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MicroLesson: 060 – Blues Rhythm Shuffle in the key of A – Blues Rhythm Guitar Lesson

blues shuffle rhythm lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML060) you'll learn a slow and easy blues shuffle in the key of A, with fill licks. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 059 – Bluegrass Style Rhythm with Fill Licks

bluegrass guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML059) you'll learn a short bluegrass composition that is packed full of bluegrass style fill lick ideas. It alternates between just 2 chords (C and G) and is something that you can play by yourself (no jam track needed). … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 056 – 1, 4, 5 Blues Chords in Multiple Positions on the neck

blues chord guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML056) you'll learn how to play a blues rhythm progression (1, 4, 5 chords) in multiple positions up the neck of the guitar using 2 chord shapes from the CAGED system. Fill licks are included as well. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 048 – Easy 2 Chord Blues Composition Played Solo Guitar

2 Chord Blues Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML048) you'll learn how to play a simple 2 chord blues composition that's played solo guitar (no accompaniment required). You'll be playing rhythm and fill licks (lead). … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 046 – 2 Easy Rhythm Fill Licks in A – Guitar Lesson

fill lick guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML046) you'll learn how to play a rhythm pattern in the key of A that includes 2 easy fill licks. I'll also show you how to transpose this and play it in any key. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 044 – Easy Fill Licks Over G and C Chords

guitar lesson - how to play fills

In this MicroLesson (ML044) I'm continuing what we started in the previous MicroLesson (ML043) by looking at some things that you can do to 2 basic chords to enhance them. In this lesson you'll learn 2 fill licks (one over a G, and one over a C chord) that you can use when jamming or improvising. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 043 – Embellishments over a G and C chord

Chord Embellishment Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML043) I'll show you how to play some simple, but powerful embellishments over a G and C chord. The goal of this lesson is to make your rhythm playing more interesting. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 042 – Three Awesome E Major Pentatonic Scale Licks

Major Pentatonic Scale Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML042) I'll show you how to play 3 awesome major pentatonic licks in the key of E. You can also use these with the jam track in lesson EP230. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 040 – Chord Lick Idea (Transition From 1 to 4 Chord)

Blues Lick Idea Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML040) you’ll learn an awesome chord lick that will transition you from the 1 to the 4 chord. This is easy to play and I'll show you how to transpose this and play it in any key. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 033 – Minor Key Blues Rhythm With Fill Licks

Blues Rhythm Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML033) you’ll learn how to play a minor key blues rhythm with fill licks. There are several takeaways in this short lesson that you can use to apply to your rhythm playing. … [Read more...]

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