Country Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 6
Lessons Included in this Course
Course Content Overview
This comprehensive lesson is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of advanced country guitar concepts. You’ll learn how to navigate complex chord progressions, utilise major triad arpeggios for melodic soloing, and master the art of hybrid picking. The lesson is structured to ensure you can apply these techniques in a real-world musical context.
Here’s a breakdown of the lesson contents:
- **Playing Over a 4 Chord Progression:** Learn to seamlessly weave your lead lines over common country chord progressions, a fundamental skill for any country guitarist.
- **Introduction to Major Triad Arpeggios:** Discover how to use major triad arpeggios to create melodic and harmonically rich solos that outline the chord changes.
- **Introduction to Hybrid Picking:** Master the foundational techniques of hybrid picking, a cornerstone of modern country guitar playing that combines a pick and fingers.
- **Developing Hybrid Picking Techniques:** Take your hybrid picking to the next level with advanced exercises and concepts that will improve your speed, accuracy, and dexterity.
- **Three Licks in the Style of Albert Lee:** Learn three licks inspired by the legendary Albert Lee, a true pioneer of country guitar, and incorporate his signature techniques into your own playing.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is perfect for intermediate to advanced guitarists who are serious about mastering the country genre. It’s especially beneficial for those who want to:
- Develop a deep understanding of advanced country guitar techniques.
- Improve their soloing and improvisation skills in a country context.
- Master hybrid picking and other essential country guitar techniques.
- Learn to play in the style of country guitar legends like Albert Lee.
- Take their country guitar playing to a professional level.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
‘Country Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 6’ offers a structured and effective approach to learning advanced country guitar. With Steve Trovato as your guide, you’ll receive expert instruction from a world-class guitarist and educator. The course is designed to be practical and hands-on, with a focus on real-world application. The inclusion of a backing track allows you to practice the techniques in a musical context, simulating a live band experience. By the end of this week, you’ll have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to play country guitar with authority and style.
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Country Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 6
Dive into the heart of country guitar playing with "Country Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 6," the final chapter of our comprehensive course designed for enthusiasts eager to master the genre. This week's lessons encapsulate essential techniques that mark the signature sound of country music, including playing over a 4 chord progression, an introdction to major triad arpeggios, and the fundamentals of hybrid picking. Additionally, we delve into advanced hybrid picking techniques and present three licks inspired by the legendary Albert Lee, offering a robust foundation for aspiring guitarists. These lessons are taught by Steve Trovato.
Lesson Overview
Playing Over a 4 Chord Progression
Learning to navigate through a 4 chord progression is fundamental in country music, providing a solid base for both rhythm and lead playing. This lesson focuses on understanding how to seamlessly integrate chords into a cohesive progression, enhancing your ability to support a melody or take the lead in a song. Mastering this technique enriches your musical versatility and prepares you for more complex compositions.
Introduction to Major Triad Arpeggios
Major triad arpeggios are pivotal in crafting melodious solos and enriching your harmonic understanding. This lesson introduces the concept of breaking chords into individual notes to create flowing, lyrical lines. Grasping major triad arpeggios will elevate your soloing skills, offering a new dimension to your playing by highlighting the harmonic structure of songs.
Introduction to Hybrid Picking
Hybrid picking, a technique that combines pick and fingers, is a quintessential element of country guitar playing. This introductory lesson lays the groundwork, teaching you how to simultaneously use a pick and fingers to pluck strings, resulting in a versatile sound palette. This skill is invaluable for executing the intricate licks and rapid-fire phrases characteristic of country music.
Developing Hybrid Picking Techniques
Building upon the basics, this section delves deeper into hybrid picking techniques. By developing precision and speed, you'll learn to play more complex patterns and rhythms, crucial for the dynamic and expressive playing found in country music. This advanced approach allows for a broader range of tones and textures, enhancing your overall musical expression.
Three Licks in the Style of Albert Lee
Albert Lee's lightning-fast licks and distinctive style have made him a country guitar legend. This lesson presents three licks inspired by Lee, focusing on his innovative use of hybrid picking and string bending. Learning these licks not only pays homage to a master but also sharpens your technique and adds flair to your playing repertoire.
The Benefits of Using a Backing Track for Practice
Incorporated into this week's lessons is a backing track, an essential tool for any guitarist looking to improve. Practicing with a backing track simulates a live band experience, encouraging you to keep time, listen actively, and adapt your playing to fit within a group context. It's an effective way to apply the techniques you've learned in a realistic setting, enhancing both your timing and improvisational skills.
Guitar Techniques Used in This Course
Throughout "Country Guitar In 6 Weeks," we've covered a range of techniques essential for any aspiring country guitarist. Below is a list of these techniques, complete with links for further exploration:
This course has been meticulously designed to equip you with the skills necessary to navigate the diverse landscape of country guitar playing. From the foundational chord progressions and arpeggios to the nuanced art of hybrid picking, each lesson is a step towards mastering the genre. By the end of Week 6, you'll not only have a deep appreciation for country guitar but also the technical proficiency to express your musical ideas with confidence and creativity.
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Steve Trovato
To fans of country music, Steve needs no introduction and as an educator Steve holds a fulltime position in the Studio Jazz Department of Southern California. Steve has had a huge impact on the guitar learning scene with his old country guitar video and his Voodoo Blues series of books...