Shane Calkins
@ShanePlaysGuitar · Guitar, Bass · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Hi! My name is Shane, I am a professional musician and guitar instructor from Canada
This is to get you to understand the rhythm of triplet quarter notes. The first two measures warm you up. The next two get you to accent every other syllable of triplet eighth notes: this displacement… More…
This is a good exercise if you are just learning how to play quarter note triplets. Try to sync up with it. I really recommend to turn the metronome on More…
This is a version of the Intro of Canon in D. This is meant for beginners. … More…
Here is a version of "Greensleeves." This is intended for my students, anybody may use this though. Speed up or slow down the BPM to your comfort level… More…
Use this as practice for switching between these two chords. D - G/B … More…
Here is a version of London Bridges. This is intended for my students, anybody can use this though. … More…
This is a version for beginners. It is missing the chords but it should get you hearing and playing the main melody for this song. … More…
This is the Intro to "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers. It is a version for my students to enjoy and learn. … More…
This is the intro/verse for "Working Man" by the famous Canadian prog rock band, Rush. This is a great riff for beginners to learn as it has a consistent rhythm throughout. Listen first, then start off… More…