Author name: James

Every Sharp & Flat Guitar Chord (Guitar Chord Reference) Learn every sharp and flat guitar chord with this simple reference guide. Major and minor barre chord shapes made easy – perfect for beginners and beyond! Looking for a quick and easy way to master all the sharp and flat chords on guitar? This page is […]

Learn Every Natural Major and Minor Guitar Chord (Reference Guide) Learn every natural major and minor chord on guitar – A to G – with this beginner-friendly guide. Clear, simple, and perfect to revisit anytime. Want to learn every essential chord on the guitar? In this lesson, I walk you through all the natural major

How to Play the Major Pentatonic Scale on Guitar (and Actually Use It!) Learn the major pentatonic scale on guitar and how to actually use it to make music. Includes easy fingering options, a famous Motown-style lick, and key tips to start soloing! Learn the Major Pentatonic Scale Hey, it’s James here from goodguitarist.com and

How to Play Hammer-Ons on Guitar (With Real Song Examples) Learn how to play clean, rhythmic hammer-ons on guitar and apply them in real musical contexts. Includes tips, exercises, and song examples for beginners and beyond. In this lesson, I’m going to walk you through one of the most useful techniques on guitar – the

5 Surprising Guitar Facts Every Beginner Should Know Discover 5 surprising guitar facts that will transform your playing experience. From thumb position to strumming tips, these simple insights make learning guitar easier and more fun. Hey, it’s James here, and in this lesson, I want to share five surprising guitar facts that’ll make your learning

Easy Alternatives to Barre Chords on Guitar (No Barre Chords Needed!) Struggling with barre chords like Bm or F? Try these easy chord hacks instead! Perfect for beginners – includes checklist and free downloadable ebook. In a previous video, I demonstrated every major and minor chord using the standard shapes – including the barre ones.

Top 7 Guitar Songs to Learn in 2025 – Classics & Crowd-Pleasers Discover the 7 most popular songs to learn on guitar in 2025! From timeless classics to current favorites, these tunes are fun, educational, and perfect for beginners to intermediate players. Today I’m joined by my beautiful wife, Kristina, as we count down the

Learn Jazz Guitar with 3 Simple Chord Shapes Master jazz guitar basics in minutes using just 3 chord shapes. A fun party trick that builds into essential fingerstyle and jazz skills. Today I’m going to show you a super cool concept on guitar that starts off as a fun party trick, but actually lays the

Easy Music Theory for Guitar – A Simple, Guitar-Friendly Guide Learn guitar-friendly music theory in plain English. From the 12 notes to keys, chords, and rhythm – this guide makes music theory easy to use on guitar. Understand Music Theory in 3 Levels – Designed for Guitar Hey, it’s James here from GoodGuitarist.com, and today

The 3 Most Popular Guitar Strumming Patterns (And How to Use Them) Learn the 3 most popular guitar strumming patterns used in hundreds of songs. Perfect for beginners looking to level up their rhythm and play full songs with confidence. I’ve taught hundreds of songs here on YouTube, and one thing that keeps coming up