Fireball Mail Variation 1
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This variation is packed full of hammer-ons and pull-offs. It also has a slippery, bluesy section that has some attitude!
Read MoreOld Spinning Wheel
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A classic banjo tune I learned from my brother. This tune will test your cross picking technique.
Read MoreGuitar Hero Lines
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We will learn signature lines from three of my Guitar Heroes, Norman Blake, Tony Rice and Leon Rhodes.
Read MoreHow To Improvise
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In this lesson we start learning how to Improvise. Even if you have a limited vocabulary, we can still learn how to play what we feel inside. We will add rhythmic phrasing and surrounding notes to a simple melody to start our journey on to creating music.
Read MoreD Dominant Scale
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I teach a very useful D dominant scale. We learn how to start on the different chord tones of this particular scale. I demonstrate how to use it in context of a song.
Read MoreArkansas Traveler Variation
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This variation starts out in a higher position than the previous version. the B part has a chord melody line that sounds hip over this section.
Read MoreBlackberry Blossom
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Blackberry Blossom has always been a favorite in the jam circle. In this video we learn the melody and subtle embellishments that are in this arrangement.
Read MoreBeginner Runs
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This lesson is on connecting Chords G,C and D with lines that make the chord transitions smooth and interesting.
Read MoreIntro To Phrasing
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One of the most important parts of playing lead guitar is learning how to phrase. I will discuss why phrasing is important and why this can ultimately take your playing to a new level.
Read MoreWidow's Creek
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One of the first Norman Blake tunes I learned from the Norman Blake Old And New LP.It has a challenging B part with a string of eighth note phrases.
Read MoreCuckoo's Nest Variation
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This variation opens with a open note line which involves some harmonics. The B part is inspired by guitar Hero Edward Van Halen.
Read MoreCherokee Shuffle
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The classic flatpicking tune Cherokee Shuffle. We study the finer points and this version has a cool transition into the B part that makes us think about the movement into the new chord.
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Old Joe Clark Rhythm
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I teach in detail how to play the rhythm to this tune. I also discuss my thoughts on playing rhythm guitar.
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Beginner Lesson 6
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Key of A. We learn how to make an E chord. How to practice chord to chord transitions.
Read MoreSalt Creek 2 Part B
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This second round finds us going up the neck for the A part and the B part has some interesting cross picking parts.
Read MoreSalt Creek 2 Part A
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This second round finds us going up the neck for the A part and the B part has some interesting cross picking parts.
Read MoreBilly In The Lowground
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Detailed instruction on how to play the melody to this great fiddle tune. We work through the challenges of the A and B parts.
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