Waltz - Carulli
A lesson on the classical guitar solo by Ferdinando Carulli
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this Guitar by Ear lesson you will learn "Waltz" by Ferdinando Carulli completely "by ear." This level one lesson includes a full demonstration of the classical guitar piece followed by a detailed lesson teaching every phrase, with correct fingering, for the entire song. Learn a great classical piece without music, tab, or video! Also, check out our other level one classical guitar pieces.
Even If
A lesson on the style of Mercy Me
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this level one lesson you will learn both the acoustic and electric guitar parts to this popular contemporary Christian song without using music, tab, or video. A full demonstration and backing tracks to practice and perform with are included.
Crying
A lesson on the style of Roy Orbison and K.D. Lang (Level 1)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson the student will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to "Crying" without using any music, tab, print, or video. The song is taught completely "by ear" allowing the student to memorize the song as they go and develop their skills for picking out other songs "by ear." The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by an all-audio lesson of the song in small sections. At the conclusion of the lesson backing tracks in three different configurations are supplied for the student to practice and perform with.
Caravan
A Lesson on the Style of the Ventures (Level 2 and 3)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson the student learns both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this twang guitar classic without reading music or tab. A full demonstration of the song is given at the beginning followed by a detailed "by ear" lesson taught in two- to four-measure sections. At the end of the lesson three different versions of the backing track are supplied for live performance!
The Rain Song
A Lesson on the Style of Led Zeppelin (Level 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
For this lesson on the Led Zeppelin hit we will be using the studio version and learning both the acoustic and electric guitar parts. The song is demonstrated in its entirety with a light metronome track so that you can hear the timing. Then the entire song is taught in two- to four-measure sections completely "by ear."
Guitar by Ear: Guitar Solos Box Set 6
A Mix of Flat Pick and Fingerstyle Covering Country, Pop, Worship, and Standards
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this box set you will find guitar solo versions from all genres in both flat pick and fingerstyle solo playing. This batch of solos will make you guitar-literate in Country, Pop, Classic Rock, Standards, and Contemporary Worship.
Included in this box set are the Guitar by Ear lessons:
"Alabama Jubilee" (Nokie Edwards), "Garden Party" (FS Solo), "Gator Bite" (Brent Mason), "Hello Again" (FS Solo), "Leader of the Band" (FS Solo), "More" (FS Solo), "Funny How Time Slips Away" (FS Solo), "For Baby" (FS Solo), "Back Home Again" (FS Solo), "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (FS Solo), "Honey" (FS Solo), "Wonderful Tonight" (FS Solo), "What a Wonderful World" (FS Solo), and "Holy Forever" (FS Solo). Alabama Jubilee-01-Opening Comments
Alabama Jubilee-02-Alabama Jubilee Demonstration
Alabama Jubilee-03-Tune Up
Alabama Jubilee-04-Chord Progression
Alabama Jubilee-05-Chord Progression
Alabama Jubilee-06-Verse 1
Alabama Jubilee-07-Verse 1
Alabama Jubilee-08-Verse 1
Alabama Jubilee-09-Verse 1
Alabama Jubilee-10-Verse 1
Alabama Jubilee-11-Verse 1
Alabama Jubilee-12-Verse 1
Alabama Jubilee-13-Verse 1
Alabama Jubilee-14-Improv Section 1 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-15-Improv Section 1 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-16-Improv Section 1 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-17-Improv Section 1 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-18-Improv Section 1 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-19-Improv Section 1 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-20-Improv Section 1 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-21-Improv Section 1 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-22-Improv Section 1 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-23-Improv Section 2 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-24-Improv Section 2 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-25-Improv Section 2 