Country Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 3

Dive into the heart of country guitar playing with "Country Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 3," a comprehensive course designed for intermediate guitarists looking to master the art of country music. This week's lessons focus on essential techniques such as Diatonic 6ths, Major Pentatonic Scales, Pedal Steel Licks and Bending, Chromatics, and the Pick and Finger Technique. We also explore three iconic licks in the style of the Eagles, ensuring you capture the essence of country music. Accompanied by a backing track, this course promises to enhance your playing skills and deepen your understanding of country guitar. This course is taught by Steve Trovato.

Course Overview

Diatonic 6ths

Diatonic 6ths offer a melodious way to enrich your playing, creating a dual-note harmony that is pivotal in country music. Learning this technique allows you to add depth and a layered texture to your melodies, making your playing more expressive and intricate. By mastering Diatonic 6ths, you gain the ability to craft lines that sound fuller and more harmonically complex, elevating your country guitar playing to new heights.

Major Pentatonic Scales across Changing Chords

This lesson focuses on navigating Major Pentatonic Scales over a simple chord progression, a fundamental skill in country guitar. Understanding how to play these scales across changing chords enables you to improvise and create fluid, engaging solos that seamlessly integrate with the harmonic background. It's a technique that not only improves your soloing capabilities but also enhances your ability to connect with the music on a deeper level.

Pedal Steel Licks and Bending

Pedal steel licks and bending techniques are the soul of country guitar, offering that quintessential country sound. This lesson teaches you how to mimic the sweet, vocal-like qualities of the pedal steel guitar on a standard electric or acoustic guitar. Learning these bending techniques will allow you to add expressiveness and a unique sonic character to your playing, distinguishing your style within the country genre.

Chromatics

Integrating chromatics into your playing introduces a smooth, connecting element between notes, adding sophistication and a hint of jazz to your country licks. This lesson guides you through the use of chromatic notes to create more interesting and complex lines, enhancing your musical vocabulary and offering a fresh perspective on traditional country guitar playing.

Pick and Finger Technique

The Pick and Finger Technique, or hybrid picking, is a versatile skill that combines the use of a pick and fingers to pluck strings separately. This approach allows for greater speed, accuracy, and dynamic control, enabling you to play more complex pieces with ease. It's particularly useful in country music for playing intricate licks and runs that require a combination of strumming and single-note picking.

Three Licks in the Style of Eagles

Learn to play three distinctive licks in the style of the Eagles, one of the most iconic bands in country rock. These licks will not only expand your repertoire but also provide insight into the Eagles' unique blend of rock and country, helping you to develop a versatile and expressive playing style.

Practicing with a Backing Track

Practicing with a backing track is invaluable for any guitarist. It provides a realistic context for applying what you've learned, allowing you to hone your timing, rhythm, and improvisational skills. Additionally, playing along with a backing track can help you understand how your guitar lines fit within a full band setting, preparing you for live performances and jam sessions.

Guitar Techniques Used in This Course

• Chord Progressions.
• String Bending.
• Chromaticism.
• Hybrid Picking.

This course is meticulously designed to ensure that you grasp each technique thoroughly, with practical applications and benefits that will significantly enhance your playing. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of country guitar or expand your overall musicality, "Country Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 3" offers a wealth of knowledge and skills to help you achieve your goals.