Worship Guitar Lessons Online

Detailed Christian praise song tutorials and online lessons for every levelof worship guitarist.

Rhythm and acoustic guitarists get breakdowns of chords, strum patterns, and tips on leading worship solo. Lead guitarists learn song arrangements for a single player that cover all the crucial guitar parts.

All song lessons feature music videos, practice loops, and transposable tablature, sheet music, and chord charts. Try a sample lesson from the choices below, browse our full lessons library or learn how Worship Artistry can make you a more confident lead guitarist or rhythm guitarist.

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Song Key: E♭

Jireh

Artist: Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music

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Song Key: E

Way Maker

Artist: Leeland

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Song Key: E♭

Worthy

Artist: Elevation Worship

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Song Key: E♭

Living Hope

Artist: Phil Wickham

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: B♭

This Is Amazing Grace

Artist: Phil Wickham

Effect heavy lead and simple rhythm keep this rockin'.

Watch that groove on the second verse!

16ths to make you happy!

Epic synth!

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: D

Glorious Day

Artist: Kristian Stanfill

Driving acoustic and your lead work will keep you busy

Pretty simple song!

Super easy straight groove

Tickle those ivories.

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Song Key: E♭

Living Hope

Artist: Phil Wickham

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: G♭

Who You Say I Am

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Easy acoustic and lots of lead parts in this one.

This one is in 6/8 and has some groovy tom grooves!

Great 6/8 feel, with really cool patterns and grooves on choruses.

Heavy synth pads

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: A

Great Are You Lord

Artist: All Sons And Daughters

One of Jason's favorite songs. Some interesting ambient lead techniques in this one.

Relaxed 6/8 vibe all the way through this one!

Not too tricky and has some beautiful parts that are under the radar to learn.

Time for the piano!

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: D♭

Resurrecting

Artist: Elevation Worship

Acoustic in standard and alternate with easy lead duties

Pulling 2 drum kits into 1.

Grooves at the end!

Crank the verb on the piano!

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: G♭

Reckless Love

Artist: Cory Asbury

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Tempo: Down

Song Key: A

Sovereign

Artist: Chris Tomlin

Here's a simply written tune with a great melody. No reason you can't get this one ready by Sunday.

A great 16th note melody!

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: E

Alive

Artist: Hillsong Young And Free

High energy synth tune. We add acoustic and teach synth parts on the lead guitar.

This is a straight up dance tune.

crazy dotted 8th groove!

Put your 'big boy pants' on... this tune is a challenge!

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: B

Banner

Artist: Desperation Band

Get ready to raise it. This one gets loud.

We're playing open-handed so great technique builder.

Quick Tempo Driving 8th notes.

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: A

Calvary

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Easy strummer with a strong message.

Lay back. Way back.

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: E

We Must Remember

Artist: Jeremy Camp

Nice open E sound with interchangeable lead and rhythm parts

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: C

The Lord Our God

Artist: Kristian Stanfill

Soaring melody, simple parts for both lead and rhythm. You should learn this. Like, now.

Another easy chorder!

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Tempo: Down

Song Key: C

Strong God

Artist: Desperation Band

Nice slow tune that helps with the chord changes. Lead guitar, start practicing your windmills.

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B

The Same Love

Artist: Paul Baloche

Would Paul Baloche steer you wrong? No. No he wouldn't.

Straight forward and simple. Get ready to sit down in that pocket.

Super straight forward and fun.

Nice, relaxed piano part.

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: B

Song of Hope

Artist: Robbie Seay Band

Great lead work and a simple acoustic groove.

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: D

My Hope is in You

Artist: Aaron Shust

Killer piano hooks for guitar and some harmonics.

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: G

My Story

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Great one for beginners on both lead and rhythm. Just groove, baby.

There is a lot going on this groove but it's a ton of fun to play.

only start playing waaaay late in the song.

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

He Reigns

Artist: Newsboys

3 simple chords but the palm muting can make it a little tricky.

Straight forward and powerful.

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Song Key: A

You Are The Lord

Artist: Brett Younker

Big chorus ballad riffs

Heavy on those toms

Throw your head back and drop it

Taking it back to the old school

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Song Key: A

I'm Listening

Artist: Chris McClarney

Sneaking that lead riff onto acoustic to add to the slide work on electric.

Simple Grooves!

Great Groove, Simple parts. 5 string but you can play it easily on 4.

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Song Key: C

Follow You Anywhere

Artist: Kristian Stanfill

Nice and easy.

Fun Grooves!

Great parts. Not too hard to master once you know each part.

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Song Key: B♭

Surrounded (Fight My Battles)

Artist: Michael W. Smith

Build and build and build

Fun Grooves to play!!

Two parts Mix and Match!

Simple but powerful.

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B♭

More Like Jesus

Artist: Kristian Stanfill

Lead work starts slow but it builds.

Not much to this one.

6/8 Drivey one.

Epic Keys!

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Tempo: Down

Song Key: C

Waiting Here For You

Artist: Martin Smith

Slow builder but the last section takes it to the roof.

Speaking of waiting...

Straight ahead slow build and not too much work.

A 16th note arp the entire time!

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: G

Awake My Soul

Artist: Chris Tomlin

This one will at least awaken your ability to strum in time.

Real simple pocket tune.

Only a few changes in this one.

A nice syncopated piano melody!

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: C

Set A Fire

Artist: Jesus Culture with Martin Smith

A real study in how to build a song. Interesting lead work too.

Loving how the repetition on this song keeps building and building and building and...

Growing sub division.

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Song Key: B♭

New Wine

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Pretty easy one for all guitarists involved.

Lots of Tom grooves!

Pretty straight forward with a nice push in the chorus.

We carry the load on this but it's a light one.

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Tempo: Down

Song Key: C

Came To My Rescue

Artist: Hillsong United

Strum pattern's a little different in this one but it's simple enough. Nice opening lead riff as well.

