Posts by Kevin Downing
Introduction to Fingerstyle
All great guitar players can play fingerstyle and you can to. If you like players like Tommy Emmanuel, Adrian Legg, Leo Kottke, Muriel Anderson, Joe Pass, etc then download this Introduction to Fingerstyle lesson here. You can hear the midi file for the lesson Introduction to Fingerstyle here.
Read MoreSpiced Up Blues
Here is a great blues guitar lesson using 9th chords over a 12 bar blues progression in the style of B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck. Download here to enjoy this Spiced Up Blues lesson. You can hear the mp3 file for Spiced Up Blues here.
Read MoreStevie Ray Vaughan Style
For my blues guitar lesson students, Stevie Ray Vaughan is a very influential guitarist. He certainly made a big impact on the world of guitar when he surfaced. You can learn more about his style Stevie Ray Vaughan Style here. You can hear the midi file of the lesson Stevie Ray Vaughan Style here.
Read MoreThe Jimi Hendrix Chord
Jimi Hendrix is a very influential guitarist, even years after his passing. One unique thing about his playing is he used to use one chord a lot. Download this guitar lesson to find out more about that so called The Jimi Hendrix Chord.
Read MoreThe Reggae Groove
The reggae groove is very hip and a favourite for my guitar lesson students. It has been used by reggae artists like Bob Marley through to rock artists like UB40 and Australian Crawl. Download here to have fun with this guitar lesson The Reggae Groove. You can hear the mp3 file for The Reggae Groove…
Read MoreTwo Note Rhythm
Understanding rhythm guitar parts is not easy for most players. Here is a great blues rhythm guitar lesson for you to download called Two Note Rhythm. Listen to jazz artists like Kenny Burrell and Joe Pass, through to rock and blues artists like Gary Moore and Johnny A to hear this style in action. Click…
Read MoreManuscript Paper – 10 Line
Print out as much 10 line manuscript paper as you want here. 10 Line manuscript is best for writing out songs. Great for your guitar lessons with Kevin.
Read MoreManuscript Paper – 12 Line
Print out as much 12 line manuscript paper as you want from here. 12 Line is best for writing execises or anything else in 12 keys. Great for your guitar lessons with Kevin.
Read MoreThe Guitarist vs the Musician
For many students having guitar lessons, the transition from guitarist to musician is one many guitar teachers don’t talk about. A guitarist is one who plays the guitar physically, hasn’t got much in the way of what I call head stuff (theory, aural, composition, and reading skills, as well as many others) and is generally…
Read MoreStrumming
Strumming the guitar is something that many beginning players find difficult to do. Whether you play blues, rock, jazz, country, or acoustic guitar styles you need to be good at it. Download this guitar lesson on Strumming to improve your guitar playing now. Here is the mp3 file for the Strumming lesson here.
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