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-26-Improv Section 2 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-27-Improv Section 2 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-28-Improv Section 2 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-29-Improv Section 2 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-30-Improv Section 2 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-31-Improv Section 3 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-32-Improv Section 3 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-33-Improv Section 3 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-34-Improv Section 3 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-35-Improv Section 3 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-36-Improv Section 3 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-37-Improv Section 3 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-38-Improv Section 3 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-39-Improv Section 4 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-40-Improv Section 4 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-41-Improv Section 4 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-42-Improv Section 4 First Half
Alabama Jubilee-43-Improv Section 4 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-44-Improv Section 4 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-45-Improv Section 4 Second Half
Alabama Jubilee-46-Improv Section 4 Ending
Alabama Jubilee-47-Improv Section 4 Ending
Alabama Jubilee-48-Improv Section 4 Ending
Alabama Jubilee-49-Closing Comments
Alabama Jubilee-50-Backing Tracks 120 bpm
Alabama Jubilee-51-Backing Tracks 138 bpm
Garden Party-01-Opening Comments
Garden Party-02-Garden Party Demonstration
Garden Party-03-Tune Up
Garden Party-04-Intro
Garden Party-05-Intro
Garden Party-06-Verse 1 measures 1 through 4
Garden Party-07-Verse 1 measures 5 through 8
Garden Party-08-Verse 1 measures 5 through 8
Garden Party-09-Verse 2
Garden Party-10-Chorus 1 measures 1 through 4
Garden Party-11-Chorus 1 measures 5 through 8
Garden Party-12-Chorus 1 measures 5 through 8
Garden Party-13-Bridge 1 measures 1 through 4
Garden Party-14-Bridge 1 measures 5 through 8
Garden Party-15-Bridge 1 measures 5 through 8
Garden Party-16-Verse 3 measures 1 through 4
Garden Party-17-Verse 3 measures 1 through 4
Garden Party-18-Verse 3 measures 5 through 8
Garden Party-19-Chorus 2 measures 1 through 4
Garden Party-20-Chorus 2 measures 5 through 8
Garden Party-21-Bridge 2
Garden Party-22-Closing Comments
Gator Bite-01-Gator Bite-Opening Comments
Gator Bite-02-Gator Bite-Gator Bite Demonstration
Gator Bite-03-Gator Bite-Tune Up
Gat
Guitar by Ear: Pop and Standards Box Set 3
A Mix of Classic Rock, Pop, Country, and Some Useful Theory Lessons
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this box set you will find a little bit of everything from artists like Mary Chapin Carpenter, George Strait, Lou Gramm, and Peter, Paul and Mary. These songs all contain essential patterns and chords you will want to know as a modern guitarist.
This set also includes three well-taught lessons on chord triads which will make any lead or fill-in guitarists a great asset to any band.
Included in this box set are the Guitar by Ear lessons:
"A Place in the World" (Mary Chapin Carpenter)"Margaritaville" (Jimmy Buffet)"Puff the Magic Dragon" (Peter, Paul and Mary)"Seagull" (Bad Company)"I Got a Car" (George Strait)"Blessings" (Florida Georgia Line)"Willing to Forgive" (Lou Gramm Band)"Pickup Man" (Joe Diffie)Guitar Triads 1Guitar Triads 2Guitar Triads 3"That's The Way God Planned It" (Lou Gramm Band) A Place in the World-01-Opening Comments
A Place in the World-02-Tune Up Down a Whole
A Place in the World-03-Comments
A Place in the World-04-Demonstration
A Place in the World-05-Rhythm Guitar Intro
A Place in the World-06-Rhythm Guitar Verse 1
A Place in the World-07-Rhythm Guitar Chorus 1
A Place in the World-08-Rhythm Guitar Verse 2
A Place in the World-09-Rhythm Guitar Chorus 2
A Place in the World-10-Rhythm Guitar Bridge
A Place in the World-11-Rhythm Guitar Bridge
A Place in the World-12-Rhythm Guitar Instrumental Section
A Place in the World-13-Rhythm Guitar Instrumental Section
A Place in the World-14-Rhythm Guitar Instrumental Section
A Place in the World-15-Rhythm Guitar Verse 3
A Place in the World-16-Rhythm Guitar Chorus 3
A Place in the World-17-Rhythm Guitar Outro
A Place in the World-18-Rhythm Guitar Outro
A Place in the World-19-Tune Up Standard Tuning
A Place in the World-20-Rhythm Guitar Standard Intro
