Most of us will end up playing our guitars with other musicians at some point, either with another guitar player, bass player, or with a full band. One of the most common things that ends up happening in that scenario is to play a 12 bar blues (usually in they key of E or A). The problem with playing rhythm on guitar is that it’s easy to fall into a rut and not know how you can play something that makes the song more interesting. This lesson was created to show you a different way to approach … [Read more...]
Acoustic Blues Guitar Lesson Jam – EP020
This is a 3 part acoustic blues guitar lesson mini-series. In this series I will show you how to play everything you hear in the intro to these videos, which includes both the acoustic rhythm and the lead parts. I realized that I hadn't really created an acoustic blues guitar lesson that had a lead that could be played with a pick. If there is interest I can easily create several more acoustic blues lessons like this, played with a pick. … [Read more...]
Rhythm Guitar Techniques – In the Key of G – EP019
In this lesson series, I'll show you several rhythm guitar techniques that I've learned and used over the years to make your rhythm playing a little more interesting. A lot of people assume that rhythm has to consist of a lot of heavy strumming, but that's not the case at all. I think a really good rhythm player knows how to create complimentary sounds to what the band is doing, and some times that means either playing very minimal, or not playing at all. Hopefully you'll be able to … [Read more...]
Rock Blues in the Key of A- Learn to Play Rhythm and Lead – EP018
This is a new 4 part mini series that will show you how to play a driving blues lead guitar and up-tempo rhythm guitar. This lead lesson was influenced by several different artists, namely Eric Clapton, Dickey Betts, and B.B. King... with some various country pedal steel licks thrown in for good measure. Hopefully there are enough out there that share my love of this style of playing to make lessons like this worth while. I will be releasing the 4 videos for this mini-series over the next few … [Read more...]
EP006: Jazz Rhythm Guitar Lesson – Part 3 (of 3)
This is the final part in the jazz 3 part mini-series. In this lesson I will show you how to play the rhythm part. I'll walk you through the fingerings on each of the chords as well as a detailed explanation of the strum pattern played with the right hand. This lesson also includes muting techniques used when making chords as it relates to muting specific strings so that you can do a full strum, but not get a sound out of specific strings. If you haven't watched the first to parts be sure to … [Read more...]
EP003: Country Style Guitar Lesson, Part 3
This is the third part of the country guitar solo / rhythm guitar lesson (EP003). This is a three part mini-series that shows you how to play both country lead and rhythm. If you're viewing this out of context and want to start with part one, look for a lesson that starts with EP001! This lesson focuses on how to play the rhythm guitar part and uses a right-hand combination of both playing with a guitar pick and plucking with your fingers. If you're new to this way of playing don't let that … [Read more...]
Rhythm Guitar Lesson – chord variations – LEG003
I continue to get lots of requests for more rhythm guitar lessons. This lesson demonstrates some different voiceings that you can use in the key of E or the key of A. These are very simple to play and something that an absolute beginner should be able to do. There is no tab with this lesson as I thought it was simple enough that it didn't require it. Let me know if that's not the case and I'll create it. … [Read more...]
Funk Guitar Lesson – Rhythm and Lead – LEG004
This lesson shows you how to play a simple funk rhythm and three separate funk lead parts. The lead parts are incredibly basic, but I wanted to show you how to take a simple lead part and repeat it over and over again to get a really cool groove effect. Obviously with the jam track you can start to make up your own as well - so don't just rely on these... use them as examples, but then try to create your own. Just focus on trying to find a repeatable groove, that's one of the secrets to funk … [Read more...]
Blues Rhythm Guitar Lesson in the key of E – LEG011
Hey folks, I'm back in business! To get things rolling again I thought it would be good to start with a shuffle blues rhythm guitar lesson. This lesson isn't really "in the style of" any particular artist, but is a type of rhythm I often find myself using when playing rhythm. The nice thing about a rhythm like this is that it works really well on either an acoustic guitar or an electric and sounds good played either fast or slow. I have no idea who this in inspired by, probably a combination of … [Read more...]
Eric Clapton Rhythm Guitar Lesson – LEG014
Most Eric Clapton guitar lessons you'll find online will focus on his approach to lead guitar, that's what most people associate Eric Clapton with. In this lesson, however, we're going to take a look at one of the ways Eric Clapton might approach playing rhythm on a slow blues in the key of A. You might notice that these licks sound very much like a piano part. The reason for that is that Clapton is a huge fan of Maceo Merriweather, who was an accomplished blues piano player back in the in … [Read more...]
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