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Back Home Again - Fingerstyle Solo

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This Fingerstyle solo is based on the song "Back Home Again" by John Denver. This J. D. hit has all the imagery of life on the road and the desire to get home. In this all-audio lesson you will learn the finger style solo version of this song completely "by ear." 

This lesson is taught completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off. 

This recording contains over an hour of high-quality professional guitar instruction.

This solo is suitable for late beginner level guitarists.

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CD Back Home Again FS Solo

For Baby (For Bobbie) - Fingerstyle Solo

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This Fingerstyle solo is based on the song "For Baby (For Bobbie)" by John Denver. John Denver's catalog of music will continue to influence several generations and this song is no exception. In this all-audio lesson you will learn the finger style solo version of this song completely "by ear." 

This lesson is taught completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off. 

This recording contains over 50 minutes of high-quality professional guitar instruction.

This solo is suitable for late beginner level guitarists.

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CD For Baby FS Solo

Funny How Time Slips Away - Fingerstyle Solo

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This Fingerstyle solo is based on the song "Funny How Time Slips Away" by Willie Nelson. Willie Nelson doesn't seem to be able to write a bad song and this one has certainly fallen into the class of timeless and unforgettable. In this all-audio lesson you will learn the finger style solo version of this song completely "by ear." 

This lesson is taught completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off. 

This recording contains over 40 minutes of high-quality professional guitar instruction.

This solo is suitable for late beginner level guitarists.

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CD Funny How Time Slips Away FS Solo

More (from Mondo Cane) Fingerstyle Solo

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This Fingerstyle solo is based on the song "More" from the movie Mondo Cane. While the movie never kept its popularity, for very good reasons, the song endured and has been recorded numerous times throughout the decades. In this all-audio lesson you will learn the finger style solo version of this song completely "by ear." 

This lesson is taught completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off. There are also backing tracks to play along with.

This recording contains a full hour of high-quality professional guitar instruction.

This solo is suitable for most intermediate level guitarists.

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CD More FS Solo

Leader of the Band (Fingerstyle Solo)

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This song is one of Dan Fogelberg's most recognized works and it makes a very nice fingerstyle solo for the guitar as well. In this all-audio lesson you will learn this solo completely "by ear." 

This lesson is taught completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This recording contains a full hour of high-quality professional guitar instruction.

This solo is suitable for most late beginner level guitarists.

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CD Leader of the Band FS Solo

Hello Again (Fingerstyle Solo)

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When Neil Diamond released this song in conjunction with his movie role in The Jazz Singer no one expected the song to carry this much weight all on its own, but it did. This longing ballad makes a wonderful finger style solo and in this lesson you will learn it completely "by ear."

This lesson is taught completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most late beginner level guitarists.

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CD Hello Again FS Solo

Pickup Man (Joe Diffie)

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In this lesson you will learn both the electric and an acoustic guitar parts to this Joe Diffie hit completely "By Ear." 

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the song with backing tracks and then all of the guitar parts are taught completely "By Ear," describing every fret and finger used to play them. Performance backing tracks are included for you to practice with and perform with once you have learned the song.

This song is suitable for most late beginner guitar students with an electric guitar.

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CD Pickup Man

Guitar Triads Volume 1

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An understanding of triads is the beginning of being a great fill and lead guitarist. This first Volume of the set teaches you the basic triads for the first three strings in all three positions and then moves you through different keys with plenty of practice tracks to work with. At the completion of this volume you will be familiar with the 1, 4, 5 and 6 minor chords and their location for the five most common keys for the guitar. This will set you up for volume 2 where you will move to the inside chords and the other tonal chords in each key.

This lesson is rated at an intermediate level.

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CD Guitar Triads Vol. 1

Guitar Triads Volume 2

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In this second volume of a three volume set you with move to what we call inside chords with your education on guitar triads. You will also learn the other chords in each cluster beyond the 1, 4, 5 and 6 minor chords for each key. Like before, there are plenty of demonstration and performance tracks to work with to help sharpen your skill using these triads for fills and solo work.

This lesson is rated at an intermediate level.

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CD Guitar Triads Vol. 2

Guitar Triads Volume 3

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In this final volume of the three volume set "Guitar Triads" you will move into the ornaments, passing tones and drone tones available in each cluster position for several keys. This will bring together all of the basic skills and theory from the previous volumes to give you an advanced functional knowledge of what to do in most situations you will find yourself in as the "second" guitarist. As expected there are more than adequate exercises with tracks for you to work with.

This lesson is rated at an intermediate level.

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CD Guitar Triads Vol. 3

Gator Bite (Brent Mason)

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This is hot country at its finest and in this lesson you will learn this smokin' piece completely "By Ear!" 

The demonstration recording is played at a slower speed than the original to make the track more usable to practice with. However, at the end of the lesson the backing tracks are provided at both the slower speed and the original speed for you to use as your own back up band when you finish learning the song.

The lesson is taught in two to four measure sections, completely "By Ear," without any music, tab or video.

This lesson is suitable for most intermediate electric guitar students.

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CD Gator Bite

Garden Party (Fingerstyle Solo)

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Rick Nelson's anthem of self-realization has worked its way into every corner of our culture and it also makes a great fingerstyle solo. In this all-audio lesson you will learn a fingerstyle solo arrangement of "Garden Party." 

This lesson is taught completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most late beginner level guitarists.

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CD Garden Party FS Solo

Willing to Forgive (Lou Gramm Band)

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Lou Gramm, who came to fame as the front man for the band Foreigner, started his own Christian Rock band in 2009. In this lesson you will learn the song "Willing to Forgive" completely by ear. While this song is recorded in E flat tuning the lesson is taught in standard tuning to make it easier to go back and forth from this lesson to others. The demonstration recording is also in standard tuning.

This lesson starts out with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches every chord, rhythm and phrase from beginning to end, for every guitar, without music, tab or video. The lesson is broken down into two to four measure sections which allows you to navigate through the tracks in the lesson quickly. 

