Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Purple Haze On Jazz Free Video Guitar Lesson


Purple Haze On Jazz is a free video guitar lesson by Jeffrey Thomas showing some cool jazz playing options for the guitar classic by Jimi Hendrix.
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Skype Indie Guitar Lessons with Jeffrey Thomas


Learn all the cool indie guitar tunes with Jeffrey Thomas on Skype! Jeffrey Thomas is the top Skype instructor for guitar, bass and ukulele lessons.
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Free Eels Guitar Tab - The Look You Give That Guy


Learn to play "The Look You Give That Guy" by Eels with my free Eels guitar tab. I offer free guitar, bass and ukulele tabs along with free Skype lessons.
http://bit.ly/1OEXYQO

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Rod Steward "Maggie May" Ukulele Tab by Jeffrey Thomas


Learn to play “Maggie May” by Rod Stewart with my custom ukulele tab arrangement. I have managed to get the complete song written and placed on the ukulele while staying true to the classic original recording. Learn to play the intro, verses, proper chord voicings, guitar fills, and ending all with proper structure and repeats. This is a one of a kind arrangement.
http://bit.ly/1Jx6EAK

Skype Guitar Bass and Ukulele Lessons with Jeffrey Thomas - YouTube


http://www.jeffrey-thomas.com Jeffrey Thomas is one of the best Skype teachers for guitar, bass and ukulele lessons. Learn the styles you want, note reading,...
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Saturday, September 26, 2015

Skype Music Lesson Testimonials for Jeffrey Thomas


Video testimonials from Skype guitar, bass and ukulele students of Jeffrey Thomas.
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"You've Got A Friend In Me" - jeffrey-thomas.com


Learn to play "You've Got A Friend In Me" by Randy Newman on ukulele! This is a great sing-along version with all signature licks and song structure in the original key. Arrangement by Jeffrey Thomas.
http://bit.ly/1OWlwzN

Orange Range "Thank You" Free Video Bass Lesson


Learn to play Orange Range “Thank You!” with my free video bass lesson. A nice hip-hop, J-Pop track. This is a very cool track used in the Japanese magna series Bleach. I have prepared a free video lesson with bass tablature. Please contact me if you would like to schedule a free Skype bass lesson. This lessons includes the main bass line, all 5 D Major, B binor, B blues pentatonic patterns & chord arpeggios. Right & left hand details explained slowly. Feel free to contact me about scheduling your free online bass lesson on Skype.
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Friday, September 25, 2015

Bruno Mars "Grenade" Free Video Ukulele Lesson


Learn to play the intro for “Grenade” by Bruno Mars on ukulele with my free “Watch and Learn” style ukulele video. In this short lesson I show the proper chords and fingerpicking so you sound just like the keyboard part from the original recording. Have fun with this lesson and make sure to check my video and tab archives for more guitar, bass and ukulele lessons.
http://bit.ly/1Vc9sPQ

Ukulele Rumba Strum Free Video Lesson by Jeffrey Thomas


Learn how to play a Rumba strum on the ukulele with my free “Watch and Learn” style video ukulele lesson. I show one of the basic strums here explaining the body taps and strum direction. I am inverting some of the chords but the basic progress is A minor G F to E7/G#. Enjoy this free video ukulele lesson and check out my other free videos and tab for guitar, bass and ukulele.
http://bit.ly/1VdZ0r5

"Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" - jeffrey-thomas.com


Learn to play “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head” by Burt Bacharach on ukulele. I have a chord melody arrangement started of this classic pop tune following the original key and keeping the vocal melody obvious. So far only page one but it would be great to finish it up. Let me know if you would like to continue working on the song?
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Thursday, September 24, 2015

"Today Was A Fairytale" - jeffrey-thomas.com


Taylor Swift "Today Was A Fairytale" free video guitar lesson by Jeffrey Thomas!
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Getting Started with Bass - jeffrey-thomas.com


A great article from Jeffrey Thomas on how to get started on bass. Learn about accessories, method books and even get a free Skype bass lesson with Jeff!
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Jake Shimabukuro "Blue Roses Falling" Ukulele Tab


Learn to play Jake Shimabukuro’s “Blue Roses Falling” with my custom ukulele tab arrangement. I am following the official video for this version. As with all of Jake’s tunes there is a wide array of techniques used from strumming to fingerpicking to flamenco style rasgueados. I would rate this song at the intermediate level but it is not as crazy as some of his other work. The tune is very much in a pop style with a pretty melody and nice chords.
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Jake Shimabukuro "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" Uke Tab


