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MicroLesson: 051 – Jam Band Style Rhythm Guitar Lesson

Rock 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: 050 – Vibrato Technique – How to use Vibrato

vibrato technique on guitar

In this MicroLesson (ML050) you'll learn the vibrato technique (singing with your fingers). You'll be able to practice it by playing the repeatable blues lick that comes with this lesson, includes tab and MP3 jam track to practice with. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 049 – Learn 3 Essential Positions for Playing a 1, 4, 5 Chord Progression

1-4-5 Chord Progression in Different Positions

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

2 Chord Blues Guitar Lesson

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: 047 – Fingerstyle “Call & Response” Blues Guitar Lesson

fingerstyle blues guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML047) you'll learn how to play a slow and laid-back fingerstyle blues composition in the key of E, using the "call & response" technique. This works great on electric or acoustic guitar. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 046 – 2 Easy Rhythm Fill Licks in A – Guitar Lesson

fill lick 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

Ry Cooder Guitar lesson

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: 042 – Three Awesome E Major Pentatonic Scale Licks

Major Pentatonic Scale Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML042) I'll show you how to play 3 awesome major pentatonic licks in the key of E. You can also use these with the jam track in lesson EP230. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 041 – Left Hand Muting Technique and Exercise – Rhythm Guitar Lesson

left hand muting technique - 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: 040 – Chord Lick Idea (Transition From 1 to 4 Chord)

Blues Lick Idea Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML040) you’ll learn an awesome chord lick that will transition you from the 1 to the 4 chord. This is easy to play and I'll show you how to transpose this and play it in any key. … [Read more...]

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