At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks to play along with. The tracks will be in 4 different configurations including a version in E flat tuning. 

This lesson is suited for most late beginner level guitarists.

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CD Willing to Forgive

Love Will Keep Us Alive (Fingerstyle Solo)

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The Eagles created more hits than most bands and this "against-all-odds" love ballad is one of their more memorable. In this all-audio lesson you will learn a fingerstyle solo arrangement of "Love Will Keep Us Alive." 

This lesson is taught completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most late beginner level guitarists.

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CD Love Will Keep Us Alive FS Solo

Vincent - Starry, Starry Night (Fingerstyle Solo)

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In this all-audio lesson you will learn a fingerstyle solo arrangement of "Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)" by Don McLean. For this lesson we will be using Chet Atkins' arrangement of the song on a classical guitar. This song is in open G6 tuning. 

This lesson is taught completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most intermediate level guitarists.

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CD Vincent FS Solo

Christmas in Dixie (Fingerstyle Solo)

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In this all-audio lesson you will learn a fingerstyle solo arrangement of Alabama's Christmas standard "Christmas in Dixie." This arrangement captures the best of the pop country feel of the band while bringing modern fingerstyle rhythms and jazz based chords. 

This lesson is taught completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most intermediate level guitarists.

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CD Christmas in Dixie FS Solo

I Got A Car (George Strait)

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In this lesson you will learn both the electric and acoustic guitar parts to this George Strait hit completely "By Ear." 

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the song with backing tracks and then all of the guitar parts are taught completely "By Ear" describing every fret and finger used to play them. Performance backing tracks in four different configurations are included for you to practice with and perform with.

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CD I Got A Car

Suzie Q (Creedence Clearwater Revival)

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This lesson has been re-recorded and incudes demonstration and backing tracks. In this lesson you will learn the rhythm and lead guitar parts and all three guitar solos. 

This lesson starts out with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches every chord, rhythm and phrase from beginning to end, for every guitar, without music, tab or video. The lesson is broken down into two to four measure sections which allows you to navigate through the tracks in the lesson quickly. 

At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks to play along with. The tracks will be in 3 different configurations. 

This lesson is suited for most late beginner to intermediate level guitarists.

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CD Suzie Q

Country Roads (take me home) - Fingerstyle Solo

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In this all-audio lesson you will learn a fingerstyle solo arrangement of John Denver's timeless hit "Take Me Home, Country Roads." This arrangement captures the best of the Chet Atkins style with a touch of Classical.

This lesson is taught completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most late beginner to early intermediate level guitarists.

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CD Country Roads Fingerstyle Solo

It Is Well - Bethel/DiMarco (Fingerstyle Solo)

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The Bethel Music group has been responsible for some of the most melodic modern worship music for this generation. This song "It Is Well" makes a very powerful fingerstyle guitar solo and you can learn this one completely "By Ear." 

This lesson is taught completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most late beginner to early intermediate level guitarists.

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CD It Is Well

Made to be Broken (Lou Gramm Band)

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Lou Gramm came to fame as the front man for the band Foreigner. In this lesson you will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to "Made to be Broken" by the band bearing Lou's name. This guitar rock song by his band is fast and easy to learn when you learn it by ear While this song is recorded in E flat tuning the lesson is taught in standard tuning to make it easier to go back and forth from this lesson to others. The demonstration recording is also in standard tuning.

This lesson starts out with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches every chord, rhythm and phrase from beginning to end, for every guitar, without music, tab or video. The lesson is broken down into two to four measure sections which allows you to navigate through the tracks in the lesson quickly. 

At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks to play along with. The tracks will be in 3 different configurations and in both standard tuning and E flat tuning. 

This lesson is suited for most late beginner level guitarists.

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CD Made to be Broken

To Love Somebody (Fingerstyle Solo)

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The Bee Gees produced a large number of beautiful hits in their long careers but none grabbed the heart strings quite like this one did. This arrangement moves from simple to complex without ever compromising the delicate sentiment of the song.

This lesson is taught completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most late beginner to early intermediate level guitarists.

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CD To Love Somebody

Redeemer (Lou Gramm Band)

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Lou Gramm came to fame as the front man for the band Foreigner. This guitar rock song by his band is fast and easy to learn when you learn it by ear While this song is recorded in E flat tuning the lesson is taught in standard tuning to make it easier to go back and forth from this lesson to others. The demonstration recording is also in standard tuning.

This lesson starts out with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches every chord, rhythm and phrase from beginning to end, for every guitar, without music, tab or video. The lesson is broken down into two to four measure sections which allows you to navigate through the tracks in the lesson quickly. 

At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks to play along with. The tracks will be in 3 different configurations and in both standard tuning and E flat tuning. 

This lesson is suited for most late beginner level guitarists.

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CD Redeemer

Desperado (Fingerstyle Solo)

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The Eagles churned out a boatload of hits in their career but none has had the moving effect of this thoughtful ballad. In this lesson we take "Desperado" and turn it into an intermediate level fingerstyle solo that is easy for most beginner level students to start working on. 

This lesson is taught completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most late beginner to intermediate level guitarists.

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CD Desperado Finger Style Solo

You've Got a Friend (Fingerstyle Solo)

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This Intermediate level solo is based upon the 1970's hit made famous by Carole King and James Taylor. This arrangement includes traditional fingerstyle solo playing as well as harmonics and slapping. It also starts out in a simpler fashion and then adds complexity so you can start on it if you are only at a late beginner level. 

This lesson is taught completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most late beginner to intermediate level guitarists.

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CD You've Got a Friend Finger Style Solo

Moon River (Fingerstyle Solo)

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This Intermediate level solo is based upon the 1961 hit made famous by Audey Hepburn and then Andy Williams. This arrangement start out in a simpler fashion and then adds complexity so you could go ahead and start on it if you are only at a late beginner level. 

In this Guitar By Ear lesson you will learn this solo completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most late beginner to intermediate level guitarists.

