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Solo Country Guitar Composition – Country Guitar Lesson – EP250

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In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a stand-alone country style composition in the key of C that works on acoustic or electric guitar. No need for jam tracks or another person to accompany you – this is something that you can play completely on your own. I’ll also explain where the notes come from so that you’ll walk away understanding a whole new set of licks and how you can apply them to your own playing.

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  3. benny l says

    GREAT LESSON!! I AM GLAD YOU ARE SO DEDICATED BRIAN! I KNOW THE FEELING OF BEING POSESSED WITH THE GUITAR! I LOVE PLAYIING IN THE CHURCH AND AT HOME AND I’M SO THANKFUL FOR THESE LESSONS!! THANKS AGAIN AND HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A GREAT AND SAFE VACATION!!

  8. Antiuga says

    Hi,
    Antigua here, Wow, that is SO kind of you to remember us on Easter and on your family vacation!. I had a thought. We need an Active Melody app for the iPhone that shows the micro lessons! Like you don’t have anything else to do I understand. I want to tell everyone that as a premium member it has been some of the most enjoyable, money well spent times I have had on my guitar journey. So I want to thank you and hope you have a blessed Easter.
    All the best!
    Antigua

  13. JoLa says

    Brian, you really make that Martin sing!
    I don’t play country music but this lesson sounds like a perfect first country song to add to my repertoire. It’s a keeper, thank you!

  15. sunburst says

    I just reviewed soundslice while listening to your intro tutorial,, this is very cool and look forward to getting into it tonight! btw, mAKES ME HAPPY you are obsessed and having fun with family on vacation too!

  18. Paul D says

    Thanks for the dedication Brian. We all appreciate it. I never want to miss the Friday lesson either. My playing has improved by leaps and bounds since becoming a member. Enjoy your holiday. Great lesson by the way.

  19. Raymond P says

    Another great lesson Brian. Although I’m struggling to keep up with each new lesson, I am starting to see improvement in my overall playing. Your dedication to teaching us is greatly appreciated.
    Thanks again, and have a nice vacation.

    RayP

  21. Michael J says

    G/day Brian,
    First up, many congrats on the 250 Milestone. You’ve given so much to so many, and we are all the better for it, thank you.
    This is a sweet tune. Great to just kick back and pick it. Safe travels to you all, and Happy Easter.
    M.J.

  22. rbtfreeman@mac.com says

    Man, you are such a GREAT instructor!! I am just a beginner/intermediate player but I ALWAYS get “take-aways” I can use/practice from your lessons that are making me a better player. I mean, I can FEEL the improvement in my playing!! I am SO GLAD I joined Activemelody!!

  24. Bruce S says

    Hi Brian
    Since joining a few weeks ago I have been focusing on your electric blues lessons. I bought my first electric, a Telecaster, in January. I’ve really been enjoying your lessons and you’ve helped me a lot. Today I saw you playing this tune on your CEO 7 and decided to switch back to acoustic, pull out my CEO 7 and give this a try. You do a great job and I’m glad I joined.

  28. Shane B says

    Great fun. After following you for awhile now and being a premium member I can truly say that my knowledge of guitar has grown vastly. I really enjoy these kinds of lessons. Thank you for all that you put into this.

    Cheers,
    Shane.

    PS, Now don’t forget the sunblock!!!

  30. Derek merlin R says

    Hello Brian

    I have been a premium for about a year. I was a little skeptical in the beginning, but it is really great. Your Lessons helped me lot. I love the format; it is brilliant for me to have the backing tracks, because I try to work on every lesson until I can record myself and like the result.
    It is much easier to take something away from these lessons than from learning solos of famous guitarists. For example I am a big Peter Green fan. But what struck me is that when you learn his solos is that parts of them taken out of context aren´t really that great. The absurd thing is that these are most often the parts that a hard to learn because they don´t make sense. But I think these parts are absolutely necessary, because of the contrast when he does throw in a really great phrase. But there is no point in me learning these licks.
    Your lessons are kind of just the good parts, and sometimes they might sound almost too smooth, but they are brilliant toolbox for improvising, and that is why I really love them. By the way your playing is really great.
    Thanks a lot!

    Best regards from Cologne, Derek

  31. DABEE says

    THANK YOU!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I am sooo grateful for you. I have been sounding like a guitar player lately, thanks to the lessons, thanks to your dedication. Don’t forget to thank your family for this too! One day we will meet, and I will show you with my guitar, what you have done. Thanks man!

  33. ben4given says

    I don’t often post, but wanted you to know that I love these solo compositions, especially the slow acoustic ones. I had a stroke about 1 1/2 years ago and lost some use of my right hand/fingers. Picking became a struggle. At 67 I had to relearn everything, even typing and how to tie my shoes. Guitar playing seemed to be hopeless and at first I considered quitting after over 40 years of playing, but a physical therapist told me never to stop… that playing the guitar was the best therapy I could apply. It was almost like starting again and anything fast was impossible for me to tackle. But after a year of relearning to use my picking fingers again, I can tackle some of these slower compositions. These little lessons mean much more to me than you will ever know. Thank you!

  36. Kendrick L says

    Hi Brian,

    Still very much enjoying your great lessons, especially slow acoustic blues compositions.

    Please excuse me for my ignorance but I would like to ask the following………..

    Question……….Could you please advise me what the T circled indicates in lesson EP250 above the ledger lines in measure 20, over the ‘D’ Note. Located immediately following the Hammer on and Pull Off, notes C and C#.

    I am wondering what the ‘T syllable’ indicates as I can find it in any of my Music Theory Books!!
    Best wishes,

    Ken

  37. Gaetan says

    GREAT LESSON….so interesting ….since I`ve been following you,maybe 3 years ago … i know that i`ve learned a lot about guitar playing ….i like the way you explain everything the triads the get aways …and when you say on this video “i HOPE IT MAKES SENSE “` YES IT DOES,,,,, AND A LOT

    excuse my english …. thank you again B rian

  38. Gaetan says

    GREAT LESSON….so interesting ….since I`ve been following you,maybe 3 years ago … i know that i`ve learned a lot about guitar playing ….i like the way you explain everything the triads the get aways …and when you say on this video “i HOPE IT MAKES SENSE “` YES IT DOES,,,,, AND A LOT
    . thank you again B rian

  40. KATHY M says

    I THINK YOU ARE THE BEST. I COULD LISTEN TO YOU FOR HOURS ON END WITH OUT GETTING TIRED. SUCH AN EXTREME TALENT. LOVE YOUR LESSONS. LOVE ALL THE OPTIONS YOU HAVE LAID OUT FOR US. CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I REALLY LIKE THE SLOW COUNTRY TUNES AND THE LEAD GUITAR LESSONS BUT THEY ARE ALL AMAZING.

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