In the absence of an instructor, this is a good self help way to go: Start with the progressions: Chord Progressions Learn arpeggios: Guitar Arpeggios After you work this stuff, pick a tune and follow the 3 steps I outlined above. Work it until you know it cold. Take your time and don't force... More @Wikipedia
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