In this MicroLesson (ML102) you’ll learn a blues lead that you can play by yourself, outlining the chord changes. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 100 – Relaxing Melody
In this MicroLesson (ML100) you’ll learn a slow, relaxing melody that you can play by yourself on acoustic or electric guitar. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 077 – Make those boring chords sound better
In this MicroLesson (ML077), you'll learn how to take a basic chord progression and enhance it by playing chord embellishments. This will give you some new ways of approaching common chords. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 069 – Mix triads & major pentatonic scale for EASY blues
In this MicroLesson (ML069), you'll learn how to combine several triads and 1 position of the major pentatonic scale to play an easy blues (in any key). … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 068 – Easy triad visualizations to help you improvise
In this MicroLesson (ML068), you'll learn how to play major, minor, 7 chords, and the major and mixolydian scale and connect them to a single triad. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 057 – Learn 3 Classic Rhythm Styles on Guitar (Blues, Bluegrass, and Folk)
In this MicroLesson (ML057) you'll learn how to strum 3 classic rhythms on guitar. Blues, bluegrass, and folk. Don't get too caught up in the labels of the patterns (I had to call them something) - you can use these techniques in just about anything. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 056 – 1, 4, 5 Blues Chords in Multiple Positions on the neck
In this MicroLesson (ML056) you'll learn how to play a blues rhythm progression (1, 4, 5 chords) in multiple positions up the neck of the guitar using 2 chord shapes from the CAGED system. Fill licks are included as well. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 053 – 1, 4, 5 Blues Rhythm Ideas. Learn 2 Rhythm Patterns – Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML053) you'll learn a couple of different chord voicings for the classic 1, 4, 5 chord progression. This is designed to give you new rhythm ideas that you can use when you improvise. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 051 – Jam Band Style Rhythm Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML051) you'll learn how to play the rhythm that was used in lesson EP245. I had several requests from site members for me to break down the rhythm part for that lesson. The tab and the on-screen tab viewer includes the strum patterns as well. If you'd like to view the original lesson that includes the lead part, visit EP245 - Jam Band Blues Lead Guitar Lesson … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 049 – Learn 3 Essential Positions for Playing a 1, 4, 5 Chord Progression
In this MicroLesson (ML049) you'll learn how to play a 1, 4, 5 chord progression (used in blues, rock, and country) by playing the chords in 3 different positions up the neck. This will allow you to easily change keys and play them in any key without the need for a capo. You'll also be able to use these positions when playing lead by targeting specific chord tones. … [Read more...]
