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MicroLesson: 065 – Fingerstyle Rhythm

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In this MicroLesson (ML065) you’ll learn a percussive fingerstyle rhythm that works great on acoustic or electric guitar.

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  1. Robert Burlin says

    December 15, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    Yep!

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  2. Gerald M says

    December 15, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    Brian you are incredible! You keep throwing lessons out there I can’t keep up!

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  3. Cary says

    December 15, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    Beautiful piece.

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  4. David H says

    December 16, 2021 at 9:49 am

    This is so good! Any chance of it becoming a full lesson?

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  5. Raymond P says

    December 16, 2021 at 9:52 am

    Very nice lesson Brian. Love it.

    Thanks
    Ray

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  6. Will B says

    December 16, 2021 at 2:34 pm

    Saw this on Insta. Loved it so much Ive signed up.

    Where are the tabs?

    Thanks,

    Will.

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  7. Ralph B says

    December 23, 2021 at 7:40 pm

    I’m unable to download the mp3 file. I’ve tried this on 3 different browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox). Each time, all that gets downloaded is an html file. I am clicking on the “DOWNLOAD MP3” link in the black box on the right side of the page. Thanks for any help provided.

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  8. Lyn C says

    December 26, 2021 at 2:55 pm

    Another brilliant composition! Can hardly wait to start learning this one..

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  9. Brent C says

    December 30, 2021 at 8:38 pm

    Just found this….. Man, you seem to go to a different place on some of your acoustic micro-lessons. Just incredible, amazing guitar!!!!!

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  10. Coral W says

    May 1, 2022 at 2:54 am

    Brian, I really enjoy this Micro lesson 65 but agree with comment from Ralph B. as I can’t either. Would be great if I could download as a MP3 instead of a html. I don’t have any problems with all the others. Thanks

    Ralph B says

    December 23, 2021 at 7:40 pm

    I’m unable to download the mp3 file. I’ve tried this on 3 different browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox). Each time, all that gets downloaded is an html file. I am clicking on the “DOWNLOAD MP3” link in the black box on the right side of the page. Thanks for any help provided.

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    • Brian says

      May 1, 2022 at 8:19 pm

      you’ll get different results depending on the browser you use. If you use Google Chrome or Firefox and click on the “Download MP3” link, it will download the file automatically. Other browsers will try and play the file after it downloads (which is what you’re experiencing). So try RIGHT clicking on the “Download MP3” link if you’re on a Windows computer and then choose the “Save As..” option. If you’re on a Mac, hold down the “Control” key and click on “Download MP3”.

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  11. Johnathan D says

    August 23, 2022 at 3:41 pm

    Are there any other lessons related to this topic?

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  12. Jeff ("Jeffro ") J says

    October 6, 2022 at 6:45 am

    Brian I love this sound! And my playing is coming along so well since I finally started getting hand strength back!
    (BTW, I’m still having problems with hand cramps after getting the nerve impingement in my neck fixed, and I’m also sometimes having some trouble with chord changes because I can’t watch my left hand like I used to, after the 3 vertebrae
    were fused because my neck is stiff.)
    Still, my technique is coming along great. I picked up this tune quickly, and I’m turning it into a real song! Of course if I ever go “pro” I’ll give you writing credit for the music!
    Now I’m looking for some people in my area to play with. It has been my experience that, after someone gets to a certain level of proficiency, playing with others is the best best step. .So, here’s hoping!

    >>Jeffro

    Sure wish you’d make this font darker than “light grey on white background!

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