A Place in the World-21-Rhythm Guitar Standard Verse 1
A Place in the World-22-Rhythm Guitar Standard Chorus 1
A Place in the World-23-Rhythm Guitar Standard Verse 2
A Place in the World-24-Rhythm Guitar Standard Chorus 2
A Place in the World-25-Rhythm Guitar Standard Bridge
A Place in the World-26-Rhythm Guitar Standard Instrumental Section
A Place in the World-27-Rhythm Guitar Standard Verse 3
A Place in the World-28-Rhythm Guitar Standard Outro
A Place in the World-29-Lead Guitar Intro
A Place in the World-30-Lead Guitar Chorus 1
A Place in the World-31-Lead Guitar Verse 2
A Place in the World-32-Lead Guitar Verse 2
A Place in the World-33-Lead Guitar Verse 2
A Place in the World-34-Lead Guitar Chorus 2
A Place in the World-35-Lead Guitar Bridge
A Place in the World-36-Lead Guitar Instrumental Section
A Place in the World-37-Lead Guitar Instrumental Section
A Place in the World-38-Lead Guitar Instrumental Section
A Place in the World-39-Lead Guitar Instrumental Section
A Place in the World-40-Lead Guitar Instrumental Section
A Place in the World-41-Lead Guitar Chorus 3
A Place in the World-42-Lead Guitar Ending
A Place in the World-43-Closing Comments
Margaritaville-01-Opening Comments
Margaritaville-02-Tune Up
Margaritaville-03-Comments
Margaritaville-04-Demonstration
Margaritaville-05-Chords and Rhythms
Margaritaville-06-Rhythm Guitar Intro
Margaritaville-07-Rhythm Guitar Verse 1
Margaritaville-08-Rhythm Guitar Verse 1
Margaritaville-09-Rhythm Guitar Chorus 1
Margaritaville-10-Rhythm Guitar Chorus 1
Margaritaville-11-Rhythm Guitar Verse and Chorus 2 and Instrumental
Margaritaville-12-Ending
Margaritaville-13-Ending
Margaritaville-14-Comments
Margaritaville-15-Performance Tracks No Rhythm Guitar
Margaritaville-16-Lead Guitar Intro
Margaritaville-17-Lead Guitar Intro
Margaritaville-18-Lead Guitar Chorus 1
Margaritaville-19-Guitar Solo
Margaritaville-20-Guitar Solo
Margaritaville-21-Guitar Solo
Margaritaville-22-Guitar Solo
Margaritaville-23-Guitar Solo
Margaritaville-24-Ending
Margaritaville-25-Comments
Margaritaville-26-Performance Tracks No Lead Guitar
Margaritaville-27-Performance Tracks No Rhyt
Peaceful Easy Feeling
A lesson on the style of The Eagles (levels 1 and 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this Eagles hit without using music or tab. The entire song is played all the way through and then taught in small increments totally "by ear." Then, once you have learned the guitar parts, you are supplied with three different versions of backing tracks for you and some friends to play along with. This song is rated as a level one for the rhythm guitar but a level two for the lead guitar.
House of the Rising Sun - Daines
A lesson on the style of Maria Daines and Paul Killington
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This rock standard gets a rock/blues update in this Daines/Killington redo. The lesson includes a full demonstration and several variations of practice tracks to play along with once you have mastered this song. The song is taught completely "by ear" using no print, video, or tab. This song is a level 1.5 difficulty.
Wish You Were Here
A Lesson on the Style of Pink Floyd (Level 1 and 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson you learn the twelve string, six string, and slide guitar parts to one of the most recognizable Pink Floyd songs. Each guitar part is taught in two- to four-measure sections completely "by ear" so there is no print, tab, or video to struggle with. There is a full demonstration track and three different performance tracks to listen to and play along with. The twelve string part is a level one while the lead guitar and slide parts are level two.
Walk, Don't Run
A Lesson on the Style of The Ventures (level 1)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this level one surf guitar classic without using music, tab, or video. The entire song is taught in two- to four-measure sections, describing every note and finger used, completely "by ear." Full demo and backing tracks are included.
Rock and Blues Box Set 2
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This mixed-bag box set is designed for just having fun with the guitar. You will learn a very wide range of great guitar playing from names like Gaffin, Winter, Holdsworth, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Fogerty just to name a few. This set also contains a wide range of levels, so you will be able to come back to it again and again as your guitar skills mature. And what could be more fun and cool than learning how to play "China Grove" and "Listen to the Music" by the Doobie Brothers?
