Rhythm Guitar

side stepping a funk rythm guitar technique

Side Steppin’- A Funk Rhythm Guitar MUST HAVE Technique

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|phone” custom_padding=”||33px||false|false”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”4″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ background_color=”#ffffff” min_height=”500px” custom_margin=”-6px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9d9d9″ border_width_top=”0px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”pa-inline-buttons ” _builder_version=”4.5.2″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_video src=”https://youtu.be/wy62BkvYeSQ” admin_label=”Video” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px|25px|25px|25px|false|true”] LESSON DESCRIPTION The technique of extracting 2 notes from a chord voicing and approaching those notes from a half step below is a crucial …

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7 stanky grooves professional funk lessons

7 STANKY Funk & R&B Guitar Rhythms

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Layering funk rhythm guitar part 1

Layering Funk Rhythm Guitar Lesson – Part 1

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|phone” custom_padding=”||33px||false|false”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”4″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ background_color=”#ffffff” min_height=”500px” custom_margin=”-6px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9d9d9″ border_width_top=”0px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”pa-inline-buttons ” _builder_version=”4.5.2″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_video src=”https://youtu.be/L_JzBV7C9X4″ admin_label=”Video” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px|25px|25px|25px|false|true”] LESSON DESCRIPTION This lesson is all about layering funk rhythm guitar parts. This is important stuff to know for a lot of reasons. Learn to …

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The Stanky Thumb | Using the Thumb in Funk Guitar Rhythm

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Bite sized lesson from tasty guitar

Slow Blues Lesson – 3 SWEET Chord Substitutions

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Advanced Shuffle Rhythm

Advanced Shuffle Rhythm Part 1

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A very nice swingin blues rhythm in g

A Very Nice Swingin’ Blues Rhythm in G

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david t walkers chord embellishments

David T Walker Style Chord Embellishments

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How to play R&B rhythm guitar on a 6/8 ballad

How To Play R&B Rhythm Guitar On a 6/8 Ballad

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Another common soul R&B chord Progression you must know

Another Common R&B/Soul Chord Progression You Must Know

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