Volume 17 Lessons
In this volume we will study country style guitar. Techniques covered include strumming patterns, country style chords and riffs, the Memphis Scale, country improvisation, and an introduction to Travis Picking. New scales learned include the Memphis scale and the Country scale.
Classic Country Strumming
In this lesson we will explore some classic country strumming patterns.
Make Your Chords Sound Country
In this lesson we will learn some ways to make your chords sound more country.
Using Pentatonic Major in Country
In this lesson we will learn how to use the Pentatonic Major scale to make our leads sound more country.
The Country Scale
In this lesson we will learn the Country Scale and how to apply it to our improvisation and lead playing.
The Memphis Scale
In this lesson you will be introduced to the memphis scale and learn how it can be applied.
Country Riffing
In this lesson we will learn some country style riffs using the b3rd and b7th.
Country Licks
In this lesson we will learn some country licks you can use in your lead playing.
More Country Licks
In this lesson we will learn some more country licks you can use in your lead playing, combining the country scale and pentatonic major.
Intro to Travis Picking
In this lesson we will learn the basic principles behind Travis picking. Travis picking is a finger picking style named after one of the innovators, Merle Travis. Travis picking is used in Country, Blues, Ragtime, and Rock music.