Lessons include:
• "Bad Moon Rising": A lesson on the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival (Level 1)
• "China Grove": A lesson on the style of The Doobie Brothers (Level 1)
• "In the Dead of the Night": A lesson on the style of U.K. (Advanced)
• "Listen to the Music": A lesson on the style of The Doobie Brothers (Level 1.5)
• "Ride My See Saw": A lesson on the style of The Moody Blues (Level 1 & 2)
• "Route 90": A lesson on the style of Johnny Winter (Level 2)
• "Say What": A lesson on the style of Stevie Ray Vaughan (Level 2)
• "Shame the Devil": A lesson on the style of Robin Trower (Level 1 & 2)
• "Sorrow": A lesson on the style of Greg Graffin (Level 1.5)
• "The Rain Song": A lesson on the style of Led Zeppelin (Level 2)
• "The Sky Is Crying": A lesson on the style of Stevie Ray Vaughan (Level 2.5)
• "Wish You Were Here": A lesson on the style of Pink Floyd (Level 1 & 2)
Pop Box Set 2
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
From The Beatles to Christina Perri, this box set covers five decades of great guitar songs, most at the beginner and early intermediate level. Here you will find Clapton, The Stones, The Eagles, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Sara Evans, and more! If you are looking for a batch of guitar lessons that will make you a well-rounded musician, then you have to get this set!
Lessons include:
• "A Thousand Years": A lesson on the style of Christina Perri (level 1)
• "As Tears Go By": A lesson on the style of The Rolling Stones (level 2)
• "Change the World": A lesson on the style of Eric Clapton (Level 2)
• "Crying": A lesson on the style of Roy Orbison and K.D. Lang (Level 1)
• "Everybody Talks": A lesson on the style of Neon Trees (level 1)
• "Peaceful Easy Feeling": A lesson on the style of The Eagles (levels 1 and 2)
• "Romeo and Juliet": A lesson on the style of Mark Knopfler (level 2)
• "Save the Last Dance for Me": A lesson on the style of The Drifters (level 1)
• "Sunshine Go Away": A lesson on the style of Jonathan Edwards (level 1)
• "Supernatural": A lesson on the style of Sara Evans (level 2)
• "Tequila Sunrise": A lesson on the style of The Eagles (level 1)
• "Till There Was You": A lesson on the style of The Beatles (level 2)
• "Zephyr": A lesson on the style of Mary Chapin Carpenter (level 2)
Rock and Blues Box Set 3
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This Guitar by Ear box set delivers a hit-laden batch of the greatest Rock and Blues hits of all time. This set has songs from The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Doobie Brothers, ZZ Top, Clapton, and more. You will also find two serious blues slide guitar songs in this series, including all seven solos of Johnny Winter's version of "Dust My Broom"! This is over fourteen hours of high-quality guitar instruction teaching all of the songs everybody loves and wants to hear. Start learning them now totally "by ear," without music, tab, or video!
Lessons include:
• "Blackbird": A lesson on the style of The Beatles (Late Beginner Level)
• "Cotton Fields": A lesson on the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival (Beginner Level)
• "Dance with the Guitar Man": A lesson on the style of Duane Eddy (Late Beginner Level)
• "Down on the Corner": A lesson on the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival (Beginner Level)
• "Dust My Broom": A lesson on the style of Johnny Winter (Late Intermediate Level)
• "Feelin' Bad Blues": A lesson on the style of Ry Cooder (Late Intermediate Level)
• "Get Back": A lesson on the style of The Beatles (Beginner & Intermediate Level)
• "Heartbreak Hotel": A lesson on the style of Elvis Presley (Beginner Level)
• "Hideaway": A lesson on the style of Stevie Ray Vaughan (Late Intermediate Level)
• "House of the Rising Sun": A lesson on the style of Frijid Pink (Beginner Level)
• "I Got the Blues": A lesson on the style of Eugene Hideaway Bridges (Intermediate Level)
• "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For": A lesson on the style of U2 (Intermediate Level)
• "Iron Man": A lesson on the style of Black Sabbath (Beginner & Intermediate Level)
• "Jesus Just Left Chicago": A lesson on the style of ZZ Top (Intermediate Level)
• "Layla": A lesson on the style of Derek and the Dominoes (Intermediate Level)
• "Let it Ride": A lesson on the style of Bachman Turner Overdrive (Intermediate Level)
• "Long Train Running": A lesson on the style of The Doobie Brothers (Beginner & Intermediate Level)
• "Lovely to See You": A lesson on the style of The Moody Blues (Beginner Level)
Rock and Blues Box Set 4
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Rock, Progressive Rock, Surf, Folk, Blues, and Latin Rock are all in this Guitar by Ear Blues and Rock box set. The artists in this set include CCR, Glass Harp, Guns N' Roses, Thin Lizzy, José Feliciano, and more! There are also a few SLIDE songs in this collection, as well. This set has over fourteen hours of high-quality guitar instruction teaching some of the greatest songs of Rock and Roll, and you can learn them all completely "by ear" without music, tab, or video!
