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Need help with your timing? Strum patterns + rhythm ideas! Lesson – ML128

need help with timing? guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play the rhythm guitar part over last week's jam track (EP625). You'll learn how to play ahead of the beat, and how to play on the beat as well as several simple rhythm embellishments! … [Read more...]

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: 037 – Rockabilly Rhythm Guitar Lesson – Carl Perkins Style ML037

In this MicroLesson (ML037) you’ll learn how to play rockabilly style rhythm in the key of E. I'll break down all of the strum patterns used and show you how to easily transpose and play in any key. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 035 – Drop D Rhythm Guitar Lesson

drop d tuning guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML035) you’ll learn how to play a simple rhythm in Drop D. This works great on acoustic or electric guitar. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 030 – R&B Style Rhythm (Easy)

Classic R&B Rhythm Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML030) you’ll learn how to play a classic 50's style R&B rhythm on acoustic or electric guitar. I'll show you how to connect everything back to basic chord shapes so that you can easily transpose this and play it in any key. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 024 – Classic Chuck Berry Style Lead

Chuck Berry Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML024) you’ll learn a classic Chuck Berry intro that can be broken down and played as a lead. I'll show you how to play this note for note and will explain how to relate it back to familiar chords. I'll also show you how to easily transpose this to any key. … [Read more...]

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