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Welcome to the Video Archives page for my popular newsletter video series formerly known as The Totally FREE Guitar Newsletter!

For years, I provided these videos free of charge to my newsletter subscribers. Now, I'm offering all 70+ videos once again in the form of 20 individual video archives! I've been considering putting this project together for quite a while now, and I'm proud to make it available absolutely free once again—this time to the public at large!

Simply click on the videos you want to watch and they'll begin playing. Once you finish each module, you'll have the opportunity to "Pay What You Want" at the end. This way you can enjoy helpful guitar resources without breaking the bank! Plus, your contribution goes a long way toward supporting projects like this, and it helps me teach others the tips, tricks, and techniques I've learned over the years—and still enjoy learning.

As an additional note, I recommend that you turn off all notifications and distractions and take notes while watching the videos below. Putting into practice what you learn here will be well worth your time, attention, and contribution.

Now, on with the show!

VIDEO ARCHIVES#1. The 4 Important Notes You Need To Know

When Playing Scales & Solos

In this video series, you'll discover the 4 most important notes I consider to be essential for playing scales and solos. Once you learn these notes—and how to use them—you'll be amazed at how your solos come alive!

The 4 Notes Pt. 1: The Root

The 4 Notes Pt. 2: The 3rd

The 4 Notes Pt. 3: The 5th

The 4 Notes Pt. 4: The 7th

Bonus Video: Locating Notes Up the Neck

VIDEO ARCHIVES #2. Fun With Improvising

In this video series, I'll show you some of the most fun you'll ever have practicing improvising! You'll learn several techniques to help your mastery of the fretboard improve by leaps and bounds!

Fun With Improvising 1: Trading Licks with Yourself

Fun With Improvising 2: Using a Looper

Fun With Improvising 3: Scat Singing

VIDEO ARCHIVES #3. Mysteries Revealed

In this video series, I'll share with you some of the mysteries I consider to be essential when learning to play electric guitar. I'll cover tips and techniques for soloing, choosing the right picks, and one of my favorites: octaves.

Mysteries Revealed 1: The Magic Behind Solos

Mysteries Revealed 2: All About Picks

Mysteries Revealed 3: Using Octaves

VIDEO ARCHIVES #4. Little Things That Make A BIG Difference

Sometimes, it's the little things that make a BIG difference, especially when playing electric guitar.In this video series, I'll show you some of the little things you may not have noticed and how BIG a difference they can make!

Little Things That Make A BIG Difference 1: The Pinky Finger

Little Things That Make A BIG Difference 2: Bending Directions

Little Things That Make A BIG Difference 3: How To Make Killer Chords

VIDEO ARCHIVES #5. All About Chords

In this video series, we're going to cover one of my favorite topics: chords, chords, and more chords! If you've always wanted to understand how chords work, then this mini-course is exactly what you've been looking for!

All About Chords 1: Easy Chord Theory

All About Chords 2: Triads & Basic Interval Chord Shortcuts

All About Chords 3: Extended Interval Chord Shortcuts

All About Chords 4: Adjacent Set Chords

Bonus Video: How To Be A Successful Guitarist

VIDEO ARCHIVES #6. Tips To Stay Motivated In Your Playing

Have you ever felt bored with playing the same things over and over again? Well, you've come to the right place because in this video series, I'm going to show you how to put the motivation back into your guitar playing!

Tips To Stay Motivated 1: Common 2-Chord Progressions

Tips To Stay Motivated 2: Uncommon 2-Chord Progressions

Tips To Stay Motivated 3: Creating Licks Via Rhythmic Patterns

VIDEO ARCHIVES #7. How To Spice Up Your Playing

In this video series, we're going to add some extra spice to your playing by discussing the techniques that pros use to spice up their playing. I also have a special bonus video about soloing over chord changes!

How To Spice Up Your Playing 1: Unison Bends

How To Spice Up Your Playing 2: Bending & Releasing

How To Spice Up Your Playing 3: Grace Notes

How To Spice Up Your Playing 4: Extra Pick Strokes

Bonus Video: Soloing Over Chord Changes

VIDEO ARCHIVES #8. The CAGED Method

In this video series, I'll be covering one of the most fundamental concepts for guitar: The CAGED Method. If you've always wanted to learn a system for navigating the fretboard quickly and effectively, the CAGED Method is it!

CAGED Method Pt. 1: Locating Root Notes

CAGED Method Pt. 2: Soloing Within Chord Shapes

CAGED Method Pt. 3: Moveable Chords

CAGED Method Pt. 4: Finding Scales

VIDEO ARCHIVES #9. Texas Flood (Performance and Lessons)

One of the greatest Blues players of all time was the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan (SRV for short). In this video series, I'll be showing you some of the techniques he used in one of his greatest hits: Texas Flood!

Texas Flood: Performance

Texas Flood 2: Intro Lesson

Texas Flood 3: Lesson Highlights

VIDEO ARCHIVES #10. The Circle of Fifths

In this two-part video series, you'll learn how to use one of the most effective tools in music: The Circle of Fifths. I'll show you how to apply it to your own playing and how versatile this amazing tool really is!

