Slow Blues in G – Includes Major Pentatonic Licks – EP183
Published on December 16, 2016In this blues guitar lesson you’ll learn how to play a slow blues in the key of G focusing on major pentatonic scale licks. I’ll show you some easy patterns that you can connect to chord shapes so that you can easily improvise using the major pentatonic scale. I’ve also included the MP3 jam track […]
Blues Guitar With a Tempo Change – Rhythm and Lead – EP182
Published on December 9, 2016In this blues guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a I, IV, V blues chord progression with a dramatic tempo change. The I chord is always played in a faster tempo. Going back and forth between these two tempos and learning how to slow down between them will help develop your sense of timing. […]
Zydeco Guitar Lesson – Cajun Style Rhythm and Lead – EP181
Published on December 2, 2016This is a Zydeco style rhythm guitar composition (with a lead part as well). I’ve got this lesson split into 3 different parts. The first part shows you how to play on the off-beat (between the beats). The second part utilizes a double stop (playing 2 strings at one) and allows you to play different […]
Away In A Manger Guitar Lesson – Bluesy Version – EP180
Published on November 25, 2016In this guitar lesson you’ll learn how to play the Christmas classic, “Away In a Manger” with no accompaniment. No MP3 jam track or accompaniment is required to play this. I’ll also talk through how you go about creating a solo composition from a familiar melody so that you can start creating your own solo […]
Mixolydian Mode – Learn To Play an Easy Jazz Blues Lead in this Guitar Lesson – EP179
Published on November 18, 2016In this bluesy, jazz guitar lesson. I’ll explain what Mixolydian mode is and how you can easily find the Mixolydian scale and use it in any key. I’ll also show you how to play this slow, easy bluesy, jazz lead in the key of B. You could do this on acoustic or electric guitar.
Carlos Santana Style Guitar Lesson – Dorian Mode Guitar Lesson – EP178
Published on November 11, 2016In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a classic Carlos Santana style lead in the Dorian Mode. I’ll explain what the Dorian Mode is and how you can find it in any key. Carlos Santana often uses this mode when he plays, so what better way to showcase this mode than to play […]
Slow, Easy Delta Blues Composition Played Fingerstyle (Bri Lefty Blues) – EP177
Published on November 4, 2016This lesson is designed to show you how to play a relatively easy delta blues fingerstyle composition. I realize that the word “easy” is totally subjective and will mean different things for different players, but the truth is that fingerstyle playing is just awkward when you first try it. It’s awkward for everyone though. This […]
Eric Clapton (Cream Era) Blues Rock Guitar Lesson – EP176
Published on October 28, 2016In this Eric Clapton guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a rock, blues solo guitar composition (no accompaniment required). This uses the “call and response” technique, which means you alternate back and forth between rhythm and lead. The rhythm parts are inspired by Robin Trower, while all the lead licks are Eric Clapton licks […]
Raw, Down and Dirty Blues Trio Guitar Lesson – EP175
Published on October 21, 2016In this blues guitar lesson you’ll learn how to play a raw, down and dirty sounding blues on electric guitar. You’ll learn how to fill the space in a blues trio, and accompany only a bass and drums. Guitar players in trios have to fill a lot of space and this lesson shows you how […]
Slow R&B Style Lead Guitar Lesson – “Lovely Lisa” – EP174
Published on October 14, 2016This guitar lesson is a slow, melodic lead played over an R&B style rhythm. This rhythm is made up of 4 chords in the key of A, with an interesting sounding F chord thrown in to keep things interesting. This lesson is designed to show you how to play the scale of the song key […]
Slow Country Lead Guitar Lesson in C – EP173
Published on October 7, 2016In this guitar lesson, I’ll show you how to play a slow and easy country lead in the key of C. This lesson is full of takeaways, including how to play around chord shapes, pedal steel licks, and double stops. I’ve tried to keep this one slow and fairly easy, so that anyone can follow […]
Solo Bluegrass Guitar Lesson – Composition on Acoustic Guitar – EP172
Published on September 30, 2016In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a solo bluegrass composition on acoustic guitar (this can be played on electric as well). These solo compositions are a fantastic way to learn guitar because 1) you can set your own tempo and 2) you have a finished piece that you can perform for others. […]
Western Swing Style Guitar Lesson – Lead Guitar Lesson – EP171
Published on September 23, 2016In this guitar lesson you’ll learn how to play a jazzy sounding, western swing lead over a I, IV, V chord progression for a much more melodic sounding lead. I’ll show you how to play a few jazz runs by targeting the notes within the chord. This gives you a much more melodic sounding lead, […]
How to use a Diminished Scale and Chord in a 12 Bar Blues – EP170
Published on September 16, 2016If you’re looking for a simple way to add a little jazz to your blues rhythm or lead, then you’ll love this lesson. I’ll show you how to use a diminished arpeggio and chord over the 4 chord in a 12 bar blues. This is a simple technique for adding a jazzy flair to your […]
Solo Acoustic Blues Guitar Lesson – Rhythm with Fill Licks – EP169
Published on September 9, 2016In this blues guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a stand-alone blues composition that requires no jam track or accompaniment. This works great on acoustic or electric guitar. This lesson primarily focuses on strumming and rhythm, although it does include some fill licks as well. I’ve also included arrows in the tablature to help […]
3 Blues Rhythms with added Fill Licks – Blues Rhythm Guitar Lesson – EP168
Published on September 2, 2016In this blues guitar lesson you’ll learn how to add fill licks to the 3 blues rhythms that were taught in last week’s lesson (EP167). Here’s a link to last week’s blues rhythm guitar lesson. I’ll show you how to play the same fill licks over all 3 rhythm patterns so you get a feel […]
Learn 3 Unique Blues Rhythms, Played Over The Same Jam Track – EP167
Published on August 26, 2016Playing rhythm in a band doesn’t always get the respect that it deserves. Rhythm is essential to any ensemble of musicians and is the glue that holds everything together – defining the parameters of the song. This blues guitar lesson is made up of 3 very different sounding rhythms that you can be played over […]
Creating a Melodic Guitar Solo Using Chord Voicings and Arpeggios (PART 2) – EP166
Published on August 19, 2016This lesson is a follow-up to EP164, which you can view here. In this guitar lesson, I’ll show you how to create more melodic sounding leads by incorporating chord voicings into your solos. This is meant to be additive to what you already know, but hopefully allows you to view the fretboard in a different […]
Rock Blues Rhythm and Lead (With a Catchy Riff) – EP165
Published on August 12, 2016This lesson is a bluesy, rock rhythm and lead that has a catchy riff which is repeated throughout the composition. In this lesson, you’ll learn both rhythm and lead parts. Everything can be played on acoustic or electric guitar. I’ll also explain the theory behind the notes so that you understand where it all comes […]
How To Create a Melodic Guitar Solo Using Chord Voicings and Arpeggios – EP164
Published on August 5, 2016In this guitar lesson you’ll learn how to create a more melodic sounding lead by playing chords in different voicings up the neck of the guitar, and connecting those chords with arpeggios. It’s not difficult to do and will help you connect leads to chords, so that you play a more sophisticated sounding lead. This […]
