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MicroLesson: 017 – Folk, Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar Lesson

bluegrass rhythm guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML017), you'll learn how to play a classic bluegrass rhythm pattern. This includes picking out a simple melody line, while strumming the rhythm. You'll play the same pattern (down, down, up) throughout the whole thing with your right hand. … [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: 012 – Fun Rhythm Guitar Lesson (Bo Diddley Influence)

fun rhythm guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML012), learn how to play a fun rhythm pattern in this Bo Diddley inspired rhythm guitar lesson. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 010 – Blues Rhythm Guitar Lesson

blues rhythm guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML010), learn a blues rhythm that can be played over any chord or series of chords. … [Read more...]

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

rhythm shuffle guitar lesson

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: 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...]

MicroLesson: 004 – Rhythm Variations on a C chord

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In this MicroLesson I'll show you 2 rhythm variations that you can use with a C chord. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 003 – Chet Atkins Fingerstyle Rhythm in E

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In this MicroLesson I'll show you how to play a Chet Atkins fingerstyle rhythm over an E chord. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 002 – Chord Variations in A

guitar lesson- chord scales

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

guitar lesson - blues shuffle rhythm

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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