In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a slow country lead with some blues licks mixed in. I'll show you how to create a lead by following the different chord voicings. This song only had 3 chords, but by learning how to play those chords in different positions up the neck, you'll unlock different ways to think about play lead (by picking the notes out of the chords). … [Read more...]
Slow Bluesy Country Lead Guitar Lesson – EP136
One of the advantages I have of living in Nashville is the ability to go hear great guitar players, virtually any night of the week. Some of the best sounding guitar stuff is the slow, melodic lead work that you'll hear in a country ballad. I tried to re-create that feel in this lesson and threw some bluesy minor pentatonic stuff in as well. Even though this whole composition is less than 2 minutes in length, there is a lifetime of knowledge regarding fill licks, visualizing chords, and … [Read more...]
Country Blues Guitar Lesson – EP131
In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play an original composition which alternates back and forth between a D5 chord and a C. In addition to learning the strumming pattern for the rhythm, you'll also be playing several lead fill licks in between the chords (and learn what scales they come from). I titled this "Country Blues Guitar Lesson" because I thought the rhythm part sounded country, whereas the lead fills sounded bluesy. This piece is played with no accompaniment - solo guitar. … [Read more...]
Country Rhythm and Lead Guitar Lesson (Bluesy) – EP125
In this country guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a classic country boogie woogie style rhythm (in the key of D) as well as a pedal steel style, country lead. I've often found that when I try to learn country guitar, I become frustrated because it's usually played at such an insanely fast tempo. Maybe you've found that to be the case as well? In this lesson, I've tried to take some classic country guitar licks and slow them down to a tempo that's within reach. You'll also learn how to … [Read more...]
Rock / Country Lead Guitar Lesson (Part 2 of 2) – EP092
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play the lead part of the rock / country mini series. This is part 2 (of 2). This is a great lesson to learn how to change scales as the chords change, which is more prominent in country lead. Click here if you'd like to learn part 1 - rock country rhythm guitar lesson. … [Read more...]
Rock / Country Rhythm Guitar Lesson (Part 1 of 2) – EP091
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play an up-tempo, driving rock / country rhythm on electric guitar (although you could do this on acoustic as well). This lesson uses a combination of country and classic rock licks. I've included a slower version of the MP3 jam track as well for those that are just getting started with this style of playing. Also, for premium members, scroll down to check out the Soundslice tab / video player! … [Read more...]
Mellow Alt-Country Rhythm Guitar Lesson – EP089
This is a laid-back, mellow alt-country style guitar lesson in which you'll learn how to play rhythm and lead fills over an alt-country chord progression. I'll show you how to play everything note for note and explain where these chords and scales come from so you'll be able to apply this style to your own compositions. This lesson works on acoustic or electric guitar. I'm experimenting with this new technology (below) that allows me to embed the tab in sync with the audio. Just click on the … [Read more...]
David Rawlings Style Lead Guitar Lesson – EP068
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play a David Rawlings style lead on acoustic guitar (this could also be played on electric). Learn how David plays using a lot of open strings and dissonance. If you aren't familiar with his work, check out the Dave Rawlings Machine (his band) or his work with Gillian Welch. He's one of the best! … [Read more...]
Rockabilly, Carl Perkins Style Guitar Lesson – EP024
In this guitar lesson, I’ll break down this Carl Perkins inspired Rockabilly guitar solo into 2 parts. Rockabilly is sort of a hybrid between country twang and blues and can be a lot of fun to play. However, one of the challenges of playing this style of guitar is that it can be very fast. I mention in the video that I’m really not a very fast guitar picker (in the traditional sense), but I’ve managed to learn a few tricks that involve slides, pull-offs, and hammer-ons with the left hand that … [Read more...]
Rock Blues in the Key of A- Learn to Play Rhythm and Lead – EP018
This is a new 4 part mini series that will show you how to play a driving blues lead guitar and up-tempo rhythm guitar. This lead lesson was influenced by several different artists, namely Eric Clapton, Dickey Betts, and B.B. King... with some various country pedal steel licks thrown in for good measure. Hopefully there are enough out there that share my love of this style of playing to make lessons like this worth while. I will be releasing the 4 videos for this mini-series over the next few … [Read more...]
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