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MicroLesson: 057 – Learn 3 Classic Rhythm Styles on Guitar (Blues, Bluegrass, and Folk)

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In this MicroLesson (ML057) you’ll learn how to strum 3 classic rhythms on guitar. Blues, bluegrass, and folk. Don’t get too caught up in the labels of the patterns (I had to call them something) – you can use these techniques in just about anything.

3 Classic Guitar Rhythms

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Comments

  1. Blaine L says

    April 24, 2019 at 2:27 pm

    Great concise lesson! Regards to Arlo!

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  2. Stephen C says

    April 24, 2019 at 2:27 pm

    I must say that sweet old Martin would love some OPEN D blues, with or without slide -))

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  3. ranja says

    April 24, 2019 at 6:09 pm

    More Micro Lessons. More Arlo.
    Ron

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  4. mikepcse says

    April 24, 2019 at 7:12 pm

    Thanks, great stuff again. I do play more rhythms than leads. More rhythms would be cool.

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  5. JoLa says

    April 24, 2019 at 10:26 pm

    What a great Microlesson starring Arlo! The rhythm variations over the same chord progression is just what the doctor ordered for me, I feel like I have to work on that! Thank you, Brian, I think those short rhythm lessons are very much needed. I also really like the
    music room background you show us in the Microlessons, it feels so cozy, I would just want to play there all day πŸ˜‰ The Arlo shot at the end was priceless πŸ™‚

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  6. Raymond P says

    April 25, 2019 at 3:11 pm

    Great micro lesson on strum patterns. I always enjoy these micro lessons. Thanks Brian

    Ray P

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  7. Jade says

    April 26, 2019 at 10:40 am

    Great rhythm lesson, I would love to see more micro lessons like this.. helps me break away from familiar strumming patterns – cheers Brian!

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  8. Don B says

    April 27, 2019 at 12:00 pm

    Great lesson especially for newcomers. Wouldn’t mind more of the same.

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  9. old man says

    April 29, 2019 at 11:08 am

    Brian ,These rhythm style lessons are great ! Perfect timing. Last week I was working on EP 146

    Thanks Dan

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  10. San Luis Rey says

    May 9, 2019 at 7:57 pm

    Nice rhythm lesson Brian. Arlo is too cool! Our 15 yr old Dachshund Harley still comes and listens until he nods off. I remember you used to have a cat that liked your music too.

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  11. George O says

    May 12, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    My pug, Dojo, is snoozing and snorting at my feet as I play through this lesson.

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  12. Robin S says

    May 23, 2019 at 5:01 am

    Great to see Arlo featuring again.
    Really good reminder lesson on thigs I neglect.

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  13. Courtney T says

    July 3, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    Hi Brian, love this lesson. It was very useful.
    Just learning to play guitar, my biggest challenge is playing a song by myself and sounding good. Never could figure out a strumming pattern to use that is pleasing to the ears.
    I’ll experiment with these. Thank much, keep up the good works.

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  14. Richard C says

    July 10, 2019 at 12:19 pm

    Brian
    I just got a chance to look at ML057 and really liked it! I am a level 4 out 10 player at 78 , but I like to learn and this lesson taught a number of thing. Particularly when you said that the Barre looks like a Capo1 Hadn’t thought about it that way,,,so keep these lessons coming. I look and try nearly every one. I play my Fender and my Taylor 414, but pick up the acoustic as it is easier to just grab and go. Thanks
    Best regards
    Dick Crowe (Long time member)

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  15. Arni says

    August 11, 2019 at 5:44 am

    Hi Brian, thank you!

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  16. Iman A says

    August 15, 2019 at 12:25 am

    Hi Brian Thanks for these cool rhythms.Whenever playing rhythm my cat’s snorting beside me but she goes away when playing lead. Do you have the same experience? Although I just make sound out of my guitar not even something like you !
    iman

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  17. Andrew A says

    August 15, 2019 at 3:15 am

    Thanks for the rhythm lesson, Brian. More of these would be really helpful in getting more strength and fluidity , and control of the strings. Andrew A.

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  18. Wayne S says

    August 15, 2019 at 5:06 am

    As you stated, this lesson is certainly worth the price of admission, superb at bringing the human expression element in!!

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  19. charleydelta says

    September 27, 2019 at 4:37 pm

    Love these microlessons. There are eureka gems in each. Thanks, Brian!

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  20. donna p says

    January 30, 2020 at 5:01 pm

    Love, Love, Love these micro lessons!!!!!!!! Arlo is precious:)

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  21. John K says

    March 11, 2020 at 6:27 pm

    Help Anyone!

    I get confused on how to actually count the rhythm 1 for the blues. First measure I am counting like this: “1, 2e&,3&,4 rest” , basically I am counting the first hammer on like “2e” and the subsequent low g note on the ‘and’ of 2. Second measure , no sweat here! Third measure I am counting as follows: ‘1, 2e&, 3e&, 4 rest’. Then the 7th measure as follows: ‘1&, 2e rest, 3&,4 rest’

    What it boils down to, is basically, ” How do you count the hammer on for the G7?” To me it looks like notation for 2 eighth notes but I need three sounds. So I am striking the chord on ‘2’, hammering on the forth fret on ‘e’ then down pick the low g on the ‘and’ of 2. For the second G7 hammer on in measures 3 & 5 I am up picking the high g so sort of makes sense there.

    Sorry to be so anal about this, but my timing always lags my ability to change chords etc… To me it sounds worse if I strike the correct note out of time then striking the wrong note in time.

    So any help is appreciated.

    Thanks,

    John Kaineg

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  22. Rex L says

    June 17, 2020 at 8:16 pm

    I like these rhythm micro lessons, keep them coming!

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  23. JAMES P says

    January 9, 2021 at 2:25 pm

    I love these rhythm lessons. Please keep them coming. Thanks.

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