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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”).

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  1. emintun says

    April 16, 2017 at 6:35 pm

    Thank you Brian! Ive been trying to learn this for years.

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  2. Alex says

    April 25, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    This micro lesson lead my directly to Mystery Train, which is so much fun to listen and play. It took me also to Elvis merged version of Mystery Train & Tiger Man. And the guitar played by James Burton is absolutely awesome. Thank you Brian for your inspiration.

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  3. Ray H says

    May 3, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    I’m going to master this Brian, Thanks!

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  4. John P says

    January 28, 2024 at 4:18 pm

    Two thumbs up!!

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