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CD Moon River Finger Style Solo

Beautiful Dreamer (Fingerstyle Solo)

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This late beginner level solo is based upon the Stephen Foster standard of the same name. This arrangement adds in some typical jazz chords at the end to give a touch of the modern to this mostly traditional arrangement. In this Guitar By Ear lesson you will learn this solo completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most late beginner level guitarists.

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CD Beautiful Dreamer Finger Style Solo

Nowhere Man (Fingerstyle Solo)

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The Beatles created an almost endless string of hits and this one translates well into a beautiful fingerstyle guitar solo. In this Guitar By Ear lesson you will learn this solo completely "By Ear" using no print, tab or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most intermediate level guitarists.. 

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CD Nowhere Man Fingerstyle Solo

Don't Let Me Down (The Beatles)

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This near-the-end Beatles hit captures some of the rawness that Rock music was starting to exhibit that would lead us into the heavier rock feel of the 70's. In this lesson you will learn both guitar parts of this song completely by ear without the use of music, print or video. 

Each section of the song is taught in an all-audio format detailing every fret, string and finger used to play every chord or lick in this song. Learning "by ear" helps develop your ability to pick out other songs by ear as well. 

This lesson starts out with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches the entire song "By Ear." The lesson is broken down into two to four measure sections which allows you to navigate through the tracks in the lesson quickly. 

At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks, in different configurations, for you and a friend to play along with.

This lesson is suited for most early intermediate level guitarists.

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CD Don't Let Me Down

O God Save Us All (Disciple)

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Christian heavy metal has never been so fun and easy! You will need to be able to take your guitar down to drop C tuning to do this song. So, that means taking your sixth string down 4 frets lower than its standard tuning. It is best to swap out that string with something heavier to make it sound right. 

This lesson starts out with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches every chord, rhythm and phrase from beginning to end, for every guitar, without music, tab or video. The lesson is broken down into two to four measure sections which allows you to navigate through the tracks in the lesson quickly. 

At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks to play along with. When you learn by ear you memorize the song as you go and build the skills to figure out other songs by ear as well.  

This lesson is suited for most intermediate level guitarists.

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CD O God Save Us All

Can't Buy Me Love (The Beatles)

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This million-sold-in-a-day hit by the Beatles is fast and easy to learn in this Guitar By Ear lesson. In this all-audio lesson you will learn the six string, 12 string and lead guitar parts to this Beatle's hit without using music, tab or video. 

This lesson starts out with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches every chord, rhythm and phrase from beginning to end, for both guitars, without music, tab or video. The lesson is broken down into two to four measure sections which allows you to navigate through the tracks in the lesson quickly. 

At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks in different configurations to play along with. When you learn by ear you memorize the song as you go and build the skills to figure out other songs by ear as well.  

This lesson is suited for most intermediate level guitarists.

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CD Can't Buy Me Love

Baby It's You (The Beatles)

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In this By Ear lesson you will learn the rhythm and lead guitar parts to the Beatles' "Baby It's You" completely By Ear. This lesson starts out with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches every chord, rhythm and phrase from beginning to end, for both guitars, without music, tab or video. The lesson is broken down into two to four measure sections which allows you to navigate through the tracks in the lesson quickly. 

At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks in different configurations to play along with. When you learn by ear you memorize the song as you go and build the skills to figure out other songs by ear as well.  

This lesson is suited for most late beginner level guitarists.

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CD Baby It's You

And I Love Her (The Beatles)

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In this By Ear lesson you will learn both guitar parts to the Beatles' "And I Love Her." This lesson starts out with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches every chord, rhythm and phrase from beginning to end, for both guitars, without music, tab or video. The lesson is broken down into two to four measure sections which allows you to navigate through the tracks in the lesson quickly. 

At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks in different configurations to play along with. When you learn by ear you memorize the song as you go and build the skills to figure out other songs by ear as well.  

This lesson is suited for most late beginner level guitarists.

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CD And I Love Her

All My Loving (The Beatles)

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In this By Ear lesson you will learn every lick to the Beatles' "All My Loving." This lesson starts out with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches every lick, from beginning to end, for both guitars, without music, tab or video. The lesson is broken down into two to four measure sections which allows you to navigate through the tracks in the lesson quickly. 

At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks in different configurations to play along with. When you learn by ear you memorize the song as you go and build the skills to figure out other songs by ear as well.  

This lesson is suited for most late beginner level guitarists.

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CD All My Loving

Day Tripper (The Beatles)

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In this By Ear lesson you will learn every lick to the Beatles' "Day Tripper." This lesson starts out with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches every lick, from beginning to end, without music, tab or video. The lesson is broken down into two to four measure sections which allows you to navigate through the tracks in the lesson quickly. 

At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks in different configurations to play along with. When you learn by ear you memorize the song as you go and build the skills to figure out other songs by ear as well.  

This lesson is suited for most late beginner level guitarists.

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CD Day Tripper

Edelweiss (Fingerstyle Solo)

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The Sound of Music spun off a countless number of timeless classics including this one, "Edelweiss." In this lesson you will learn a late beginner level fingerstyle solo of this song completely "By Ear" using no music, print or video. When you learn "By Ear" you memorize the song as you go while at the same time developing you ability to pick out other songs "By Ear."

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most late beginner level students. 

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CD Edelweiss

Cause We've Ended As Lovers (Jeff Beck)

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In this By Ear lesson you will learn every lick to Jeff Beck's version of "Cause We've Ended as Lovers." This lesson starts out with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches every lick, from beginning to end, without music, tab or video. The lesson is broken down into two to four measure sections which allows you to navigate through the tracks in the lesson quickly. 

At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks to play along with. When you learn by ear you memorize the song as you go and build the skills to figure out other songs by ear as well.  

This lesson is suited for most intermediate level guitarists.

