Our next step in learning the progression is getting the hang of our first strum pattern. The notation may look a little complex, but you should be able to get a feel for this shuffle rhythm by playing along with the video. We’ll create a rhythmic sound by adding a “stop” to the pattern by placing […] To access this page, you must purchase a Premium Lesson Plan or log in to your account and return […]
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Lesson 1 – Progression and Chords
We’ll start this course by covering the first of three chord groups we’ll eventually use for this progression. Peter Vogl will teach you how to play open position versions of E7, A7, and B7. You will learn how to play each chord and the most efficient way to switch between the chords while playing the song. Along […] To access this page, you must purchase a Premium Lesson Plan or log in to your account and return […]
Adding Notes to Scales
When we are playing the blues in a major key, it is often not enough to just use major and minor pentatonic scales to form our solos. One of the things good blues players do is add or modify their scales to help them work better over the chord progression. In this video, Peter will […] To access this page, you must purchase a Premium Lesson Plan or log in to your account and return […]
Alternate Picking Practice Session
This beginner guitar practice session by Peter Vogl will walk you through some basic principles of alternate picking. Play through these easy exercises as you watch the video. With time, you’ll become better and better at this extremely important technique. As your speed improves, you’ll find it easier to play faster songs and more difficult licks. As part of our premium membership plan, you can gain access to fifteen more practice sessions designed specifically for beginners. […]
Chicken Pickin’
Learn the basics of chicken pickin’. Using a combination of a guitar pick and your free right hand fingers, you can create that unique twangy sound. Peter Vogl will start by showing you the proper right hand technique for picking the strings and then show you some introductory licks and concepts. To access this page, you must purchase a Premium Lesson Plan or log in to your account and return to this page..