STRINGER12345
Verified buyer
11/04/25
True Heart Blues
Kirk is amazing Tough to go wrong here
TrueHeart Blues: Rhythm
Interactive Video Masterclass for Blues Rhythm Guitar
Get this course and 1,000+ more with All Access
Try 14 days free. Cancel any time.
About this course
A great rhythm player creates the launching pad for singers and soloists and really makes the difference between a mediocre performance and a truly memorable one. In this Rhythm Edition of TrueHeart Blues, Kirk Fletcher shares many of his philosophies, master techniques, and creative approaches on comping and rhythm playing when working in a band context.
”Kirk Fletcher fires off soulful, straight-from-the-heart solos that dazzle on big stages… Fletcher also blows people’s minds when he’s playing rhythm guitar.” - Guitar Player Magazine
Widely considered one of the best blues guitarists in the world, Kirk has commanded the respect and acclaim of critics, peers, and fans across the globe. He is a four-time Blues Music Award and a 2015 British Blues Award nominee and has played with a variety of popular artists, including Joe Bonamassa and a three-year role as the lead guitarist of The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Kirk’s latest album, “Hold On” was nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album of 2019 in the Blues Music Awards.
We’re thrilled to welcome Kirk to the family with his TrueFire course, TrueHeart Blues: Rhythm Edition. You will likewise be thrilled when you pull out Kirk’s comping and rhythm moves at your next jam or rehearsal!
”Throughout this Rhythm Edition of TrueHeart Blues, I’ll demonstrate and break down many of my favorite grooves, left and right-hand techniques, how to use space in your rhythm parts, how to rhythmically tie chords together with single note lines, some of my go-to muting ideas, and how to effectively single out specific notes in a chord.
Working with backing tracks, we’ll also play our way through 10 rhythm performances across a variety of feels, tempos, and keys. We’ll cover Texas harmonica shuffles, shuffles in the style of Sonny Boy and Jimmy Rogers, some funky shuffles, some of my own songs, and much much more.
”
You’ll play your way through Kirk’s curriculum digging into a series of 10 rhythm performance studies right from the start. Along the way, Kirk passes on key techniques and insight a variety of topics including The Right Hand, Left Hand Muting Approach, Call and Response, Pocket and Laying Back, Chord Embellishments, Listening for Your Part, Listening and Influences, and much more.
The 10 rhythm performance studies span a variety of blues feels, keys and tempos. Kirk will overview each backing track and feel, and then perform the rhythm parts over the track. After the performance, Kirk breaks down the rhythm parts emphasizing the approaches and techniques in play.
Kirk will explain and demonstrate all of the key concepts and approaches along the way. You’ll get standard notation and tabs for each of the performances. Plus, Kirk includes all of the backing tracks for you to work with on your own. In addition, you’ll be able to loop or slow down any of the videos so that you can work with the lessons at your own pace.
Grab your guitar and let’s find our own ‘trueheart’ with Kirk Fletcher!
There is no doubt about it – Fletcher is a “monster guitarist” – a huge talent capable of scaling the heights of blues stardom!”
- Blues In Britain Magazine
”Kirk Fletcher fires off soulful, straight-from-the-heart solos that dazzle on big stages… Fletcher also blows people’s minds when he’s playing rhythm guitar.” - Guitar Player Magazine
Widely considered one of the best blues guitarists in the world, Kirk has commanded the respect and acclaim of critics, peers, and fans across the globe. He is a four-time Blues Music Award and a 2015 British Blues Award nominee and has played with a variety of popular artists, including Joe Bonamassa and a three-year role as the lead guitarist of The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Kirk’s latest album, “Hold On” was nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album of 2019 in the Blues Music Awards.
We’re thrilled to welcome Kirk to the family with his TrueFire course, TrueHeart Blues: Rhythm Edition. You will likewise be thrilled when you pull out Kirk’s comping and rhythm moves at your next jam or rehearsal!
”Throughout this Rhythm Edition of TrueHeart Blues, I’ll demonstrate and break down many of my favorite grooves, left and right-hand techniques, how to use space in your rhythm parts, how to rhythmically tie chords together with single note lines, some of my go-to muting ideas, and how to effectively single out specific notes in a chord.
Working with backing tracks, we’ll also play our way through 10 rhythm performances across a variety of feels, tempos, and keys. We’ll cover Texas harmonica shuffles, shuffles in the style of Sonny Boy and Jimmy Rogers, some funky shuffles, some of my own songs, and much much more.
”
You’ll play your way through Kirk’s curriculum digging into a series of 10 rhythm performance studies right from the start. Along the way, Kirk passes on key techniques and insight a variety of topics including The Right Hand, Left Hand Muting Approach, Call and Response, Pocket and Laying Back, Chord Embellishments, Listening for Your Part, Listening and Influences, and much more.
