Klaus Crow, Author at GUITARHABITS

Top 10 Best Christmas Blues Guitar Songs

Top-10-Best-Christmas-Blues-Guitar-Songs There are a bazillion Christmas songs out there, but what about Christmas blues guitar songs from real blues guitar legends? You don’t hear them much, but they are definitely out there. So I thought it was time for a “10 Best Christmas blues guitar songs” list. From now on, no more Christmas without blues guitar!

I just love hearing those sweet bluesy chops from BB King, Clapton and John Mayer. You gotta love that. When I hear that, it makes me pick up my guitar straight away.

But also the pure and raw blues from the early days by Lightnin’ Hopkins and Charley Jordan is candy to the ears. There’s great Christmas blues music that really deserves a good listen, so take a moment to enjoy these songs.

Notes: Each song title contains a Youtube link. This list is in no particular order, it’s just here for you to enjoy and to be inspired. Do you know a great Christmas Blues Guitar song? Please share it in the comments. I appreciate it.

Happy Holidays!

1 – Back Door Santa King – BB King

2 – Cryin’ Christmas Tears – Eric Clapton

3 – Christmas Blues – Canned Heat

4 – Please come home for Christmas – John Mayer Continue Reading

How to Play Ain’t no Sunshine by Bill Withers

By Klaus Crow 9 Comments

How-to-play-ain't-no-sunshine-by-bill-withers Hi everyone, today I’ll show you how to play “Ain’t no sunshine” by Bill Withers.

It’s a simplified and easy version, using open chords which is perfect for beginners and people who like things easy :)

The sound and technique is pretty much the same. You’ll learn how to pluck several strings simultaneously while playing chords with the other hand. It’s a really nice guitar tune to practice, play and sing along to.

The song is split up in two parts (part I and II) to keep the whole thing clear and understandable. Both parts are in the video. Again everything is explained slowly and in close up.

Enjoy!

How to Play Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen Fingerpicking Style

By Klaus Crow 10 Comments

How-to-Play-Hallelujah-by-Leonard-Cohen-Fingerpicking-Style Today I’m gonna teach you a fingerpicking style version of the song Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. This song is covered by a lot of artists, which has made the song’s popularity increase. My number one favorite is Jeff Buckley’s cover, but also Damien Rice and Rufus Wainwright really know how to play this beautiful classic.

I’ve split up the song into the Intro, Verse part I, II, III, IV and the Chorus. They are all present in the video. Everything is explained slowly and in close up.

Have fun!

Easy Fingerpicking Pattern – Everybody Hurts by REM

By Klaus Crow 11 Comments

Easy-fingerpicking-pattern-Everybody-hurts-by-REM

Today I’m gonna teach you a simplified guitar version of the song “Everybody Hurts” by REM. This fingering picking pattern is easier and more comfortable to play, which is great for beginners and it stills sounds great.

I’m gonna take you through it step by step, the chords, the pattern, the right fingering, finger placement, slow and in close up. The guitar lesson is divided up into 4 parts, all present in this video, to make sure the whole piece is easy to follow and understand.

Let’s dive in!

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