School of Rock

School of Rock

Updated: June 27, 2011

Before you clear out the garage and start painting your nails black, get a quick digital music lesson! Whether you want to learn your first chord on guitar, or to see if you have the rhythm for the drums, check out the games below.

Not sure if you have the rock star flavor? Take our quizzes or check out the latest emerging acts on Hear It Now for inspiration.
Image: Guitar Guide
Guitar Guide

Get a guitar overview, learn some basics with our tuner and chord demonstator, and then rock out!

 
Interactive: Tuner

Use the pop-up tuner to hear a guitar in standard tuning (E, A, D, G, B, E). See how the thickest string (#6) is on the bottom? This is your view as you hold and look down at your guitar.

Image: Play Drums!
Play Drums!

Learn some basics to get you started.

 
Image: Play Bass
Play Bass

Teach yourself to back the beat.

 
Image: DIY: Learn To Play Piano
DIY: Learn To Play Piano

DIY: Learn To Play Piano - No pesky lessons required

 
Image: Teen Playing Drums
Video: School of Rock

Student musicians go on tour to support victims of the earthquake in Haiti and to celebrate Live Aid's 25th anniversary.

 
 


 

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