6 Unusual Open Guitar Tunings with Diatonic Chords
Discover 6 unusual guitar tunings that voice extended, suspended, and minor chords from open strings. Includes diatonic chord maps and etude performances.
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Feel the Rhythm Instead of Counting It: A Guitarist’s Guide
Learn to feel the rhythm as a physical skill, not a math problem. Dave Isaacs's movement-based method helps guitarists build real groove.
Feel the Pulse and Stop Counting Beats: Rhythm Guitar Guide
Learn to feel the pulse as a physical sensation, not a mental count. Dave Isaacs shows how simple body movement unlocks real groove.
Guitar Practice With a Metronome Without Letting It Stress You Out
Learn to practice with a metronome as a collaborator, not a judge. Use the half-tempo drill to internalize the pulse and play with real rhythmic confidence.
Keep Steady Time on Guitar: Use Your Body’s Natural Rhythm
Learn how to keep steady time on guitar by connecting the natural rhythm of walking to your strumming hand. Feel the beat before you play it.
Find the Groove: Group Strong and Weak Beats On Guitar
Learn how accenting strong and weak beats creates a natural cycle that transforms your rhythm guitar from mechanical to musical.
Strum Like a Drummer: Guitar Dynamics, Layers, and Real Groove
Learn to strum like a drummer by mastering three dynamic layers: thump, snap, and ting. Build real groove into your rhythm guitar playing.
Chord Substitutions for Jazz Guitar: Add Color to Any Progression
Chord substitutions are one of the most powerful tools a jazz guitarist has. The concept is straightforward: you replace an expected chord with a different one.
Funk Rhythm Guitar: How to Play the Funky Flutter Strum
Funk rhythm guitar gives you more tonal options than most players realize. Standard alternate strumming is the default, and it works well.
Play Your Space and Transform Your Funk Rhythm Guitar Playing
When you play your space instead of chasing shapes, your funk rhythm parts transform overnight.
Memphis Blues Guitar: Inside the Hi Records Sound
Memphis blues guitar is one of the most groove-deep, horn-friendly, singer-friendly styles in American music. It’s the sound...
How to Play Rhythm Guitar in a Band Without Getting Lost
How to Play Rhythm Guitar in a Band Without Getting Lost Picture your first real band rehearsal. You...