In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn an up-tempo Country / Rockabilly style lead that follows the chord changes. Each chord has it's own set of corresponding licks, so feel free to use these ideas in other things! … [Read more...]
Slow, Country Harmonized Lead Guitar Lesson – EP551
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a slow country style lead that uses harmonized 3rds and harmonized 6ths. Learn how to incorporate these techniques into your lead when you improvise. … [Read more...]
Bluegrass guitar lick ideas! You can play this one by yourself – Bluegrass Style Guitar Lesson EP548
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...]
Slow, mellow guitar lead played on the low strings. This one is EASY to play! Guitar Lesson – EP541
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a slow and mellow (old Western sounding) lead using the lower (bass) strings. I'll explain each note and where they come from, as well as the effects used to create the sound. … [Read more...]
Mapping the fretboard for a slow, country style lead – Guitar Lesson – EP538
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn the difference between playing a solo "in the key", versus outlining the chords of the song. You'll also be visualizing various chord shapes all over the fretboard to highlight those notes, and give your lead a more melodic sound. … [Read more...]
Country, Rock, Blues Licks for Days – This Guitar Lesson is full of licks to steal! – EP515
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a rock, blues, country style lead by learning each individual lick, and where it comes from - putting everything in context. … [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...]
Super easy spacey lead using SUS chords without even thinking about scales. Guitar Lesson EP507
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play an easy melodic lead without even needing to think about scales. You'll be using suspended (Sus) chords. … [Read more...]
Using harmony when improvising lead – An easy way to visualize harmonized 6ths and 3rds – EP504
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to integrate harmonies into your lead and connect them all back to basic chord shapes so that they're easy to visualize. … [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...]