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completely out of it

hi Friend, A friend of mine told me that I seem “out of it” lately… Maybe it’s cause I’m getting ready to get married in October. Maybe the fact that I’m totally crazy is finally taking its toll after all these years, ha! lol.. But I’m not too out of it to recognize some slick …

How to Do Countermelodies in Guitar

Easy Beginner Guitar Teachings Let’s Learn Some New Chords With Sean Daniel – Cool Guitar Lesson on Chords How to Play Lenny by Vaughan Using Advanced Blues Guitar Chords How to Play `Landslide´ by Fleetwood Mac on Acoustic Guitar How to Play Killer Blues Guitar Riff in the Style of Eric Clapton How To Do …

Countermelody lesson (video)

hi Friend, I’d like to wrap up my little video series on “playing single notes between the chords” with today’s lesson. This one talks about countermelodies or fills. Think of it as “tasty little licks” in between your chords. Hope you enjoy this lesson and the whole series. It’s all on my blog CLAUDE JOHNSON …

Easy Way of Adding Melodies To Chords

Yo, what’s up? It’s Claude Johnson; how’s it going? I’d like to continue in this series of looking atways that we can add single notes with our chords.And if you remember, we looked at two differentmethods already: bass note runs and picking patterns.In today’s lesson I’d like to just look at addingmelodies to chords. All …

just about perfect

hi Friend, Just filmed another video for you. Yes, spending time with the ol’ geetar is a pleasure. Actually I was in the park with my family earlier today…Gorgeous day here just before summer hits. It’s like 80 degrees, clear and sunny… Just about perfect. As much as I love my family, it was nice …

Bad timing

hi Friend, No, I’m not talking about your sense of rhythm. Yesterday, I sent out a message regarding a free gift I want to give you. You can see it on Claude Johnson Blog I’ll let the cat outta the bag. It’s a set of musical playing cards… Great way to have fun either alone …

I have a present for you

hi Friend, Not sure if it is your birthday today or not. But either way, I got a special gift for you. No, its not a guitar lesson. It’s actually even cooler than that. (What could be cooler than a guitar lesson… I know, right??) But it just might be — you’ll have to see …

Musician of the Year – big surprise?

Subject: Musician of the Year – big surprise? hi Friend, Well the votes are in. The Mill Valley Musician of the Year Award for 2012 goes to none other than our own… Jimmy Dillon! Now, I know what you’re thinking — Mill Valley is not that big of a place. But a lot of heavyweights …

Blues licks in E – can you resist?

friend, It doesn’t matter whether you play blues, rock, jazz, country, or metal… Because if you play lead guitar, all the roots come from blues. So, pay attention to today’s video lesson… It’s called “Blues Licks in E”. I’ll show you some no-nonsense licks and tricks that you can use today. If you’re a true …

How to Do This Easy Pick-and-Pluck Pattern In Chord Transitioning

IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PICKING PATTERNS, CLICK HERE. Hey, guys. What’s up? It’s Claude Johnson and, yes,I look like a total wild man right now. I haven’tcombed my hair today, I haven’t shaven, but whocares, right? Because guitar playing is moreimportant than shaving. So let’s get into today’s lesson.Let’s continue our discussion …