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Jeff's Boogie (Jeff Beck)

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This riff mash up is the perfect lesson to learn the Jeff Beck essentials. Everything from blues to rock-a-billy is in this song and you will learn every lick completely By Ear. In this all-audio lesson you will learn every lick that Jeff plays as well as the underlying chord progression. The lesson starts with a full demonstration and then teaches every note and finger completely "By Ear" without using any music, video, or tab. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to practice and perform with. 

This lesson is suited for most intermediate level guitarists.

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My Chains are Gone/Amazing Grace (Fingerstyle Solo)

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Chris Tomlin's modern work over of this Church classic makes a moving fingerstyle solo! This arrangement develops in complexity until you are playing the final verse and chorus in a Chet Atkins style. 

The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most intermediate level students. 

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She's A Woman (Jeff Beck)

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Jeff Beck's take on this Beatles' hit is nothing short of fantastic. In this all-audio lesson you will learn every lick that Jeff plays as well as the underlying chord progression. The lesson starts with a full demonstration and then teaches every note and finger completely "By Ear" without using any music, video, or tab. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to practice and perform with. 

This lesson is suited for most intermediate level guitarists.

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Alabama Jubilee (Nokie Edwards)

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Flatpick Guitar Solo in the style of Nokie Edwards. This arrangement takes a hillbilly standard and turns it into a hot country speed solo with a combination of flat picking and hybrid picking. Nokie Edwards, of Ventures fame, makes this song his own with all of the great licks for country and rock guitar (and an Allman Brothers lick or two) you want to know. The demonstration recording is played at a slower speed than Nokie's original to make the track more usable to practice with. However, at the end of the lesson the backing tracks are provided at both the slower speed and the original speed for you to use as your own back up band when you finish learning the song.

The lesson is taught in two to four measure sections, completely "By Ear," without any music, tab or video.

This lesson is suitable for most advanced electric guitar students.

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Cuando, Cuando, Cuando (Nokie Edwards)

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Nokie Edwards was one of the original members of The Ventures. Later he did some recordings on his own and this one definitely left an impression. Cuando, Cuando, Cuando originally premiered in the '60's as a pop song covered by various artists of the time. Nokie's take on this hit shows that this song fits perfectly on the guitar. 

This lessons starts off with a full demonstration of the song and then breaks each guitar part down in two to four measure sections, describing every chord, note, fret, finger, etc. completely "By Ear."  At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations to play along with.

This solo is suitable for most intermediate level students. 

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Blue Velvet (Fingerstyle Solo)

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This beautiful ballad has been recorded by countless artists through the years and now you can learn it as a fingerstyle guitar solo. The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most intermediate level students. 

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Bridge Over Troubled Water (Fingerstyle Solo)

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The group Simon and Garfunkel created many unforgettable hits but none have been as powerful and enduring as "Bridge Over Troubled Water." In this lesson you will learn an intermediate level finger style solo of the song completely "By Ear." The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the arrangement that you can use to listen to and practice along with. After that the song is taught in two to four measure sections without the use of print or video. Every string, fret and finger are described as well as any performance techniques. 

Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This solo is suitable for most intermediate level students. 

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Walking in the Light (Petra)

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You will learn ALL of the guitar parts to this Christian Rock hit in this all-audio lesson! This audiobook lesson teaches the rhythm, lead and lead harmony parts completely "By Ear" without music, tab or video. 

The entire lesson is taught in short phrases, describing every note and finger used. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations for you and some friends to play along with.

This song is suitable for most intermediate level students. 

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My Heart Will Go On (Fingerstyle Solo)

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This love theme from the movie Titanic is one of the many iconic tunes that Celine Dion delivered during her hayday and you can learn this fingerstyle solo version of the song completely "By Ear!"  This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the arrangement and then teaches it completely "By Ear," describing every note, fret, string and finger used. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This song is suitable for most intermediate level students. 

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It Must Have Been Love (Fingerstyle Solo)

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While this 80's hit made a dent in the top 40 on its own most of us remember it from the soundtrack of the movie "Pretty Woman." This rhythmic, yet melodic, hit makes a great fingerstyle arrangement and this one is fast and easy to learn "By Ear." This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the arrangement and then teaches it completely "By Ear," describing every note, fret, string and finger used. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This song is suitable for most intermediate level students. 

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I Love You Lord (Fingerstyle Solo)

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There are few songs that define the "worship movement' of the 70's as clearly as this one does. This arrangement captures the intimacy of that period while adding modern chord voicings to bring it right into this century. This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the arrangement and then teaches it completely "By Ear," describing every note, fret, string and finger used. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This song is suitable for most intermediate level students. 

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You Say (Fingerstyle Solo)

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This Lauren Daigle breakout hit makes a great fingerstyle guitar solo with plenty of classical finger rolls to make it interesting. This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the arrangement and then teaches it completely "By Ear," describing every note, fret, string and finger used. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This song is suitable for most late beginner students. 

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The Rose (Fingerstyle Solo)

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Bette Midler's classic hit makes a wonderful fingerstyle guitar solo and this one is fast and easy to learn. This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the arrangement and then teaches it completely "By Ear," describing every note, fret, string and finger used. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This song is suitable for most late beginner students. 

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All I Have to Do is Dream (Fingerstyle Solo)

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This timeless ballad made famous by The Righteous Brothers makes a great fingerstyle guitar solo and it is fast and easy to learn. This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the arrangement and then teaches it completely "By Ear," describing every note, fret, string and finger used. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This song is suitable for most late beginner students. 

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Unchained Melody (Fingerstyle Solo)

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This timeless ballad made famous by The Righteous Brothers makes a great fingerstyle guitar solo and it is fast and easy to learn. This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the arrangement and then teaches it completely "By Ear," describing every note, fret, string and finger used. Each track of the lesson teaches a two to four measure section of the song so it is easy to navigate through the recording and pick up where you left off.

This song is suitable for most late beginner students. 

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Seagull (Bad Company)

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Late Beginner Level. This wonderful acoustic ballad to freedom is taught in two ways so that you can play it with two guitarists or combine the parts for one guitar. There is also a lesson improvisation ideas that capture some of the variations of the different live versions of this song. A full demonstration with Cajon and Bass is included as well as backing tracks to practice and perform with.

