Groovy chord melody!

Etude based on open triads - to develop better control of chord melody.

Application of open position strumming in block chord arrangements.

Let's talk about strumming. If you have a pattern of 16th notes, normally you play this pattern using downstrokes upstrokes alternately. You can remove some of these movements and you have a new pattern!

Jerry shows you some of his favortie chords voicings for acoustic guitar. A fat and wide sound is achieved by using drop D and lots of open strings. Hop inside!

Alternate picked open chords with focus on constant "let ring" notes. This lesson is designed to teach writing complex chord formulas.

Starting on the guitar can be difficult as you are learning the chords. This lesson should help you in that matter.

This lesson will help you synchronize your hands together, develop alternative picking and improve timing!

I start with the simple chord shapes, and then I use the same chords in different variations/voicings. Sometimes I add the 7 4 2 degree so the piece always sounds like its developing, even though I'm using the same chords.