In this lesson, you'll learn how to play a classic Bo Diddley inspired shuffle rhythm. You'll also learn some Bo Diddley style leads which are mixed in with the rhythm using the "call and response" technique. This works on acoustic or electric guitar and is suitable for beginners. … [Read more...]
Vintage Guitar Rhythm Lesson – EP083
In this lesson, learn how to play a vintage R&B style rhythm on guitar (this works on electric or acoustic guitar). Also included in this lesson is how to follow a key change. There are also some basic, major pentatonic and minor pentatonic leads that are taught. … [Read more...]
Fingerstyle Rhythm and Lead Guitar Lesson – EP072
This lesson is perfect for beginners or intermediate players that want to either learn the craft, or take it to the next level. This lesson includes 2 MP3 jam tracks to help you practice each part (1 with only rhythm and 1 with only lead). Also included is the tablature for each part, and slow walk-through videos for both parts. … [Read more...]
PART 2 – Slow Acoustic Blues – No Accompaniment – EP066
This lesson is a follow-up to EP065 - Slow Acoustic Blues With No Accompaniment In this lesson, learn how to play a slow acoustic blues lead by yourself (no jam track required). You can play this lesson back to back with EP065 and will notice that they flow together nicely. As always, the goals of these lessons are for you to understand where these licks come from and how you can apply them to your own songs. … [Read more...]
Slow Acoustic Blues – No Accompaniment – EP065
These solo (no accompaniment) lessons continue to gain popularity. I realize that not everyone wants to play in a band, or even wants to practice with a jam track and I have to admit that here's nothing more satisfying than being able to entertain with only a guitar and a pick. In this lesson, learn a slow blues in the key of E that requires no jam track. This can be played on acoustic or electric guitar. … [Read more...]
Jazz Up Your Chords Guitar Lesson – EP063
Back in the late 90s, I was in a guitar store in Memphis and heard someone playing this jazzy chord progression. I had him show it to me and I still remember it and now I can share it with all of you, it's somewhere between blues and jazz. Be sure to download the MP3 jam track to practice with! … [Read more...]
Mark Knopfler Rhythm and Lead Guitar Lesson – EP059
In this lesson, learn to play a Mark Knopfler inspired guitar part (both rhythm and lead). I realize that Mark Knopfler plays 3 finger style and doesn't use a pick. I'm not showing his technique in this lesson but showing how he would approach the notes (i.e. his phrasing). I might also recommend 2 albums of his that are must haves - "Sailing To Philadelphia" and "Ragpicker's Dream". Another classic is "Neck and Neck" with Chet Atkins. … [Read more...]
Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix Guitar Lesson – Voodoo Blues – EP058
This lesson is a combination of Jimi Hendrix style heavy blues lead mixed with a Muddy Waters style blues, played together. This is intended to be played on electric guitar with overdrive although you can do most of this on acoustic (if that's all you have). For the overdrive tone, I'm using a Fulltone OCD pedal. … [Read more...]
Double Stop Guitar Lesson – Learning How to Play Harmonizing Lead – EP055
In this guitar lesson you'll learn how to harmonize with yourself when playing lead. This is actually a very simple technique and something that even beginners can pick up. I'll also show you how you can transcribe these into any key that you want, so that you can start using them when you improvise. I've split this lesson into 3 parts and included 3 separate jam tracks as well so that you have lots of material to practice with. Tablature is also included. … [Read more...]
Bluesy Guitar With Piano Accompaniment – EP053
This lesson is a follow-up to EP052 in which there was only a piano for a backing track. In this lesson we will take that same piano jam track and apply a blues-based lead on acoustic guitar to totally change the feel. … [Read more...]
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