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Hit Me With Your Best Shot (Pat Benatar)

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This lesson has been completely re recorded and demonstration and backing tracks added. This rock classic is taught all of the way through without print, music or video. In this lesson you learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts completely "By Ear" with every note and finger described. A full demonstration of the song as well as backing tracks in three different configurations are included with this audio book lesson.

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Blessings (Florida Georgia Line)

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In this lesson you will learn both the recorded version of the acoustic guitar part as well as the live version. Each is in a different tuning and in this lesson you will learn both. You also learn the electric guitar and steel guitar parts. The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the song with backing tracks and then all of the guitar parts are taught completely "By Ear" describing every fret and finger used to play them. Performance backing tracks in three different configurations are included for you to practice with and perform with.

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Compadre Pedro Juan (Yasser Tejeda)

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Yasser Tejeda has quickly become a common name in Dominican Afro Pop music. This song captures his love of traditional DR tunes which he then frames in modern guitar driven riffs and rhythms.

In this all-audio lesson you will learn the guitar part to this Latin-pop hit without using music, tab, or video. This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the guitar part with backing instrumentation and then teaches each section completely "by ear." At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to practice and perform with.

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Let it Be (Fingerstyle Solo)

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The title hit from the last Beatles studio album will be etched in pop cultures' psyche for decades. This early intermediate arrangement captures the hope and angst of that song in a beautiful fingerstyle setting.

In this "By Ear" lesson you will learn a fingerstyle solo arrangement of the Beatles hit "Let it Be." The entire arrangement is played at the beginning of the lesson and then you are taught every phrase, including fingering and technique tips, completely "By Ear" using no print, tab, or video. This arrangement is suitable for late beginner to early intermediate level players.

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It's In The Way That You Use It (Eric Clapton)

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In this "By Ear" lesson you will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this classic Clapton hit

The entire lesson is taught in short phrases, describing every note and finger used, totally "By Ear" without tab, music or video. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations for you to play along with.

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The House That Built Me (Fingerstyle Solo)

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In this all-audio lesson you will learn a fingerstyle solo arrangement of the Miranda Lambert hit "The House That Built Me." This arrangement is suitable for intermediate level players. The entire arrangement is played at the beginning of the lesson and then you are taught every phrase, including fingering and technique tips, completely "By Ear" using no print, tab, or video.

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Secreto De Amor (Joan Sebastian)

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In this all-audio lesson you will learn the guitar part to this Latin-pop standard without using music, tab, or video. This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the guitar part with backing instrumentation and then teaches each section completely "by ear." At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to practice and perform with.

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The Little Girl (John Michael Montgomery)

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Tune  your guitar to Drop D and start playing this song TODAY! In this Guitar By Ear lesson you will learn both the acoustic and electric guitar parts completely by ear, using no print, tab or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed "By Ear" lesson breaking down every phrase note-by-note and stroke-by-stroke. Any unusual fingering or useful theory is also pointed out and explained. Performance backing tracks in six different configurations are included for you to practice with and perform with.

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Louie Louie (The Kingsmen)

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In the style of the Kingsmen. In this "By Ear" lesson you will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this iconic 60's hit by The Kingsmen.

The entire lesson is taught in short phrases, describing every note and finger used, totally "By Ear" without tab, music or video. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations for you to play along with.

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Isn't She Lovely (Flat Pick Solo)

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This arrangement takes the Stevie Wonder hit and makes it into a great sounding Intermediate level Jazz/Rock guitar solo. The lesson starts off with a full demonstration of the solo and then teaches the rhythm guitar parts as well as the solo guitar part. 

The entire lesson is taught in short phrases, describing every note and finger used, totally "By Ear" without tab, music or video. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations for you to play along with.

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Brown Eyed Girl (Fingerstyle Solo)

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This 60's hit by Van Morrison makes a wonderful fingerstyle guitar solo! In this intermediate level Guitar By Ear lesson you will learn a fingerstyle arrangement of the Van Morrison hit "Brown Eyed Girl." The entire arrangement is played at the beginning of the lesson and then you are taught every phrase, including fingering and technique tips, completely "By Ear" using no print, tab, or video.

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Stoked (The Beach Boys)

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The Beach Boys deliver on instrumental "Twang" with this iconic hit from their album "Surfin' USA." The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song and then breaks down both the rhythm and lead guitar parts in two to four measure sections, completely "By Ear." At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations to play along with. Late Beginner Level

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Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White (The Ventures)

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This Latin hit transferred well to the world of Twang in this rendition by The Ventures. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song and then breaks down both the rhythm and lead guitar parts in two to four measure sections, completely "By Ear." At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations to play along with. Intermediate Level.

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O Holy Night (Flat Pick Solo)

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In this completely "all-audio" lesson you will learn a late beginner level solo version of "O Holy Night" as well as the accompaniment part for the acoustic guitar. The entire lesson is taught "By Ear" without the use of music, tab or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by the detailed "by ear" lesson that lets you memorize the song as you learn it. Add this great Christmas Carol to your Christmas playlist today!

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It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (Flat Pick Solo)

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This Traditional Christmas Carol is fast and easy to learn!  In this completely "all-audio" lesson you will learn a late beginner level solo version of "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" as well as the accompaniment part for the acoustic guitar. The entire lesson is taught "By Ear" without the use of music, tab or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by the detailed "by ear" lesson that lets you memorize the song as you learn it. Add this new Christmas standard to your repertoire today!

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White Christmas (Flat Pick Solo)

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This Christmas standard is fast and easy to learn!  In this completely "all-audio" lesson you will learn a late beginner level solo version of "White Christmas" as well as the accompaniment part for the acoustic guitar. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by the detailed "by ear" lesson that lets you memorize the song as you learn it. Add this new Christmas standard to your repertoire today!