Lessons include:
• "Cowboy Song": A lesson on the style of Thin Lizzy (Intermediate Level)
• "Fun, Fun, Fun": A lesson on the style of The Beach Boys (Intermediate Level)
• "Hi-Heeled Sneakers": A lesson on the style of José Feliciano (Beginner Level)
• "Light My Fire": A lesson on the style of José Feliciano (Intermediate Level)
• "Lodi": A lesson on the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival (Beginner Level)
• "Never Is a Long Time": A lesson on the style of Glass Harp (Advanced Level)
• "Old Man": A lesson on the style of Neil Young (Beginner Level)
• "One Night": A lesson on the style of Elvis Presley (Beginner Level)
• "Patience": A lesson on the style of Guns N' Roses (Intermediate Level)
• "Proud Mary": A lesson on the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival (Beginner Level)
• "Raunchy": A lesson on the style of The Ventures (Intermediate Level)
• "Sweet Home Chicago": A lesson on the style of Luther Tucker (Late Intermediate Level)
• "Tears in Heaven": A lesson on the style of Eric Clapton (Intermediate Level)
• "Technicolor Dreams": A lesson on the style of Status Quo (Early Intermediate Level)
• "Thrive": A lesson on the style of Casting Crowns (Beginner Level)
• "Up Around the Bend": A lesson on the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival (Late Beginner Level)
Pop Box Set 1
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This box set includes hit songs from the '60s to now, including some Latin American hits as well. From The Beatles to Taylor Swift, in this box set you will find a little bit of everything you like and will learn to play them all completely "by ear!"
Lessons include:
• Blue Waves
• Day After Day
• Even If
• Guilty
• Heaven
• Honey Don't
• I Believe in You
• La Comelona
• Let Her Go
• Lloro
• Marry Me
• Michelle
• Norwegian Wood
• Sabor A Mi
• Safe and Sound
• Si Me Das A Eligir
• Slow Down
• Slolamente Una Vez
• Something
• Stand By Me (Royce)
• The Keeper
• Town Without Pity
Solos Box Set 1
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This box set contains lessons on modern guitar solos in both flat-pick and fingerstyle. This package contains over twenty-five hours of high-quality instruction of the songs and styles of artist like Duane Allman, Tommy Emmanuel, Albert King, and George Benson. There are also several fingerstyle solos that were specially arranged by Bill Brown for his private students. All of these are taught completely "by ear" so you can learn them just about anywhere and anytime.
Lessons include:
• 10,000 Reasons
• Amazing Grace (Allman)
• Arizona
• Arms of the Angel Solo
• Country Bumpkin
• Debra's Song
• Dixie McGuire
• Dust in the Wind Solo
• El Toro
• Falling in Love in a Coffee Shop
• Hallelujah Solo
• Have Thine Own Way
• His Grace Is Sufficient for Me
• In My Life Solo
• Marry Me Solo
• Mary Did You Know Solo
• Mission Impossible
• One Note Samba
• Open Arms Solo
• Out of Limits
• Overall Junction
• Perfect Solo
• Pick Up the Pieces (Benson)
• Redwing
• Sleepwalk (Carlton)
• Sound of Silence Solo
• Time in a Bottle Solo
• Star Spangled Banner
• Tequila (Ventures)
• Wipeout
That's What the Blues Is All About
A Lesson on the Style of Maria Daines and Paul Killington
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This UK superduo turns out some serious blues and you will want to learn every lick in this song. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the song as well as backing tracks to play along with. Both the rhythm and lead guitar parts are taught in this completely "by ear" lesson. This is a level two lesson.
Till There Was You
A lesson on the style of The Beatles (level 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This surprisingly jazzy song was pulled off quite well by The Beatles though the style was not typical of their song list. In this "all-audio" lesson you will learn the jazz chord progression and the lead guitar fill-ins and solo without video, tab, or music. Bill Brown, your teacher, also lays out some basic theory about the moveable chord shapes and how they are getting their names. The song has demonstration and backing tracks to practice and perform with.
