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Welcome to another Swiftlessons Lick of the Week, powered by Patreon. In this tutorial, I'll break down a lick taken directly from Jimi Hendrix’s 1968 classic “All Along the Watchtower.” This is an impressive lick that truly captures Jimi’s unique style of lead guitar. Let’s get started!
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I'm hard at work here trying to complete new videos, while creating some extra resources for lessons in the "archive." Thanks to a few of your fellow patrons, I took some time this afternoon to revise my newly discovered chord sheet and tab for Ryan Adams 2005 ballad "Let it Ride." I'll be tabbing over the weekend, so please take a moment to write in your request in the comments section below. If another patron submits a request that you would like to second, please do so...
2016-07-14 21:32:12 +0000 UTC View Post
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welcome back to Swiftlessons for another by request song tutorial! In this weeks lesson I'll break down how to play Soundgarden's 1994 rock classic "Spoonman." I'll take you through the songs iconic riffs for the intro, verse and chorus sections. Let's get started!
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Today I'm getting back on track with another Lick of the Week. In this tutorial I'll break down a hot string skipping lick in the key of A. To understand how this lick works, I'll show you how to play the major and minor pentatonic scales in the D position. This lick is perfect for rock and blues guitarist trying to break out of the common pentatonic positions, and will serve as a great example of how string skipping can add more fla...
2016-07-11 16:54:22 +0000 UTC View Post
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The holiday weekend has me a bit off schedule, but this lesson is better late than never. For tonight's practice, we're going to take a trip back to 1965, and learn how to play The Righteous Brother's classic "Unchained Melody." In this tutorial I'll break down the chord progressions, suitable finger picking patterns, and also a bit of music theory so that you understand how songs like this are created. Let's get started!
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Welcome to another By Request Song Tutorial. In this lesson, I'll be sharing with you a must know blues guitar song in Robert Johnson's "Sweet Home Chicago." I'll be showing you a simplified take of Eric Clapton's version, as I break down the chord progressions, Intro lick, and a few of Eric's signature guitar tricks. Let's get started!
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Because of your support, I'm finding myself able to devote more time and effort into making video lessons, and other resources. Today I decided to depart from my scheduled "Lick of the Week," and offer a more comprehensive lesson on blues guitar playing. In this tutorial, I'll break down how to play three classic licks, and a very useful shuffle pattern, all inspired by the great Stevie Ray Vaughan. Below you will find the link to your PDF study sheet, which includes tabs for yo...
2016-06-27 21:58:32 +0000 UTC View Post
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and welcome to another by request song tutorial, In this acoustic guitar lesson, I'll break down how to play "Can't Help Falling in Love." I'll take you through the intro, verse and chorus sections, while revealing finger-style picking patterns that emulate Elvis Presley's 1961 piano arrangement. This tutorial also features elements of Haley Reinhardt's recent version. Let's get started!
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Today I'm working on a new video tutorial on Elvis Presley's 1961 classic "Can't Help Falling in Love." I had the pleasure of seeing the amazing Haley Reinhardt perform this tune last Sunday at the World Cafe Live, just as the Elvis version was becoming the #1 viewed chord sheet on Ultimate Guitar Tabs. The resource provided on that site is incomplete, so click below to download my PDF, which includes chords, lyrics, and tabs for the general picking patterns...
2016-06-23 14:20:15 +0000 UTC View Post
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Here's is an early look at tomorrow's By Request Song Tutorial. This week I've produced a video for those of you in need of a more contemporary tune to add to your repertoire. In this lesson, I'll break down how to play Kodaline's recent hit song "The One." I'll take you through the changes for the verse, chorus and bridge, while revealing some strumming options. Let's get started!
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Today I'm back with another lick of the week for you to enjoy. In this lesson, I'll break down the concept of "transition licks," as we learn an impressive, yet tasteful lick over a turnaround section in the key of C. Let's get started!
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I hope you all have been enjoying my most recent tutorial on Neil Young's 1992 classic love song "Unknown Legend." This morning I finally found time to make up a chord/tab sheet. This document also includes some hints on the strumming options, and a breakdown of the chord structures heard throughout the verse and chorus sections. Thanks so much for you support, I can't wait to show you what I have planned for the coming week! -Rob
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For our lick of the week for 6.13.16, I've shared a very nice country-rock lick that uses a lot of real-estate across your fretboard. I've used this weeks lesson as an opportunity to break down how I might use the major scale in "chordal form" to create licks and melodies.
Below you will find the link to your TABS, and also ...
2016-06-14 11:57:18 +0000 UTC View Post
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Today I'm very excited to bring you session #1-3 of my new "Beyond Pentatonics" video series. In this video I will demonstrate a variety of techniques that you can use to make your soloing sound more professional. I'll share with you 8 licks that you can practice over jam tracks like the ones provided. Be sure to download your PDF tabs sheet, which is complete with my Essential Scales, and Anatomy of the Pentatonic Scale print outs. Let's get started!...
2016-06-10 12:23:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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and welcome to another by request song tutorial! In this session I'll share with you how to play Fleetwood Mac's 1975 classic "Landslide". I'll take you through the chord changes for the entire tune and breakdown Lindsey Buckingham's fingerstyle technique. Let's get started!
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It's so good to be back to work and to bring you my new lick of the week! This time around I'm breaking down some of the techniques used by blues masters like B.B King, with a lick that utilizes the pentonic scales upper extension and B.B's signature position, " B.B's box." I'll begin this lesson by teaching you the scale origins of these very powerful positions, before sharing a fantastic major lick in the key of A. Let's get started!
