Rhythm Guitar Learning Resources

Basic Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar
Author: Steve Kaufman Media: DVD / DIGITAL Level: Beginner - Intermediate
This video covers the basics of Bluegrass rhythm guitar, from the simplest two-chord song to Texas-style fiddle tunes. Players will master bass walks, the Lester Flatt 'G run,' altered chords, complex progressions and more. Steve provides valuable insider's tips and gives the techniques and practice sessions needed to play solid back-up in any picking situation. Songs include Wabash Cannonball, Blackberry Blossom, Sally Goodin and more.
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Beyond Basic Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar
Author: Steve Kaufman Media: DVD / DIGITAL Level: Intermediate
Steve Kaufman takes rhythm playing to a whole new level with this in-depth lesson, specially formulated for players who want to go beyond the basics. This DVD is will help you develop exactly the right feel for the music you are accompanying. It includes techniiques like walking bass lines, chord progressions, substitutions and complex chord shapes. Learn to back up bluegrass songs, fiddle tunes, contest pieces and Texas swing standards like a pro!
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Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar Workshop
Author: Orrin Star Media: DVD + TAB Level: Beginner
This 95-minute video offers an enhanced version of Orrin's live workshop, featuring additional bass runs and songs, a new section on playing with other more...guitarists, and a guest appearance by Kenny Smith. Starting with the basics and working up from there, it will show you: a full range of strums and bass runs; how and when to apply them; the key to killer bass runs (rest strokes); the "cool" chord forms; how to approach faster songs.
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Advanced Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar
Author: Wyatt Rice Media: DVD Level: Intermediate
In this 90-minute DVD, Wyatt Rice teaches you how to greatly expand your rhythm guitar abilities by teaching: crosspicking rhythm; syncopated rhythm; a variety of right hand patterns combined with left hand technique to develop a “groove” rhythm; unique bass runs; passing chords; chord substitutions; and chord inversions. Additionally, Wyatt is shown improvisationally accompanying various instruments (banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin) and then analyzing what he has done to provide the rhythmic foundation behind each instrument. Special guest appearances by Rickie Simpkins, Kenny Smith, Sammy Shelor, and Tony Rice.
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