25 Rockabilly chords lesson, inversions and all kinds of chords! – 6:18 min

Rockabilly chords lesson, inversions and all kinds of chords! – 6:18 min
In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches a big batch of Rockabilly chords. Learn these chord shapes up and down the neck in the key of E. There are tons of Rockabilly songs in the key of E that these chords will work over. Work the shapes and memorize the fingerings and try to pop them in to your rockabilly tunes and have fun with them!
  • Category: Surf & Rockabilly
  • Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
  • Total Time: 6:18 min
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12 GARAGE SURF tones, rhythms, devices, and licks – 9:16 min

GARAGE SURF tones, rhythms, devices, and licks – 9:16 min
In this lesson Jason Lee teaches some garage surf sounds that will get you rocking out in no time! This lesson is slightly different as Jason adds a little overdrive to his tone to give it that more nasty growl to get that garage surf tone he seeks in this lesson. Jason teaches some easy hammer on and open string licks and pulls them into a descending melody line to kick of this rhythmic line. Jason will also throw in some cool string bends to add low bent notes to get that killer tone. Use these devices to come up with your own rhythms and licks and have fun wit them!
  • Category: Surf & Rockabilly
  • Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
  • Total Time: 9:16 min
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16 Create rhythms & melodies with SURF riffs and rhythms – 11:38 min

Create rhythms & melodies with SURF riffs and rhythms – 11:38 min
Here Jason Lee teaches some killer surf rhythms while creating melody lines. In this lesson Jason walks you all over the fingerboard while teaching how to create melodies within your surf rhythms. He bounces around the fretboard going back and forth and adding devices like hammer ons, slides, and open strings to get that cool rhythmic surf flow. Take this lesson and run with it creating your own rhythm and melody ideas. 
  • Category: Surf & Rockabilly
  • Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
  • Total Time: 11:38 min
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13 Fast picking SURF licks played on one string – 14:24 min

Fast picking SURF licks played on one string – 14:24 min
In this lesson Jason Lee teaches some killer fast picking surf riffs. Here you will be riding the A string using the surf picking techniques that Jason has taught in previous lessons. He goes over the double picking technique and then teaches the riff. Jason emphasizes the timing and rhythm of the licks which are crucial to get that surf feel. Work up the licks slow and build the speed over time. Have fun with it!
  • Category: Surf & Rockabilly
  • Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
  • Total Time: 14:24 min
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33 Rockabilly boogie-woogie bass line rhythm guitar lesson – 15:16 min

Rockabilly boogie-woogie bass line rhythm guitar lesson – 15:16 min
In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches a very fun and cool rockabilly boogie woogie bass line rhythm in the key of E. Jeff teaches how to fingerpick the strings to get that cool sound of the thumping bass with the interspersed notes. Close up camera shots get you all the action from both the pick and fret hands up close and personal. Start these rhythms and lines slow and soon you will be walking those bass notes all over the guitar neck – keep on rockinG!
  • Category: Surf & Rockabilly
  • Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
  • Total Time: 15:16 min
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18 Rockabilly guitar rhythmic devices, chords, and rockabilly gear lesson – 22:14 min

Rockabilly guitar rhythmic devices, chords, and rockabilly gear lesson – 22:14 min
In this rockabilly guitar lesson Jeff Ross teaches all kinds of killer rockabilly guitar rhythmic devices. Jeff also goes over some of the Rockabilly guitar guitars and gear used to get that trademark vintage tone. Jeff also discusses the use of delay to get that slapback delay tone. Jeff also talks about the origins of Rockabilly guitar and some players that you will want to check out in this style. This lesson will be in the key of E and get you working those quarter note bass notes going on the low E string. Jeff teaches all kinds of cool riffs around that thumping bass line. Jeff also teaches some walking basslines, killer chords, and a big bunch of rhythmic devices that you can add to your playing arsenal. Have fun with them! 
  • Category: Surf & Rockabilly
  • Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
  • Total Time: 22:14 min
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35 JUMP SWING Boogie-Woogie Blues rhythm lesson part two – 10:34 min

JUMP SWING Boogie-Woogie Blues rhythm lesson part two – 10:34 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches a killer Jump Swing Boogie Woogie rhythm. This is part two of a two part rhythm lesson. The first two parts are rhythm lessons and then there is a three part lead guitar lesson on what to play lead and solo wise over these rhythms. Check in the Master Classes>>Intermediate Lead>>Surf & Rockabilly Section for that lead jump swing three part lesson. In these rhythm lessons on Jump Swing Jeff teaches the chords and bass lines to get that retro trademark boogie woogie blues tones. Jeff also teaches a bit about this genre of music and gives some suggestions of music to check out from this style. Watch this lesson for different rhythm chords to utilize as well as various ways to play the rhythms – fun stuff!

  • Category: Surf & Rockabilly
  • Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
  • Total Time: 10:34 min
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34 JUMP SWING Boogie-Woogie Blues rhythm lesson part one – 13:22 min

JUMP SWING Boogie-Woogie Blues rhythm lesson part one – 13:22 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches a killer Jump Swing Boogie Woogie rhythm. This is part one of a two part rhythm lesson. The first two parts are rhythm lessons and then there is a three part lead guitar lesson on what to play lead and solo wise over these rhythms. Check in the Master Classes>>Intermediate Lead>>Surf & Rockabilly Section for that lead jump swing three part lesson. In these rhythm lessons on Jump Swing Jeff teaches the chords and bass lines to get that retro trademark boogie woogie blues tones. Jeff also teaches a bit about this genre of music and gives some suggestions of music to check out from this style. Watch this lesson for the bass patterns and then the next lesson for rhythm chords and different ways to play over the patterns – fun stuff!

  • Category: Surf & Rockabilly
  • Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
  • Total Time: 13:22 min
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21 Acoustic Rockabilly Rhythm and how to practice with a metronome – 8:43 min

Acoustic Rockabilly Rhythm and how to practice with a metronome – 8:43 min
In this lesson Jeff Ross takes you through some fun acoustic rockabilly rhythm playing. Learn all the chords and strum patterns in this rhythm as well as how to tie it all together. Also learn about the roie of a rockabilly rhythm player and what you want to concentrate on playing. This lesson is in the key of E and is a basic I-IV-V progression – lot of Rockabilly songs are in the key of E. Jeff also teaches how to use a metronome to practice rhythm playing. Have fun with this one! 
  • Category: Surf & Rockabilly
  • Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
  • Total Time: 8:43 min
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9 Fun & Easy Surf-SPY-TIKI riff/rhythm – 7:37 min

Fun & Easy Surf-SPY-TIKI riff/rhythm – 7:37 min

In this lesson Jason Lee teaches a very fun and easy surf-spy-tiki rhythm that you will be playing fast and easy. Jason breaks down the riff into easy digestible pieces and then strings them together. Learn with up close shots of the enck and our on-screen tabs for easy to follow along sections. Enjoy! 

  • Category: Surf & Rockabilly
  • Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
  • Total Time: 7:37 min
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