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
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
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
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...]
Johnny Cash – Luther Perkins Rhythm Style Guitar Lesson – VG33
Have you ever wanted to play that Johnny Cash style rhythm? This lesson shows you how to combine the Luther Perkins picking style, with Johnny Cash's strum style to create that classic country rhythm. … [Read more...]
Color Tones – makes those cowboy chords sound better. Guitar chord lesson VG32
In this short lesson, you'll learn how to take a few basic chords (simple chord structure) and introduce color tones to make them sound much more interesting. … [Read more...]
Easy way to harmonize a blues lead. Learn to harmonize when improvising – EP423
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to use basic chord shapes (that you already know) to create harmonized 3rds that you can use when you improvise blues lead or rhythm. … [Read more...]
Enhance a boring chord progression – Rhythm fill lick ideas – EP421
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to enhance a boring chord progression by playing a different rhythm and adding fill licks. Lots of ideas for those of you that are learning to improvise! … [Read more...]
Simple ways to improve your blues phrasing – EP420
In this week's lesson, you'll learn some simple (and easy) techniques to enhance the quality of your blues phrasing. Remember to make room for pauses, make simple statements, and don't be afraid to repeat yourself! … [Read more...]
Complement a rhythm guitar player with melodic fills – Rhythm Ideas – EP419
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn several creative ideas for how you can be complimentary to a rhythm guitar player by creating simple melodic phrases using harmonized 6ths and Sus chords. … [Read more...]