In this blues guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a stand-alone blues composition that requires no jam track or accompaniment. This works great on acoustic or electric guitar. This lesson primarily focuses on strumming and rhythm, although it does include some fill licks as well. I've also included arrows in the tablature to help break down the strum pattern. … [Read more...]
Learn 3 Unique Blues Rhythms, Played Over The Same Jam Track – EP167
Playing rhythm in a band doesn't always get the respect that it deserves. Rhythm is essential to any ensemble of musicians and is the glue that holds everything together - defining the parameters of the song. This blues guitar lesson is made up of 3 very different sounding rhythms that you can be played over the same 12 bar blues backing track. Notice how the feel of the song completely changes depending on the rhythm that is played. … [Read more...]
Rock Blues Rhythm and Lead (With a Catchy Riff) – EP165
This lesson is a bluesy, rock rhythm and lead that has a catchy riff which is repeated throughout the composition. In this lesson, you'll learn both rhythm and lead parts. Everything can be played on acoustic or electric guitar. I'll also explain the theory behind the notes so that you understand where it all comes from. At the end of this lesson you'll be able to improvise in this style of rhythm AND lead. … [Read more...]
Slow Blues Jam (Rhythm and Lead) – Blues Guitar Lesson – EP158
In this blues guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play both rhythm and lead over this slow, bluesy chord progression. Both rhythm and lead are played without a pick, so you'll be using only your fingers on your right hand. It's all played very slowly, making it fairly easy to play along. In addition to learning how to play this composition, you'll learn the context behind the notes to help improve your ability to improvise on the guitar. … [Read more...]
Blues Boogie Rhythm Guitar Lesson (With Lead Part) – EP152
This lesson was designed to help you with rhythm guitar. You'll learn how to strum this up-tempo blues guitar boogie and how to keep your right hand in motion while delivering the chords and muted strums at the right time. To really improve your timing, practice this with the provided MP3 jam track. The jam track is just bass and drums, so you'll be virtually playing in a trio, which forces you to be on your toes. I've also included a slower version of the jam track for those of you that … [Read more...]
Rock Blues Guitar Lesson (3 Chords) – No Accompaniment – EP151
In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to take 3 chords (A, C, and D) and play lead fill-licks in between the chords. This allows you to have a jam session with yourself, no accompaniment required. You'll learn the scales that are used as well as the rhythm strum pattern that's used. Your goal should be to learn how to extend this by adding your own fill-licks, so that you can jam as long as you want. … [Read more...]
Classic 12 Bar Blues Rhythm and Lead (Easy) – EP149
Someone brought to my attention in the forum last week that it's been a while since I created a 12 bar blues guitar lesson, so... here it is! This is a 2 part lesson that has a classic rhythm shuffle (with a few fill licks thrown in). The second time through I'll show you how to play an easy blues lead with some Eric Clapton and Jimmie Vaughan inspired licks. Make sure practice the rhythm along with the jam track to work on your timing. These slower rhythms can be tougher than you might … [Read more...]
Funk Blues Guitar Lesson – Rhythm and Lead – EP147
In this guitar lesson, you'll start by learning how to strum a funky blues rhythm on the first 3 strings. You'll then learn the "call-and-response" technique of playing a rhythm, followed by a lead. I'll give you several "response" lead examples and show you the scales I'm using so that you can improvise your own leads if you want. In the Part 2 video I'll focus more on lead and how to switch scales as the chords change. … [Read more...]
Slow Funky Groove – Rhythm and Lead Guitar Lesson – EP138
In this guitar lesson you'll start by learning how to play a laid back rhythm groove in the key of G. At the beginning of the rhythm lesson (Part 1), I'll spend a few minutes discussing chord theory, so you understand where the chords in this arrangement come from and why they work together. In the second half, I'll show you how to play the lead part, note for note, and will explain where those licks come from to put it all in context. … [Read more...]
Bossa Nova Style Rhythm With Fill Licks – EP137
In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play the Latin Bossa Nova style rhythm with no accompaniment. I'll break down the rhythm in detail and show you exactly how to count it. In addition, I'll show you how to improvise and play some fill licks in-between the chords so that you can have your own mini jam session. … [Read more...]
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