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Rhythm Guitar

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Beginner

Ninth Chords on Guitar - 130

Today I'll explain what 9th chords are, how they are constructed, and all of the different types that you can use to fancy up your rhythm guitar.

Ninth chords are usually...

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Fun Guitar Chords - 129

One of my favorite things about learning songs is coming across new chords that grab your attention.


In the beginning, we work so hard on the basic chords that when we...

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Stuck in a Guitar Rut - 128

 

Can't make any progress and losing interest? Putting in more effort and getting less results?

Today, I show my proven path to getting back on the road to success...

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Guitar Arpeggios Explained - 127

Arpeggios? What are these awesome sounding things? Today, I give an overview of arpeggios and how to use them.

They aren't as hard as you think and can make your solos...

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The Frustrated Guitarist - 126

 

Frustration is a big word here. And it is something that I spend a great deal of time thinking about.


Sometimes it's worth spending the time to look up the actual...

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Lick Building Challenge - 125

Join Us For This Awesome Lick Building Challenge

Background

Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been pulling together here in our community. I asked myself...

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Switching Between Acoustic and Electric - 124

Did you know that you are really learning two different instruments and both require a very different approach?


"Wait, I didn't sign up for this! I thought I was learning...

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Welcome Back to the Guitar - 123

Welcome Back!

Have you decided that now is the time to give it another shot? Have you always, in the back of your mind, wished that your first experience on the guitar...

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Playing Fills In Between Chords - 122

How do you make fills between chords that sound great?

This week, the community decided the topic, and I was happy to deliver. Check out this hour long episode about the...

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Playing in the Style of David Gilmour – 121

What is it about David Gilmour's playing that makes it so unique?

Well, in this week's live podcast, I decided to find out. With a lot of help from the Play Guitar...

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The REAL Way to Learn to Play Guitar – 120

A big question: What's the way to really get results with the guitar?

Learning the guitar looks easy, but I'm sure you know by now, it's not. It's a challenge and some...

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Playing Chords in the Style of Jimi Hendrix – 119

 

Ever tried to learn those cool chord embellishments that Jimi Hendrix played? Check out today's podcast and learn all about  the way he approached rhythm...

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