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Guitar Lesson 10: Rock Rhythm Ideas

In this lesson, Ed talks about ideas to make your rock guitar rhythms more interesting than the standard "strumming" approach. We'll look at power chords, putting the 3rd in the bass, suspended 4th chords and discuss some of the music theory behind each. Grab a guitar, crank up the distortion and let's rock! -- Delivered by Feed43 service

Guitar Lesson 9: Finger Picking

Ed demonstrates some Finger Picking patterns for you to use in your compositions. These are great ways to add some variety to your rhythm guitar tracks. Three patterns are shown: one Folk, one Bossa and one Country. -- Delivered by Feed43 service

Guitar Lesson 8: Alternate Picking Exercises

In this lesson, we'll bring together the right and left hands for several exercises that will help you develop coordination and a solid alternate picking technique. These exercises are great for guitarists of all levels. -- Delivered by Feed43 service

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Old timey 8tracks mix

Muxtape has shuffled off the mortal coil (money or the RIAA? Who knows). You knew it had to go. But via Amanda, those wanting a mix fix can go to 8tracks. And my first one is the old timey mix.