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
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
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
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...]
3 Gospel Style Techniques for Guitar – Gospel Blues Guitar Lesson – EP431
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a solo gospel blues composition using the melody from the song, 'This Little Light of Mine". You'll learn 3 essential gospel techniques that you can apply to any style! … [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...]
Chord Neighborhood – Find the 1-4-5 chords along with scales in multiple areas on the neck – EP425
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to locate the 1-4-5 chord progression, and accompanying scale in a confined region (neighborhood) on the neck, and learn a simple composition that will help you practice this concept. The Part 2 video includes a 2nd position. … [Read more...]