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Today I'm excited to offer yet another Soundslice resource, this time featuring my complete tutorial with synchronized tablature breaking down the Louis Armstrong classic "What a Wonderful World." In this lesson I'll teach you the chord progressions and finger-style picking rhythm for the intro, verse and bridge sections. I invite you to click the link below to open the soundslice interface, and enjoy this lesson with looping and adjusted bpm. Let's get started!
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2021-11-11 21:32:06 +0000 UTC
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After several days of tabbing I have finally completed a new Soundslice resource breaking down my approach to playing Simon and Garfunkel's 1969 classic "The Boxer." Click the link below to enjoy this lesson with synchronized tabs, adjustable BPM, helpful annotations and looping.
Remember, in the comments section below, you can let me know which of my many tutorials you would like for me to add to the Soundslice platform. Thanks for the guidance and continued suppor...
2021-11-04 17:33:37 +0000 UTC
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As mentioned in my previous post, I now have license to begin posting many of my most popular lessons and transcriptions on the powerful Soundslice platform. For my beginner students, I invite you to learn this basic approach to playing the Ben E. King classic "Stand By Me." In this lesson you will learn how to perform a 1.6.4.5 progression in G major and an exciting percussive strumming pattern. Let's get started!
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I hope you all are having a very happy and musical fall. My wife Natalia and I have been enjoying our first halloween season with our 3 month old Adele, who has spent much of the last several days dressed as a strawberry š. Today I'm excited to announce a new collaboration between Soundslice, Hal Leonard Publishing, and Swiftlessons that will allow many of my most popular song tutorials to be featured on the innovative Soundslice platform!
These tutorials will be...
2021-10-30 21:59:40 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another beginner friendly song tutorial. In today's session we will discover essential chord shapes, strumming techniques and embellishments using the Elvis Presley classic "Are You Lonesome Tonight." Let's get started!
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another acoustic blues guitar lesson. In today's session I've broken down lead and rhythm tricks borrowed from the late-great Stevie Ray Vaughan. We'll begin this tutorial by learning a classic lick in the open E position, before tackling SRV's unique approach to playing dominant 9 chords. Let's get started!
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2021-10-15 16:15:09 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another by request song tutorial. In today's session we'll be using Gloria Gaynors 1978 classic "I Will Survive" to level up our rhythm and lead guitar playing. Together we'll learn to perform the tunes chords & rhythm for solo performance, how to perform the orchestrial section as a guitar solo, and finally, how to perform the funky guitar rhythm heard in the original track. Let's get started!
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2021-10-10 19:32:41 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another blues rock lead guitar tutorial. In today's lesson I have broken down 20 useful licks that have been developed to challenge beginner-intermediate players. Together we will examine each phrase, stylish embellishments, and their source scales. Let's get started!
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2021-10-03 16:11:45 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another lead guitar tutorial! In today's session, we'll build upon our previous lesson on the 8 bar minor blues progression, and learn how to apply essential lead guitar concepts. We'll begin this tutorial by reviewing useful scales, before learning two back to back solos that are chockfull of classic licks. Let's get started!
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š 2021-10-01 17:16:39 +0000 UTC
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This week I'm super excited to be offering a special gear giveaway in honor of Stevie Ray Vaughan's birthday! At the heart of SRV's legendary tone was always the Ibanez Tube Screamer, and I really feel that it is an essential addition to any blues/rock players rig.
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2021-09-28 19:27:49 +0000 UTC
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Today I finished up a new lesson plan breaking down simple methods for soloing over a minor 8 bar blues. Here's a quick demonstration of some (mostly) simple licks that follow the chord changes while utilizing a wide variety of embellishments. I'll be back shortly with a full tutorial explaining how to internalize and retain these ideas, but until then, let's see what you can learn on your own using the attachments below.
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2021-09-27 22:11:38 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another rock guitar tutorial. In today's session I'll be showing you how to create riffs and powerchord progressions using drop D tuning and the natural minor scale. Together we'll learn a complete practice routine inspired by legendary groups like Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam. Let's get started!
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2021-09-22 19:54:15 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another beginner friendly guitar tutorial. One hallmark of an experienced guitarist is the ability to combine rhythmic and melodic elements. In today's session, I'll break down how to perform each chord triad in the key of G major and how to tie those shapes together with useful licks. Let's get started!
P.S. Can you think of a song that utilizes similar techniques? Let me know below! Thanks!
2021-09-15 15:22:11 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another mini lead guitar tutorial. In today's session I'll be breaking down the simple, but powerful concept of implying passing chords in your licks, even when they aren't present in the rhythm section. This is an excellent way to add more variety to your phrases, while adding a bit of jazz-blues flavor. Let's get started!
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2021-09-10 21:11:16 +0000 UTC
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Today, let's continue our study of minor blues concepts. In this session, I have broken down how to play a popular version of the minor eight bar blues. We'll begin by learning the basic changes combined with a soulful fingerstyle groove, before adding in some "top-secret" passing chords. Let's get started!