The 10 rhythm performance studies span a variety of blues feels, keys and tempos. Kirk will overview each backing track and feel, and then perform the rhythm parts over the track. After the performance, Kirk breaks down the rhythm parts emphasizing the approaches and techniques in play.
Kirk will explain and demonstrate all of the key concepts and approaches along the way. You’ll get standard notation and tabs for each of the performances. Plus, Kirk includes all of the backing tracks for you to work with on your own. In addition, you’ll be able to loop or slow down any of the videos so that you can work with the lessons at your own pace.
Grab your guitar and let’s find our own ‘trueheart’ with Kirk Fletcher!
There is no doubt about it – Fletcher is a “monster guitarist” – a huge talent capable of scaling the heights of blues stardom!”
- Blues In Britain Magazine
What you'll learn
- Execute rhythmic chord stabs that simulate horn sections
- Apply James Brown-influenced rhythm concepts to shuffle playing
- Create swing feel that pushes the rhythm section
- Coordinate right and left hands to create the illusion of playing two parts at once
- Adapt rhythm playing to different band contexts (with or without horns)
Release date: 04/29/2019 • 1h 51m runtime
Sample lessons
Call and Response
Rhythm Insight 3
El Medio Stomp
Overview
El Medio Stomp
Performance
El Medio Stomp
Breakdown
What's included
39 lessons • 10 charts • 10 Jam Tracks
TrueHeart Blues | Rhythm Edition
Hi, I'm Kirk Fletcher. Welcome to the Rhythm Edition of TrueHeart Blues.
A great rhythm player creates the launching pad for singers and soloists and makes the difference between a mediocre performance and a truly memorable one.
In this course, I'll share many of my philosophies on rhythm playing, working in a band context, and hip you to some of my favorite grooves and groove players. We'll work on left and right-hand techniques, using space in parts, single note lines that rhythmically tie chords together, muting ideas, and singling out certain notes in a chord.
Working with backing tracks, we'll also play our way through 10 rhythm performances across a variety of feels, tempos, and keys. We'll cover Texas harmonica shuffles, shuffles in the style of Sonny Boy and Jimmy Rogers, some funky shuffles, some of my own songs, and much much more. After the performances, I'll break down all of the parts to show you how to play them.
Ready to groove? Grab your guitar, and let's get started.
A great rhythm player creates the launching pad for singers and soloists and makes the difference between a mediocre performance and a truly memorable one.
In this course, I'll share many of my philosophies on rhythm playing, working in a band context, and hip you to some of my favorite grooves and groove players. We'll work on left and right-hand techniques, using space in parts, single note lines that rhythmically tie chords together, muting ideas, and singling out certain notes in a chord.
Working with backing tracks, we'll also play our way through 10 rhythm performances across a variety of feels, tempos, and keys. We'll cover Texas harmonica shuffles, shuffles in the style of Sonny Boy and Jimmy Rogers, some funky shuffles, some of my own songs, and much much more. After the performances, I'll break down all of the parts to show you how to play them.
Ready to groove? Grab your guitar, and let's get started.
The Right Hand
The right hand is where the magic happens. Here we'll talk about how keeping a loose right hand can add to keeping better time. I'll also break down the right hand by using simple 9th chord groove.
Dupree Groove in E
This track is my tribute to the late great Cornell Dupree. The main riff is using my call and response.
Dupree Groove in E
This track is my tribute to the late great Cornell Dupree. Time to get funky as I play the song down. Make sure to keep an eye on the right hand!
Dupree Groove in E
Many concepts are covered here in the breakdown: I'll discuss keeping a loose right hand, singling out certain notes in the chords and slight bends to the chords. I'll also talk about using open strings and left hand muting.
Left Hand Muting Approach
A big secret in funk guitar is muting. Here we'll talk about left hand muting and also more on slight bends on double stops.
Two Steps Forward Ab
Attitude is the name of the game here! Let's look at one of my latest tunes.
+ 32 more lessons
Reviews
60 results
10YearsGone
Verified buyer
09/03/25
It’s Kirk! Love the way he teaches & now have all of his courses and Jam and have learned a lot from him! Really enjoyed the Rhythm course after finishing the lead. Well worth your time.
GatorDanP
Verified buyer
06/09/25
Kirk is one of the all time greatest rhythm players.
Kirk is one of the very best living rhythm (and lead) players alive. Josh Smith, joe Bonamassa, Seth Rosenbloom and more have said his rhythm and groove are the best.
84_Brick
Verified buyer
03/23/25
Great course!
I’m really enjoying this course! A little challenging but Kirk breaks it down well!
soniaonguitar
Verified buyer
02/11/25
Amazing course!
…
Stop searching. Start improving with All Access.
Try 14 days free. Cancel any time.
