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MicroLesson: 012 – Fun Rhythm Guitar Lesson (Bo Diddley Influence)

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In this MicroLesson (ML012), learn how to play a fun rhythm pattern in this Bo Diddley inspired rhythm guitar lesson.

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Comments

  1. David S says

    April 14, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    I like what you are starting

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  2. Richard S says

    April 15, 2017 at 8:55 am

    hi is the feeling in this 8 notes like 2/8 is= 3/8 feeling ?

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  3. Debra says

    April 15, 2017 at 11:34 am

    Brian
    The Microlessons are amazing!!!
    I love this concept.
    Cheers, Debra

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    • Richard S says

      April 16, 2017 at 8:22 am

      agre particular the Slow Walk-Through! on the

      On-Screen Tab Viewer

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  4. Micky51.(Paul) says

    April 16, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    Love this! Couldn’t stop playing it today. Thanks Brian.

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  5. david d says

    April 17, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    very cool… thanks Brian

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  6. Donnie says

    April 18, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    Tell us about the (new ?)guitar!

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  7. Tim Lee says

    August 13, 2017 at 10:13 am

    These Micro Lessons are just great! This is one lesson that I need to learn so if someone says play something I can do so and it sounds fantastic. Thanks!

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  8. david r says

    December 22, 2021 at 6:12 pm

    always loved what quicksilver did with this beat

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  9. Bruce S says

    July 20, 2022 at 3:56 am

    Late in the day, challenging, but so much fun

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