Rhythm Ideas Archives

MicroLesson: 020 – Classic R&B (Rhythm & Blues) 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

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

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...]