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MicroLesson: 077 – Make those boring chords sound better

simple guitar chord ideas

In this MicroLesson (ML077), you'll learn how to take a basic chord progression and enhance it by playing chord embellishments. This will give you some new ways of approaching common chords. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 068 – Easy triad visualizations to help you improvise

easy triad guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML068), you'll learn how to play major, minor, 7 chords, and the major and mixolydian scale and connect them to a single triad. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 066 – Chicago Blues (Solo)

chicago blues guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML066) you’ll learn a Chicago blues style rhythm that you can play by yourself on acoustic or electric guitar. … [Read more...]

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: 058 – Classic Blues Rhythm Guitar Lesson (can be played in any key)

easy blues rhythm guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML058) you'll learn how to play a classic blues rhythm that can be easily transposed and played in any key. This lesson comes with the tablature in the key of A and C. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 057 – Learn 3 Classic Rhythm Styles on Guitar (Blues, Bluegrass, and Folk)

Rhythm Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML057) you'll learn how to strum 3 classic rhythms on guitar. Blues, bluegrass, and folk. Don't get too caught up in the labels of the patterns (I had to call them something) - you can use these techniques in just about anything. … [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: 055 – Slow, Laid Back R&B Style Rhythm Guitar Lesson – Rhythm to EP256

R&B Style rhythm guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML055) you'll learn how to play the rhythm to lesson EP256. This is a slow and laid back, R&B style rhythm that's played in a minor key. I'll explain all of the strum patterns that are used as well. Also, be on the look out for a magical, disappearing pug. :) … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 054 – Easy Call and Response style Blues Guitar Lesson

Call and Response Style Blues Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML054) you'll learn how to play an easy "call and response" style blues composition that you can play in any key. You'll also learn how to play 2 note chords (great for working into your leads) … [Read more...]

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