Christian J. Triola
How to Play "Blitzkrieg Bop" by The Ramones
Hey! Ho! Let’s Go! The Ramones “Blitzkrieg Bop” is one of their most famous songs and is perfect for practicing power chords on the...
Christian J. Triola
- Jun 21
- 1 min
11 Essential Rhythms Every Guitar Player Should Know
How Many Do You Know? No matter what styles of music you play, you have to have a solid foundation in reading and playing the most common...
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Christian J. Triola
- Jun 16
- 1 min
Beginner Chord Practice: "Hurt" as Performed by Johnny Cash
Know a few chords and want to learn a real song? Then be sure to check out this video, showing you how to strum along with Johnny Cash’s...
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Christian J. Triola
- Jun 14
- 2 min
What are Arpeggios? A Beginner's Guide
One question a lot of beginner guitar players want to know but are afraid to is ask is: What exactly is an arpeggio? If that sounds like...
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Christian J. Triola
- Jun 10
- 1 min
The Top 10 Fingerpicking Patterns Every Guitar Player Should Know
Learn the top 10 fingerpicking patterns every guitar player should know in this lesson. You’ll learn single note patterns, double-stop...
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Christian J. Triola
- Jun 7
- 3 min
The 6 Basic Guitar Chords for Absolute Beginners
New to guitar? New to guitar chords? Then you’ll want to learn these 6 basic chords to get you started playing. Watch the video, then...
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Christian J. Triola
- Apr 25
- 2 min
Guitar Legends #1: Who was Howard Roberts?
Howard Roberts' Impact on the Guitar World Cannot be Overstated. In this new series, you’ll learn about the people behind the guitar. In...
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Christian J. Triola
- Apr 22
- 2 min
The Basic Blues Riff Every Guitar Player Should Know
In this beginner level lesson, I’ll show you how to get started playing a blues riff that is the basis for a countless number of songs,...
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Christian J. Triola
- Apr 12
- 3 min
What is the 12-Bar Blues?
You've likely heard of the 12-bar blues, but do you know what is or how to use it? In this lesson, I'll give you everything you need to...
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Christian J. Triola
- Apr 11
- 3 min
What is a lick? And How Do I Use It?
Not sure what a lick is or if you should be using them? Read on or watch the video below to learn what constitutes a lick, why they are...
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Christian J. Triola
- Apr 8
- 4 min
What is a Chord Progression? A Music Theory Lesson on Functional Harmony for Guitar Players
Chord progressions. You’ve heard the term, but what are they exactly? And how do songwriters and composers use them to develop their...
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Christian J. Triola
- Mar 14
- 2 min
Practice Reading Guitar Music in the 5th Position (Frets 5-9)
Ready to practice reading guitar music in the 5th position? This quick lesson with the short tune "Octaves in Five" will do just that and...
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Christian J. Triola
- Mar 11
- 2 min
Practice Basic Guitar Note Reading with this Short Exercise
Just getting started note reading on guitar? Here's a simple exercise to help you practice. In this quick video lesson I'll go over what...
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Christian J. Triola
- Mar 2
- 1 min
How to Play "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple
“Smoke on the Water” is by far the most played guitar riff. In this lesson, not only will I show you how to play it the right way, I’ll...
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Christian J. Triola
- Mar 2
- 1 min
How to Play "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes on Guitar
The riff to The White Stripes’ song, “Seven Nation Army” has transcended its source material and become a part of popular culture. Many...
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Christian J. Triola
- Mar 2
- 1 min
How to Play “Black Dog” by Led Zeppelin
Black Dog just might be one of the coolest sounding riffs in all of rock music! Not only that, it is soooo much fun to play. Even if you...
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Christian J. Triola
- Mar 2
- 1 min
How to Play “Come As You Are” by Nirvana
In this lesson you’ll learn . . . How to read the riff to “Come As You Are” 3 different ways! How to tune your guitar down a whole step...
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Christian J. Triola
- Mar 2
- 1 min
How to Play the Top 5 Weezer Riffs
If you love playing rock guitar, then you’re going to want to learn these Weezer riffs. They are easy, fun to play, and are perfect for...
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Christian J. Triola
- Mar 2
- 1 min
How to Play "Whip It" by DEVO on Guitar
In this lesson, I’ll show you how to read “Whip It” by DEVO in two different ways! First, we’ll read it as you might in a method book (in...
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Christian J. Triola
- Mar 2
- 1 min
How to Play “Ball and Chain” by Social Distortion
From their debut on a major label, (they released two albums prior on their own), Social Distortion’s “Ball and Chain” remains one of the...
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