Guitar by Ear: Solos Box Set 5
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This box set contains a wide variety of fingerstyle solo arrangements that are worthy of every performing guitarist's repertoire. In this set you will find The Eagles, Bee Gees, John Denver, and Alabama, as well as timeless standards all arranged at around an intermediate level. This set has over sixteen hours of professional guitar instruction describing every note, finger, and string used to play these professional sounding arrangements, and you will learn them all completely "by ear" without music, tab, or video! This box set contains a mixture of late beginner through intermediate level song lessons.
This box set includes:
"My Chains are Gone/Amazing Grace"
"Edelweiss"
"Nowhere Man"
"Beautiful Dreamer"
"Moon River"
"You've Got a Friend"
"Desperado"
"Great is Thy Faithfulness"
"To Love Somebody"
"It Is Well"
"Country Roads"
"Christmas in Dixie"
"Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)"
"Love Will Keep Us Alive"
Solos Box Set 2
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This set covers Smooth Jazz, Chet Atkins, Surf, and Neo-Classical all in a box set with over eleven hours of the best guitar instruction you can get. Some of the artists taught in this set include Huttlinger, Atkins, The Ventures, Django Reinhardt, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. You will need every guitar you own to make it through this set, but it will be the most fun you have ever had with the guitar!
Lessons include:
• "Caravan": A Lesson on the style of The Ventures (level 2 & 3)
• "Cavatina" Fingerstyle Solo (level 2.5)
• "City of New Orleans" Fingerstyle Solo by Chet Atkins (level 2.5)
• "Hallelujah" Melody and Accompaniment (level 1)
• "Hey There Lonely Girl" Fingerstyle Solo (level 2)
• "Hideaway": A Lesson on the style of Stevie Ray Vaughan (level 2)
• "I am a Pilgrim" Fingerstyle Solo by Pete Huttlinger
• "I'll See You in My Dreams": A Lesson on the style of Django Reinhardt (level 3)
• "Over the Rainbow" Fingerstyle Solo
• "Peace Like a River" Fingerstyle Solo by Pete Huttlinger
• "Walk, Don't Run": A Lesson on the style of The Ventures (level 1)
• "Windy and Warm": A Lesson on the style of Chet Atkins (level 2.5)
• "Yesterday" Fingerstyle Solo
• "You Gotta Start Off Each Day with a Song" Flat Pick Solo and Accompaniment
Romeo and Juliet
A Lesson on the Style of Mark Knopfler (Level 2)
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this "by ear" lesson you will learn both the acoustic and electric guitar parts to this famous and woeful rock ballad by one of the greatest guitarists of the '70s and '80s. At the beginning of the lesson there is a full demonstration of the song to listen to and practice with followed by a detailed all-audio lesson on every lick of every section for both guitar parts. At the end of the lesson there are three different versions of the backing tracks to play along with.
Guitar by Ear: Pop and Standards Box Set 2
Includes Sunshine Go Away, Till There Was You, and More
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Beatles, Clapton, Latino, Country, and Gospel are all in this fusion box set, and every song has something every serious guitar player will want to know how to play. This set contains over seventeen hours of high-quality, all-audio instruction that will teach you essential blues licks, standard rhythm patterns, and great arpeggio accompaniments. This box set is also loaded with accompaniment tracks for you to play along with once you have learned the songs.
Lessons include:
"Sunshine Go Away" (Jonathan Edwards)
"Till There Was You" (The Beatles)
"Don't Lie to Me" (Arlen Roth)
"Layla" (Clapton Unplugged)
"Sweet Goddess of Love" (Popa Chubby Live)
"What Goes On" (Beatles)
"Louie Louie" (The Kingsmen)
"It's in the Way That You Use It" (Clapton)
"Compadre Pedro Juan" (Yasser Tejeda)
"The Little Girl" (John Michael Montgomery)
"Drive" (Alan Jackson)
"The House that Built Me" (Miranda Lambert)
"Sorrow" (Greg Graffin)
"Secreto De Amor" (Joan Sebastian)
"Cuando Calienta El Sol" (Wilkins)
"Home Where I Belong" (The Gaither Band Singers).
