In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a classic Carlos Santana style lead in the Dorian Mode. I'll explain what the Dorian Mode is and how you can find it in any key. Carlos Santana often uses this mode when he plays, so what better way to showcase this mode than to play a Santana inspired lead. I've included the MP3 jam track in 2 tempos (this includes a slower tempo jam track). … [Read more...]
Eric Clapton (Cream Era) Blues Rock Guitar Lesson – EP176
In this Eric Clapton guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a rock, blues solo guitar composition (no accompaniment required). This uses the "call and response" technique, which means you alternate back and forth between rhythm and lead. The rhythm parts are inspired by Robin Trower, while all the lead licks are Eric Clapton licks from his days with Cream. … [Read more...]
George Harrison Style Slide Guitar Lesson – Standard Tuning – EP163
In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a George Harrison inspired solo that's played with a slide in standard tuning. I'll be playing this one without a pick - using my thumb and index finger on my right hand. I'll also show you the scales that are used so that you can improvise your own slide leads in standard tuning. … [Read more...]
James Burton Style Lead Guitar Lesson – EP161
In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a lead on electric guitar that is made up of several signature James Burton licks. James Burton is a good combination of country and blues. He's a fantastic "chicken pickin" style player, but he also injects a lot of soul which gives him more of a bluesy tone. He's played with just about everyone you can think of, but is probably best known for his work with Elvis Presley. I'll provide all of the background information in this lesson, including … [Read more...]
Robert Cray Style – Blues Lead Guitar Lesson – EP143
In this blues guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a Robert Cray influenced lead on electric guitar in the key of A. This is played over an 8 bar blues. You'll learn several Robert Cray signature licks and more importantly, you'll learn the scales that these licks come from so that you can apply them to your own playing and use them when improvising. … [Read more...]
Lonnie Johnson Style Guitar Lesson – Rhythm and Lead – EP140
In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a ragtime rhythm and a Lonnie Johnson style lead on acoustic guitar. This is made for two guitars (one playing rhythm and one playing lead), although if you don't have a second guitar player you can use the provided MP3 jam track. The jam track allows you to play the lead the first time through, rhythm the second time through, and you can keep alternating back and forth between rhythm and lead. This is just like being in a virtual jam session … [Read more...]
Mick Taylor Style Lead – Advanced and Easy – EP135
In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a lead on electric guitar that was inspired by the great Mick Taylor. Mick Taylor is a very underrated guitar player and has made significant contributions to the world of rock and blues, playing with the great John Mayall and The Rolling Stones. I wanted to create an electric lead guitar lesson that was accessible to everyone, so the first time through the solo is more advanced and the second time through is much easier. … [Read more...]
Elmore James Style Rhythm and Lead (Simulated Slide) – EP122
In this blues guitar lesson you'll learn how to play a classic Elmore James style rhythm and lead on electric guitar. You'll learn how to emulate Elmore James' classic slide licks, without even using a slide. This is a technique that is commonly used in blues lead guitar. You'll hear artists like Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top using this technique. You'll also learn the Elmore James rhythm shuffle along with some of his lesser known, non-slide licks. Be sure to crank up your overdrive for this … [Read more...]
Cream (Eric Clapton) Style Guitar Lesson – EP119
In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a lead using several of the signature licks that Eric Clapton used when he played in Cream. It’s hard to believe that he was only 21 years old and had only been playing the guitar for 6 years or so. Clapton was (and still is) a bluesman at heart as you’ll hear from these licks, they’re all straight out of the minor pentatonic scale. Crank up your overdrive for this one. … [Read more...]
Chet Atkins Fingerstyle Rhythm and Lead – EP117
This lesson is split into 2 very different parts. The rhythm guitar part is played using a Chet Atkins fingerstyle technique on acoustic guitar, whereas the lead guitar part is a bluesy lead played on electric guitar (so this is essentially 2 lessons in one). I don't use a thumbpick when playing fingerstyle, but if you have one and are comfortable with it, I recommend using one. Most fingerstyle players use a thumbpick because it really makes those bass notes pop. I've just never been … [Read more...]
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