She Moves In Her Own Way
Now it may seem pretty obvious what you need to do to learn a song, but if you want to learn something, and make it stick, then you need to learn it the right way.
To demonstrate this approach, I’ve taken a few videos from the BandJammer KickStart package, to create a a sequence of videos that not only teach you some great stuff, but hopefully that will also entertain you!
After all, playing guitar should be about having fun! Here’s what I’ve got for you…
1. My approach to learning songs
2. The Kooks Song Structure and Chord Diagrams
3. The Band Playing the full song
4. The Rhythm Guitar lesson for the song Chorus
5. Practice session for the Rhythm Guitar Chorus
6. The practice and jam video to play along with the band’s Rhythm Guitarist
Step 1: My approach to learning guitar songs
Here’s my approach to learning songs on guitar. This is also how I teach everything within BandJammer. It’s simple, structured, and hopefully fun!
Step 2: Download The Kooks Song Structure and Chord Diagrams
So now you need to download and print (or view on screen) both the chord diagrams and song structure. Then with the song structure in front of you, the next step is to watch the band playing the song, and follow the song on the structure. This will help you become more aware of the different parts of the song, and how they all fit together.
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Step 3: Watch The Band playing the full song
This song has different structured parts for both Rhythm and Lead Guitar.
Step 4: The Rhythm Guitar lesson for the Chorus
This song has a lovely melodic chord sequence and strumming pattern.
Step 5: Practice session for the Chorus
Now it’s your turn to play along with me…
Step 6: Now Jam with this video – and have fun!
This is one of our series of Jam videos that’s available with each of the songs we teach. In this video we play down the Lead Guitar, so you can focus just on what the Rhythm Guitar is playing. This track also includes the drums, bass and vocals to help build you sense of rhythm and timing and to make it easier to follow the song structure.
So if you’re now familiar with the song, the structure, and the verse for Rhythm Guitar, you can now focus on having FUN!
Your comments please…
Hope you’re enjoying the videos, but please do remember to leave us a comment below. We really need and value any input you can provide – even if it’s just to say if you think this is ‘the best thing ever’ or just OK. Whatever your comment, we’d love to hear from you. Thanks – and have fun! Andy
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May 9, 2012 at 7:41 am
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artcc
46 days ago
Every thing is great but you should show it with tabs .
J Chinkhandwe
288 days ago
I like the lessons as they are a good indicator to the level I intend to get to. I fail to expless my feelings to this brand new experience in my journey to become one of the best in guiter playing.
am just in love with this.
Robert Robinson
289 days ago
Hi BJ,
I get my customised Fender copy back this week. This comes at just the right time for me. I have been an acoustic player for 15 years and I play on the acoustic circuit in Colne, Burnley and Hebdon Bridge. I am moving into the electric phase now. I want to learn Chuck Berry, Hendrix, Led Zep, Pink Floyyd and some metal. ow apt for timing. I will get the full programm at the end of August, this looks amazing. I am recording my acoustic album from October 3rd 2011.
All the Best
Rob
jazmine g
301 days ago
im 28 years old and i want to learn how to play the guitar i hope to learn on this webpage. i know its never to late to start.
Tom
342 days ago
If you keep up the good work you may do your self out of a job, any way you’ve revived an old mans interest in my guitar thanks. Tom.
Adhiraj
365 days ago
Hello Andy,
It was a superb lesson..
But i want to learn songs of ENRIQUE IGLESIAS & LINKIN PARK on guitar..
So, do send some lessons..
Stan
419 days ago
Andy!
I’m a NEW GUY doing something I’ve always wanted to do..PLAY GUITAR!
Thanks Man..With You, I’m not afraid…
Stan
Brian
461 days ago
Hey Andy,
From some of your videos, I understand you have a trained ear.
How do I know what key a song is in?
Dennis
484 days ago
Hey Andy The way you teach is great and easy to follow.Also to play along with the that is something else I have enjoyed playing, all what you have showed us
I would like to be able to play Samba Pa TI in full Possable?
