LESSONS
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Rhythm Series 1- Lesson 1 Rock Rhythms
In lesson 1, Jerry introduces the basic essential techniques you need to become a competent rhythm guitarist when playing a rock style. Starting with power chords and techniques for muting strings, Jerry quickly moves into using effects to give your chords more identity and definition. Jerry then demonstrates a number of riffs you can use to turn simple sequences of music into something that wouldn't sound out of place in a stadium. Rhythm guitarists everywhere can benefit from Jerry's tips and techniques that are shared in this lesson.
Rhythm Series 1- Lesson 2 Sixties Rhythms
In lesson 2, Jerry takes the chord progressions from the first lesson and places a sixties interpretation on them. Jerry then moves onto some further sixties-inspired chords that introduce groove and old-school rhythm to your music. This lesson will inspire you to incorporate sixties chords and riffs into your music, particularly when you're playing around and improvising. The lesson ends with an introduction to the style of Jimi Hendrix, which is explored in further detail in lesson 3.
Rhythm Series 1- Lesson 3 Hendrix Style Rhythms
In lesson 3 of this series, join Jerry as he shares his favourite Hendrix style rhythms with you and his tips and tricks for how to play them as best you can. Jerry goes through a range of licks that will help you to create rhythm guitar harmonies and develop your own Hendrix-esque sound. The sequences in this lesson will give you the confidence to go away and play around with your own rhythm guitar style, and arm you with some extra techniques for putting new interpretations on any solo music you have already written and played yourself.
Rhythm Series 1- Lesson 4 Funk Rhythms
Jerry heads back to the sixties in lesson 4, which is all about discovering how to play inspirational funk rhythms. Not only will you learn how to play great sounding funk riffs and chords, Jerry will also show you how to use your equipment to get an even more distinct funk sound. The lesson then moves into some specific funk sequences and examples, giving you something to practice with or a foundation for creating your own personal funk improvisations.
Rhythm Series 1- Lesson 5 Chord Families
The final lesson of this rhythm series looks at how rhythm guitarists can use chords to create great sounding music. Perfect for experienced guitarists who suffer from chord confusion, Jerry clarifies the differences between commonly confused chord sounds and shares a number of exercises that will help you to avoid this problem in the future. You'll also learn about the relationships between certain chords and see some riffs that you can use to put chords together and practice coming up with your own licks.
Rhythm Series 1 A Rocker- Backing-Jam Tracks
Practice your rock rhythms from the earlier lessons with this rock-inspired backing track that has been designed so you can pick up your guitar and play the licks that Jerry has shown you as well as your own improvisations. This jam track is ideal for band guitarists who spend a lot of time practising alone; it will help you master your timing and understand where and when you can place your own improvisations into a track without sending everyone else off their own timing and rhythm.
Rhythm Series 1 Hendrix Style- Backing-Jam Tracks
There aren't many who can claim to be able to play guitar like the legendary Jimi Hendrix could, but this jam track will enable you to play along in the Hendrix style from the lesson featured in this series and see just how good you can be. Play along with the licks you have learned from Jerry, and when you've mastered those rhythm guitar sequences and licks why not improvise your own, Hendrix style, and fit them into this brilliant jam track.
Rhythm Series 1 JBs Funk- Backing-Jam Tracks
Having the ability to play funk rhythms will give your music vocabulary a whole new range. Use this backing track to practice the tips and techniques taught to you by Jerry in lesson 4, and you'll fast find yourself with increased confidence when it comes to improvising your own funk licks or putting a funk slant on an existing piece of music that you might want to change slightly. Use this track to play around with funk and to simulate playing in a group situation so you perfect your timing and can jam out inspirational funk rhythms whenever you need to.
Rhythm Series 1 Jimi Jam- Backing-Jam Tracks
This Jimi Jam backing track is perfect for practising the Hendrix style rhythms and the other techniques you have learned throughout the whole rhythm series. Add in your own improvisations and find out what you sound like playing along with a Hendrix style track, great practice for when you really are in a band or group situation. For solo rhythm guitar players, learning how to play along with this jam track is excellent for building confidence and coming up with your own distinct style of play.
Rhythm Series 1 Mellow Major- Backing-Jam Tracks
Practice the chords you learned throughout the rhythm series by playing along with this mellow major backing track. Jam through it all at once or keep playing it in small parts until you master each chord and sequence that Jerry shared with you during the lesson. This is a great backing track for lead and rhythm guitarists who might use mellow major chords in their music, while it can also help you come up with fun improvisations and licks of your own.
Rhythm Series 1 Minor 251- Backing-Jam Tracks
Play a selection of your favourite chords from lesson 5 with this backing track, designed so you can get comfortable and confident playing along with others whether you are the lead or rhythm guitarist in a band. Practice your solo chords while also improvising into your own licks, and use this fun track to master your skills. This track is ideal for anyone looking to practice and control the sound and effect of their chords.
Rhythm Series 1 Minor Turnaround- Backing-Jam Tracks
Practice your minor chords by jamming along to this backing track that Jerry has produced to accompany part of lesson 5. Whether you predominantly play guitar solo or in a group, chords are the foundation of everything you do. Put what you have learned throughout the series into practice with this jam track, which will help you master your timing and control of chords, and also give you some ideas of when you can break off from chords and come up with your own improvisations.
Rhythm Series 1 Rock- Backing-Jam Tracks
This rock backing track has been designed to accompany and complement lesson 1 of the series. Play along with the track in part or in full to perfect your rock rhythms, and feel like you're playing with a group while perfecting your own sense of rhythm and building your confidence by placing improvisations of your own ideas over the top. Perfect for serious rhythm guitar practice or a casual jam session, this rock backing track will get you in the mood for spending hours with your instrument in hand and playing along.
Rhythm Series 1 Sixties- Backing-Jam Tracks
If you enjoyed the lesson going through a range of inspirational sixties rhythms with Jerry then this backing track will help you put everything together and bring the golden era of music into your own playing style. Whether you want to fool around and come up with your own improvisations or jam along to the track to perfect your own grasp of the sixties, this track is the perfect accompaniment for you to do it and add something different to your rhythm guitar skills.