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2021-09-01 00:06:39 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another blues guitar tutorial. In today's session I've employed the Hyvibe Smart Guitar to break down my go-to minor soloing techniques in real-time. Together we will learn to follow the standard 12 bar progression using must-known scales, licks and concepts. Let's get started!
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2021-08-24 17:19:03 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another blues rhythm guitar tutorial. In today's session we will learn how to perform the basic 12 bar slow blues across all 12 minor keys. We'll begin by reviewing some basic theory, before breaking down the 1.4.5 chord shapes and strumming techniques. Let's get started!
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This week I'm busy breaking down my arrangement for The Bee Gees 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. As I put the finishing touches on the instructional segments, let's see what you can figure out using this new demonstration video and my handy PDF chord sheet. I'll be back ASAP with the full break down and additional resources. Thanks...
2021-08-16 23:54:28 +0000 UTC
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Have you ever come across a progression that features chords that don't belong to the key? You might think that such compositions are "breaking the rules," when in fact the songwriter is simply borrowing chords from other scales. In this mini-lesson, I break down the concept of "borrowed chords," and how they can spice up your originals. Let's get started!
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As many of you know, my wife Natalia and I were recently blessed with this beautiful little girl Adele. Born at just 4lbs 13oz, Iām happy to report that the little lady has already put on nearly 2lbs! After a complicated delivery, Natalia is also recuperating well and finding tremendous passion in motherhood. As for me, Iām slowly but surely finding a balance between being a teacher and doting father, and becoming a master of fast diaper changes and swaddles.
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2021-08-15 18:48:03 +0000 UTC
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My niece recently brought to my attention that all the songs I teach are "super old š¤£ " and so I decided to post a tutorial for a slightly younger audience. In today's session we'll learn the lead and rhythm guitar parts for the contemporary pop hit "At My Worst" by Philadelphia native Pink Sweat$, AKA David Bowden. This is a tremendous song for beginner soloist, and also players who are working to perfect their barre chords, and finger-style rhythm techniques. L...
2021-08-07 17:32:30 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for session #2 of my series breaking down The Beatles' 1969 classic "Something." In today's lesson I'll be showing you how to play the tunes chords and strumming patterns for the intro, verse, and chorus sections, as well as George's iconic lead lines. Let's get started!
2021-08-05 15:51:47 +0000 UTC
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Today I would like to share with you a new tune I wrote in tribute to our beloved studio dog Otis, whom we recently lost after year long battle with cancer. For anyone coping with the loss of someone dear to you, I hope this tune offers some catharsis. Thank you so much for listening. -Rob
2021-08-01 17:14:40 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another blues rhythm guitar tutorial. In today's session we'll be ditching conventional bar chords in favor of spicy dominant 9 chord shapes. We'll begin by learning the theory behind this useful harmony, before learning how to apply it to a typical 12 bar blues progression. Let's get started!
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2021-07-29 22:10:34 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another rock guitar tutorial. In today's session I'll be breaking down one of those songs that made me pick up the guitar in the first place, Nirvana's 1991 hit "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Together we will learn the riffs and phrases for the verse and chorus sections, and Kurt's beginner friendly guitar solo.
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another blues rock lead guitar tutorial. In today's session we will be unlocking the power of the minor blues scale in A position, as you learn to perform classic licks, and "scale-hop" between adjecent patterns. Together we will master eight original licks in the context of a complete 12 bar blues practice routine. Let's get started!
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2021-07-14 14:18:41 +0000 UTC
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Rob here with a quick update. The last few days have been quite hectic, as Natalia will be 37 weeks pregnant tomorrow, and unfortunately has developed a mild case of gestational hypertension (high blood-pressure). As a result, we have been forced to spend much of the week going back and forth to the hospital and doctors office. On the bright side, our spirits are quite high and we are just about done preparing for our baby girl.
With all of this drama, Natalia a...
2021-07-12 17:00:17 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for the final installment of my four part series breaking down The Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." In today's session we'll be learning how to perform Eric Clapton's guitar fills from the verse and chorus sections. Tabs and Guitar Pro are included in the attachments below. Let's get started! -Rob
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for a complete rhythm and lead guitar break down of the Waylon Jennings classic "Luckenbach, Texas" (Back to the Basics of Love). In this session I'll take you through chord progressions and strumming techniuques for the intro, verse, and chorus sections, and break down classic country guitar licks and melodies. Let's get started!
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2021-07-04 15:35:58 +0000 UTC
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another guitar play along session. In today's video, I'll demonstrate how to use an easy five chord progression in G major to perform the Waylon Jennings classic "Luckenbach, Texas" (Back to the Basics of Love.) A full lesson will be posted breaking down the more intricate details, including the twangy country electric guitar licks. Let's get started!
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2021-07-01 16:19:19 +0000 UTC
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