Lots of snare rolls and toms in this one.

Get warmed up for that bridge.

Easy pads on this one.

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Tempo: Down

Song Key: A

Won't Stop Now

Artist: Elevation Worship

Watch the push on the bridge

Such a dynamic and tom driven song.

Such fun changes in the Bridge.

Hit that bridge

Campfire Tunes

There's just something about these that feel like they should be strummed around a campfire.

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: E

Here I Am To Worship

Artist: Chris Tomlin

A modern classic. Easy strummer with nice open voicings. Lead players get your E-Bows out!

Super simple!!

Live version, Great groove.

Get paddy

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B♭

Holy Is The Lord

Artist: Chris Tomlin

The definition of a solid tune. Straight ahead strumming with some fun lead work.

Pretty simple song.

New groove on a great song!

Right hand only!!!

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: B

You Never Let Go

Artist: Matt Redman

A simple strummer with some essential lead

Simple pocket grooves.

An easy groover.

Love this anthem!

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: B

Indescribable

Artist: Chris Tomlin

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B♭

Lord I Need You

Artist: Matt Maher

Lots of chords for a simple song. Lead is a piece of cake.

The groove on this song really supports the whole feel.

Super fun. Watch out for the 3/4 parts

Chord Time!

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: E

Mediator

Artist: Ghost Ship

Great upbeat proclamation with a killer hook. Not much lead guitar in the recording but we provide some nice bonus content for you.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: A

Great Are You Lord

Artist: All Sons And Daughters

One of Jason's favorite songs. Some interesting ambient lead techniques in this one.

Relaxed 6/8 vibe all the way through this one!

Not too tricky and has some beautiful parts that are under the radar to learn.

Time for the piano!

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: D

Build Your Kingdom Here

Artist: Rend Collective

A high energy romp. Get your strum on!

Super simple grooves for this one!!

Mumford and sons vibe, super fun and great passing tones in the bridge!

Easy, Easy, Easy! Get ready to diamond your chords!

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B♭

Almighty God

Artist: Tim Hughes

Easy Strummer with some fun lead parts.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: F

King Of Heaven

Artist: Paul Baloche

Chunky palm muted rhythm with a lead line converted from banjo!

So much four on the floor.

Straight as can be. Very straight forward.

Great melody line and and rare synth!

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: C

This I Believe (The Creed)

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Awesome statement of faith over some fingerpicking and epic guitar.

Lots of space so make sure you pop when you need to.

Great use of subdivisions and groove.

Really piano driven song with a light touch

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B

Never Once

Artist: Matt Redman

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: A

Thank You Jesus

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Cool strumming riff and we love the bridge riff for the lead guitar.

You really got to dig into these grooves.

This is a great song that has easy parts. It has some extra bits in the bridge if you want to get them.

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: G

Tonight

Artist: All Sons And Daughters

Simple lead work and some solid acoustic work.

Just two grooves. Great for beginners.

Quarter note groove. Good passing tones.

A nice campfire piano tune.

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: B

Glory In The Highest

Artist: Fellowship Creative

Oh...this one is just fun.

These parts all have a real loop feel to them.

Serious grooves on this one.

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Tempo: Down

Song Key: C

Come As You Are

Artist: David Crowder

Such a beautiful song with technical slide work and an easy acoustic guitar strum.

Love that swing feel.

Straight and great! Synth bass world!

Beautiful piano work

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

I Am

Artist: David Crowder

Heavy acoustic but we go into detail on the tone settings to get that sweet feedback sound.

Easy song to learn!! Just toms and snare.

Synth bass feel and overdrive if you have it.

Straight up piano part on this one

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

The Victory

Artist: All Sons And Daughters

A happy groover with simple acoustic and tasteful, rhythmic lead.

All about consistency on this one so lock it in.

Such a groover. Great bass parts based around the major scale and eighth note patterns.

Two notes on eighths... that's about it.

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: G

At The Cross (Love Ran Red)

Artist: Chris Tomlin

Fingers are going to be busy. Get warmed up!

Awesome grooves and an overall fun song!!

Great groove in chorus 3

Easy chords + nice melodies = fun tune to play!

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: C

For Your Glory And My Good

Artist: All Sons and Daughters

Enjoy this Tex-Mex, Beatlesy beauty. Tremolo-lo-lo

The grooves on this one are a little tricky but once you get the first the second is easier.

What a great bass line. Its a doozie.

B3 chorder!!!

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Tempo: Down

Song Key: C

He Paid It All

Artist: Brandon Heath

Simple acoustic but a TON of lead work. Limber up those fingers.

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

My Lighthouse

Artist: Rend Collective

Practice Your Hammer-ons

Lead players that want to work on their hammer-ons can hammer to their hearts' desire.  No parachute pants please. 

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Song Key: G

Rescuer (Good News)

Artist: Rend Collective

All about the count on this one.

Get ready to count!

Weird count but not too difficult once you know the form of the song by ear.

Get on that funky upright.

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: A♭

Unfailing Love

Artist: Chris Tomlin

Lots of chords for a simple acoustic tune. Lead guitar has a lot of work to do.

A great EP ballad

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: G♭

Glorious Ruins

Artist: Hillsong Worship

TONS of lead work. Nice open acoustic chords.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: D

My Savior My God

Artist: Aaron Shust

Great opening riff on the acoustic. Even includes a little guitar solo.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B

The Lost Are Found

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Rhythmic Acoustic fingerpicking and no lack of lead work.

Album:

Song Key: G

Oh Praise (The Only One)

Artist: Michael Farren

Lots of arrangement and plenty of work on this one.

Organic feel just holding it down with some toms.

Great song in 3/4. Not difficult.

Filling this one out.