Andantino-Kuffner
A Lesson on the Classical Guitar Solo by Joseph Kuffner
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this Guitar by Ear lesson you will learn "Andantino" completely "by ear." The lesson includes a full demonstration of this classical guitar piece followed by a detailed lesson teaching every phrase, with correct fingering, for the entire song. This is a fast and easy way to learn and memorize classical guitar pieces without having to struggle with print or video.
Tequila Sunrise
A lesson on the style of The Eagles (level 1)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song with backing tracks followed by a detailed "by ear" lesson of the song in small phrases. In the lesson you will learn the rhythm and lead guitar parts. At the end you are given the backing tracks in different variations to practice and play along with.
Bad Moon Rising
A Lesson on the Style of Creedence Clearwater Revival (Level 1)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this classic rock hit by CCR without using any music, tab, or video! The entire lesson is taught "by ear" in two- to four-measure sections, and demonstration and backing tracks are included to practice and perform with.
Ride My See Saw
A Lesson on the Style of The Moody Blues (Level 1 and 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This iconic progressive rock standard is fast and easy to learn with this "By Ear" lesson. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song with backing tracks and then each section of the song is broken down in two- to four-measure segments and taught using no music, tab, print, or video. The lesson wraps up with backing tracks for the student to use for their own live performance of the song.
El Condor Pasa – Classical Solo
A lesson on a classical solo of the traditional south american song
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this "by ear" lesson you will learn a neo-classical arrangement of "El Condor Pasa." While this song's roots are from the Andes Mountain area, we in the U.S. probably first heard this song sung by Simon & Garfunkel. In this lesson you are given a full demonstration of the song to listen to and play along with. Each phrase of the song is taught "by ear" in detail so you learn it quickly and memorize it as you go. This lesson is rated at a level 2.5 difficulty.
Supernatural
A lesson on the style of Sara Evans (level 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson you will learn both the acoustic rhythm and electric lead guitar parts to "Supernatural" by double-platinum artist Sara Evans. Included with this lesson is a full demonstration with drums and bass and three different backing tracks to practice and perform with. The entire lesson is taught "by ear" so there is no music, tab, or print to mess with.
Waltz - Aguado
A lesson on the classical guitar solo by Dionisio Aguado
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this Guitar by Ear lesson you will learn "Waltz" completely "by ear." The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson teaching every phrase, with correct fingering, for the entire song. Learning this way is fast and fun and you memorize the piece as you go. Be sure to check out the other level one classical pieces we have for the guitar!
Save the Last Dance for Me
A lesson on the style of The Drifters (level 1)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
The Drifters' version of this song stayed number one for three weeks when it was first released on Atlantic Records. In this level one song lesson you will learn both the rhythm and electric guitar parts to this epic hit completely "by ear." The song is demonstrated in its entirety and then taught in small detailed sections without the use of music, tab, or video.
China Grove
A Lesson on the Style of The Doobie Brothers (Level 1)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This classic rock standard is fun and easy to learn! In this lesson, the student learns the rhythm and lead guitar parts completely "by ear" using no music, tab, or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson of every phrase and lick. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations for LIVE PERFORMANCE! This song is rated as a level one arrangement.
Say What
A Lesson on the Style of Stevie Ray Vaughan (Level 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
All fourteen verses of this Blues/Rock hit are taught in extreme detail including the use of the wah-wah pedal. The entire song is demonstrated and then taught completely "by ear." At the conclusion of the lesson you are given the backing tracks to practice and perform with.
You Gotta Start Off Each Day With a Song
Flat Pick Solo and Accompaniment
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This Jimmy Durante hit makes a great level one flat pick solo. You will also learn the chords as well and there is a full demonstration of the song before the phrase-by-phrase "by ear" lesson. At the conclusion of the lesson you are given three different versions of the backing tracks for you, and maybe a friend, to play along with.
Listen to the Music
A Lesson on the Style of The Doobie Brothers (Level 1.5)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this classic rock lesson, the student learns the rhythm and lead guitar parts. The song is fully demonstrated then taught incrementally using no music, tab, or video. This method allows mastery of the materials quickly and easily. Finally, the student is provided three backing tracks to utilize when performing. This is a level 1.5.
A Tears Go By
A Lesson on the Style of the Rolling Stones (Level 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson on the song by The Rolling Stones you will learn the twelve string guitar part and a lead guitar part that was assembled from the string orchestra solo in the middle of the song. This way if you are the second guitarist in the band you can fill in for the missing orchestra solo. There is a full demonstration of the song given before a detailed "by ear" lesson of each part. At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks to practice the lead guitar part with!
