More ROCK rhythm ideas in the style of AC/DC – 4:29 min

In this lesson you will learn some really fun rock rhythm ideas in the style of AC/DC. Willie uses a few chords, D5, A5, and E5 to open up some rhythmic possibilities in a rocked out style. Will teaches you the chords intermingled with some licks in A minor pentatonic that work really well when playing the chord progression. Use this lesson as a jump off point and come up with your own lick ideas based on these examples. Have fun and remember to play with attitude! Enjoy and keep on rocking! 

Classic Rock licks & rhythms in the style of Ritchie Blackmore part 2 – 5:44 min

In this lesson Dave Nassie teaches some classic licks and rhythms in the style of Ritchie Blackmore. This is part two of a two-part lesson. Dave first teaches some cool rhythms and riffs using doublestops or two notes played at once. Dave teaches you how to build some killer rhythms using these doublestop devices using pivoting notes. Dave also gets into some of the cool lead guitar stylings inspired by this great player. Try varying the licks and riffs and creating your own spin on them – enjoy! 

Classic Rock licks & rhythms in the style of Ritchie Blackmore part 1 – 11:08 min

In this lesson Dave Nassie teaches some classic licks and rhythms in the style of Ritchie Blackmore. This is part one of a two-part lesson. Dave first teaches some cool rhythms and riffs using doublestops or two notes played at once. Dave teaches you how to build some killer rhythms using these doublestop devices using pivoting notes. Dave also gets into some of the cool lead guitar stylings inspired by this great player. Try varying the licks and riffs and creating your own spin on them – enjoy! 

Hard Rock rhythm riff building using Pentatonic scale – 4:22 min

In this lesson Willie teaches some cool hard rock rhythms that mimic a horn line but in a hard rock format. These rhythms include some power 5th chords, chucking rhythms, and notes from the F# minor pentatonic blues scale. Willie teaches how to build a cool riff using the scale notes plus one added note. The lick also incorporates pull offs and has some cool syncopation to it. Use this lesson as a jump off point for learning to build riffs from scales and how to use cool sounding phrases – enjoy! 

Mid 1960s British Invasion Rock n Roll Rhythms – 5:30 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross takes your rhythm playing through some mid 1960s British Invasion Rock n Roll Rhythms. Jeff teaches the rhythm with an E, A and D first position chords. So its more in the groove and getting that rhythmic feel. Jeff teaches ways to manipulate the strings, chords, and rhythm to get the needed sounds. Practice the rhythm slow and work it up to speed. Jeff also teaches a cool little lead melody line that could be played over the rhythm – enjoy!