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Jingle Bells (Flat Pick Solo)

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This Christmas WOW your friends with this flat pick solo version of Jingle Bells. In this completely "all-audio" lesson you will learn a late beginner solo version of "Jingle Bells" as well as the accompaniment part for the acoustic guitar. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by the detailed "by ear" lesson that lets you memorize the song as you learn it. Add this new Christmas standard to your repertoire today!

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Cuando Calienta El Sol (Wilkins Bachata Style)

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This Latin standard, with a touch of Bachata, is easy to learn and you will learn it in two different keys. The original, by Wilkins, is performed with a capo but in this lesson you will learn it with and without the capo to increase your versatility with the song. Full demonstration and backing tracks are included.

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What Goes On (The Beatles)

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In this all-audio lesson you will learn both guitar parts to the original recording by the Beatles AND two other versions of the guitar part that blend key phrases from the two separate guitar parts into one guitar part. This allows a single guitarist to sound as close to the record as possible using only one guitar. The lesson breaks down every phrase and lick in note-by-note detail including fingering, frets, and any unusual technique. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations for you to perform with.

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Crazy (Flat Pick Solo Version)

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This arrangement takes the Patsy Cline hit by Willie Nelson and makes it into a great sounding first year guitar solo. The lesson starts off with a full demonstration of the solo and then teaches a rhythm guitar part as well as the solo guitar part. 

The entire lesson is taught in short phrases, describing every note and finger used, totally "By Ear" without tab, music or video. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks with no lead guitar on them for you to play along with.

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Sweet Goddess of Love and Beer (Live Version)

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In this "By Ear" lesson you will learn each and every lick played by Popa Chubby in his live version of "Sweet Goddess of Love and Beer." The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song with backing tracks and then teaches you the rhythm and lead guitar parts in two to four measure sections. The lesson breaks down every phrase and lick in note-by-note detail including fingering, frets, and any unusual technique. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks with no guitar on them for you to perform with.

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Mr. Lonely (Flat-pick Solo)

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This arrangement takes the Bobby Vinton hit and makes it into a great sounding first year guitar solo. The lesson starts off with a full demonstration of the solo and then teaches the rhythm guitar part as well as the solo guitar part. 

The entire lesson is taught in short phrases, describing every note and finger used, totally "By Ear" without tab, music or video. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks with no lead guitar on them for you to play along with.

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Layla (Unplugged Version)

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As performed by Eric Clapton. In this "By Ear" lesson you will learn each and every lick played by Eric in his unplugged version of "Layla." The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song with backing tracks and then teaches you the rhythm and lead guitar parts in two to four measure sections. The lesson breaks down every phrase and lick in note-by-note detail including fingering, frets, and any unusual technique. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks with no guitars, in three different configurations, for you to perform with.

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Surfer Girl (Fingerstyle Solo)

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In this intermediate level Guitar By Ear lesson you will learn a fingerstyle arrangement of the Beach Boys hit "Surfer Girl." The entire arrangement is played at the beginning of the lesson and then you are taught every phrase, including fingering and technique tips, completely "By Ear" using no print, tab, or video.

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Don't Lie to Me (Arlen Roth)

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You will learn each and every lick played by Arlen in this detailed all-audio lesson. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches the rhythm and lead guitar parts in two to four measure sections completely "By Ear." At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks in three different configurations to perform with.

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One Day At A Time (Flatpick Solo)

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This arrangement takes the Christy Lane hit and makes it into a great sounding first year guitar solo. The lesson starts off with a full demonstration of the solo and then teaches the rhythm guitar part as well as the solo guitar part, AND ITS HARMONY PART. This harmony part is taught so it can be played on a separate guitar or added to the melody guitarist part.

The entire lesson is taught in short phrases, describing every note and finger used, totally "By Ear" without tab, music or video. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to play along with in different configurations so you can practice with and perform each part with a back-up band.

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If I Fell (Jazz Solo) - Mike Pachelli

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 Intermediate level. Mike Pachelli's arrangement of this famous Beatles' tune is for two guitars. The rhythm guitar part is suitable for most first year students and is best played on an electric guitar since there are several bar chords used. The melody guitar part is best suited for late intermediate level or second year students since it involves some unusual chord shapes for some of the melody chords. 

The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song and then moves into the lesson for each guitar part. The lesson is taught in phrases, describing every note and finger used, totally "By Ear" without tab, music or video. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to play along with in different configurations so you can practice with and perform each part with a back-up band.

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Drive (For Daddy Gene) - Alan Jackson

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This upbeat and nostalgic country hit is a great beginner lesson for rhythm guitar players and a MUST LEARN for electric players because Bill Brown teaches even the pedal steel guitar licks of the song on the electric guitar! The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed "By Ear" lesson breaking down every phrase note-by-note and stroke-by-stroke. Any unusual fingering or useful theory is also pointed out and explained. Performance backing tracks in three different configurations are included for you to practice with and perform with.

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On A Clear Day (Barney Kessel)

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Early Advanced Level. In this 3 CD long Guitar By Ear lesson you will learn EVERY phrase and lick played on the Barney Kessel rendition of this great movie-based hit. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the arrangement and then teaches the entire song in an all-audio format. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to play along with at two different speeds. If you are wanting to learn a wide range of great jazz licks and improv phrases this is a great lesson for you.

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Thrive (Casting Crowns)

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In this beginner level lesson you will learn all of the guitar parts including the acoustic guitar part taught in three different tunings. The original acoustic part was performed with both a regular capo and a cut capo but the part can also be played two other ways to make it easier on the acoustic guitar player. The other two, and sometimes three, electric guitar parts are taught as well. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the guitar parts with bass, drums, and vocal cues. After that each part is taught completely "By Ear" without the use of music, tab, or video. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to practice with in three different configurations.

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Blackbird (Fingerstyle Solo)

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In this intermediate level Guitar By Ear lesson you will learn a fingerstyle arrangement of the Beatles hit "Blackbird." The arrangement used is based primarily on the solo version by Mike Pachelli with some additional phrasing and stylistic changes by Bill Brown. The entire arrangement is played at the beginning of the lesson and then you are taught every phrase, including fingering and technique tips, completely "By Ear" using no print, tab, or video.

