In this MicroLesson (ML053) you'll learn a couple of different chord voicings for the classic 1, 4, 5 chord progression. This is designed to give you new rhythm ideas that you can use when you improvise. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 052 – Easy “Call & Response” Style Blues Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML052) you'll learn how to play an easy "call & response" style blues in the key of E. This is played solo guitar (no accompaniment is required) and works on acoustic or electric guitar. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 051 – Jam Band Style Rhythm Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML051) you'll learn how to play the rhythm that was used in lesson EP245. I had several requests from site members for me to break down the rhythm part for that lesson. The tab and the on-screen tab viewer includes the strum patterns as well. If you'd like to view the original lesson that includes the lead part, visit EP245 - Jam Band Blues Lead Guitar Lesson … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 049 – Learn 3 Essential Positions for Playing a 1, 4, 5 Chord Progression
In this MicroLesson (ML049) you'll learn how to play a 1, 4, 5 chord progression (used in blues, rock, and country) by playing the chords in 3 different positions up the neck. This will allow you to easily change keys and play them in any key without the need for a capo. You'll also be able to use these positions when playing lead by targeting specific chord tones. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 048 – Easy 2 Chord Blues Composition Played Solo Guitar
In this MicroLesson (ML048) you'll learn how to play a simple 2 chord blues composition that's played solo guitar (no accompaniment required). You'll be playing rhythm and fill licks (lead). … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 046 – 2 Easy Rhythm Fill Licks in A – Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML046) you'll learn how to play a rhythm pattern in the key of A that includes 2 easy fill licks. I'll also show you how to transpose this and play it in any key. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 045 – Drop D Fingerstyle Blues Rhythm
In this MicroLesson (ML045) you'll learn how to play a Ry Cooder inspired fingerstyle, blues rhythm that's played in Drop D tuning. … [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: 041 – Left Hand Muting Technique and Exercise – Rhythm Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML041) I'll show you a very useful (and fun) exercise that you can use to help develop muting with the left hand while strumming with the right hand. Interesting rhythm patterns can be created when you can get your left and right hand to work together in this way. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 039 – Minor Key Blues Rhythm (Works in any Key)
In this MicroLesson (ML039) you’ll learn an minor key blues rhythm in the key of A. This can easily be transposed to any key (no open strings) and works great on acoustic or electric guitar. … [Read more...]
