Jam with Rick Graham: Masterclass in Guitar

Licklibrary.com proudly presents "Jam with Rick Graham," a comprehensive guitar lesson series designed to offer guitarists of all levels an opportunity to enhance their skills. This series focuses on learning three distinct songs, each representing a different difficulty level. These meticulously crafted lessons not only help in learning the songs note for note but also delve into the intricacies of guitar techniques and styles. Accompanied by backing tracks, the series offers a complete package for immersive learning.

Beginner, intermediate and advanced guitar jams, with lessons, backing tracks and tablature This superb guitar lesson course is a new and unique way to have fun, study and jam all at the same time.

The guitar lesson course contains three top quality backing tracks, and can be approached in two ways, first you can "JAM" with the tracks flying solo, experimenting with different ideas, licks and solos. Alternatively you can trade solos with Rick, drawing inspiration from the ideas and techniques used in his solos.

Each track has three performances from Rick working across three levels of difficulty. Although the solos are improvised he has taken care to go for a basic intermediate and advanced level for each track. All the solos are transcribed and are available in pdf form along with the lessons. On screen graphics with chords and scales are provided when it's your turn to Jam. This tutorial is an exciting way to interact with Rick while learning new licks and phrases performed in a real musical environment. This guitar lesson course is designed to be an enjoyable musical experience for everyone. Whether your style you will find this tutorial fun and inspiring. 

Benefits of Learning These Songs

Each song in this series is carefully chosen to not only teach specific guitar skills but also to provide a comprehensive learning experience. These songs help in:

1. Skill Enhancement: From basic strumming to complex soloing techniques, these songs cover a wide range of skills.
2. Musical Understanding: Learning different songs across various difficulty levels enhances musical comprehension and adaptability.
3. Style Exploration: Each song offers a glimpse into different guitar playing styles, encouraging versatility.

The Importance of Backing Tracks

Playing along with backing tracks is a crucial aspect of these lessons. Backing tracks provide a number of benefits:

• Real Band Experience: They simulate playing with a band, giving a feel of real-time performance.
• Timing and Rhythm: Helps in developing a strong sense of timing and rhythm.
• Musical Context: Provides a context to the guitar parts, enhancing understanding of how guitar fits within a song.

Rick Graham - The Lead Guitarist

Rick Graham, renowned for his extraordinary guitar skills, brings a unique blend of technical prowess and musicality to these lessons. His style is characterized by:

• Versatility: Ability to seamlessly transition between different genres and styles.
• Technical Excellence: Mastery over complex techniques with precision and speed.
• Expressive Playing: A deep understanding of musical expression, using the guitar as a voice.

Guitar Techniques Used

Throughout these lessons, a variety of guitar techniques are employed. These include:

• Vibrato
• Alternate Picking
• Legato
• Tapped Harmonics
• Double Stop Bends
• Unison Bends
• Pinched Harmonics
• Trills
• Tremolo Picking
• Chord Progressions
• Arpeggios
• Dive Bombs
• Harmonics
• Pull-offs
• Power Chords
• Palm Muting
• Barre Chords
• Two-Handed Tapping
• Sweep Picking
• Rakes
• Capo
• Finger Picking
• Hybrid Picking
• Pre-Bends
• Hammer-Ons
• Double Stops
• Slides
• Travis Picking
• Sustain
• Pick Slides
• String Bending
• Syncopated Rhythms
• Open String Riffs
• Whammy Bar Tricks
• Bluesy Bends
• Octave Melodies
• Galloping Rhythms
• Dual Guitar Harmonies
• Arpeggiated Chord Progressions
• Chromaticism
• Altered Tunings