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The House That Built Me (Miranda Lambert)

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In this detailed "by ear" lesson you will learn the acoustic, electric and a slide-adapted steel guitar part to this reflective country hit. This is a great song for those interested in Travis style picking and drop D tuning and the electric part is chock full of the standard "new country" chord voicings including add 2 and major 7 chords. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song with bass and mild drums and then teaches all three guitar parts in two to four measure sections describing every note, fret and finger. The lesson concludes with backing tracks to play along with in three configurations.

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Home Where I Belong (Gaithers Vocal Band)

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The 90's redo of this Gaither standard includes two beautifully executed guitar parts and you will learn both of them in this "By Ear" lesson. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches both guitar parts without music, tab or video. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to practice and perform with in three different formats.

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Till There Was You (The Beatles)

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This surprisingly jazzy song was pulled-off quite well by the Beatles though the style was not typical of their song list. In this "all-audio" lesson you will learn the jazz chord progression and the lead guitar fill-ins and solo without video, tab or music. Bill Brown, your teacher, also lays out some basic theory about the moveable chord shapes and how they are getting their names. The song has demonstration and backing tracks to practice and perform with.

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Sunshine Go Away (Jonathan Edwards)

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The Vietnam War produced several "anthems of angst" and this one made the top of the list. This folk-rock hit made it to number 4 on the charts in 1971 and stayed in the hearts of Americans ever since. In this lesson you will learn the entire guitar part played by Edwards completely "By Ear." Bill Brown will demonstrate, and then explain in detail, every chord and strum without video, tab or music. The lesson includes both demonstration and backing tracks to practice and perform with.

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Sorrow (Greg Graffin)

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Greg Graffin, of Bad Religion fame, takes this punk standard and makes it a flat-picking ballad. If you love rock and punk you will want to learn this song. If you like modern bluegrass you will want to learn this song. This is about as eclectic as one could hope to get! The song contains a full demonstration of the guitar part and then a detailed "by ear" lesson teaching every phrase of the entire song without video, music or tab. Learn by Ear, Play by Ear.

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Town Without Pity (Arlen Roth Solo Version)

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In this lesson you will learn a guitar solo version of this minor key hit from this 60's. If you are new to Arlen Roth's style of guitar playing this is a good first song to learn since most of the bends in this arrangement aren't that too tough to master.  The lesson starts off with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed "by ear" lesson of every phrase and lick for both the rhythm and lead guitar parts. The lesson concludes with backing tracks in different configurations for you to practice and perform with!

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Overall Junction (SRV and Albert King) $19.95/$16.00

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In this three CD set you learn ALL of the rhythm and lead guitar parts of this twenty-one round blues solo extravaganza! The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches EVERY rhythm and lead riff and lick of both SRV and King. At the end of the lesson are backing tracks in three different configurations to perform with. If you are serious about the blues then you definitely need to work through this lesson.

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I Just Wanna Make Love (Peter Frampton)

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In this Guitar By Ear lesson you will learn both the rhythm guitar and lead guitar parts without using music, tab or video. The lesson kicks-off with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed note-by-note description of every chord and note of the song. At the end of the lesson there are performance tracks in different configurations to practice and perform with.

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Redwing (Carter version)

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This Guitar by Ear lesson teaches Mabelle Carter's version of Redwing which is a great lesson in traditional flatpick style playing. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the arrangement and then teaches the entire song in an all-audio format.

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Day After Day (Bad Finger)

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In this Guitar By Ear lesson you will learn both the rhythm guitar and slide guitar parts without using music, tab or video. The lesson kicks-off with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed note-by-note description of every chord and note of the song. At the end of the lesson there are performance tracks in different configurations to practice and perform with.

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Still Got the Blues (Gary Moore)

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You learn it ALL in this Guitar by Ear lesson! You will learn all of the rhythm and lead guitar parts as they were recorded as well as a lesson on some additional improvising ideas for the extended section at the end. Included is a full demonstration track as well as performance tracks in three different configurations for  you to practice and perform with!

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Country Bumpkin (David Spinozza)

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In this Guitar by Ear lesson you will learn the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this Progressive Country instrumental without using music, tab or video. The song is fully demonstrated at the beginning of the lesson and then you are taught all of the guitar parts completely "by ear." This way you learn quickly and you memorize as you go. The lesson also includes three versions of the backing tracks for you to practice the different guitar parts with. This is rated at an intermediate level.

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Smokin' Gun (Robert Cray)

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You learn it all in this Guitar by Ear lesson. You learn the signature rhythm phrase based on the minor 9 chord and every lead guitar lick played from the beginning to the end. You do all of this "by ear" using no music, tab or video. A full demonstration and backing track are included.

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Green Green Grass of Home (Elvis/Jones)

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This lesson uses Elvis' version of the song as the primary source of the acoustic and electric parts but also teaches an acoustic-only version based on the Tom Jones' version with the walking bass lines. In the Elvis version you will both the acoustic rhythm guitar part and the electric lead guitar part to the song. Everything in this lesson is taught "by ear" so there is no print or video to mess with. Also included is a full demonstration recording and backing tracks for the Elvis version.

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Purple Haze (Jimi Hendrix)

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In this lesson you will learn all of the rhythm and lead guitar parts from the studio version of "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the guitar parts with backing tracks and then teaches every chord, lick and rhythm of the song completely "By Ear." At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks without the guitar part on them for you to practice and perform with.

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Something (The Beatles)

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In this "By Ear" lesson you will learn all three guitar parts to this iconic Beatles hit. A full demonstration of the guitar parts with drums and bass is included as well as backing tracks to practice with in several configurations.

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Couldn't Stand the Weather (Stevie Ray Vaughan)

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In this "By Ear" lesson you will learn all the chords, rhythms, and licks to both the rhythm and lead guitar parts. A full demonstration and backing tracks, in three configurations, are included.