Circle of Fifths Pt. 1

Circle of Fifths Pt. 2

VIDEO ARCHIVES #11. Acoustic Blues

In this video series, I'll throw in some Acoustic Blues Guitar lessons! I'll share with you some important Blues turnarounds as well as a special bonus video lesson of a song by the legendary SRV: Life By the Drop!

Acoustic Blues 1: Turnarounds for E & G

Acoustic Blues 2: Turnarounds for C & D

Bonus Video: Life By The Drop Lesson

VIDEO ARCHIVES #12. Effects And How The Pros Use Them

Have you ever wondered how your favorite guitarists make their guitars sound amazing? One of the best solutions is simply by applying a few basic—yet highly effective—effects to your signal chain. Watch the videos to see how.

Effects and How the Pros Use Them Pt. 1: Distortion

Effects and How the Pros Use Them Pt. 2: Modulation

Effects and How the Pros Use Them Pt. 3: Echo

Bonus Video: Tips to Cut Your Learning Curve

VIDEO ARCHIVES #13. Practice Methods

Anyone who's ever purchased my various guitar instructional courses knows I'm a stickler for proper and unique practicing techniques. In this video series, I'll show you even more great ideas for incorporating practice methods in your own playing!

Practice Methods Pt. 1: Multiple Pick Strokes

Practice Methods Pt. 2: Back and Forth Exercise

Practice Methods Pt. 3: The 4-3-2-1 Exercise

Practice Methods Pt. 4: Linear Chromatic Exercise

Practice Methods Pt. 5: Call & Response

VIDEO ARCHIVES #14. Techniques the Pros Use

This particular video series is one of my all-time favorites, not only because it showcases a plethora of techniques used by some of the most legendary guitarists but I recorded this series just after getting my Ibanez RG4EX1!

Techniques the Pros Use Pt. 1: Legato & Staccato

Techniques the Pros Use Pt. 2: Harmonics

Techniques the Pros Use Pt. 3: The Whammy Bar

Techniques the Pros Use Pt. 4: Muting

Techniques the Pros Use Pt. 5: Expression Pedal Effects

Techniques the Pros Use Pt. 6: Alternate Picking Sequences

Bonus Video: Ibanez RG4EX1 | "New Guitar" Hangout & Initial Review

VIDEO ARCHIVES #15. Riffs & Licks

In this video series, you'll learn the various aspects of using riffs and licks in your playing. I'll go over the difference between riffs and licks, and I'll show you how to create additional licks as well as chord progressions.

Riffs & Licks Pt. 1: The Difference Between Riffs & Licks

Riffs & Licks Pt . 2: Using Riffs To Create Solos & Licks

Riffs & Licks Pt. 3: Using Riffs To Create Chord Progressions

VIDEO ARCHIVES #16. Cool Tips for Power Chords

One of the most underestimated (yet highly effective) tools in a guitarist's arsenal is the use of power chords. In this video series, I'll show you some great tips for putting the "power" back into your plain-sounding power chords! 

Cool Tips for Power Chords Pt.1: 7th String Illusion!

Cool Tips for Power Chords Pt. 2: Extended Intervals

Bonus Video: 2 Power Chords You Absolutely MUST Learn

VIDEO ARCHIVES #17. 3-Note-Per-String Finger Exercises

When it comes to learning scales FAST, 3-Note-Per-String (sometimes referred to as 3NPS) patterns are one of the best methods available. Everyone from Paul Gilbert to Steve Vai to Joe Satriani uses them, and now you can too!

3 Note Per String Finger Exercises Pt. 2: Beginner

3 Note Per String Finger Exercises Pt. 2: Advanced

And speaking of Joe Satriani...

VIDEO ARCHIVES #18. Blues Licks in the Style of Joe Satriani

There's no doubt about it: Joe Satriani is one of the greatest and most legendary guitarists around. He taught many  guitar legends like Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett, and others. In this video series, you'll learn some of the best tips "Satch" has to offer.

Blues Licks in the Style of Joe Satriani Pt. 1: Crowd Chant Pt. 1

Blues Licks in the Style of Joe Satriani Pt. 2: Crowd Chant Pt. 2

Bonus Video: Joe Satriani Playing Crowd Chant LIVE!

VIDEO ARCHIVES #19. Pentatonic Attitude

If you're serious about learning to improvise and how to solo, the Pentatonic Scale is one of your best resources as a guitarist. In this video series, I'll show you some Bluesy Pentatonic Licks with attitude!

Pentatonic Attitude Pt. 1

Pentatonic Attitude Pt. 2

Bonus Video: Chromatic Pentatonic Lick (Bulgarian Sounds)

VIDEO ARCHIVES #20. John Petrucci Style Licks

John Petrucci is one of the meanest, fastest, most accurate pickers around. He ranks right up there with similar mind-blowing pickers such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, and Michael Angelo Batio. In this video series, I'll share with you some ideas on how to whip your picking into shape, just like these amazing legends!

John Petrucci Style Licks Pt. 1: Minor

John Petrucci Style Licks Pt. 2: Major

Bonus Video: Alternate Picking & Linear Scalar Exercises

Eric Beaty is a noted YouTube and private guitar instructor, amassing tens of thousands of subscribers and students, and millions of views on his YouTube channel. In addition to creating music and music-related projects, he is a published author of the SMART FOCUS series of books as well as several works of fiction. You can find more information about Eric by visiting his blog at www.ericbeaty.com.

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