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Learn how to play Billy Joel's 1973 classic on your six string! This lesson includes plenty of practical ways to simplify some of the tricky piano chords, to suit a range of skill levels.
Learn to play the melody to "Piano Man" in a rich, fingerstyle arrangement that includes additional chord tones for harmonic depth. Simplified version included!
Here's a mega-list of all the lessons I made in the past year! I've grouped them by category, to help you dial into the playing style you're looking for.
Learn how to play this 1987 Christmas classic from The Pogues, featuring Kirsty MacColl. This isn't one I knew of until a few years back, when several Song Notes members sent it in. It's now one of my all-time favorites, and I'm excited to share it with you today.
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire begins this all-timer of a Christmas tune... which I'll teach you to play! My lesson includes a simplified arrangement, as well — for those of you who want to avoid barre chords.
After many member requests, I'm happy to share my step-by-step lesson for this fingerstyle classic from Townes Van Zandt (taught in the style of Emmylou).
Let's dive into this classic from the 1960s! I teach an acoustic version inspired by Billy Roberts, who first recorded this song in 1962 (a few years before Hendrix). Tons of fun!
A round-up of all the song lessons I've made using the most common chords in any major key: the one, four, and five! Including a new 3-page PDF guide, which will help you recognize the 1-4-5 chords at a glance.
Most of the lessons on my website are 100% free. If you have the means, please show your support with a tip jar contribution. I put many hours into every lesson — but it only takes you a minute to make a donation. You have my thanks!
Be sure to never miss a lesson by subscribing on YouTube. I put out 2-3 new videos every week. These include full song lessons, as well as covers, practice tips, behind-the-scenes updates. Thanks!
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Learn how to play Billy Joel's 1973 classic on your six string! This lesson includes plenty of practical ways to simplify some of the tricky piano chords, to suit a range of skill levels.
Learn to play the melody to "Piano Man" in a rich, fingerstyle arrangement that includes additional chord tones for harmonic depth. Simplified version included!
Here's a mega-list of all the lessons I made in the past year! I've grouped them by category, to help you dial into the playing style you're looking for.
Learn how to play this 1987 Christmas classic from The Pogues, featuring Kirsty MacColl. This isn't one I knew of until a few years back, when several Song Notes members sent it in. It's now one of my all-time favorites, and I'm excited to share it with you today.
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire begins this all-timer of a Christmas tune... which I'll teach you to play! My lesson includes a simplified arrangement, as well — for those of you who want to avoid barre chords.
After many member requests, I'm happy to share my step-by-step lesson for this fingerstyle classic from Townes Van Zandt (taught in the style of Emmylou).
Let's dive into this classic from the 1960s! I teach an acoustic version inspired by Billy Roberts, who first recorded this song in 1962 (a few years before Hendrix). Tons of fun!
A round-up of all the song lessons I've made using the most common chords in any major key: the one, four, and five! Including a new 3-page PDF guide, which will help you recognize the 1-4-5 chords at a glance.
Most of the lessons on my website are 100% free. If you have the means, please show your support with a tip jar contribution. I put many hours into every lesson — but it only takes you a minute to make a donation. You have my thanks!
Be sure to never miss a lesson by subscribing on YouTube. I put out 2-3 new videos every week. These include full song lessons, as well as covers, practice tips, behind-the-scenes updates. Thanks!