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Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B♭

The Way (New Horizon)

Artist: Pat Barrett

Nice acoustic tune with a clear lead line on the chorus

Lay back on this one and enjoy the groove.

Fun Song, Nice Groove.

Organ and piano give this an organic feel

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Song Key: A

God Of Wonders

Artist: Paul Baloche

This is the very first lesson we ever posted! A worthy beginning...

Just one main groove for this one.

Love when we come on in this one.

Another great right hander!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: D♭

The Cross Has The Final Word

Artist: Cody Carnes

Working around the awkward tuning on this one but it works.

Such a fun song to play. Get ready to have fun in the bridge!

This has a good groove and some 16ths to navigate.

Big song builder.

Album:

Song Key: A♭

All My Hope

Artist: Crowder

Time to do some riffing.

Simple 6/8 grooves through this one.

Two ways to play this bad boy.

Lay down that piano.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B♭

Holy Is The Lord

Artist: Chris Tomlin

The definition of a solid tune. Straight ahead strumming with some fun lead work.

Pretty simple song.

New groove on a great song!

Right hand only!!!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: A

Your Love Defends Me

Artist: Matt Maher

Palm muted acoustic and a couple fuzzed out riffs.

Super Easy!!

Great build with an easy groove.

Nice an easy

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: E

Home

Artist: Chris Tomlin

The lead riff is the real star of this tune

Pretty simple with a laid back groove.

Great Groove!

Piano and organ on this one

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: D

Yes And Amen

Artist: Chris Tomlin

Four chords and some fun lead riffing

Lets hop into that pocket!!

Super fun Groove!

Lay down those chords

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: C

Set A Fire

Artist: Jesus Culture with Martin Smith

A real study in how to build a song. Interesting lead work too.

Loving how the repetition on this song keeps building and building and building and...

Growing sub division.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B

Jesus Messiah

Artist: Chris Tomlin

Such a solid song. Lots of lead work and simple acoustic chords.

Simple, Solid and Pocket.

8th note glory days.

Piano and strings

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: D♭

Called Me Higher

Artist: All Sons and Daughters

Love the acoustic work in this tune. Plenty of picking. Simple lead work.

Easy song to learn!!

Beautiful restrained bass tone.

Diamonds are a musicians best friend!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: G

Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)

Artist: Paul Baloche

Ain't nothin' but a G chord, baby.

Letting the four on the floor carry us through.

Extra bits are fun to learn.

Lay down some piano.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: C

Came To My Rescue

Artist: Hillsong United

Strum pattern's a little different in this one but it's simple enough. Nice opening lead riff as well.

Lots of snare rolls and toms in this one.

Get warmed up for that bridge.

Easy pads on this one.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: G

10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)

Artist: Matt Redman

Play piano on acoustic and we wrote a guitar solo for you.

Super Simple!

Supportive role with great warm tones!

For all you piano players out there... this one's for you!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: D

Glorious Day

Artist: Kristian Stanfill

Driving acoustic and your lead work will keep you busy

Pretty simple song!

Super easy straight groove

Tickle those ivories.

Album:

Song Key: G

He Is

Artist: Crowder

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Tempo: Up

Song Key: B♭

God So Loved

Artist: We The Kingdom

Heavy strumming and lots of lead.

Upbeat and rocking!

Some unique tones.

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(Video) Play Your Guitar Like a Drum Kit

How to play acoustic guitar when you don't have a good drummer.

We don’t all have the luxury of a good drummer, but we can become the drummer with the way we play.

(Video) Acoustic Guitar Run Down

Every guitar sings a different song, has a unique sound and can accomplish something special.

In this video, Jason features the acoustic guitars in his collection and explains the unique sounds and advantages of each one. If you're a Worship Artistry member, you might spot a familiar friend in one.

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Album:

Song Key: E♭

Jireh

Artist: Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music

Album:

Song Key: E

Way Maker

Artist: Leeland

Album:

Song Key: E♭

Worthy

Artist: Elevation Worship

Album:

Song Key: E♭

Living Hope

Artist: Phil Wickham

Riffing Through the Reverb

Looking to use that fancy effects board? These lead parts are all about creating atmosphere.

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Tempo: Down

Song Key: D

Magnified

Artist: Desperation Band

Simple lead. Don't let the chord chart scare you. It's easier than it looks. Includes intro with Jon Egan

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: C

My Victory

Artist: David Crowder

Love how this arrangement came together

Time to get creative!!

Straight quarter note vibe, think like a synth bass but play real bass!!!

Time for the synths!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: D

Make A Way

Artist: Desperation Band

Warm up your wrist because we're tremolo picking.

Simple build with a huge crescendo

5 String driver with some great grooves.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: D

Your Glory (Nothing But The Blood)

Artist: All Sons and Daughters

Easy acoustic picking and some slide on lead.

Such laid back grooves

You don't come in until 2:19 but we bring it up to 16ths.

Piano takes the lead in this one.

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Tempo: Down

Song Key: D

Restore My Soul

Artist: Vertical Worship

Beautiful ambient work and some tasty acoustic riffs.

Pretty chill song with simple parts.

Very straight forward delicious tone.

Great counter-melodies!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: C

Street Called Mercy

Artist: Hillsong United

Tons of lead work and a simple acoustic strumming part.

We need to imitate programmed drums for this tune. No worries though, I'll show you some tricks!

Pulsing groove but simple once you get it.

Easy chords... challenging tones!

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: A

Jesus, Be My Savior

Artist: Paul Baloche

Beautiful hymn-like tune. Acoustic finger picking follows the melody and the lead does some tasteful ambient slide work.

Easy pads

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: A

All The Poor and Powerless

Artist: All Sons and Daughters

This is a gorgeous piano song that converts quite well to guitar.

So simple and so musical.

Great laid back song with fun parts towards the end.

Watch the rhythm on the verse.... it's tricky!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B

Forgiven

Artist: David Crowder

Easy lead and lots of acoustic picking.

