In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn blues rhythm comping ideas in 3 different positions on the fretboard, while using simple 2 note and 3 note chords. … [Read more...]
These 3 Fretboard Shapes allow you to play harmony & melody all over the neck – Guitar Lesson EP540
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to improvise a harmonized lead up and down the fretboard, using just 3 shapes. … [Read more...]
Jazz up your Blues with these rhythm ideas! Jazz / blues guitar lesson – EP536
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to convert a standard blues composition into a much jazzier sounding progression (for both rhythm and lead) by working in the 2-5-1 chord progression in various ways. … [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...]
How to fit into a busy song and avoid “getting in the way” – Guitar Lesson on Improvising – EP510
In this week's guitar lesson you'll learn how to improvise a lead / rhythm over a busy jam track by learning what to play and when to play it. Remember, less is more! … [Read more...]
Acoustic Rhythms: Creative ways to fill the space – Acoustic rhythm guitar ideas – EP509
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn an acoustic rhythm with creative fills that leave lots of open space. You'll learn how to connect everything to basic chord shapes. … [Read more...]
Jam rhythm in 4 positions (just 2 chords) – Excellent way to learn the neck – Guitar Lesson – EP499
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a 2 chord jam in 4 positions up the neck of the guitar. This is a great way to become familiar with the neck while working on strumming. … [Read more...]
Attach licks to chords to create a solo blues composition – EP494
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll attach licks to chord shapes to create a stand-alone blues composition. No jam track needed. … [Read more...]
Learn both lead and a percussive fingerstyle rhythm – EP484
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn to play both a blues lead and a percussive fingerstyle rhythm. The MP3 jam tracks allow you to fill in either part, a great way to practice! … [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...]