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Just 2 Chords – Play The Chord Changes Using Just 2 Chords (Rhythm and Lead) – EP309

Play the chord changes guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play the chord changes using just 2 chords. This is a great technique to use when improvising because it creates a much more melodic sounding lead. This lesson includes the rhythm breakdown as an added bonus. … [Read more...]

Rock, Blues Rhythm Guitar Lesson – with Rhythm Fills – EP286

blues rhythm guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a rock, blues rhythm that includes several classic rhythm fills. I'll show you how to transpose all of these licks and fills into other keys so that you can start using them when you improvise. … [Read more...]

Rock, Blues Rhythm (with fill licks) that you can play by yourself on guitar – Blues rhythm guitar lesson – EP281

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a rock, blues rhythm that sounds great on it's own (no accompaniment needed). This lesson is designed to give you rhythm strumming and fill lick ideas to make you better at writing and improvising rhythm guitar. … [Read more...]

Blues Rhythm Fills – Learn a stand-alone blues rhythm that you can play by yourself – Blues Guitar Lesson EP272

blues rhythm guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a really fun blues rhythm composition that you can play on your own (with no need for a jam track). This is full of classic rhythm fills that are designed to spice up your rhythm chops. I'll also explain how to play them in any key. … [Read more...]

Reggae Rhythm and Lead Guitar Lesson – EP264

Reggae Guitar Lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how easy it is to play a Reggae style rhythm (includes 2 rhythm tracks). You'll also learn how to play a rhythmic, funky lead on top of it all. Lots of takeaways in this one! … [Read more...]

Driving Blues Rhythm Created with Triads – Blues Guitar Lesson – EP255

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a driving blues rhythm by playing triads and double stops. I'll show you where these triads come from so that you can start to use them when you improvise. Strum patterns are included. The MP3 jam track with this lesson is available in multiple tempos as well. … [Read more...]

Learn 3 Classic Blues Rhythms That Can Be Played In Any Key – EP247

Learn Blues rhythm on guitar

In this weeks guitar lesson, I'll show you how to play 3 classic blues rhythm patterns that you'll be able to play in any key. These are the main chord voicings I use when improvising rhythm. This lesson comes with 12 jam tracks so you can practice playing in multiple keys and at multiple tempos. … [Read more...]

Classic Rock Style Rhythm Guitar Lesson – EP246

classic rock guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a driving, classic rock style rhythm on electric guitar in the style of the Rolling Stones. The 2nd half includes a lead part in which you'll be playing the chord changes. … [Read more...]

Learn to Complement the Band by playing fills. Less is More – EP240

Play fills to compliment the rhythm - guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, I'll show you how to hold back and play less. This type of blues guitar comping is designed to enhance the music and complement the rhythm (as opposed to playing a solo on top of everything). … [Read more...]

Vintage Rock Blues Rhythm Guitar Lesson – EP239

rock blues rhythm guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a driving, rock, blues rhythm with only a drum track. This was done intentionally to help you concentrate on the kick and snare drum and accent those beats with your strum technique. I've included 2 tempos of the MP3 jam track for this lesson as well. … [Read more...]

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