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Intro Bluegrass Strum | Guitar Tutorial Aug 10, 2011: In this lesson, you will learn a strum pattern that is in 2/4 time and will work great for bluegrass music. As you progress with this strum pattern, you will be able to more easily progress into more advanced strum patterns used in bluegrass music.

Jazz Walking Bass Line | Guitar Tutorial Aug 3, 2011: Once you know some jazz progressions, this simple concept will make you sound like a jazz pro. You will learn how to create a "walking bass line" amongst any chords. The result is the sound of a bass guitar playing along with chords.

Jazz in C | Guitar Tutorial Jul 27, 2011: In this lesson, you will learn my personal favorite jazz progression in the key of C! This progression is for those who want something a little challenging, because the chords are very unique. However, the progression is very versatile and sounds great.

Fast Open G Scale | Guitar Tutorial Jul 20, 2011: In this lesson, you will learn a fun way to impress your friends! Play a scale at blazing speeds. Specifically, you'll learn the open G major scale, and you'll learn techniques to play incredibly fast. Go ahead; try it out!

Warm Up Drill | Guitar Tutorial Jul 13, 2011: In this weekly lesson update, you'll learn a great warm up drill that you can use to increase your finger speed and learn any scale much better. Go ahead; try it out!

"Starry Night" by Chris August | Guitar Tutorial Jul 6, 2011: This FREE lesson is from a member's request in the Guitarmann forums. Learn how the "cadence strum" works with the song example, "Starry Night" by Chris August. Once you have the hang of it, you can apply it to any song in 4/4 to give it a different feel.

Cadence Strum Pattern Jun 22, 2011: Learn a new strum pattern in 4/4 that will make for a fun change of pace. This strum pattern works well at around 80 BPM. Go ahead; try it out!

"I Will Search" Chords | Guitar Tutorial | Isreal and New Breed Jun 15, 2011: In this FREE weekly lesson, you will learn how to play the chords used in the Israel Houghton song "I Will Search." This song uses alternate E chords, making switches very easy. You'll also learn how to play a very unique chord that is outside of the chord family and hear what it sounds like.

"I Will Search" Intro | Guitar Tutorial | Isreal and New Breed Jun 8, 2011: In this FREE weekly lesson, you will learn the intro to the song "I Will Search" by Israel Houghton. This song uses a droning E octave lick and an alternate A chord progression that is relatively easy to play.

Blues in E Alternate Chords | Guitar Tutorial Jun 1, 2011: In this members only lesson, you will learn some alternate chords to play for typical blues songs in the key of E. Once you know these chords, you'll have 2 ways to play the common chords so you will be able to expand your sound.

Drop D Tuning Speed Licks | Guitar Tutorial May 24, 2011: In this lesson you will learn how to create speed licks that will work great for solos, intro licks, or licks that will work in between chords. You'll see exactly how to play these licks and how to build speed. Finally, you'll see an extended jam that will incorporate all that you've learned with drop D!

Drop D Tuning Licks and Octaves | Guitar Tutorial May 18, 2011: Once you are familiar with drop D tuning, you can start working in some techniques to spice up your playing. The first technique you'll learn in this is lesson is how to work in lick with some chords. The second technique you'll learn is how to play octaves with a droning D in the bass. You'll get sounds you can't get any other way!

Drop D Tuning Intro | Guitar Tutorial May 11, 2011: c You'll even learn a popular song that's used in drop D tuning. This tuning opens up a new world of possibilities.

Jazz Blues Progression | Guitar Tutorial May 4, 2011: With only 2 simple chords, you can play a very impressive sounding progression that borders between jazz and blues. These chords also allow you to change keys very easily and to solo easily as you play. You'll learn how to play the chords, how to transition between keys and what scale to use as you solo.

Palm Muting | Guitar Tutorial Apr 27, 2011: Learn how to control your strumming a little better with palm muting. You can create very unique sounds with this technique. In this members only lesson, you will learn how to palm mute when strumming as well as how to palm mute when flat picking!

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