viewer feels like a skilled and accomplished guitar player by the time they've finished watching the entire series.

Summary:

In conclusion, How to Play Guitar: Acoustic Instrumental is an outstanding program that caters to guitar enthusiasts of all levels. It offers expert instruction from seasoned professionals, provides clear explanations of guitar playing techniques, offers practical tips and advice, and. The show is well-structured and easy to follow, with plenty of opportunities for viewers to learn and develop their guitar-playing skills. Overall, this is a perfect show for anyone who wants to improve their acoustic guitar playing ability.

How to Play Guitar: Acoustic Instrumental is a series that ran for 1 seasons (7 episodes) between January 14, 2008 and on iVideosongs

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7. How to Play So Long Michael by Pierre Bensusan

February 20, 2008

So Long Michael is Pierre Bensusan's tribute to Michael Hedges from 2001's Intuite album, originally composed around an improvised performance. In this iVideosongs title, Pierre demonstrates many of the challenging elements of the song including right hand technique, timing, ornaments, and chord fingering. Played on a steel string acoustic in DADGAD tuning, So Long Michael is a great challenge for advanced-level players.

6. How to Play Silent Passenger by Pierre Bensusan

February 20, 2008

Silent Passenger was recorded by Pierre Bensusan on his 2001 album Intuite. In this iVideosongs title, Pierre explains the structure of the song and demonstrates many of the techniques and ornaments used by the right and left hand. Advanced finger-style players will enjoy learning this song from a modern era virtuoso, played on a steel string acoustic in DADGAD tuning.

5. How to Play Silent Fool by Erik Mongrain

January 14, 2008

The Silent Fool was written by modern acoustic guitarist and "lap tap" master Erik Mongrain and is based on the "DADGAD" tuning. In this iVideosongs title, Erik discusses how seemingly unlikely influences can affect the composition process and demonstrates his right hand tapping and harmonic technique. The Silent Fool features a wealth of composition and technical ideas while presenting a unique challenge for the advanced-level player.

4. How to Play Lap-Tapping Basics by Erik Mongrain

March 27, 2008

Erik Mongrain has become a noteworthy solo guitarist in recent years, known for his memorable compositions such as Airtap, Equilibrium, Silent Fool, and unique tapping technique. In this iVideosongs tutorial, Erik Mongrain shows the techniques used in his compositions including right hand tapping, percussive techniques, altered tuning, hand positioning, and harmonics. Erik also talks about his early musical influences and the development of his own career. This tutorial is perfect for intermediate to advanced-level players who are interested in learning innovative techniques which can open up exciting new possibilities on the guitar.

3. How to Play L'Alchemist by Pierre Bensusan

February 20, 2008

L'Alchimiste is virtuoso finger-style guitarist Pierre Bensusan's composition from his 2001 album Intuite. In this iVideosongs title, Pierre discusses the development of his playing style with DADGAD tuning, demonstrates important aspects of right hand technique, and provides suggestions for using effects such as vibrato and rest stroke to achieve a pleasing tone. Advanced-level finger style players will enjoy the challenge presented by this melodic piece.

2. Hw to Play Equilibrium by Erik Mongrain

January 14, 2008

Modern acoustic guitarist and "lap tap" master, Erik Mongrain, shows you how to play his song Equilibrium. This advanced-level, medium-tempo song can be played with a single steel string acoustic guitar with a unique G tuning (The strings are tuned G A D E A E from low to high). In this iVideosongs title, Erik shows how he uses altered tunings to create dramatic, uncommon sounds from a standard six string acoustic guitar. Erik also uses Equilibrium to show how to play his extraordinary right hand percussion technique.

1. How to Play Airtap by Erik Mongrain

January 14, 2008

Modern acoustic guitarist and "lap tap" master Erik Mongrain shows you how to play his song AirTap, from the 2006 album, Fates. This advanced-level, medium-tempo song can be played with a single steel string acoustic guitar tuned to an unusual Open F tuning (the strings are tuned F A C F C F from low to high). This unique style of playing involves left-hand rhythm patterns with percussive harmonic parts played with the right hand. This is an ideal study for the intermediate to advanced acoustic guitarist looking to broaden their techniques.

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Where to Watch How to Play Guitar: Acoustic Instrumental

How to Play Guitar: Acoustic Instrumental is available for streaming on the iVideosongs website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch How to Play Guitar: Acoustic Instrumental on demand at Amazon.