
- 19 Video Chord Tips.
- Chord Progression MP3s.
- Video Chord Tips Low Res.
- Hi-Def Technique Pictures.
- Low-Res_Videos for Technique.
- Midifiles.
- Technique Low Res Video.
- Technique Photos.
- Understanding Rhythm Midifiles and Aiffs.
Many Customers have troubles sorting out the help files that come with the download or are found above. Hopefully these notes below will help you sort out which files go with each page.
Pages 5, 6 and 7 – Tuning the Guitar
Midi Files
Low E String
A String
D String
G String
B String
High E String
MP3 Files
Low E String
A String
D String
G String
B String
High E String
Page 8 – Guitar Technique
Video Files
Video 1 Close Up Picking Front
Video 2 Full Front Scales
Video 3 Left Hand Chords
Video 4 Left Hand Scale
Video 5 Left Hand Scale Front
Video 6 Left Hand Scale Rear
Video 7 Left Hand Stretch
Additional Video Files
Video 8 Right Hand Only
Video 9 Right Hand Technique
Page 9 – Music Theory
Video Files
Example 1
Example 2
Examples 3, 4 and 5
Page 10 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Example 6
Example 7
Page 11 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Example 8
Example 9
Example 10
C Major Scale Video Files
C Major From F Slow
C Major From G Slow
C Major From A Slow
C Major From B Slow
C Major From C Slow
C Major From D Slow
C Major From E Slow
C Major Scale Explanation and Chord Vamp Video
C Major Scale showing three notes per string fingering chart as shown in videos above
Page 12 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Guitar Fretboard Diagrams
Key Signatures
Page 13 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Intervals
Augmented, Minor and Diminished Intervals
Page 14 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Large Intervals
C Major Triad
Page 15 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Diatonic Chords of a Key
Major Chord
Minor Chord
Page 16 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Diminished Chord
Diatonic Chords of C Major
Page 17 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Chord Tones for a C Major Chord
Dominant 7th Chord
Page 18 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Examples 1, 2 and 3
Page 20 – Root Position Major Chords
C Major Chord
Adding Notes to a C Major Chord
Adding Tensions to a C Major Chord
Adding Notes with Hammer-ons and Pulloffs to a C Major Chord
G Major Chord
Adding Notes to a G Major Chord
Adding Notes with Hammer-ons and Pulloffs to a G Major Chord
Adding Notes Using Fingerpicking to a G Major Chord
Adding Tensions to a G Major Chord
Page 21 – Root Position Major Chords Continued
F Major Chord
Adding Notes to a F Major Chord
Adding Tensions to a F Major Chord
D Major Chord
Adding Notes to a D Major Chord
Adding Tensions to a D Major Chord
Page 22 – Root Position Major Chords Continues
A Major Chord
E Major Chord
Adding Notes to an E Major Chord
Adding Notes Using Hammer-ons and Pulloffs to an E Major Chord
Adding Tensions to an E Major Chord
Page 23 – Root Position Minor Chords
A Minor Chord
Adding Notes to an A Minor Chord
D Minor Chord
Adding Notes to a D Minor Chord
Adding Tensions to a D Minor Chord II
Page 24 – Root Position Minor Chords Continued
E Minor Chord
Adding Tensions to an E Minor Chord
F Minor Chord
Page 25 – Root Position Dominant 7th Chords
C7 Chord
D7 Chord
E7 Chord
Page 26 – Root Position Dominant 7th Chords
F7 Chord
G7 Chord
Page 28 – Movable Chord Forms
Video explaining how cycle 5 movement can help you learn barre chords and the proper way to think about this exercise.
Video explaining the CAGED system as it relates to chords and it’s merits as a system of education.
Page 29 – Root Position Major Chords
C Major Barre Chord 3rd Fret
C Major Barre Chord 8th Fret
Page 30 – Root Position Minor Chords
C Minor Barre Chord 3rd Fret
C Minor Barre Chord 8th Fret
Page 31 – Root Position Dominant 7th Chords
C7 Chord 3rd Fret
C7 Barre Chord 3rd Fret
C7 Barre Chord 8th Fret
Page 32 – Understanding Rhythm
Rhythmic Notation
Midi Files
Example 1
Page 33 – Rhythm Continued
Midi Files
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Page 34 – Rhythm Continued
Midi Files
Example 5
Example 6
Example 7
Example 8
Page 35 – Rhythm Continued
Midi Files
Example 9
Example 10
Example 11
Example 12
Page 36 – Applying Your New Chords to Chord Progressions
The following MP3 files are to be used by students who are having dufficulty strumming chords or songs in time. If your right hand strumming feel weak or it is causing you to be unable to play correctly try using these files to strengthen your right hand and your rhythmic feel. Each MP3 gets progressively faster so work through all MP3 files.
