Lesson focusing on syncopation in blues playing.

In class collaboration #4. Focus on phrasing and rhythm soloing. Straight vs Syncopated soloing presented.

In this lesson we are going to take a look at some Bossa Nova rhythm patterns, from "basic" patterns to more syncopated ones.

Brazilian kind of rhythm that is used in Bossa Nova and some styles from that country.

Soul rhythm focusing on syncopated rhythm patterns.

Let's take a look at 16th Rock Rhythms

This lesson covers three different chicken pickin' licks that can be used in rhythm or lead playing. It stresses the use of hybrid picking along with double-stops and pentatonic scales.

This is an example of how to mix Rhythm & Blues with Funk, or Funk with Blues feeling. I mix the 16th notes for funk feeling with the triplets for rhythm & blues feeling. You will find rhythm and solo parts here.

This lesson covers the use of conventional chords, in addition to the standard power chords in Hard Rock setting.