Starts simple and then we really get to let loose in the chorus.

great "drivey" tone.

Cool piano line.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: C

Waiting Here For You

Artist: Martin Smith

Slow builder but the last section takes it to the roof.

Speaking of waiting...

Straight ahead slow build and not too much work.

A 16th note arp the entire time!

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: D

Oh Mercy

Artist: Stu Garrard

Be patient and let it breathe

Simple vibe with some supportive tom grooves and swells.

Nice substitute chords.

Beautiful piano driven song

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

I Am

Artist: David Crowder

Heavy acoustic but we go into detail on the tone settings to get that sweet feedback sound.

Easy song to learn!! Just toms and snare.

Synth bass feel and overdrive if you have it.

Straight up piano part on this one

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: C

Come Alive (Dry Bones)

Artist: Lauren Daigle

Nice and easy ambient guitar and a clear acoustic part.

A good groove at the beginning and pretty straight forward.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: G

It Is Well With My Soul

Artist: Hillsong Chapel

Tasteful update of an old hymn. Lead really works the tremelo picking and acoustic keeps it simple. Includes bonus content.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: C

Come As You Are

Artist: David Crowder

Such a beautiful song with technical slide work and an easy acoustic guitar strum.

Love that swing feel.

Straight and great! Synth bass world!

Beautiful piano work

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: A

Break Every Chain

Artist: Jesus Culture

Four chords and two riffs lead to a lot of room to get creative.

Lots of groove variations in this one. Fear not, I'll get you through it!

Simple chord pattern of four chords but look for dynamics.

Easy tune with four chords and a riff.

Album:

Song Key: E♭

Living Hope

Artist: Phil Wickham

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: A

Great Are You Lord

Artist: All Sons And Daughters

One of Jason's favorite songs. Some interesting ambient lead techniques in this one.

Relaxed 6/8 vibe all the way through this one!

Not too tricky and has some beautiful parts that are under the radar to learn.

Time for the piano!

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: E♭

Blessed Assurance

Artist: Elevation Worship

Lots of repetition but it builds

Fun little 6/8 tune

Hold down that low end

Pretty basic from a playing standpoint

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: G

Even So Come

Artist: Chris Tomlin

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: C

Tremble

Artist: Mosaic MSC

Couple key riffs on this one with an added acoustic part.

Simple grooves and let the loop do the work.

Great song build with a fun riff to learn.

Love the tones on this

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: F

I Surrender

Artist: Hillsong Worship

This slow burner is all about soft picking and reverbed tremolo

Simple song to learn.

Its straight forward with a great Groove in the second half.

Pretty pad heavy on this one.

Challenging Fingerpicking Songs

These songs might require a little more dexterity in your right side extremities.  

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Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: E♭

Holy Holy Holy

Artist: Ghost Ship

Lots of fingerpicking and a folky chorus. Love it.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: C

To Be Like You

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Soft, beautiful and heartfelt.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: A

To Our God

Artist: Bethel Music

Slow builder with a huge crescendo. Stretch your hands acoustic players.

The kitchen sink for piano!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: D

Endless Praise

Artist: Planetshakers

Be sure to take the Muting 101 Lesson!

This one is full of energy!!

So fun, Incredible dance groove!

Campfire synths!!!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: G♭

Our God Is Love

Artist: Hillsong Worship

This one moves so get moving.

Some moving parts and an interesting chorus.

Easy arps!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: B

Marvelous Light

Artist: Charlie Hall

This one drives so warm that strumming hand up.

This is a riff heavy song but once you get it its great.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: A

Thank You Jesus

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Cool strumming riff and we love the bridge riff for the lead guitar.

You really got to dig into these grooves.

This is a great song that has easy parts. It has some extra bits in the bridge if you want to get them.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: B

Salvation is Here

Artist: Hillsong United

High energy burner. Turn it up to 11.

This one is pretty fast so hold on!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: A

Praise Him

Artist: Hillsong Worship

High energy. Interesting strum pattern. Tone is important for the lead.

Solid and interesting. Great combo.

Really interesting open string riff and a pick on this one.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: D

Joy Of The Lord

Artist: Rend Collective

Banjo on guitar!!

Super simple song but a cool one!

Time to break out the bagpipes!

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: G

No Other Name

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Lots of acoustic work in this one and simple lead guitar. We simplify in the solo acoustic section.

We've got some 2-bars so watch it!

Driving 8ths and great changes.

Easy Chords but Challenging sounds! Bring your "A" game!

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Tempo: Down

Song Key: G

Have It All

Artist: Bethel Music

Melodic fingerpicking and lead work

A lot of percussion going on in this song so we need to pick out the root groove!

Nice groove towards the end.

Tasty parts on this one.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: A

Oh How I Need You

Artist: All Sons and Daughters

Foot stomper that's a joy to play. Electric is a piece of cake.

Taking two drummers and making them one.

Nice hollow body Bass tone

Diamonds are forever!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: G

1000 Tongues

Artist: Vertical Worship

Very cool strum pattern and a driving lead with lots of variation

Four on the floor!

Fun groove!

A great house piano riff!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: B♭

Sound Of The Saints

Artist: Audio Adrenaline

Picky on acoustic with a nice counter melody on lead

Fun and easy!!

Great little riff parts in the verse and down Chorus!

Easy Chorder

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

From The Day

Artist: I Am They

Banjo on guitar!!

Pretty simple folky song with a cool drum break!

Really fun bass parts! Go for it!

A folksy-kind of tune slammed with synths!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: A

Love Come Down

Artist: North Pointe Music

If you don't have a banjo, we've got you covered.

Fun.. Upbeat.. and a little hint of bluegrass

Octaves!!

Octaves!!!!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: G

All The People Said Amen

Artist: Matt Maher

You're gonna have fun with this one.