Hallelujah
Melody and Accompaniment (level 1)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson the student learns the accompaniment as well as the melody to "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen in two keys. A full demonstration of both keys is given followed by a detailed lesson on the arrangement using no print, tab, or video. The entire song is taught "by ear." Backing tracks for both keys are given to practice and perform with.
Blue Waves
A Lesson on the Style of The Manchesters
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This song showed up in the early 60s on the album "Beatlemania" by The Manchesters. In this lesson you will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts completely "by ear." The lesson also includes a full demonstration of the song as well as backing tracks to practice with and perform with. This song is a level one difficulty.
Sunshine Go Away
A lesson on the style of Jonathan Edwards (level 1)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
The Vietnam War era produced several "anthems of angst" and this one made the top of the list. This folk-rock hit made it to number four on the charts in 1971 and stayed in the hearts of Americans ever since. In this lesson you will learn the entire guitar part played by Edwards completely "by ear." Bill Brown will demonstrate, and then explain in detail, every chord and strum without video, tab, or music. The lesson includes both demonstration and backing tracks to practice and perform with.
I'm All Alone
A Lesson on the Style of Mystery Train
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Jim McCarty's work on this song is well worth learning and in this lesson you will learn every lick completely "by ear." The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed "all-audio" lesson of both the rhythm and lead guitar parts. Backing tracks in various versions are also included for you to practice with and play along with. This lesson is rated at a level two difficulty.
Fantasy Girl
A lesson on the style of .38 Special
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson you will learn the rhythm, lead, and background guitars to this classic rock hit. Also included is a strum along lesson for an acoustic guitar. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by the now famous "by ear" lesson breaking the entire song down in two to four measure sections completely "by ear." At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in several configurations to practice and perform with. This lesson is a level two difficulty.
Marry Me
A Lesson on the Style of Train
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Who doesn't love this song?! In this lesson you learn the acoustic finger picking part completely "by ear." There is a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed lesson of every chord and section of the song. A practice track with no guitar is provided at the end of the lesson for you to practice and perform with. This is a level 1.5 lesson.
Jelly, Jelly, Jelly
A lesson on the style of Pacific Gas and Electric
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Glenn Schwartz shows off some very impressive, yet quite tasteful, blues playing in this PGE standard. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the song as well as backing tracks to play along with. Both the rhythm and lead guitar parts are taught to this song without music, tab, or video. This lesson is rated at a level two difficulty.
Hideaway
A Lesson on the Style of Stevie Ray Vaughan (Late Intermediate Level)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
(Late Intermediate Level) Learn the entire studio version of this song without using music, tab, or video! This song is loaded with riff after riff of "must-know" guitar licks. The entire song is demonstrated for you and then taught to you in small increments totally "by ear." You are also given backing tracks at two speeds for you to practice and perform with.
Me, My Guitar and the Blues
A Lesson on the Style of Walter Trout
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This lesson teaches every lick from Walter Trout's version of the song completely "by ear," describing every fret and finger used. This level 2.5 lesson starts with a full demonstration recording and then works you through every verse and guitar solo measure by measure. Trout uses not only the standard blues licks you would expect but a new batch that are sure to become standards in your arsenal of great solo phrases. Backing tracks are included for you to play along with once you have learned the song.
Lookin' Out My Back Door
A lesson on the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Come and learn this fun and upbeat hit without using music, tab, or video. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the song as well as backing tracks to play along with. Both the rhythm and lead guitar parts, as well as the slide guitar part, are taught in this completely "by ear" lesson. This is a level 1.5 lesson.
Heartbreak Hotel
A Lesson on the Style of Elvis Presley (Beginner Level)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
(Beginner Level) In this lesson you will learn not only the actual guitar part but a guitar version of the walking bass part as well. There is a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed "by ear" lesson. At the end you are given backing tracks to practice and play along with.
Overall Junction
A lesson on the style of Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson you learn all of the rhythm and lead guitar parts of this twenty-one round blues solo extravaganza! The level two lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches every rhythm and lead riff and lick of both Vaughan and King. At the end of the lesson are backing tracks in three different configurations to perform with. If you are serious about the blues then you definitely need to work through this lesson.