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MicroLesson: 022 – Add Melody To Your Chords – Rhythm Guitar Lesson

Easy Rhythm Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML022), you’ll learn how to enhance basic chords (C, Am, Em, G) by working a simple melody in between the chords. I'll also show you several fill licks that you can use over each of the chords. The reason for learning this is to create more interesting rhythm arrangements. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 021 – Learn The Minor Chord Positions – Guitar Lesson

minor chord positions on guitar

In this MicroLesson (ML021), you'll learn how to play the minor chord voicings up the neck of the guitar. This is very useful when playing rhythm as it gives you variety. You can also target these chord voicings when playing lead to create a more melodic sound. … [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: 019 – Minor Key Blues Jam – Rhythm and Fill Licks

In this MicroLesson (ML019), you’ll learn how to have a solo jam session (no accompaniment required). You'll be playing just 3 chords and will be playing fill licks in-between those chords. I'll show you how to strum the rhythm part as well as what scales to use for playing the fill licks and where to play them. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 018 – Blues (Classic Rock & Roll) Rhythm Guitar Lesson

blues rhythm guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML018), you’ll learn a new twist on a classic Chuck Berry style rhythm that allows you to easily play the 7th note along with the chord. There's also a rhythm fill that is played between each chord change. … [Read more...]

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...]

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