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8 Country rhythm and picking in the style of HANK GARLAND – 8:55 min

Country rhythm and picking in the style of HANK GARLAND – 8:55 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches some country picking and rhythm in the style of Hank Garland. This lesson will be in the key of A. Jeff first goes over the chords and rhythm that he will be using for the progression. Jeff breaks down the right hand strum pattern and rhythm and goes back and forth between the chords with these patterns. Jeff teaches some ways to vary the strumming with open strings. Then he gets into some different licks that can be played over these rhythms.

Category: Country & Bluegrass
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 8:55 min

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12 Country rhythm pop folky style with walking bass lines and other essential techniques – 5:06 min

Country rhythm pop folky style with walking bass lines and other essential techniques – 5:06 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches a fun and easy Country rhythm progression in a 70s pop folky style. This is in the key of C and utilizes all first position open chords. You will also learn how to walk up and down into chords to get some cool country sounds. You will also learn to go back and forth between strumming the chord and playing the bass notes – this is a very popular technique used all the time in country, folk, bluegrass, and rockabilly music.

Category: Country & Bluegrass
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 5:7 min

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19 Learn how to get that BAKERSFIELD sound and create melody lines within chords – 8:24 min

Learn how to get that BAKERSFIELD sound and create melody lines within chords – 8:24 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches all about that famous Bakersfield sound so popular in country and bluegrass music. Most of the chords in this lesson are first position open chords, or cowboy chords as you may know them by. The chords utilized in the lesson are D major, Em, and A7. Her Jeff will teach you how to weave a single note melody line within these chords to give you that Bakersfield sound. Experiment with these techniques and try them with other chords to give you different tones in this style. Jeff utilized a hybrid style of picking to get this sound which incorporates the use of the pick and your fingers together.

Category: Country & Bluegrass
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 8:24 min

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17 More alternating bass line rhythms and country tones lesson – 7:19 min

More alternating bass line rhythms and country tones lesson – 7:19 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross continues teaching some country walking/alternating bass line rhythms. In this lesson we are in the key of E and Jeff first teaches an intro lick with a pickup note.

Jeff teaches a few different ways to approach this style that gives you different tones. He teaches both the Nashville sound which is more mutes and the Bakersfield sound which is more twangy. So you learn both and you can pick which sounds best to your ears. Jeff also teaches you the licks fingerstyle chicken picking if you prefer that sound. Jeff goes over the licks and chords both slow and at record temp. Explore the ideas and get creative with them – enjoy!

Category: Country & Bluegrass
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 7:19 min

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14 Walking alternating country bass line rhythms – 7:23 min

Walking alternating country bass line rhythms – 7:23 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches some cool country walking alternating bass line rhythms in and out of chord progressions. You hear these types of rhythms all the time in Nashville and Bakersfield recordings. Jeff stays with just three chords C,F and G – its a three chord holiday! Jeff teaches how to walk in and out of these chords within a progression to help capture that walking country sound. Jeff teaches a few aviation’s so you have some choices in playing these progressions. YOu can learn both and switch them up or play what sounds best to your ears – enjoy!

Category: Country & Bluegrass
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 7:23 min

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20 Country rhythms played with thumb pick Chet Atkins style – 7:51 min

Country rhythms played with thumb pick Chet Atkins style – 7:51 min

In this lesson Ben Zinn plays some fun country rhythms in the Chet Atkins style. Ben utilizes a thumb pick for this lesson as well as moving bass note chords and rhythm lines. Ben discusses the gear needed to recreate the old school country tone. He goes over the snapback delay/echo effect needed to help nail the tone. Ben also teaches the needed palm muting to help get that old school sounds. All chords and licks are tabbed out on-screen and Ben also goes over the timing and rhythmic elements to play these licks. Enjoy!

Category: Country & Bluegrass
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 7:51 min

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15 Learn more Country rhythms with WALKING BASSLINES – 12:26 min

Learn more Country rhythms with WALKING BASSLINES – 12:26 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross continues teaching country rhythms but here we add some walking bass lines to lead in and out of the chords to really spice things up. Learning to add these interspersed bass lines really add a lot to your playing. This rhythm will be a fast country two-beat in the key of C. Learn these techniques slow and first and then start to bring up the speed. Then add these techniques to your playing arsenal and try then when approaching chords in other progressions – have fun!

Category: Country & Bluegrass
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 12:26 min

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7 Country Rhythm dollar bill trick for SNARE DRUM sounds on guitar – 5:14 min

Country Rhythm dollar bill trick for SNARE DRUM sounds on guitar – 5:14 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches a cool little trick using a dollar bill. Here you can get a killer sound making the guitar sound like a snare drum rattling around. Its easy and fun and Jeff demonstrates here using some country rhythms. Get creative with it and have fun!

Category: Country & Bluegrass
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 5:14 min

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6 More Country rhythms in the styles of Johnny Cash and Luther Perkins- 10:51 min

More Country rhythms in the style of Johnny Cash – 10:51 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches some country rhythm playing in the style of Johnny Cash. Many of these types of rhythms were played by Luther Perkins. He had a very identifiable style playing single bass notes and muted strings and notes with the palm of his hand. Learn all the techniques up close as Jeff breaks it all down and makes it simple and fun.

Category: Country & Bluegrass
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 10:51 min

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16 Fast Country rhythms with walking and alternating bass lines – 7:50 min

Fast Country rhythms with walking and alternating bass lines – 7:50 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches some country rhythms with alternating bass lines. This lesson will be a fast country two-beat in the key of A with lead in bass line and walking bass lines through each respective chord change. Jeff breaks it all down and makes it easy and fun using simple and basic first position chords. Enjoy!

Category: Country & Bluegrass
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 7:50 min

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8 Country rhythm and picking in the style of HANK GARLAND – 8:55 min

8 Country rhythm and picking in the style of HANK GARLAND – 8:55 min

12 Country rhythm pop folky style with walking bass lines and other essential techniques – 5:06 min

19 Learn how to get that BAKERSFIELD sound and create melody lines within chords – 8:24 min

17 More alternating bass line rhythms and country tones lesson – 7:19 min

14 Walking alternating country bass line rhythms – 7:23 min

20 Country rhythms played with thumb pick Chet Atkins style – 7:51 min

15 Learn more Country rhythms with WALKING BASSLINES – 12:26 min

7 Country Rhythm dollar bill trick for SNARE DRUM sounds on guitar – 5:14 min

6 More Country rhythms in the styles of Johnny Cash and Luther Perkins- 10:51 min

16 Fast Country rhythms with walking and alternating bass lines – 7:50 min

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