If you missed part 1 of this series, be sure to check it out before moving on. In this week’s episode of Liepe’s Licks, Chris moves on and teaches the second lick in this rock guitar solo. This section features a rake and several intense bends. Download the backing track. If you want to learn
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Learn the Bo Diddley Beat
In this edition of Strummin’ with Steve we take a look at the “Bo Diddley Beat.” Steve investigates this quintessential rhythm pattern and demonstrates how it can be used on the acoustic guitar. This rhythm pattern sounds amazing in and of itself, however be sure to try it out with other chords and progressions that
When Your Bucket List Calls: Four Great Reasons to Start Taking Guitar Lessons NOW
Call it what you want: a “Lifetime To-Do List”, the “Things I’ll Get Around To Someday List” or, simply, your “Bucket List”. It doesn’t matter who you are, everyone has one, and odds are pretty good that learning to play an instrument is on it. How can we be so certain? Well, a Gallup Poll
Learn an Entire Guitar Solo Part 1
In this weeks edition of Liepe’s Licks Chris will teach the first lick of an entirely new guitar solo. This solo has a rock feel and is played over an 8 barre chord progression. He not only teaches how to play the first portion of the lick in this lesson, but also discusses his thoughts
Top Five Questions Asked By Beginner Guitarists
So you’ve decided to take up the guitar – great choice! As with any new adventure, there are going to be a lot of questions that arise as you get started, and in your first few months of playing and learning. That’s what we’re here for! Let’s take a look at the questions that are
Learn a Reggae Inspired Acoustic Chord Progression
Strummin’ with Steve makes its triumphant return on this fine Tuesday. In this edition Steve teaches a Reggae inspired chord progression he calls “The Island Strum.” This version differs from the one taught in the previous lesson in that it uses different chords and makes heavy use of palm muting. Whip out your acoustic guitar,
Guitar Lick Lesson : Learn a Fast Ascending Run
It’s time for another episode of Liepe’s Licks. This time around Chris teaches a fast ascending run that is as much Jazz as it is Rock. The lick emphasizes accented picking and legato. Be sure to download the backing track below. JamPlay.com is the best way to become a better guitar player. Download the Backing
Rhythm Guitar Lesson: The Island Strum
Close your eyes and imagine a flawless blue sky overhead. The warm sea breeze tickles your skin while the sea gulls chatter in the distance. Errant grains of sand float on the breeze, rubbing gently across your face. This feeling of tropical paradise is the essence, the very soul, of “The Island Strum” chord progression
Learn a Electric Guitar Lick with Volume Swells and Sweep Picking
It’s time for another edition of Liepe’s Licks by JamPlay. This lick makes use of volume swells and sweep picking to create an eerie, almost surreal sound. Master these techniques and jam along to the backing track below. Click here to download the backing track. And don’t forget, the best way to learn the guitar
Barre Chords and a Fast Chord Progression
Strummin’ with Steve (by JamPlay) is back! In this episode Steve Eulberg takes a look at the E shape and A shape barre chords and talks about playing them in a fast chord progression. Muting the chords can be particularly effective; Steve will demonstrate how. This video is perfect for those looking to learn barre
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