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Blue Waves (The Manchesters)

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This song showed up in the early 60's on the album "Beatlemania" by The Manchesters. In this lesson you will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts completely "by ear." The lesson also includes a full demonstration of the song as well as backing tracks to practice with and perform with.

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Even If (MercyMe)

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In this lesson you will learn both the acoustic and electric guitar parts to this popular contemporary Christian song without using music, tab or video. A full demonstration and backing tracks to practice and perform with are included.

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Me, My Guitar And The Blues (Walter Trout)

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In the style of Walter Trout. This double CD equivalent lesson teaches every lick from Walter Trout's version of the song completely "by ear," describing every fret and finger used. The lesson starts with a full demonstration recording and then works you through every verse and guitar solo measure by measure. Trout uses not only the standard blues licks you would expect but a new batch that are sure to become standards in your arsenal of great solo phrases. Backing tracks are included for you to play along with once you have learned the song.

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Layla (Derek and the Dominoes)

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In the style of Derek and the Dominoes. This Eric Clapton hit is taught totally by ear and you learn EVERY lick and phrase on both the rhythm and lead guitars. The extended slide solo played by Duane Allman at the end of the recording is taught as well. This lesson also includes a full demonstration and backing tracks in different configurations for you to practice with and, ultimately, PERFORM with!

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Loneliest Road That I Know (Guy Davis)

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In the style of Guy Davis. (Download) This is built around an acoustic thumb-style blues rhythm pattern coupled with an electric lead guitar. The blends makes for a memorable song and in this lesson you will learn every lick and phrase FOR BOTH GUITARS completely "By Ear." Full demonstration and backing tracks are included.

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A Hard Days Night (The Beatles)

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In the style of The Beatles. (Download) This iconic Beatles song is fast and easy to learn when you learn it "by ear.." In this lesson you will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts without the use of music, tab or video and there are performance and backing tracks to play along and perform with.

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I Feel Fine (The Beatles)

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In the style of The Beatles. Learn this fun Beatles hit without using tab, music, or video. You will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts completely "by ear" and there are performance and backing tracks to play along and perform with.

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Never is a Long Time (Glass Harp/Keaggy)

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In the style of Glass Harp. Strap in for some early Phil Keaggy at his best. Before he was a world-renown fingerstyle player he mad his mark in the field of progressive rock in the 1970's. This lesson teaches one his band's iconic songs completely "by ear." Included is a full demonstration of the song and backing tracks to practice and perform with.
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I Still Haven't Found (U2)

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In the style of U2. Learn all of the great licks from Edge in this easy to follow "By Ear" lesson. A full demonstration and backing tracks are included with this lesson.
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Ever Be (Bethel)

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as performed by Bethel Worship. In this lesson you will learn both the acoustic and electric guitar parts to this popular worship song without using music, tab or video. A full demonstration and backing tracks to practice and perform with are included.
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Chained to You (Daines/Killington)

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In this lesson you will learn all of the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this Daines/Killington minor blues hit. The lesson includes a full demonstration and several variations of practice tracks to play along with once you have mastered this song. The song is taught completely "by ear" using no print, video, or tab.
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House of the Rising Sun (Daines/Killington)

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This rock standard gets a rock/blues update in this Daines/Killington redo. The lesson includes a full demonstration and several variations of practice tracks to play along with once you have mastered this song. The song is taught completely "by ear" using no print, video, or tab.
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Marry Me (fingerstyle solo)

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This love ballad by the band Train makes a wonderful fingerstyle guitar solo and you can learn how to play it completely "by ear!" This lesson starts with a full demonstration of the solo and is then followed by a detailed lesson teaching every note and phrase without music, tab or video.
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Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop (fingerstyle solo)

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This Landon Pigg love song translates into a very remarkable fingerstyle guitar solo. Bill Brown arranged this piece for a friend's wedding and has been playing it ever since. In this lesson you will learn it completely "by ear" as Bill Brown takes you through every phrase and note. He will also teach you alternate ways to play some of the more difficult parts based upon the strength and size of your hands. A complete demonstration of the song is included to listen to and play along with.
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Debra's Song (fingerstyle solo)

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In this lesson you will learn the fingerstyle solo, "Debra's Song," completely by ear. The lesson starts with a full demonstration and is then followed by a detailed "all-audio" lesson teaching every part of the song without music, tab or video.
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Perfect (fingerstyle solo)

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Ed Sheeran's "Perfect" makes a wonderful fingerstyle guitar solo and you can learn how to play it completely "by ear!" This lesson starts with a full demonstration of the solo and is then followed by a detailed lesson teaching every note and phrase without music, tab or video.
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In My Life (fingerstyle solo)

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Learn a fingerstyle solo of this Beatle's hit without using music or tab. Lesson includes a full demonstration and a detailed "by ear" lesson teaching every phrase slowly and without music, tab, or video.
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Have You Ever Seen the Rain (CCR)

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In the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival.  (Downloadable) While this is one of the easiest CCR songs out there it is still one of the most moving. This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song and has backing tracks to play along with once you have learned the guitar part. The entire song is taught "by ear" without music, tab or video.
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Too Late (Daines/Killington)

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In the style of Maria Daines and Paul Killington. Learn this soulful and morning hit from this UK superduo completely "BY EAR!" The lesson includes a full demonstration of the song as well as backing tracks to play along with. Both the rhythm and lead guitar parts are taught in this completely "all-audio" lesson.
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Born on the Bayou (CCR)

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In the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Let's learn some real CCR swamp music completely "BY EAR!" This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song as well as backing tracks to play along with once you have learned the guitar parts. Both the rhythm and lead guitar parts are taught in this completely "all-audio" lesson using NO PRINT, TAB OR VIDEO!
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Fortunate Son (CCR)

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In the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival.  This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song as well as backing tracks, in two different keys, to play along with once you have learned the guitar parts. Both the rhythm and lead guitar parts are taught in this completely "all-audio" lesson using NO PRINT, TAB OR VIDEO!
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