Learn to play Jake Shimabukuro’s version of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” for ukulele. I have followed a specific performance of Jake’s from 2009 “Live At Anthology” in San Diego. He improvises a lot with the tune so it is good for me to be specific on what version my arrangement follows. This arrangement is advanced and many difficult techniques are used even flamenco style strum patterns called rasgueados.
http://bit.ly/1WeY8zr

Monday, September 21, 2015

Justin Bieber "Baby" Free Guitar Tab by Jeffrey Thomas


Learn to play “Baby” by Justin Bieber on guitar with my free tab and video guitar lesson. I have arranged the correct keyboard chord voicings to the guitar and show the intro, verse, chorus and other playing tips. Fingerstyle technique and pick strum explanation. This is a great arrangement for one guitar if you are backing up a singer.
http://bit.ly/1Mn1Pi5

"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" - jeffrey-thomas.com


Learn to play "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen on bass. I have the complete song written following the studio version of the classic tune. Learn the verses, bridge, bass line behind the guitar solo and all five D Major pentatonic patterns.
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Katy Perry "Firework" Free Guitar Tab


Katy Perry “Firework” free guitar tab arrangement by Jeffrey Thomas. In this lesson you will learn the proper chords and technique to play a great vocal accompaniment arrangement of this cool pop tune. There is no guitar part on this song so I am following the synth and string parts from the original recording. So, download the free guitar tab and watch the video here: (Firework). Free 30 minute Skype review available limit 1 per person.
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Sunday, September 20, 2015

Paramore "The Only Exception" Free Bass Tab


Free bass lesson for “The Only Exception” a great ballad by Paramore! Learn to play “The Only Exception” on bass with my free video and tab. I have written the verse, chorus, bridge and vocal melody notated in tablature with rhythmic values & chord diagrams and time markers from the original recording. C#m, B and F# chords, C#m7 and C# Dorian mode. Make sure to watch the video here: (The Only Exception). Free 30 minute Skype review available limit 1 review per person.
http://bit.ly/1j0PCWA

"Rock With You" - jeffrey-thomas.com


Free bass tab for “Rock With You” by Michael Jackson. In this tab you will learn to play the licks just like the studio recording. I have the intro/chorus with endings, verse and pre-chorus and a optional verse lick.
http://bit.ly/1FVo2yV

Ukulele Tab for "Blackbird" by The Beatles


Learn to play "Blackbird" by The Beatles on the ukulele with my custom ukulele tab arrangement. I have transposed all the signature guitar licks over to the ukulele to make a very cool and convincing arrangement of the song. You will learn how to combine strumming with fingerpicking and all the proper structure of the song. I have the intro, verses, bridge, time signature changes all noted so you can play it right.
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Saturday, September 19, 2015

"All About That Bass" - jeffrey-thomas.com


Learn to play “All About That Bass” on ukulele. I have a arrangement following the Postmodern Jukebox version of the song. Obviously it is hard to think of the bass range when playing the ukulele even with a low G. This arrangement shows the intro melody and chords that would be played so you could do one or the other or it would be perfect with another ukulele player. Once the verse starts I followed the awesome piano players chords and swing feel. This is a really solid version that works great for a sing along.
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Colbie Caillat "I Do" Free Ukulele Tab


Have fun with my free Colbie Caillat “I Do” video ukulele lesson. This cute pop track by Colbie released as the first single from her 3rd studio album All Of You. In this lesson you will learn the proper chord voicings placed on the ukulele the intro, verse, chorus and bridge notated with time markers, strum pattern details are all demonstrated with metronome to make sure you have the counting solid. Make sure to check out my video and tab archives for more guitar, bass and ukulele.
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Getting Started with Electric Guitar - jeffrey-thomas.com


Ok, so it is straight to the electric guitar for you! I have been in the middle of many battles between Parents and their Son or Daughter who has their heart set on the electric guitar. Usually, the parent wants the student to start on acoustic guitar and the student wants a electric. Sound familiar? Jeffrey Thomas is offering a free skype guitar lesson schedule at: www.jeffrey-thomas.com
https://jeffrey-thomas.com/2015/09/08/getting-started-with-electric-guitar/

B.B. King "The Thrill Is Gone" Lead Guitar Worksheet


Learn to play the blues like B.B. King with my free “The Thrill Is Gone” blues guitar tab. Thank you for every note you ever played B.B. In this blues guitar tab you will learn all five minor pentatonic patterns with chords shapes in the key of B minor. These patterns are a must know allowing the guitarist to cover a wide range of the fretboard for lead playing. I have taken the intro solo from the recording and added 4 additional signature licks so you have some ideas to start with. Free Skype review available limit 1 review per person.
https://jeffrey-thomas.com/tabs/guitar/b-b-kin/the-thrill-is-gone-lead-worksheet/

