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MicroLesson: 003 – Chet Atkins Fingerstyle Rhythm in E

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In this MicroLesson I’ll show you how to play a Chet Atkins fingerstyle rhythm over an E chord.

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  1. Edgee says

    April 20, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better; now we have mini lessons, too! My premium membership is the best money I’ve ever spent. Thanks, Brian

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    • Sandra C says

      April 22, 2021 at 9:39 am

      I fully agree! I so wished I had properly learned guitar when i started some 37 years ago! That’s right! So for me i can play these lessons easily, but it’s the learning and understanding that is always so precious in Brian’s lessons! I love being retired and practise!!!

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    • George L says

      July 29, 2023 at 8:31 pm

      Very true

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  2. Kalgender S says

    June 5, 2017 at 11:54 am

    Blinding lesson. most guitar teachers should consider retirement.

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  3. happy guitar says

    July 11, 2017 at 11:01 am

    Fantastic stuff Brian thank you. More Chet lessons please. You explain things so well. Regards happy guitar.

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  4. Glenn says

    December 19, 2018 at 6:18 pm

    The tab shows a pinch after the hammer on (on open 1 and 6 strings) where you just show a single note on the open 1 string in the video. Should I ignore the music? Thanks, Brian.

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    • Josh L says

      June 29, 2019 at 3:28 pm

      I belive the tab is incorrect for that one bit too.

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  5. Roy B says

    April 2, 2020 at 2:35 pm

    This is like learning to walk and chew gum at the same time… is this what is referred to as a roll… once you get it , ya got it?

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