Straight forward and folky.

Such a great song to learn and play on. It is a bass playing delight.

Heavy on piano and organ.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: A

Sing and Shout

Artist: Matt Redman

Upbeat strummer and a riff that for some reason is just a lot of fun to play.

Easy piano chorder

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

Endless Light

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Rhythm on this one is a lot of fun. Lead guitar get ready to do some finger picking.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: E

All My Fountains

Artist: Chris Tomlin

High energy strumming combines with some fingerpicking to create one of our most fun songs to play.

E...Z...

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

Nothing Is Impossible

Artist: Planetshakers

Effect heavy riffs that sound harder than they are. Rhythm strumming is a little tricky.

Remember the title of this song when you first give it a listen.

I've simplified a bit but there's additional content for you pros.

Don't let this one scare you. Not as rough as you might think.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: A

Sinking Deep

Artist: Hillsong Young And Free

One of our favorite solo acoustic chapters ever.

We have to wait a bit before we come in but its totally worth it!!

Very cool bridge parts!

Easy piano arps!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: G

Tonight

Artist: All Sons And Daughters

Simple lead work and some solid acoustic work.

Just two grooves. Great for beginners.

Quarter note groove. Good passing tones.

A nice campfire piano tune.

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Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: G♭

Alive

Artist: All Sons and Daughters

Soft song with fingerpicking on both rhythm and lead

Only one groove on this one! Easy peasy!

So So easy and lovely!

Easy Piano Ballad

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: G

Center Of It All

Artist: Desperation Band

No lack of lead work here. It's simple to play but there is a lot to do. Acoustic gets to play a background picking role.

Awesome grooves with some great parts.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: E♭

When Mercy Found Me

Artist: Rhett Walker Band

Acoustic picking, lead slide and a guitar solo. More fun than a barrel of monkeys.

So many great grooves. Long but fun one to learn.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: D/G

Oh Our Lord

Artist: All Sons and Daughters

This is like 2 songs in 1. Watch the key change!

Great B3 tune!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: D

We Are Waiting

Artist: All Sons and Daughters

Beautiful acoustic picking with some clean lead texture.

Nice relaxed tune!!

So very attainable. Keep it simple. Bass comes in at 0:40

Easy Chorder!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: A

We Will Not Be Shaken

Artist: Bethel Music

We teach you to play in both open D tuning and drop D if you can't detune that fast.

We get to switch up our style for this one.. Tons of fun!!

Very different cool groove.

Time to play some strings!

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: D

You Are Love And Love Alone

Artist: All Sons and Daughters

That guitar and piano riff. Awesome

Super easy. Just lay back into the groove!

You come in on the 4th beat of the bar. That is the trick!

Tasteful piano. Lay back and enjoy it.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: G

Tonight

Artist: All Sons And Daughters

Simple lead work and some solid acoustic work.

Just two grooves. Great for beginners.

Quarter note groove. Good passing tones.

A nice campfire piano tune.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: B

God You Are My God

Artist: One Sonic Society

Love. This. Song. Mellow all throughout. Tons of fingerpicking but easy enough for a novice. Give it a shot.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: D

My God

Artist: Desperation Band

Pretty fingerpicking and some nice ambient lead work.

Super simple with one little passing tone.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: B

Burning In My Soul

Artist: Brett Younker

Lots of fun acoustic fingerpicking and strumming with some simple lead work.

Another easy chorder with a few syncopated lines.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: F#

For The Sake of the World

Artist: Bethel Music

This one goes from 0-11. Nice acoustic picking and a guitar solo. Rock on!

Lots of parts but you can definitely simplify!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B

The Lost Are Found

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Rhythmic Acoustic fingerpicking and no lack of lead work.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: D

Here As In Heaven

Artist: Elevation Worship

Guitar solo!

Just soak it up until that instrumental and then let it loose!!

Syths and Real Bass! Pick and fingers if you dare.

Break out the arp on your synth! Prepare for the tone section... it's in-depth!

Album:

Song Key: B

Red Letters

Artist: Crowder

Timing is a little crazy but it flows nicely.

Turning electronic grooves into acoustic ones.

Synth Bass but we will rock it on electric!!!

Old school piano sound

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: G

Open Hands

Artist: Laura Story

Acoustic picking and light lead work

Love it when it opens up

great groove!

Check that arpeggiator on verse 2

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: A

Holy Holy Holy (Jesus Reigns)

Artist: Highlands Worship

Interesting lead tones and acoustic picking.

Pretty relaxed feel for this song.

Great interesting groove in the bridge!

Stack those strings.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: E

I Am Not Alone

Artist: Kari Jobe

Beautiful acoustic set and we rock the cello part on lead guitar.

Some simple cymbal swells and a shaker is all we need for this one.

Tender upright bass deliciousness.

Great piano ballad!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: D♭

Called Me Higher

Artist: All Sons and Daughters

Love the acoustic work in this tune. Plenty of picking. Simple lead work.

Easy song to learn!!

Beautiful restrained bass tone.

Diamonds are a musicians best friend!

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: D

Holy Spirit

Artist: Francesca Battistelli

Beautiful acoustic picking and some strong lead work

Toms..Toms.....and more toms!! Fun song!

5 string lows.

Four Chord Song!!!

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: B

My Jesus I Love Thee (Your Holy Name)

Artist: Building 429

Beautiful remake of a classic hymn. Fingerpicking and lead lines will keep you all busy.

Really easy one with some nice passing tones.

Album:

Song Key: A

Christ Be Magnified

Artist: Cody Carnes

Pretty straight forward with some good ole tom grooves.

Such a great bass track. Very easy because we're copying a synth bass.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: C

Overwhelmed

Artist: Big Daddy Weave

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: F

Man of Sorrows

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Feels like a modern hymn. Well written with some cool acoustic picking.

Pretty simple tune.

