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The G Shape from The CAGED System – Play the Blues from the G shape – Guitar Lesson – ML132

The G Shape - guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson you'll learn how to play a standalone Blues / Bluegrass / Rockabilly style composition (1-4-5 progression) by starting with the G shape. Everything stays within the same 4 fret range. … [Read more...]

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: 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: 036 – Boogie Woogie Style Rhythm Guitar Lesson

Boogie Woogie Rhythm Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML036) you’ll learn how to play a percussive, boogie woogie style rhythm in the key of A. This works on acoustic or electric guitar. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 008 – Scotty Moore Fingerstyle Rhythm over an E

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In this MicroLesson, learn how to play a Scotty Moore fingerstyle rhythm over an E chord (like the one he used in "Mystery Train"). … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 003 – Chet Atkins Fingerstyle Rhythm in E

chet atkins guitar lesson

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

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