John Mayer Acoustic Techniques (Guitar Lesson)
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John Mayer Acoustic Techniques
Rich Nibbe explores the acoustic guitar's role in John Mayer's playing. Learn about alternate tunings, open strings, moving chord shapes and more.
Taught by Rich Nibbe in Style of John Mayer seriesLength: 17:12Difficulty: 2.0 of 5
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Style of John Mayer
Found in our Beginner Lesson SetsExplore the unique style and techniques of John Mayer.
Lesson 1
Introduction to John Mayer
Rich Nibbe and JamPlay are proud to present another "In the style of" series, this time featuring the one and only John Mayer. This introductory lesson dives right in, taking a look at soloing ideas, percussive...
Length: 16:21 Difficulty: 1.5 Members OnlyLesson 2
Pentatonic Scale
Rich Nibbe takes a look at how you can apply the pentatonic scale in the style of John Mayer into your playing.
Length: 15:13 Difficulty: 2.0 FREE
Sixth Intervals
Rich Nibbe demonstrates how John Mayer adds interest to his playing by adding sixth intervals.
Length: 8:06 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
John Mayer Acoustic Techniques
Rich Nibbe explores the acoustic guitar's role in John Mayer's playing. Learn about alternate tunings, open strings, moving chord shapes and more.
Length: 17:12 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Licks and Influences
Rich Nibbe takes a took at a variety of licks in the style of John Mayer and the artists he was likely inspired by.
Length: 7:04 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
John Mayer Inspired Track Part 1
Rich Nibbe plays a super catchy John Mayer inspired track. Then, he dissects each section in the following two lessons. In part one, you will learn the intro, verse, and chorus.
Length: 15:39 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
John Mayer Inspired Track Part 2
In part two, Rich Nibbe takes a close look at the leads on the John Mayer inspired track you heard in part one.
Length: 11:15 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
About Rich Nibbe
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Rich grew up in Southern California and lived life on the beach for most of his life. Wanting to do something fun for a living he pursued guitar as a career. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Rich spent time teaching and understanding how to have a voice through the instrument. Gradually work and travel started to pick up which lead to a decade and a half on the road and in the studio. He has had the privilege of working with artists like Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Allison Krauss and Tommy Walker.
Rich grew up in Southern California and lived life on the beach for most of his life. Wanting to do something fun for a living he pursued guitar as a career. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Rich spent time teaching and understanding how to have a voice through the instrument. Gradually work and travel started to pick up which lead to a decade and a half on the road and in the studio. He has had the privilege of working with artists like Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Allison Krauss and Tommy Walker.
Rich has also done sessions and led clinics all over world, including session work in South Korea.
Rich currently lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with his wife and two boys.
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Discussions with our instructors are just one of the many benefits of becoming a member of JamPlay.Such an amazing lesson. This is exactly what I am looking for!! I would love an "in the style of Ryan Adams" done by Rich. Can anyone direct me to more acoustic guitar lessons in this kinda style on jamplay? I am looking for acoustic pop/rock that goes beyond strumming chords - exactly like this lesson.
The tab for scene 3 is wrong. Should be an F# over the C chord. Beautiful guitar parts. Thanks!
Thanks! I'll look into getting this fixed.
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