Different groove but great to play.

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Four Chords and the Truth

No need to be intimidated by a small chord vocabulary, these songs are all made up of 4 chords or less.

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Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: D

Fierce

Artist: Jesus Culture

Love the simplicity of this tune

Intricate kick pattern but you got this!!

Great groove pattern with kick and 16th's option.

Delay on a Piano???

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: G♭

Alive

Artist: All Sons and Daughters

Soft song with fingerpicking on both rhythm and lead

Only one groove on this one! Easy peasy!

So So easy and lovely!

Easy Piano Ballad

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: C

Crown Him

Artist: I Am They

Cool acoustic riff with light lead work.

Simple grooves!!

Synth Bass Approach.

Simple piano parts make this work.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: G

Deep Cries Out

Artist: Bethel Music

Straight ahead, upbeat rock. Guitar solo sighting!

Super up tempo driving 8th's.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: G

Wake

Artist: Hillsong Young And Free

Who knew 4 chords could be so much fun?

Get your dance on. This thing pumps.

4 Chords, Same sequence but great energy!

Dancy dance

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: E

Dance

Artist: Planetshakers

A dubstep breakdown? No problem.

Put your seatbelt on and hang on!!

Get ready for some crazy fun.

Synthmania!!!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: E

This Is Living

Artist: Hillsong Young And Free

A high energy celebration.

This song has Synth bass but also has live Electric bass. You can rock it!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

Search My Heart

Artist: Hillsong United

Nice synth pop sound with light acoustic and some cool lead voicings.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: G♭

Our God Is Love

Artist: Hillsong Worship

This one moves so get moving.

Some moving parts and an interesting chorus.

Easy arps!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: D

Relentless

Artist: Hillsong United

Lead and acoustic find there way seamlessly intro synth pop. Fear no keyboard.

Album:

Song Key: B

What A Saviour

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Watch the count on this one

Coordination and tom grooves.

Some changes that feel like they may be in odd time but they are not so we can rock it!

Break out the EP!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: G

You Alone

Artist: NCC Worship

Simple acoustic tune with a lot of simple lead lines.

Pretty simple tune. Dig into that pocket.

Solid quarter notes to make up a great groove.

Nice synths with an arpeggiator.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: C

The Lord Our God

Artist: Kristian Stanfill

Soaring melody, simple parts for both lead and rhythm. You should learn this. Like, now.

Another easy chorder!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

Found In You

Artist: Vertical Worship

High energy tune with a dulcimer intro. Awesome.

Tons going on with this one.

Turn around groove is awesome!

Some cool effects in this one.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: A

Love Come Down

Artist: North Pointe Music

If you don't have a banjo, we've got you covered.

Fun.. Upbeat.. and a little hint of bluegrass

Octaves!!

Octaves!!!!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B

The Same Love

Artist: Paul Baloche

Would Paul Baloche steer you wrong? No. No he wouldn't.

Straight forward and simple. Get ready to sit down in that pocket.

Super straight forward and fun.

Nice, relaxed piano part.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: D

God My Rock

Artist: Brenton Brown

Acoustic: easy. Lead: not easy. Well worth the time, though.

Pretty straight forward grooves for this tune. Lets dive in!

Packed with fun parts to learn.

Time to work the B3.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: A

Jesus, Be My Savior

Artist: Paul Baloche

Beautiful hymn-like tune. Acoustic finger picking follows the melody and the lead does some tasteful ambient slide work.

Easy pads

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: D

Alabaster

Artist: Rend Collective

Beautiful acoustic fingerpicking and we added a lead part to match.

Very easy part created to support the guitar.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: B♭

Shine

Artist: Jeremy Camp

Simple rocker. Perfect for your youth group.

Fun song with some great parts. I will teach both the full parts and simplified.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

He Reigns

Artist: Newsboys

3 simple chords but the palm muting can make it a little tricky.

Straight forward and powerful.

Album:

Song Key: A

Overcome

Artist: Elevation Worship

Simple is fun.

This is a driving song!

A lot! Some great riffs and an awesome groove.

Four chords and some nice riffs.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: G

Revelation Song

Artist: Gateway Worship

The Epic Worship Ballad!!!

Solid pocket grooves!

More intense but fun to get your fingers wrapped around.

Four chords and some strings!

Up Your Strum Game

Get going on these more challenging strum patterns.

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Album:

Song Key: G

Rescuer (Good News)

Artist: Rend Collective

All about the count on this one.

Get ready to count!

Weird count but not too difficult once you know the form of the song by ear.

Get on that funky upright.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: E

You Are My Vision

Artist: Rend Collective

Might need to hit the gym for this one. That strum pattern will test your endurance.

Little train beat action!

Stomping fun one, mainly quarter notes with a fun turn around.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: F#

Manifesto

Artist: The City Harmonic

Your head will start moving the moment the this one kicks off.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: B♭

We Are The Free

Artist: Matt Redman

Why do we feel we should be singing this in a soccer (futbol) stadium?

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: G♭

Glorious Ruins

Artist: Hillsong Worship

TONS of lead work. Nice open acoustic chords.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B

Sweetly Broken

Artist: Jeremy Riddle

Rhythm is a little bit of a challenge on this one. Lead is simple enough. Get after it!

Album:

Song Key: C

You Are Life

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Double delay and easy strum on acoustic

This one drives and we get to do a pretty cool fill too!

driving 16ths

Synth tones hold this down

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

Found In You

Artist: Vertical Worship

High energy tune with a dulcimer intro. Awesome.

Tons going on with this one.

Turn around groove is awesome!

Some cool effects in this one.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

Endless Light

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Rhythm on this one is a lot of fun. Lead guitar get ready to do some finger picking.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: E

All My Fountains

Artist: Chris Tomlin

High energy strumming combines with some fingerpicking to create one of our most fun songs to play.

