In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn several classic Bluegrass licks that are played in open position. You can do this one by yourself (no jam track needed). … [Read more...]
Bluegrass and Scales with Open Strings – Play this by yourself – EP523
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a Bluegrass style composition that you can play by yourself on guitar, also learn about playing scales in open position and taking advantage of open strings. … [Read more...]
Bluegrass Guitar Rhythm Chop: Play the rhythm, bass, and percussion by yourself! EP513
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a percussive, chop style rhythm that also includes the bass line. This versatile rhythm is definitely not limited to Bluegrass and can be used in many styles (and tempos). … [Read more...]
These 2 exercises will help you play the chord changes when improvising. Guitar Lesson – EP488
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn 2 exercises that are designed to help you fluidly play through chord changes when improvising. … [Read more...]
Acoustic Jam Ideas – Classic rhythm fills PLUS a lead using triads – Guitar Lesson – EP482
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn both acoustic rhythm and lead techniques to use at a jam session. Classic rhythm fill licks and a lead using triads. … [Read more...]
Country Blues by yourself on guitar – Weekly Guitar Lesson – EP468
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a short, country blues composition by yourself (no jam track needed). … [Read more...]
Connect simple fill licks to the E, A, and D chord shapes – Play in ANY key! – EP464
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a simple stand-alone composition that demonstrates how to connect fill licks to basic chord shapes. These can be transposed to any key. … [Read more...]
Visualize and use 3 minor scales when improvising lead – EP463
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play the Natural Minor Scale, Dorian Scale, and the Blues Scale all over a Bluegrass style jam track. … [Read more...]
Bluegrass Flatpicking Guitar Lesson – good practice for left & right hand synchronization – EP458
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a Bluegrass composition that you can play by yourself (no jam track needed). This composition is a great exercise for improving left and right hand synchronization. … [Read more...]
Shady Grove for guitar – 2 Levels of Difficulty – EP448
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play the song "Shady Grove" by yourself on guitar (no jam track needed). This lesson includes 2 levels of difficulty. Level 1 is easier (all down strokes), Level 2 is a little more difficult with alternate picking and upstrokes for the right hand. … [Read more...]