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MicroLesson: 015 – Blues Guitar Lesson – Blues Turnaround in A

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In this MicroLesson (ML015), learn how to play a blues turnaround in the key of A. There are no open strings in this turnaround so you can easily transpose it to any key (I'll show you how). You can use this as part of a lead, an intro, or turnaround. … [Read more...]

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

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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

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(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...]

MicroLesson: 009 – Shuffle Rhythm Guitar Lesson in A (“Lay Down Sally”)

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In this MicroLesson (ML009), learn how to play a rhythm shuffle over an A, similar to the one used in the song, "Lay Down Sally". … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 002 – Chord Variations in A

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In this MicroLesson, I'll show you 2 patterns that you can use up the neck of the guitar to create chord variations in the key of A. This uses the A Mixolydian Scale. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 001 – Enhance Your Blues Shuffle in A

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In this MicroLesson I'll show you a simple enhancement to a blues rhythm shuffle over an A chord. … [Read more...]

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