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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for session #4 of my Daily Player Series. At the heart of most chart topper's is an irresistible groove, with rhythm being an integral part of the listening experience. With that in mind, it's time for you to uncover basic rhythm technique and learn the core elements behind your favorite music. In today's tutorial, I'll guide you toward understanding common note values, syncopation, and the popular calypso strumming pattern. Let's get started!...
2022-06-29 02:27:55 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another classic rock guitar tutorial. Jimi Hendrix is widely considered to be one of the most influential and ground breaking guitarist of all time. For today's session, we'll study his unique style and master five of his most iconic intros; Foxey Lady, Purple Haze, Voodoo Child, Hey Joe and Red House.
Let's get started! -Rob
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2022-06-24 18:49:29 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another lead guitar tutorial. There comes a time in every soloist development when running scales and recycling the same old licks just isn't enough. In today's lesson, we'll discuss how to "play through the chords" using transition licks that are tailored to specific changes. Let's get started!
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2022-06-09 16:01:04 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another blues rhythm tutorial. The 1.4.5 progression is easily the most signature element of the blues genre. The ability to perform these chords in a variety of positions will allow you to diversify your rhythmic pallet, and find your place within a rhythm section more easily. In this session, I'll be showing you how to perform E7, A7, and B7, a blues in the key of E, in five must know positions.
Let's get started! -Rob
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2022-06-07 18:16:56 +0000 UTC
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In celebration of Leo Fender's 113th birthday we'll be giving away this beautiful Fender Player Series Stratocaster with black finish and maple fingerboard! The new Player Series combines vintage vibe with modern appointments to make a top notch guitar for the demanding musician. You can enter to win at Swiftguitar.com/giveaways
2022-06-06 16:21:16 +0000 UTC
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As an added membership bonus, I've begun reaching out to companies to procure special discounts on gear, applications, and supplemental learning programs. Below you will find a growing list of coupon codes, which I and Natalia will be updating regularly. Thanks so much for the continued support, encouragement and inspiration. Be well and enjoy a fantastic day of practice. -Rob
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2022-05-31 17:33:51 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another mini blues guitar tutorial. In today's session, let's ditch the typical shuffle and learn to "funkify" our 12 bar using syncopated rhythms and staccato lead lines. Diversifying your arsenal of rhythms and lead styles is essential to extended jams with other musicians. Check out the links below for additional lessons breaking down a variety of blues sub-genres. Let's get started!
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another lead guitar tutorial. Today, let's continue our study of arpeggios and learn the theory and technique behind the basic major and minor varieties. With each pattern mastered, we'll then learn to transpose them across the fretboard to imply popular chord progressions. Let's get started! -Rob
P.S. When it comes to soloing, what has been your greatest challenge? Is there a particular concept that you find to be super confusing? L...
2022-05-18 00:37:48 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another chop busting exercise! In today's session we'll learn how to perform the seven essential arpeggios of a major key and discuss how to build greater speed and proficiency. This exercise is amazing for stretching and warming up your hands, and can also be used to improve your picking accuracy, dexterity, and fretboard awareness. Let's get started!
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2022-05-13 16:17:38 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another lick of the week. In today's session, let's look back to Stevie Ray Vaughan's 1983 Austin City Limits performance and master one of his go-to "Voodoo Child" licks. For ease of learning, I'll break this challenging phase up into three digestible segments and share my tips for mastering difficult techniques. Let's get started! -Rob
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2022-05-05 02:05:34 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another blues guitar tutorial. In today's session let's get down to the nitty-gritty and learn how to think like a pro-guitarist! Together we will master three soulful blues licks that demonstrate how to solo over common chord changes and follow progressions melodically. Let's get started!
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2022-04-30 14:06:08 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another beginner guitar tutorial. As a young guitarist, I found the repetitive practice of scales and traditional exercises to be tedious and uninspiring. To break up the monotony, I began using the main riffs of classic songs to develop my fundamentals and facilitate more entertaining practice sessions.
As a child of the late 80's/early 90's, I was always able to find fun and inspiring riffs within Kurt Cobain's catalog, so ...
2022-04-22 18:19:26 +0000 UTC
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There comes a time in every blues/rock guitarist life when they fall victim to the treacherous "pentatonic rut." In this lesson, I'd like to share with you some simple ways of sweetening up basic licks and diversifying your soloing vocabulary. Together we'll learn to implement advanced note options and technical embellishments for a more professional sound.
Let's get started!
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2022-04-13 17:29:27 +0000 UTC
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Since I began my work on Patreon I've received countless request for a step-by-step beginner guitar curriculum. So, today I'm launching a new premium series called "The Daily Player." In the days ahead I will be posting digestible mini lessons covering basic terminology, music theory, and technique. Ultimately, my goal is to produce a structured course of 100 sequential lessons designed to take students from absolute beginner to seasoned pro.
Now, let's begin this j...
