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Rhythm chord ideas – Apply the ideas from this funk rhythm to any style! – EP457

rhythm guitar lesson ideas

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn both the percussive strum pattern, and various chord voicings over a funk jam track with just 1 chord. You can easily apply these rhythm concepts to any song in any style. … [Read more...]

Simple concept to create movement within chords (triads) – Line cliché guitar lesson- EP452

line cliche guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a simple concept that involves moving just 1 note in a chord to create a melodic movement (or a line cliché). … [Read more...]

How to play both rhythm and lead using DADGAD tuning – Guitar Lesson – EP451

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play rhythm and lead using the alternate tuning called "DADGAD". Even though it's a different tuning, you'll still be able to use a lot of the scale patterns you already know. … [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...]

Rhythm guitar lesson – Rock blues rhythm in a trio using the Call & Response technique – EP447

rock blues rhythm guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a fun, driving rock rhythm over a stripped down jam track (just bass and drums). This rhythm style uses the call & response technique as well as playing on the off-beat. … [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...]

Blues chord ideas – Spice up your blues with more interesting chords – EP445

blues rhythm guitar ideas

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to improve your blues compositions by adding a few unique chords. Enhance the standard 1-4-5 blues chord structure. … [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...]

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