In this lesson we'll learn some country rhythm guitar techniques, more precisely we are going to take a look at the "Carter Strum".

Effective rhythm in the style of the Country Rock/Pop artist Keith Urban

Incorporating pedal steel guitar licks in a country solo

Finger picking country miniatures.

One of the things you need to focus on if you want to sound country, is your picking. The low notes will be played with he pick held between the thumb and the index, while the middle and ring finger will play the higher notes.

This lesson covers a South Louisiana take on country guitar inspired Jerry Reed, Tony Joe White, and James Burton. The keys to this sound are the hammer-ons and slides from the minor 3rds to the Major 3rds and snappy chicken picking mutes with bluesy pentatonic scales stressing the dominant 7.

This lesson covers a funky country fusion rhythm and melody combining the styles of Jim Campilongo and John Scofield with a behind the nut bend, tone control swells, octaves, and unique chord voicings.

Classic pedal steel for guitar

This acoustic lesson is in the country/blues style without the use of a pick. To do it right you need to block the rest of the strings. It's an excellent exercise that gives single line melodies a powerful sound.