2022-04-05 16:05:37 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another lead guitar tutorial. In today's session we'll diversify our lead guitar technique as we learn to solo over a 1.4.5 progression in the key of D major. Together we'll learn to visualize valuable scale patterns and chord positions as we master licks inspired by Jerry Garcia, Dickey Betts, and Sitar specialist Ravi Shankar.
Let's get started!
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Today I'm so excited to finally share with you my newly completed single, "River Queen." Seventeen years ago, I trekked off to the annual Philly Folk Fest. There, I fell deeply in love with a magical woman who would not only become the inspiration for this song, but my loyal wife, and the mother of my child. I so hope that you enjoy it. Thanks for listening. -Rob
2022-03-21 16:14:17 +0000 UTC
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welcome back to Swiftlessons for another songwriting tutorial. In today's session, we'll discuss how to develope more flavorful chord progressions using borrowed chords (chords taken derived from other scales and modes.) Together we will study the technique and origins behind five magic chord changes that are guaranteed to revolutionize your songwriting, let's get started!
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2022-03-19 17:18:56 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another melodic practice routine. In today's session we'll be combining pop, folk and jazz influences to create a chord melody piece performed in D position. Together we will learn to mix rhythm and lead techniques in creative ways as we learn dreamy licks and advanced chord variations. Let's get started!
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another guitar practice routine. In today's session we'll be revisiting the art of combining lead and rhythm techniques, this time with a neo-soul/gospel feel. Learning such routines is a fantastic way of developing your sense of rhythm and lick vocabulary. Let's get started!
Note: This tutorial is still under review and not yet available to the public. Thanks!
2022-03-03 15:46:48 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another by request Song Tutorial. In today's session I am finally breaking down the single most requested song at Swiftguitar.com/request, The Beatles' classic "Here Comes the Sun." Together we will learn George Harrison's iconic riffs and rhythms for the intro, verse, chorus and bridge sections. Learning this acoustic guitar masterpiece is guaranteed to improve your picking accuracy and overall sense of rhythm. Let's get started!<...
2022-02-27 01:30:45 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another lick of the week. In today's lesson we'll be learning how to combine rhythm and lead elements to perform a classic blues turnaround in the key of E major. This technique will be excellent for developing your sense of rhythm, while also cultivating your hybrid picking technique. Let's get started!
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another technique tutorial. As requested by your fellow patron Jonathan T, in today's session we'll be learning the proper method for string muting (also known as string blocking.) We'll begin this lesson by learning the basic approach before applying the technique to a funky rhythm and SRV inspired blues licks. Let's get started!
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2022-02-15 21:33:35 +0000 UTC
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This week I have taken on the challenging task of transcribing and memorizing The Beatles classic "Here Comes the Sun." I'll need a few solid days of practice before I'm ready to perform and teach it, but in the meantime, let's see what you can get down using this Guitar Pro screen grab. I'll be back ASAP with a full lesson, have fun! -Rob
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2022-02-14 02:40:42 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another blues guitar tutorial. In today's session I'll be taking absolute beginners through five must know techniques and concepts for getting started with the blues genre. We'll begin by learning to perform basic rhythms in all 12 keys, before learning a complete 12 bar blues solo. Let's get started!
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2022-01-25 21:16:02 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another by request song tutorial. In today's session we'll be celebrating the roots of rock & roll with a complete break down of Buddy Holly's "Everyday." This beginner-intermediate level song will reinforce your knowledge of basic progressions and strumming patterns, while introducing proper bar chord technique. Let's get started!
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2022-01-19 16:11:50 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another by request song tutorial. For today's session, I'm very excited to finally break down how to play The Beatles' 1970 classic "Get Back." After a complete demonstration I'll show you how to play John and George's iconic rhythm and lead guitar parts. Let's get started!
P.S. did you spot my special guest star?
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2022-01-07 20:14:24 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another blues guitar tutorial! In today's session we'll be learning to combine rhythm and lead techniques in the style of the late-great Brownie McGhee. Together we will learn to apply these licks and tricks to a standard 12 bar blues in the key of E. Let's get started!
2021-12-18 18:58:34 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another by request song tutorial. In today's session we're joined by talented up-in-coming artist Aro Rose for a complete breakdown of Sheryl Crow's 1996 hit song "If It Makes You Happy." Together we will learn the tune's chord progressions, strumming patterns, and classic country style guitar licks. Let's get started!
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2021-12-09 17:27:07 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another by request song tutorial. In today's session I'm very excited to break down my approach to playing The Bee Gees 1977 classic "How Deep is Your Love." This is a fantastic challenge for intermediate level players looking to expand their repertoire of jazzy chord shapes and syncopated rhythms. Let's get started!
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2021-12-03 16:23:23 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another by request song tutorial. In today's session, let's develop our rhythm skills with a complete breakdown of STP's 1994 hit "Interstate Love Song." Together we will master the tune's innovative chord progressions, percussive strumming patterns, and its iconic main riff. Let's get started!
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