Rhythm patterns using a crunch sound! This type of playing is often used in a pop-rock context. The strumming is quite similar to the drum rhythm. With your right hand you can play lower strings while the drum is playing the kick drum, and you can play higher strings for the snare drum.

Learn how to spice up regular chords with new voicings and picking patterns to make them sound fresh.

Welcome to my new punk lesson! Continuing with the Punk Sub-styles saga that started with the "Skate Punk Lesson". In this one I'm covering the Pop Punk Style based on bands like Yellowcard, Simple Plan, Paramore, and New Found Glory.

This lesson is a rhythm guitar study for your right hand in a pop/rock style. The idea is that rhythm acoustic guitar mimic with accents the rhythm and the feel of the drum mixing in one part the three main elements: Bass Kick, snare and hi-hat, creating an accompaniment that it's really "in the pocket"

Understand the details that make the difference!

Downpicking / rhythm etude.

Inspired by The Beatles & Oasis.

A song in the style of Keane.

Inspired by their compositions and guitar arrangements.