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3 Approaches To Classic R&B Guitar

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  • This topic has 6 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 1 day, 3 hours ago by Denise.
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    • October 13, 2026 at 4:04 pm #424386
      Barry G
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        Here is a lesson I put together using some ideas I got from ML 147 and reworked them and played them in a style more reminiscent of Curtis Mayfield, Cornell Dupree and Steve Cropper.

        Learn 3 Approaches to Classic R&B Rhythm Guitar

      • October 14, 2026 at 8:39 am #424410
        Alan L
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          Amazing! Thanks Barry!

          • October 14, 2026 at 9:45 am #424415
            Barry G
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              Glad you liked it

          • October 14, 2026 at 2:16 pm #424427
            Dieter
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              That’s the kind of music I like. Very interesting lesson.

              Dieter

            • October 14, 2026 at 7:18 pm #424449
              Michael Krailo
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                Such a good R&B lesson, I love it.

                Root note patterns >>> CAGED shapes >>> TRIAD'S. Just put in the work and watch your guitar skills soar.

                • October 14, 2026 at 10:42 pm #424467
                  Barry G
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                    Thanks Michael – I am glad you enjoyed it. I am really trying to improve this aspect of my playing and making videos helps me understand and absorb the concepts. If other people enjoy it as well I am glad since I am not a guitar teacher just someone trying to figure the guitar out.

                • October 15, 2026 at 12:07 am #424469
                  Denise
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                    I like the way you teach these ideas.
                    Great how you used Brian’s lesson as example. These moves, harmonies, double stops and embellishments are very useful. I think it can also be applied into other music styles.
                    Thanks for sharing!

                    More Blues!

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