Jamesferrell
Verified buyer
08/17/26
Great!
Amazing course and amazing instructor!
Western Swing Genre Study Guide (JamPlay)
Learn the Licks, Chords, and History Behind This Iconic American Sound
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About this course
Western Swing blends the rich traditions of country, jazz, and blues into a vibrant, danceable style full of twang, swing, and soul. In Western Swing Genre Study, seasoned guitarist and educator Austin Filingo takes you deep into this uniquely American genre, unpacking the sounds and techniques that define its infectious groove.
Across 37 hands-on video lessons, you’ll explore classic rhythm patterns, signature chord voicings, harmonized melodies, and soloing strategies inspired by legends like Tiny Moore, Eldon Shamblin, and Jimmy Wyble. You'll apply these concepts directly to two full-length original songs, with detailed breakdowns of form, melody, harmony, and improvisation.
Whether you're learning how to incorporate jazzy passing chords, unleash double stops, or build licks rooted in triads and Western swing stylings, this course equips you with the vocabulary and feel to swing with authenticity and flair.
If you're ready to jump into the rich world of Western Swing guitar, this course delivers the tools, techniques, and musical insight to get you playing with style.
Across 37 hands-on video lessons, you’ll explore classic rhythm patterns, signature chord voicings, harmonized melodies, and soloing strategies inspired by legends like Tiny Moore, Eldon Shamblin, and Jimmy Wyble. You'll apply these concepts directly to two full-length original songs, with detailed breakdowns of form, melody, harmony, and improvisation.
Whether you're learning how to incorporate jazzy passing chords, unleash double stops, or build licks rooted in triads and Western swing stylings, this course equips you with the vocabulary and feel to swing with authenticity and flair.
If you're ready to jump into the rich world of Western Swing guitar, this course delivers the tools, techniques, and musical insight to get you playing with style.
What you'll learn
- Navigate the fretboard efficiently when playing melodies
- Execute a Tiny Moore-style lick with proper articulation and timing
- Master the technique of harmonizing melodies using intervals
- Apply CAGED system knowledge to efficient melody playing
- Create harmony parts by identifying roots, thirds, fifths, and sevenths
Release date: 06/30/2021 • 4h 42m runtime
Sample lessons
Chords and Form for Our First Song
Lesson
Using Passing Chords with Song 1
Lesson
Rotation Devices and Embellishments
Lesson
Tiny Moore Style Lick
Lesson
What's included
37 lessons • 18 charts • 16 Jam Tracks
Series Introduction
Welcome to Austin Filingo's Western Swing Genre Study! In this introduction, we go over the topics the course will cover, some prerequisite knowledge, and expectations for the lessons ahead.
The History of Western Swing
Austin kicks things off with an overview of the history and key players that made Western Swing what it is today.
Western Swing Rhythm
We get into playing some Western Swing by looking at some common approaches to rhythm guitar parts.
Western Swing Rhythm
We get into playing some Western Swing by looking at some common approaches to rhythm guitar parts.
Common Western Swing Chords
Now that we've got our rhythms worked out, we look at common chord shapes and chord voicings for both major and minor.
Chords and Form for Our First Song
Let's break down the chords and arrangement for our first Western Swing song.
Chords and Form for Our First Song
Let's break down the chords and arrangement for our first Western Swing song.
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Reviews
6 results
Quigle
Verified buyer
02/28/26
Really Great Depth to This Course
This one takes you deeper in to Western Swing and it's genre as a study, and really helps understand where all the concepts come from, you'll walk away with deeper knowledge that translates automatically into your playing.
morningfield
Verified buyer
09/10/25
Thanks
Smithpicking1
Verified buyer
05/11/25
Swinging goodness
What a great teacher, explains it with great clarity
johnnyjay64
Verified buyer
02/03/25
Great Course!
If you like western swing, this is a great course; excellent instructor.
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