Country Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 2

Dive into the heart of country guitar with "Country Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 2," a comprehensive guitar lesson designed to enhance your playing skills with a focus on specific techniques that are pivotal in mastering the country genre. This week's lesson is meticulously crafted to broaden your musical vocabulary and technique, ensuring you gain confidence and skill in playing. These lessons are taught by Steve Trovato.

Lesson Overview

Three Octave Horizontal Pentatonic Scale and Variation in Two Keys

The three octave horizontal pentatonic scale introduces guitarists to a broader range of the fretboard, encouraging the exploration of melodic possibilities in two distinct keys. Learning this scale and its variations enhances your ability to navigate the guitar neck with ease and fluidity, essential for improvisation and soloing in country music.

Picking Techniques

This lesson delves into various picking techniques, including alternate picking, which is crucial for achieving speed and precision. Mastering these techniques will allow you to articulate notes more clearly and develop a more versatile picking style, suitable for both rhythm and lead playing.

Building Solos Using Repetition, Slides, Hammer-Ons, Pull-Offs, and Sequences

The art of solo construction is explored through repetition, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and sequences, offering a structured approach to creating memorable and expressive solos. These techniques contribute to a more dynamic and expressive playing style, enabling you to craft solos that captivate and tell a story.

Three Licks in the Style of Dickie Betts

Learn three signature licks inspired by the legendary Dickie Betts, designed to infuse your playing with the distinctive flair of Southern Rock and Country. These licks not only pay homage to Betts' iconic style but also serve as a valuable tool in developing your own unique sound.

Benefits of Using a Backing Track for Practice

Practicing with a backing track is an invaluable component of this lesson. It simulates a real-life playing environment, allowing you to apply the techniques you've learned in context. This not only improves your timing and groove but also enhances your ability to play with other musicians, preparing you for live performances or jam sessions.

Conclusion

"Country Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 2" is an essential step in your journey to becoming a proficient country guitarist. By focusing on these key techniques, you'll unlock new levels of creativity and expression in your playing, laying a solid foundation for future musical endeavors.

Guitar Techniques Used

• Slides
• Hammer-Ons
• Pull-Offs
• Alternate Picking

By integrating these techniques into your practice routine, you'll not only enhance your skillset but also develop a deeper understanding of the country guitar genre, enabling you to express yourself more fully through your instrument.