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
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
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)
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
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...]
MicroLesson: 028 – Country Blues Solo Composition
In this MicroLesson (ML028) you’ll learn how to play an country blues composition that's played solo guitar (no accompaniment is required). Learn both the fill licks and the strum pattern in this composition. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 022 – Add Melody To Your Chords – Rhythm Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML022), you’ll learn how to enhance basic chords (C, Am, Em, G) by working a simple melody in between the chords. I'll also show you several fill licks that you can use over each of the chords. The reason for learning this is to create more interesting rhythm arrangements. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 020 – Classic R&B (Rhythm & Blues) Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML020), you'll learn how to play a classic R&B style rhythm on guitar. I'll show you an easy to remember box for playing blues lead fill licks along with the rhythm part. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 019 – Minor Key Blues Jam – Rhythm and Fill Licks
In this MicroLesson (ML019), you’ll learn how to have a solo jam session (no accompaniment required). You'll be playing just 3 chords and will be playing fill licks in-between those chords. I'll show you how to strum the rhythm part as well as what scales to use for playing the fill licks and where to play them. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 016 – Play a Harmonized Lead in the Key of D
In this MicroLesson (ML016), you'll learn how to play a harmonized lead in the key of D. This takes advantage of the open D string and allows you to improvise a lead / rhythm on top of it. Very easy to play as well. … [Read more...]