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MicroLesson: 022 – Add Melody To Your Chords – Rhythm Guitar Lesson

Easy 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

Classic R&B Rhythm 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

Easy guitar lesson - harmonized lead

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...]

MicroLesson: 014 – Easy Blues Guitar Lesson (2 Chords)

easy blues guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML014), you'll learn a slow and easy blues composition that can be played on acoustic or electric guitar. This alternates back and forth between an A and a D chord. You'll learn how to play those chords in different voicings and will learn a few fill licks as well. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 013 – Improvise Fill Licks Over 2 Chords

2 chord jam session - guitar lesson

(ML013) Learn how to add fill licks to a 2 chord jam (A and F# Minor). I'll show you the scales used so that you can improvise in this style. This lesson also comes with a bonus video explaining what a "Relative Minor" chord is. … [Read more...]

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