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Boogie Woogie Swing blues by yourself on guitar. Lesson – EP454

boogie woogie swing blues guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a boogie woogie style, swing blues composition that you can play by yourself on guitar (no jam track needed). … [Read more...]

Shady Grove for guitar – 2 Levels of Difficulty – EP448

shady grove guitar lesson

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...]

Use these easy triads to play a 1-4-5 chord progression in ANY key. CAGED System Guitar Lesson – EP446

1-4-5 chord progression guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to connect 3 triads to play a 1-4-5 chord progression in the same area of the fretboard. You can easily move this shape up or down the neck to play it in any key. Perfect for blues, country, bluegrass, or rock. … [Read more...]

Playing Harmonies: Change the way you see the neck – EP443

playing harmonies guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to easily visualize harmonies for both rhythm and lead by connecting them to 3 basic chord shapes that you already know. … [Read more...]

Learn the “L” Shape to play country and blues – EP440

simple l shape guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play both rhythm and lead using this simple "L" pattern as a visual guide. You can use this technique for blues, country, and rock guitar. … [Read more...]

Funk rhythm guitar ideas – Learn the thought process – EP439

funk rhythm guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a short funky rhythm pattern and the thought process behind the technique. … [Read more...]

How to accompany a vocalist on guitar – EP438

accompany a vocalist on guitar

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to compliment a 2nd guitarist / vocalist by learning several techniques that are designed enhance the overall sound (and make them sound better). Learn when and when NOT to play. Follow Dennis Caravello Instagram Spotify Bandsintown (see if he's playing in your area) Apple Music Facebook … [Read more...]

Slow and easy country rhythm ideas – Guitar Lesson – EP433

slow easy country rhythm guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to use triads and harmonies to create rhythm fills by playing over the chords. This uses just a couple of basic 1st position chord shapes and is full of "takeaways"! … [Read more...]

Start playing blues guitar right away using this simple 2 string technique! – VG34

play blues guitar using just 2 strings

In this short 7 minute video, you'll learn a simple technique for playing blues guitar (works in any key). By using just a few notes on the first 2 strings. … [Read more...]

Call & Response TIMING – How to count blues rhythm on guitar – EP430

call and response guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn about timing, and how to play a blues call & response rhythm with fill licks - without missing a beat (hopefully). … [Read more...]

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