Learn a Brian May-Style Arrangement of "The Star-Spangled Banner"

Yesterday, we brought you a new lesson video, detailing how to play a terrific solo and dual guitar arrangement—courtesy of our own Jimmy Brown—of "America, the Beautiful."

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