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Complementing the Chords: Play something that isn’t already being played! – Guitar Lesson – EP628

complement the chord guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn some creative ways to enhance a rhythm track by adding a complementary layer to the song. No need to strum the same rhythm chords, instead learn how to play something over them that adds to the song. … [Read more...]

Funky Dorian Groove + Swing rhythm strum pattern for your right hand – Guitar Lesson – EP611

funky dorian groove guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a funky rhythm and lead using the notes from the Dorian Scale, plus a shuffle strum pattern that is used throughout for the right hand. … [Read more...]

Swiss Army Knife of Guitar Rhythm Ideas. Useful when improvising rhythm guitar – Guitar Lesson – EP598

rhythm guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn several ideas that are useful when playing rhythm guitar. We'll explore an idea from each of the 5 CAGED System positions. … [Read more...]

Looking for rhythm ideas? These simple chord embellishments are a game changer. Guitar Lesson – EP566

chord embellishment ideas - guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn several chord embellishments that can enhance your rhythm and make it sound more interesting. … [Read more...]

Blues rhythm comping ideas using 2 note and 3 note chords (Dyads and Triads) – Guitar Lesson – EP553

blues rhythm guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn blues rhythm comping ideas in 3 different positions on the fretboard, while using simple 2 note and 3 note chords. … [Read more...]

Acoustic Rhythms: Creative ways to fill the space – Acoustic rhythm guitar ideas – EP509

acoustic rhythm guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn an acoustic rhythm with creative fills that leave lots of open space. You'll learn how to connect everything to basic chord shapes. … [Read more...]

Jam rhythm in 4 positions (just 2 chords) – Excellent way to learn the neck – Guitar Lesson – EP499

jam rhythm guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a 2 chord jam in 4 positions up the neck of the guitar. This is a great way to become familiar with the neck while working on strumming. … [Read more...]

3 Easy Rhythm Guitar Ideas – Improvise Rhythm – Blues Rhythm Guitar – Lesson EP475

improvise blues rhythm guitar

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn 3 rhythm techniques that you can apply to any style. Use these rhythm ideas when improvising rhythm. … [Read more...]

Gospel Blues Rhythm Guitar Lesson – Rhythm ideas that you can easily use in your playing – Guitar Lesson EP470

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play an up-tempo, gospel blues rhythm, full of fill licks and embellishments that you can apply to any style. … [Read more...]

Looking for rhythm ideas? – Guitar Lesson EP465

rhythm guitar lesson ideas

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn several rhythm ideas to play over a minor key jam track. Don't settle for just strumming chords! that's boring :) … [Read more...]

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