In this MicroLesson (ML043) I'll show you how to play some simple, but powerful embellishments over a G and C chord. The goal of this lesson is to make your rhythm playing more interesting. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 041 – Left Hand Muting Technique and Exercise – Rhythm Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML041) I'll show you a very useful (and fun) exercise that you can use to help develop muting with the left hand while strumming with the right hand. Interesting rhythm patterns can be created when you can get your left and right hand to work together in this way. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 040 – Chord Lick Idea (Transition From 1 to 4 Chord)
In this MicroLesson (ML040) you’ll learn an awesome chord lick that will transition you from the 1 to the 4 chord. This is easy to play and I'll show you how to transpose this and play it in any key. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 034 – R&B Style Rhythm Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML034) you’ll learn how to play the R&B style rhythm that was used in jam track for lesson EP222. Here’s a link to that lesson. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 033 – Minor Key Blues Rhythm With Fill Licks
In this MicroLesson (ML033) you’ll learn how to play a minor key blues rhythm with fill licks. There are several takeaways in this short lesson that you can use to apply to your rhythm playing. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 031 – T-Bone Walker Style Rhythm Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML031) you’ll learn how to jazz up your blues chords by playing this T-Bone Walker style chord arrangement, similar to the one heard in Stormy Monday. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 029 – Call and Response Blues Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML029) you’ll learn how to play a simple call and response blues composition in which the "call" is the lead, and the "response" is the rhythm. You'll be alternating back and forth between them. The lead part is the same each time which makes it easy play (and remember). … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 023 – Easy Blues Rhythm in the key of A
In this MicroLesson (ML023) you'll learn an interesting blues rhythm to play in the key of A. In the extended version, I'll show you how to easily transpose this to any key. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 022 – Add Melody To Your Chords – Rhythm Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML022), you’ll learn how to enhance basic chords (C, Am, Em, G) by working a simple melody in between the chords. I'll also show you several fill licks that you can use over each of the chords. The reason for learning this is to create more interesting rhythm arrangements. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 021 – Learn The Minor Chord Positions – Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML021), you'll learn how to play the minor chord voicings up the neck of the guitar. This is very useful when playing rhythm as it gives you variety. You can also target these chord voicings when playing lead to create a more melodic sound. … [Read more...]