E...Z...

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: E

Chasing You

Artist: Bethel Music

Tasteful and aggressive lead guitar and we added some acoustic. Not your normal strum patterns.

You're going to need to work that four way independence.

Great groove in the intro and Chorus and I also taught the synth bass parts.

Album:

Song Key: C

Come To The Table

Artist: Sidewalk Prophets

Lots to do on both guitars.

Nice pocket in the chorus and a fun Turnaround!

16ths of Glory!!!

String Time!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: E

What A Friend

Artist: Matt Maher

Fun, upbeat strummer.

This is a quick one!

Fun Motown type groove

Big octaves and big organ sounds.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: D

Holy Spirit

Artist: Jesus Culture with Martin Smith

Do some fingerpicking, play some slide, and that's just the lead work! Acoustic just strums the night away.

Lots of tom work in this one!!

Drivey song but not too difficult.

Basic Chorder!

Album:

Song Key: G

Word Of Life

Artist: Jeremy Camp

A repetitive riff and a rhythmic acoustic keep this one fun.

Pretty simple tune.

Synth Bass but you can rock it on the 4 string!!

That hook is killer

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: D♭

The Cross Has The Final Word

Artist: Cody Carnes

Working around the awkward tuning on this one but it works.

Such a fun song to play. Get ready to have fun in the bridge!

This has a good groove and some 16ths to navigate.

Big song builder.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: E

Here I Am To Worship

Artist: Chris Tomlin

A modern classic. Easy strummer with nice open voicings. Lead players get your E-Bows out!

Super simple!!

Live version, Great groove.

Get paddy

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B

Forgiven

Artist: David Crowder

Easy lead and lots of acoustic picking.

Starts simple and then we really get to let loose in the chorus.

great "drivey" tone.

Cool piano line.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: D

Yes And Amen

Artist: Chris Tomlin

Four chords and some fun lead riffing

Lets hop into that pocket!!

Super fun Groove!

Lay down those chords

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

I Am

Artist: David Crowder

Heavy acoustic but we go into detail on the tone settings to get that sweet feedback sound.

Easy song to learn!! Just toms and snare.

Synth bass feel and overdrive if you have it.

Straight up piano part on this one

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

Lay Me Down

Artist: Chris Tomlin and Matt Redman

Warm up your strumming hand. This one's a doozy.

It's a high energy romp!

Quarter notes most of the way up to the bridge and then a fun ending!

Go Go Go!

Album:

Song Key: B♭

Come People Of The Risen King

Artist: Keith and Kristyn Getty

Great passing tone song.

Driving song from the get go.

This one gets a little funky

Work that loop

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: G

Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)

Artist: Paul Baloche

Ain't nothin' but a G chord, baby.

Letting the four on the floor carry us through.

Extra bits are fun to learn.

Lay down some piano.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: A

The Stand

Artist: Hillsong United

Nice slow groover with unique strum pattern and stand out leads.

Pretty simple tune overall.

Some really cool moves once you get into it.

Slow and simple.

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Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B

Exalted Over All

Artist: Vertical Worship

Pretty simple for 7 guitars...

Not a hard one to learn and we get to jam on those toms!

Groove at the end is fun and the bridge is a great part!

Pads and some sweet accents

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: E

You'll Come

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Great open E voicings and some sweet delay.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: E

This Is Our God

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Working on some strum emphasis in this one.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: C

Rise

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Love the lead work in this one. So much fun to play. Solo acoustic section is sweet as well.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B

All Things New

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Effect heavy lead guitars and some interesting flat picking keep this interesting all the way through.

Such a dynamic song so be dynamic!

Very interesting Instrumental Groove.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: A

Sovereign

Artist: Chris Tomlin

Here's a simply written tune with a great melody. No reason you can't get this one ready by Sunday.

A great 16th note melody!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: E

Rushing Waters

Artist: Dustin Smith

Rushing waters and power chords sound awfully similar.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: E

Alive

Artist: Hillsong Young And Free

High energy synth tune. We add acoustic and teach synth parts on the lead guitar.

This is a straight up dance tune.

crazy dotted 8th groove!

Put your 'big boy pants' on... this tune is a challenge!

Album:

Tempo: 90

Song Key: E♭

I Can Feel You

Artist: Bethel Music

Tons of lead work in this one!

The kick and snare really own this one.

Lots of cool percussive parts. A challenging one but a great one.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: E♭

White Flag

Artist: Chris Tomlin

Detailed dotted eight note delay discussion in this one.

Easy Chords. Simple Sounds

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: C

He Is Risen

Artist: Paul Baloche

Lead guitarists will be busy. Acoustic players be sure to check out the solo acoustic chapter.

Easy Piano/Organ Combo!

Album:

Song Key: B

What A Saviour

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Watch the count on this one

Coordination and tom grooves.

Some changes that feel like they may be in odd time but they are not so we can rock it!

Break out the EP!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: G

You Alone

Artist: NCC Worship

Simple acoustic tune with a lot of simple lead lines.

Pretty simple tune. Dig into that pocket.

Solid quarter notes to make up a great groove.

Nice synths with an arpeggiator.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: D♭

Grace So Glorious

Artist: Elevation Worship

Lots of lead work and a really simple acoustic part. Be sure to check out the solo acoustic section.

Driving anthemic song with some great walking changes.

Nice lead line on the chorus.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: G♭

Glorious Ruins

Artist: Hillsong Worship

TONS of lead work. Nice open acoustic chords.

Album:

Song Key: C

You Are Life

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Double delay and easy strum on acoustic

This one drives and we get to do a pretty cool fill too!

driving 16ths

Synth tones hold this down

Album:

Song Key: C

Stronger

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Love the rhythm on the chord changes on this one.

This one is in 3/4 but it's not too hard.