Basic Strumming
MP3 files for Basic Strumming Exercises
G Basic Strum 1 Slow
G Basic Strum 1 Fast
G Basic Strum 2 Slow
G Basic Strum 2 Fast
C Basic Strum 1
C Basic Strum 2
C Basic Strum 3
Page 37 – Chord Progression 1st
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
Video Files
Video example of Chord Progression 1 using alternate chord voicings and feel in the style of Jimi Hendrix. Meant for Advanced beginners.
Video help file for switching between chords quickly.
Video help file for strumming using the scratch method on Chord Progression 1.
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 1” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example A 9
MP3 File Example A 10
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example B 9
MP3 File Example B 10
MP3 File Example B 11
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
MP3 File Example C 7
MP3 File Example C 8
Page 37 – Chord Progression 1 Continued
Video introduction and explanation of how to use these files plus further application of chord progressions.
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 1
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
MP3 Example C Slow 6
Page 38 – Chord Progression 2
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
Video Files
Video showing alternate way to play Chord Progression 2. Meant for Advanced beginners.
Video showing helpful way for beginners to switch between barre chords.
Video showing alternate way to play Chord Progression 2 using open strings.
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 2” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example A 9
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
MP3 File Example C 7
MP3 File Example C 8
MP3 File Example C 9
Page 38 – Chord Progression 2 Continued
Video introduction and explanation of how to use these files plus further application of chord progressions.
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 2
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
Page 39 – Chord Progression 3
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
Video Files
Alternate way of playing Chord Progression 3.
Another alternate way of playing Chord Progression 3.
Yet another alternate way of playing Chord Progression 3.
Help file for switching between chords quickly.
Another help file for switching between chords quickly.
Help file for substituting barre chords for original chords. Meant for beginners.
Help file for playing the rhythm of Chord Progression 3.
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 3” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
MP3 File Example C 7
Page 39 – Chord Progression 3 Continued
Video introduction and explanation of how to use these files plus further application of chord progressions.
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 3
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example A Slow 6
MP3 Example A Slow 7
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example B Slow 7
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
MP3 Example C Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 7
Page 40 – Chord Progression 4
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 4” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
Page 40 – Chord Progression 4 Continued
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 1
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example A Slow 6
MP3 Example A Slow 7
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example B Slow 7
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
MP3 Example C Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 7
Page 41 – Chord Progression 5
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 5” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
MP3 File Example C 7
MP3 File Example C 8
Page 41 – Chord Progression 5 Continued
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 1
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example A Slow 6
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
MP3 Example C Slow 6
Page 42 – Chord Progression 6
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
Video Files
Alternate ways of playing Chord Progression 6
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 6” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
MP3 File Example C 7
MP3 File Example C 8
Page 42 – Chord Progression 6 Continued
Video introduction and explanation of how to use these files plus further application of chord progressions.
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 6
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example A Slow 6
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
MP3 Example C Slow 6
Page 43 – Chord Progression 7
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
Video Files
Alternate ways of playing Chord Progression 7.
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 7” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
MP3 File Example C 7
MP3 File Example C 8
Page 43 – Chord Progression 7 Continued
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 7
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example A Slow 6
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
MP3 Example C Slow 6
Page 44 – Chord Progression 8
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
Video Files
Alternate way of playing Chord Progression 8.
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 8” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
MP3 File Example C 7
MP3 File Example C 8
Page 44 – Chord Progression 8 Continued
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 8
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example A Slow 6
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
MP3 Example C Slow 6
Pages 45 and 46 – Chord Progression 9
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
MP3 Example B
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 9” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example A 9
MP3 File Example A 10
MP3 File Example A 11
MP3 File Example A 12
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example B 9
MP3 File Example B 10
MP3 File Example B 11
MP3 File Example B 12
Pages 45 and 46 – Chord Progression 9 Continued
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 9
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example A Slow 6
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
Pages 47 and 48 – Chord Progression 10
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
All Chord Progression Midi Files in one downloadable file *
MP3 Example B
All Chord Progression MP3 Files in one downloadable file *
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 10” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example A 9
MP3 File Example A 10
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example B 9
MP3 File Example B 10
Pages 47 and 48 – Chord Progression 10 Continued
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 10
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
Pages 47 and 48 – Chord Progression 10 Continued
Video Progression Files
An explanation of the Blues Chord Progression.
Alternate way of playing the Blues Progression.
Another alternate way of playing the Blues Progression.
Yet another alternate way of playing the Blues Progression.
One more way of playing the Blues Progression.
Turnaround Progression 1
Turnaround Progression 2
Turnaround Progression 3
Blues Scale Files
Uses of the Blues Scale.
C Blues Scale played from all degrees.
C Blues Scale pdf showing three notes per string fingering chart as shown in video above.
Video explanations on bending notes
Beginning
Advanced
Vibrato video explanations
Vibrato
Finger Vibrato
Hammer-on Pull Off video
Hammer-on Pull Off
Blues triplet feel for Chord Progression 10 in MP3 format
Blues triplet feel 1
Blues triplet feel 2
Blues triplet feel 3
Blues triplet feel 4
Blues triplet feel 5
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1st Steps Pictures