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MicroLesson: 027 – Easy Fingerstyle Blues Guitar Lesson

Easy fingerstyle blues guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML027) you’ll learn how to play an easy fingerstyle blues composition in the key of E. This is a basic 12 bar blues that is played slowly and is very easy to follow. Even if you've been frustrated with learning fingerstyle in the past, give this lesson a try! … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 026 – Blues Rhythm in E (Rhythm Ideas)

In this MicroLesson (ML026) you’ll learn a blues rhythm pattern in the key of E, yet you can easily transpose this and play it in any key. These rhythm microlessons are designed to give you ideas for making your rhythm playing more interesting. … [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: 011 – Classic Blues Turnaround

classic blues turnaround guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML011), I'll show you how to play a classic blues turnaround that you can play in any key. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 008 – Scotty Moore Fingerstyle Rhythm over an E

scotty more guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson, learn how to play a Scotty Moore fingerstyle rhythm over an E chord (like the one he used in "Mystery Train"). … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 007 – Blues Turnaround in E

blues turnaround in e guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson I'll show you a classic blues turnaround in the key of E. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 006 – Blues Lick in the Key of E

blues lick in the key of e guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson I'll show you a blues lick in the key of E. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 005 – 1, 4, 5 Progression Using E Chord Shape

blues progression guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson, I'll show you how to play a 1, 4, 5 chord progression using the E chord shape. I've also included some fill licks to get you thinking about how to improvise lead over this progression. … [Read more...]

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