Amazon Music Supplies for Webcam Music Lessons


Great info for guitar, bass and ukulele players who want to takes lessons on skype. Jeffrey Thomas has provided a great list of accessories students will need for productive online lessons.
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Getting Started with Acoustic Guitar by Jeffrey Thomas


Getting Started with Acoustic Guitar. Steel string acoustic guitar is by far the easiest way to get started. There are 1/2, 3/4 and full sized guitars to match the size of the student. Many reputable companies make acoustic guitar starter packages: Fender, Yamaha, Epiphone, Washburn, Takamine etc…
https://jeffrey-thomas.com/2015/09/08/getting-started-with-acoustic-guitar/

Friday, September 18, 2015

"Tiny Bubbles" by Don Ho Free Video Ukulele Lesson


Learn to play Don Ho's “Tiny Bubbles” with my free ukulele lesson. Learn this 1966 classic in the original key of Eb with 1/2 Step modulation to E. Intro bass line, guitar chord comp, proper chord progression for verse and bridge, 2 strum patterns, chord melody example, with details of left and right hand fingerings demonstrated with a metronome.
https://jeffrey-thomas.com/videos/ukulele/don-ho/tiny-bubbles/

"I Feel Good" - jeffrey-thomas.com


James Brown’s “I Feel Good” free bass tab. Learn to play the cool bass for this classic jam. I have the verse, horn line, bridge and a D mixolydian scale for you to learn. This free bass tab will have you sounding great! Free 30 minute Skype review available limit 1 review per person.
https://jeffrey-thomas.com/tabs/bass/james-brown/i-feel-good/

"White Sandy Beach" by Bruddah IZ Ukulele Tab


Learn to play “White Sandy Beach” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole or Bruddah IZ on ukulele. This tab is following the studio version of the song and I have all the signature licks and proper chords so you will be sounding great! There is a mixture of fingerpicking arpeggios and strumming required to make it sound right.
https://jeffrey-thomas.com/tabs/ukulele/bruddah-iz/white-sandy-beach/

"Ukulele Anthem" by Amanda Palmer Free Ukulele Tab


Learn to play “Ukulele Anthem” by Amanda Palmer on the ukulele. I have written out this chords and unique 16th note rhythm gallops that Amanda uses in this comic song about ukulele playing. She is using a pick on the version I followed but you can do the same gallop with regular strumming. There are a few odd extended verses based on the lyrics and I have those notated. Most of my students who work on this tune need help placing the vocal more than the actual playing technique.
https://jeffrey-thomas.com/tabs/ukulele/amanda-palmer/ukulele-anthem/

"Fire" by The Ohio Players Free Bass Tab


Learn to play “Fire” the classic 70’s track by The Ohio Players on bass. In this free tab and video lesson you will learn the “Pick Up” explanation, detailed right and left hand explanations, C dorian, C# dorian, C# mixolydian and all five C minor pentatonic patterns. I also wrote the guitar solo for bass, modulation to C# dorian, breakdown, horn line, C# mixolydian fade line. Practice and technique details clearly demonstrated so you can be sounding great fast.
https://jeffrey-thomas.com/videos/bass/the-ohio-players/fire/

"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" Free Guitar Tab


Learn to play “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen with my rock guitar tab. You will learn the proper chords, rhythm and song structure as well as all the great signature guitar licks played by Brian May. I am following the original recording and creating a arrangement for a single guitar transitioning from rhythm parts to leads.
https://jeffrey-thomas.com/tabs/guitar/queen/crazy-little-thing-called-love-2/

"Back In Black" - jeffrey-thomas.com


Learn to play “Back In Black” by AC/DC on guitar with my rock guitar tab arrangement. I have page one completed so far showing the intro lick, verse, chorus and the first guitar solo. The tab follows the original recording so you will sound great.
https://jeffrey-thomas.com/tabs/guitar/acdc/back-in-black/

Skype Beginner Guitar Lessons


Jeffrey Thomas is offering a free skype guitar, bass or ukulele lesson to anyone interested. Please visit the site: www.jeffrey-thomas.com for all registration and other info. Thanks! Jeff
https://jeffrey-thomas.com/2015/09/09/skype-beginner-guitar-lessons/