Thank YOU
Dennis
Russell
489 days ago
Thus far I’ve learned a lot from your video’s and have shared them with my friends who also enjoy learning something new and it something we practice togeather. Keep up the good job!!!!!
Russell
Jose
528 days ago
Absolutely fantastic. Independently of the songs if they are great or not for me this is the best and most enjoyable way of learning music.
I think the most important thing here is to catcth the musical concepts and the apply ‘em into your own way of playing no matter what kind of style you play musical principles are the same.
Thanks a bunch for your great lessons 6 comments Andy.
Marcus
544 days ago
At first I thought the selection of songs was not that great but once you look at the choices you can then realize that each one gives you a different idea and learning technique. Thanks for the help don’t know if I will join at this time I already subscribe to Lick Library
Rod
550 days ago
Still watching and learning Andy – it’s a pity I don’t recognise the songs, living in Western Australia means that you are a musical outcast, there’s very little music here nowadays.
Regards
Rod
Randall
551 days ago
Like the way you teach the lessons but its the wrong kind of music for me. I like country and gospel. I know the chords and the muting. Been playing since I was 7, am 69 now. Need lead with notes. Thanks anyway.
aung
567 days ago
many thanks
lama alahmad
572 days ago
so nice thankx
m. alan johnson
595 days ago
Hey Andy,
I’m a musician of 35 yrs, professional/part time, and tho simple, I love the tunes you’re picking to share. I have strived to share music in a fundementally different way such as you. There’s a lot of Nay Sayers out there to put you down and question your method. Just keep on chuggin’ along. You’re doing great. Anytime music is shared, it’s valuable. Do you think you could throw in a lesson about Modern Metal Rhythm patterns?
m. alan johnson
m. alan johnson
596 days ago
Hey Andy,
I’m a musician of 35 yrs, professional/part time, and tho simple, I love the tunes you’re picking to share. I have strived to share music in a fundementally different way such as you. There’s a lot of Nay Sayers out there to put you down and question your method. Just keep on chuggin’ along. You’re doing great. Anytime music is shared, it’s valuable. Do you think you could throw in a lesson about Modern Metal Rhythm patterns?
m. alan johnson
Harry
597 days ago
Nice sequence of chords and the balance of sound was good. Really aduquit.
terrance
600 days ago
andy you have a good site good stuff im missing my left index finger is there a way i can play better woth out it like to no thanks.
BobBaker
601 days ago
Another great lesson and you have a hair cut just like me.LOL
wayne
605 days ago
excellent, I like the way you put everything on video
peter barnard
609 days ago
Great lessons. Whats great is the jam at the end and breakdown of segments.If want to play lead or choras can do either or both. Great however wonder why payment is in $ not pounds?The price equates to maybe 2 hours tuition in the Uk therefore not that expensive.
juregi
623 days ago
Hey Andy!!
Many thanks for the lessons.
Come back soon!!
dude
632 days ago
awesome
vic
633 days ago
enjoying what i hear and see thanks
Nico
633 days ago
very good lesson and a nice song….
greetings from Holland
Nico
Nina Wahyunarti
635 days ago
Simple playing but got the soul nd enjoy!!
Nina Wahyunarti
635 days ago
Simple playing but I can feel the soul and enjoy!
David
636 days ago
love the song but had trouble figuring out which chords were used where, plus the strumming pattern for the opening
Ray
636 days ago
I have never seen anything like this Andy———
GREAT – GREAT – GREAT I want to learn more
and hope to buy BUT monthly cost may be a little
to much for my pocket— Much thanks ANDY
Andy M
636 days ago
GREAT LESSONS,SIMPLY CAN’T FAULT THE WAY YOU TEACH IT’S GREAT,BY FAR THE BETTER THAN OTHER TEACHERS AND PROGRAMMES I’VE BOUGHT IN THE PAST
Andy M
636 days ago
superb lesson, i’m tempted to buy but the monthly amounts are a bit too much for me