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Classic Country Guitar
Having roots in Folk, Celtic, and Gospel music, Country and Country Western evolved rapidly in the 1920's. This genre of music has spawned two of the top selling solo artists of all time. Elvis Presley, and Garth Brooks.
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About this course
Having roots in Folk, Celtic, and Gospel music, Country and Country Western evolved rapidly in the 1920's. This genre of music has spawned two of the top selling solo artists of all time. Elvis Presley, and Garth Brooks.
What you'll learn
- Play the characteristic Western swing rhythm pattern with long and short beats
- Execute proper muting technique to emphasize backbeats on 2 and 4
- Apply the 1-6-2-5 turnaround in different keys
- Know what to expect from the course: rhythm playing, lead playing, and chicken picking
- Understand the historical evolution of country music from folk to various subgenres
Release date: 05/10/2011 • 10h 34m runtime
Sample lessons
Introduction to Country
Roots of Country Music
Western Swing
Western Swing
Western Swing
Full Color Chords
Western Swing
1-6-2-5 Progression and Turnaround
What's included
115 lessons • 35 charts • 8 Jam Tracks
Introduction to Country
This short lesson will introduce you to the country style of playing and provide some necessary background information on how the genre got started.
Introduction to Country
This short lesson will introduce you to the country style of playing and provide some necessary background information on how the genre got started.
Western Swing
DJ gets to the roots of the country music genre with a lesson on Western Swing.
Western Swing
DJ gets to the roots of the country music genre with a lesson on Western Swing.
Western Swing
DJ gets to the roots of the country music genre with a lesson on Western Swing.
Roly Poly
In lesson 3, DJ teaches a short song called "Roly Poly." If you ever find yourself jamming in a country circuit, you'll need this one in your repertoire.
Classic Country
DJ discusses the classic country style. He explains the rhythmic and structural differences between this style and western swing.
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