So Much good stuff to learn. 16'ths and grooves and substitute chords

Basic piano tune on this one

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: B

Wonder

Artist: Hillsong United

Really cool mix of parts. Acoustic takes electric duties on this one.

Fun upbeat tune but we have to stay on our toes with some groove changes.

Synth fun with Overdrive.

This one is all about that tone chapter

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: D

Glory To Glory

Artist: Bethel Music

Delay heavy lead and grooving acoustic.

Fun Times!!!

Synth bass part that we can rock!

Easy Piano!!!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: C

Praise The King

Artist: Corey Voss

Love the moving rhythm riff

Awesome song! Fun and easy grooves!

Fun Lick in Drum Chorus!

Jack of all trades

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: C

Forever Reign

Artist: One Sonic Society

The lead guitar just rings out beautifully. You could play these notes all day.

This one can be a little challenging but challenge = fun.

Signature groove in drop C!

Soft pads and light movement

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B

The Same Love

Artist: Paul Baloche

Would Paul Baloche steer you wrong? No. No he wouldn't.

Straight forward and simple. Get ready to sit down in that pocket.

Super straight forward and fun.

Nice, relaxed piano part.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: A

The Time Has Come

Artist: Hillsong United

We give you the full intro on this one so get after it.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: D

You Are Love And Love Alone

Artist: All Sons and Daughters

That guitar and piano riff. Awesome

Super easy. Just lay back into the groove!

You come in on the 4th beat of the bar. That is the trick!

Tasteful piano. Lay back and enjoy it.

Slide Guitar

Grab your slide of choice and get to work on these tunes. 

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Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: E♭

When Mercy Found Me

Artist: Rhett Walker Band

Acoustic picking, lead slide and a guitar solo. More fun than a barrel of monkeys.

So many great grooves. Long but fun one to learn.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: A

To Our God

Artist: Bethel Music

Slow builder with a huge crescendo. Stretch your hands acoustic players.

The kitchen sink for piano!

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: F#

Manifesto

Artist: The City Harmonic

Your head will start moving the moment the this one kicks off.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: D/G

Oh Our Lord

Artist: All Sons and Daughters

This is like 2 songs in 1. Watch the key change!

Great B3 tune!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: G♭

For The Cross

Artist: Bethel Music

Watch the intro. Lots of arrangement on this one. Cool phrasing.

Don't get intimidated on that instrumental. You got it.

There are a few 2 beat bars but otherwise pretty straight forward.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: D

Your Glory (Nothing But The Blood)

Artist: All Sons and Daughters

Easy acoustic picking and some slide on lead.

Such laid back grooves

You don't come in until 2:19 but we bring it up to 16ths.

Piano takes the lead in this one.

Album:

Tempo: Up

Song Key: A

Majestic

Artist: NCC Worship

Love the octave slide part on the bridge.

Solid fun grooves!

A fun groove that is not common.

Easy chords, nice melody, great lead line!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B♭

Almighty God

Artist: Tim Hughes

Easy Strummer with some fun lead parts.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: C

Hear The Sound

Artist: All Sons and Daughters

Love this mid tempo groover. Lead players get your slide ready!

Straight forward with a couple of fun riffs.

Easy groover... nice melody!

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: A

Jesus, Be My Savior

Artist: Paul Baloche

Beautiful hymn-like tune. Acoustic finger picking follows the melody and the lead does some tasteful ambient slide work.

Easy pads

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: D

My God

Artist: Desperation Band

Pretty fingerpicking and some nice ambient lead work.

Super simple with one little passing tone.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: F

God of Justice

Artist: Tim Hughes

Absolutely love the lyrics. Tasty acoustic and lead slide parts.

Album:

Song Key: A

I'm Listening

Artist: Chris McClarney

Sneaking that lead riff onto acoustic to add to the slide work on electric.

Simple Grooves!

Great Groove, Simple parts. 5 string but you can play it easily on 4.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: D

Holy Spirit

Artist: Jesus Culture with Martin Smith

Do some fingerpicking, play some slide, and that's just the lead work! Acoustic just strums the night away.

Lots of tom work in this one!!

Drivey song but not too difficult.

Basic Chorder!

Album:

Song Key: B♭

New Wine

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Pretty easy one for all guitarists involved.

Lots of Tom grooves!

Pretty straight forward with a nice push in the chorus.

We carry the load on this but it's a light one.

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: E♭

Not For A Moment (After All)

Artist: Meredith Andrews

A little slide, a little picking and piano for the guitar on the solo acoustic section

Only two primary patterns. Great for beginners.

This has some fun parts. Octave riff in bridge is delicious.

Album:

Tempo: Down

Song Key: C

Come As You Are

Artist: David Crowder

Such a beautiful song with technical slide work and an easy acoustic guitar strum.

Love that swing feel.

Straight and great! Synth bass world!

Beautiful piano work

Album:

Song Key: B

Jesus We Love You

Artist: Bethel Music

Intense acoustic and slide lead guitar

Lets figure out how to condense some of the grooves.

Super great and really easy!

Nice piano lines...

Album:

Song Key: B

Graves Into Gardens

Artist: Elevation Worship

Bending and sliding.

Lots of groove changes. But we've got this!

Great song to learn with some fantastic parts.

Album:

Song Key: G

He Is

Artist: Crowder

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: A

Great Are You Lord

Artist: All Sons And Daughters

One of Jason's favorite songs. Some interesting ambient lead techniques in this one.

Relaxed 6/8 vibe all the way through this one!

Not too tricky and has some beautiful parts that are under the radar to learn.

Time for the piano!

Album:

Tempo: Fast

Song Key: C

Happy Day

Artist: Tim Hughes

Bring the energy. Lots and lots of energy.

High energy and a lot of fun!

driving 8th notes for days

Organ Grinder!!!

Album:

Tempo: Medium

Song Key: B♭

Your Name

Artist: Paul Baloche

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