Foundations of Rock Guitar Technique

Name: Foundations of Rock Guitar Technique
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Duration2h 12m

Modules14

LevelBeginner

LanguageEnglish

Lesson Plan (2h 12m)

About this course

James Barratt is a session guitarist who has recorded and performed with artists and producers including Chris D'Adda (Stereophonics, Blondie), Nikki Shannon and Bridget Barkan (Scissor Sisters). This course is a proper grounding in rock guitar, the kind that means you learn faster and don't pick up habits you'll have to undo later.

You'll cover tuning, picking and fretting, palm muting, legato, bending, open and barre chords, and right-hand rhythm. James teaches each technique through songs you already know, REM's "Everybody Hurts", AC/DC's "Back in Black", Bryan Adams' "Run to You" and Michael Jackson's "Beat It", so you're playing real music rather than just exercises.

It's built for beginners who have just bought their first guitar, and for players with a little experience who want to be sure their basics are solid.

Who it's for

Total beginners who just bought their first guitar
Self-taught players checking their basics are solid
Rock fans who want to play the riffs they love

What you'll learn

Tune your guitar quickly and reliably
Hold and pick cleanly without building tension
Play open chords and switch between them smoothly
Strum in time using simple rhythm patterns
Play classic rock riffs you already know by ear

What you'll need

An acoustic or electric guitar
A basic tuner, or any free tuning app
A few minutes most days, regularity over long sessions

Meet the Guru

James Barratt

James has enjoyed a successful career as a full-time musician since graduating from the Academy of Contemporary Music in 2007. He has gone on to work with artists and producers from Stereophonics, Ronnie Dunn, Scissor Sisters and many more. He also composes music for television and film, such as Sony Walkman's 'Music Pieces' television commercial and the Albatross film trailer.

He refers to himself as something of a purist, a musicians' musician if you will, and this approach to his artistry has sparked attention from big corporations and TV producers. James can be heard during shows such as 'Geordie Shore' and even in adverts for the British Heart Foundation, thanks to his natural versatility as an artist. As he puts it: "The best, and most frequent, compliment I get when on sessions for clients is that I play what's 'right' for the music. Often it's all down to simplicity."

"James is the real deal. Great player, killer tone, and I wouldn't hesitate for a second recommending him for any project. Rock on James!" - Joey Sykes (Meredith Brooks / Will Champlin / The Babys)

In Foundations of Rock Guitar Technique, James passes on exactly that philosophy, showing you how to build solid, musical rock guitar technique and play what's 'right' for the song.

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