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Solo Blues Guitar - Routine #6 - Licks Shuffles and Turnarounds

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I've had quite a busy week thus far, with a lot of projects on the back burner. One of my main priorities has been to complete routine #6 of our Blues Self-Accompaniment Series. This won't be released to the general public for anothe...

Led Zeppelin "Going to California" Lesson 3-3 (Tab PDF included)

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Thanks so much for making April my biggest month to date. Looking back through my previous post, I realize I forgot to include the third installment of my Led Zeppelin "Going to California" fingerpicking series. I've create a PD...

“Oh, So Funky” Lead Guitar Lesson - Patreon Lick of the Week for 4/19/16

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In today's guitar lick of the week lesson, I'll demonstrate a very funky lick in the key of E. This phrase will borrow notes from a variety of scales and positions including the major and minor pentatonics, and also the E mixolydian ...

New Chord/Tab Sheet for Bye Bye Love Video Lesson

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This morning I'm knocking out a little tab and chord sheet making. Attached to this post you will find the tab and chord sheet for my lesson on The Everly Brother's classic "Bye Bye Love." Thanks to our good friend Earl...

Finger Style Guitar Lesson - Harry Nilsson Acoustic "Everybody's Talkin" with Tabs and Chord Sheet

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Welcome to the third installment of my "By Request" video series. Each Tuesday I'll be dropping a new tutorial on a song requested by members of my audience. Request your favorite tune at: 2016-04-13 17:17:29 +0000 UTC View Post

Jimmy Page Inspired "Super Bends Lick" - Patreon Lick of the Week 4-11-16

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I'm very excited to share with you my 300th video tutorial! It's been a great year of growth for the Swiftlessons channel, and I can't thank you enough for your support and guidance.

For our lick of the week, I'...

Country Lead Guitar Lesson - Pedal Steel Style Guitar Licks (Tabs Included)

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In the wake of losing country music legend Merle Haggard, I thought I would teach some techniques that will allow you to get some of that "Bakersfield sound." In today's lesson, I'm going to help you boost your country guitar skills ...

Ray Charles - "What'd I Say" - Video lesson, Chord Sheet, and Tab!

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And welcome to another by request song tutorial. In today's session, I'll break down how to play the Ray Charles 1959 classic "What'd I Say." I'll take you through Ray's intro riffs, a fender roads inspired strumming pattern, and som...

GoGo Style Rock Guitar Lesson - Patreon Lick of the Week 4-4-16

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In today's lick of the week, I'll demonstrate how to use the Em Pentatonic scale to jam over a "go go style" blues progression. This lick will encompass double stops, string bends and a whole lot of syncopation. Don't forget to jam w...

Solo Blues Guitar - Routine #5 - Patreon Exclusive Lesson

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and welcome to routine #5 of my Blues Self-Accompaniment Series. In this session we will be building on the ideas in our previous routines, adding in more complex turnarounds and licks. Let's get started!

2016-04-01 13:17:56 +0000 UTC View Post

Solo Blues Guitar Lesson - Routine #4 w/ TABS

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Thanks so much for your support this month of April! I'm very excited to share with you the remaining lessons in my Blues Self-Accompaniment Series. In this lesson I'll break down routine #4, which features more advanced techniques l...

Video Lesson and Chord Sheet for Roy Orbison's "Crying"

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Today I'm launching my new "By Request" video series. Each Tuesday I will post a tutorial and chord sheet covering a song submitted to me at http://swift...

Acoustic Blues Slide Guitar Lesson - Patreon Lick of the Week 3.28.16

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In today's lick of the week, I'll demonstrate how to use the amazing Roadie Automatic Guitar Tuner to tune your guitar to Open E Tuning. From their, I'll break down a bluesy slide lick derived from your minor pentatonic scale. Let's ...

Gypsy Jazz Guitar Lesson - The Harmonic Minor Scale, Arpeggios and the Lick of the Week!

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With your support I was able to stay on schedule and produce my Monday lick of the week. In this lesson I'll break down some of the techniques made famous by Gypsy Jazz guitar legend Django Reinhardt. We will begin by learning ou...

Tabs for Oscar Isaac's "Shoals of Herring" from Inside llewyn Davis Soundtrack

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Today I'm working to further develop my repertoire by digging into some of my old favorites. One tune that I always like to keep in my back pocket is "Shoals of Herring," a classic folk song which many of you may have h...

Rockabilly lick in Cmaj - Patreon Lick of the Week 3-14-16

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and welcome to another Swiftlessons Patreon Lick of the Week! In today's lesson, we will take a stab at a very common approach to Rock & Roll or Rockabilly guitar playing as we mix notes from our major and minor pentatonic scales...

The Beatles "Blackbird" - Complete Guitar Lesson with Chord and Tab PDF.

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I'm happy to report that a full lesson on The Beatles "Blackbird" has finally been added to the Swiftlessons channel. Download your chord sheets to get started and check back later in the day to grab my tab sheet breaking down ...

Solo Blues Guitar - Routine #3

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Today we expand our knowledge of the blues genre with routine #3 of our Blues Self-Accompaniment Series. This edition features chord strums, more complex licks, and the addition of a walking turnaround to end your performance of the ...

Devilish Blues/Rock Run in C - Patreon Lick of The Week 3-7-16

Hello and thanks for checking out another Patreon Lick of the Week! Today we will cover a "Devilish" Blues Lick that blends the minor pentatonic and major scales in the key of C. Thanks to a built in tritone or "Devils interval," this lick has a diss...

Patreon Lick of the Week - Triplet Blues in E - 2/29/16

Hello and thanks for checking out the first edition of my Patreon Lick of the Week series. Each Monday I will bring you a new scale, lick and helpful pdf study guide to help you meet your potential as a lead guitarist. A wide variety of styles will b...

"Fast Track Guitar Blueprint" Free download

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As many of you know, Natalia and I will be moving into our new home and studio March 4th. Once we settle, I expect to bring you lessons and resources on a daily basis! One of my first endeavors will be to complete the second e...

Music Theory Crash Course and Beginner Guitar Quiz

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All week I have been guiding my students through my Intro to Guitar Quiz. I'm very proud to report that everyone is making great progress in regards to their understanding of music theory. Click through t...