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it's come to my attention that the download links I previously sent my $10+ patrons are not functioning properly for everyone. Please click through the links below to access your Digital Care Package (contains books, practice schedule, ebook and other resources) and a free download of my bands 2013 record "Divine Lorraine."
I hope you enjoy these resources and the tunes. Have fun! -Rob
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I apologize for my lack of activity this week, as I've been battling the flu since the holiday weekend! All I can do right now is eat soup, lay in bed and write tablatures haha. Over the years I've received countless request for a comprehensive lesson on Fleetwood Mac's 1975 classic "Landslide." I've gotten the ball rolling by creating my own version, which is broken down in the attached chord sheet and tab.
Thanks for your patience, I'll be back on Monday with a ...
2016-06-01 18:07:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello and good evening Patrons,
I'm "burning the midnight oil" over here, working on my weekend mini lesson! I've always enjoyed the technical aspects to learning the guitar, but it is music theory that allows us to apply our favorite licks and tricks to our own creations. In this tutorial, I'll show you how chord harmonies are created using the major scale. We'll discuss the anatomy of three basic chords; majors, minors and major sevenths. Please let me know if this lesson accomp...
2016-05-27 03:59:29 +0000 UTC View Post
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And welcome to another By Request Song Tutorial. In today's guitar lesson, I'm breaking down the Temptations 1965 classic "My Girl" written by the great Smokey Robinson. This tune has it all; a catchy riff, balanced composition, an infectious melody and a well-constructed key change to wow your audience. I'll break down the intro, verse and choruses in two keys, while explaining the music theory at work throughout this iconic tune. Chords, tabs and lyrics are available for this ...
2016-05-24 18:46:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello guitar enthusiast,
Let's kick off our week of practice with our new Lick of the Week! For today's lesson, we'll learn how to perform a variation to our blues scale in the key of A, before tackling a "Fast and Funky" blues lick. Here's a couple of tips for you to consider:
- Time your licks ... Consider which beat you prefer your lick to come in on, and whether or not it's an up or down beat. Watch your foot and determine whether y... 2016-05-24 01:34:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Good morning guitar enthusiast!
I'm hard at work handling your request for new lessons, tabs, and chord sheets. Digging into the archive, I decided to make up a pdf chord sheet for my lesson on Otis Redding's 1968 classic "Sitting on a Dock of the Bay." This resource will include chord diagrams and tabs for the chord transitions. Enjoy!
Click Here to Download Chords/Tab
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Today I'm taking a break from shooting to work on TABS for my old lessons. As requested, I've completed a PDF for my tutorial on Neil Young's 1972 classic "Heart of Gold." Thanks so much for your patience as I work toward bringing you new content and resources for your old favorites. I'll be back with a new mini lesson this weekend, as I celebrate receiving my 100,000th subscriber! It took me four years to reach this point, but now with you support, the channel is real...
2016-05-18 17:22:05 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome to another Monday Lick of the Week! This time around I'm breaking down for you a Texas Blues guitar lick in the style of Stevie Ray Vaughan. I'll show you how to play the E pentatonic scale up the guitar neck, before demonstrating a series of repetition double stops and bluesy bends. This lick is beginner friendly and sounds fantastic, making it a must know for any serious blues guitarist. Let's get started!
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In today's guitar lick of the week lesson, I'll demonstrate a very melodic way of navigating through your major scale in key of C. The phrase I'm demonstrating is one I used in The Rivals song "The Island," and is the perfect jazz inspired line to help round out your soloing techniques. I'll begin by breaking down the scale position, before teaching this lick note by note. Let's get started!
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I'm very excited to share with you this sneak peak of my arrangement for The Temptations "My Girl." I'll have a full lesson of this tune available on Tuesday. Let me know what you think!
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and welcome back to another Patreon Lick of the Week. In this lesson I'll be showing you how to use your C position of the E major scale to perform a tasteful guitar lick that you might hear in country tunes that have a jazzy twist. This phrase, it's source scale and the technical embellishments are very useful in a wide variety of styles, so be sure to practice it over different rhythms and in several different keys. Let's get started!
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Let's keep this Patrons only lesson on the down low for now... In this new By Request song tutorial, I'll show you how to perform a more advanced version of Ben E. King's 1962 classic "Stand By Me." In this revamped version, I'll demonstrate a percussive version of our pop strumming pattern, combined with Lloyd Trotman's iconic bassline. For the more advanced students, I've filled in the tunes instrumental section with some of my favorite Hendrix style ...
2016-05-01 02:10:23 +0000 UTC View Post
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Today, I'm departing from my usual schedule to pay respects to Prince, who passed away suddenly this week. The loss of this great artist is a huge blow to the music community, especially to the international guitar community. Prince's contribution to the instrument is astronomical, and so I'd like to take time this week to celebrate his music by playing his songs and studying his techniques.
In this lesson, I'll break down how to play "Purple Rain" on guitar. I'll ...
2016-04-25 22:38:35 +0000 UTC View Post
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Today I've updated my PDF study guide for "Georgia On My Mind" to include new HD video clips built right into the PDF! Enjoy the full video lesson from the Swiftlessons archive, and use the linked resource for extra guidance. Have fun! -Rob
Note: This is a bit of an experiment for me, so please let me know if 1) the resource functioned properly. 2) You prefer video quality over small file size. 3) Having video in the PDF's is useful. Thanks for your guidance!