Bluegrass Flatpicking Guitar Lesson | Licks in Key of G, C, and D
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Published 2017-11-07
Tabs for this lesson at: goo.gl/PLsEyV
Hello friends,
In today's session I'll be showing you how to combine a basic bluegrass rhythm with some classic flatpicking licks. We'll begin by reviewing the theory behind the 1.4.5 chord progression in G, a bluegrass style strumming pattern, and your major blues scales before combining these elements into a complete practice routine. Let's get started!
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All Comments (21)
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After playing rock and metal for about 10 years I find myself here starting a new journey into Bluegrass and I love it!
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I just turned 73. Started young, 13 or so, taught myself chords,Travis picking then stopped. Just picked it up again at 72, then I discovered Billy Strings. Picking like crazy for the past 1yr. Got too say, I'm glad I learned some. Love blue Grass. Billy Strings and the other boys are fabulous. My favorite.💯
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Dude this guy is the best teacher I have found online. Very concise but also explains in simple terms and slow enough to commit it to memory
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As someone who spent the last 10 years playing songs, and is just now starting to learn how to actually play guitar these tutorials are proving invaluable. Thanks!
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I've been working on Billy strings speed and my strumming arm is sore! But now I've found a challenge worth perfecting, I've been a metal player and this art form will improve my skills ,or cripple me,only time will tell.
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I have learned more from you, in this lesson alone, than I have from any other teacher, on here. The D run has opened my eyes. I'm an intermediate picker that has somewhat plateaued and that plateau is FINALLY over. Thank you!
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This guy gives really good lessons! I just watched his gypsy jazz video, and was incidentally brought here when I started looking up bluegrass, too.
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I really enjoyed that lesson! I found that it's also a great way to start building speed. I started practicing it at 60bpm with a metronome and increased the tempo by 5bmp everytime when I was able to get through it flawlessly a couply times. I really struggled at 90bpm... but I kept going and somehow got all the way to 120bpm – when I go back to 90bpm now it feels so slow.
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Hey man thanks a lot for this lesson. Ive been trying to elevate my play style but ive been too intimidated to learn flat pick but this really breaks down for the basics. Definitely gonna be rewatching and playing along for the next few weeks until ive mastered this routine and I look forward to your other videos.
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Ive been waiting for a video like this for a long time. thank you so much!
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I like this Chanel because the guy shows how to play the song and the music theory behind the song is great
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Thank you, for this great beginner lesson! I just recently decided to check out the "flatpicking" playing style. At first, I was concerned that they were using an "alternate tuning", but, I'm glad that I don't have to re-learn everything (new scale and chord patterns)! I would rather see you change your camera angle, so that we are looking down at the fretboard, as if we were looking over your left shoulder!
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You're officially my new (and first ever) guitar teacher! Have been strumming for years as a mere accompaniment to my voice, but it was only recently that I decided to stop limiting such a magnificent instrument to its basics and I am slowly but surely taking up bluegrass guitar. You're the best!!
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I love this video. This step-by-step approach is extremely helpful! I cant wait to master this lesson and move on to the next!
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Great lesson, and just the difficulty I need! Cheers friend
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Brilliant video thank you. So well explained and easy to follow.
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You’re a good teacher 😊 sent this to my son who’s just started interest in guitar and bluegrass music
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I saw this lesson and instantly bought a shirt. That lesson was exactly what i need. thx. glad to support - and get a t-shrit
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Molly Tuttle inspired me to play bluegrass.
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stellar lesson!!!! the man slowed everything down note for note....love it
