GuitarTricks – Country Style Level 2-0daytown

Continues the course of training GuitarTricks Core Learning System. Learning Country style, level 2

Content:
1: Picking Primer: CAGED System and More!
Pre-Pickin’ Party
Finger and Picking Technique Exercise 1
Finger and Picking Technique Exercise 2
Intro to Two Basic Fretboard Motions
Finger and Picking Technique Exercise 4
The CAGED System
Introduction to the CAGED System
CAGED System: C Form Scale
CAGED System: A Form Scale
CAGED System: G Form Scale
CAGED System: E Form Scale
CAGED System: D Form Scale
CAGED System Technique Exercise
CAGED Scale Practice Techniques: 8th Notes
CAGED Speed/Technique Exercises: Triplets
CAGED Scale Practice Techniques: 16th Notes
It’s Not What You Play But How You Play It
Intro to Articulations: It’s How You Play It
Hammer-On Exercise 1
Pull-Off Exercise 1
Introduction to Chromaticism
The CAGED System Standard Licks
Standard Lick 1 From the C Form Scale
C Form Lick 1 Playalong
C Form Lick 1 Modification and Playalong
Standard Lick 1 From the A Form Scale
A Form Lick 1 Playalong
A Form Lick 1 Modification and Playalong
Standard Lick 1 From the G Form Scale
G Form Lick 1 Playalong
G Form Lick 1 Modification and Playalong
Standard Lick 1 From the E Form Scale
E Form Lick 1 Playalong
E Form Lick 1 Modification and Playalong
Standard Lick 1 From the D Form Scale
D Form Lick 1 Playalong
D Form Lick 1 Modification and Playalong
Elements of Better Country Musicianship
Introduction to Philosophies for Practice, Playing and Improvisation in Country Music
Importance of Improvisation in Country Music
Importance of Practicing with Backing Tracks
Importance of Playing Country Music Live

2: Fancy Pants Chords
The Art of Chord Inversion
Introduction to Triad Inversions
Major Triad Inversions 1
Major Triad Inversions 2
Major Triad Inversions 3
Minor Triad Inversions 1
Minor Triad Inversions 2
Minor Triad Inversions 3
Putting Chord Inversions Together 1
Putting Chord Inversions Together 2
City Chords, Country Sound
Dominant 7 Chords
Dominant 9 Chords
Dominant 13 Chords
Major 7 Chords
Add 9 and Add 9 No 3 Chords
Minor 7 Chords
Minor 9 Chords
Minor and Major 11 and Sus 4 Chords
Country Style Music Theory
Functional Major Scale Harmony
Intro to the Nashville Number System
Practice What You Preach
Progression In D #1
Split Bar Progression in E #2
Split Bar Progression in G #3
Split Bar Progression in A #1
Split Bar Progression in A #2
3/4 Progression #1 in D Major
3/4 Progression in D #2
6/8 Progression #1 in C Major
6/8 Progression #2 in C Major
12/8 Progression in E #1
12/8 Progression in E #2

3: Rhythm Guitar Techniques
Strumming Like A Champ
Strum Pattern 1
Strum Pattern 1 in Open Chord Progression
Strum Pattern 1 Developed with Percussion
Strum Pattern 1 with Chord Embellishments
Strum Pattern 2 Like A Snare Drum
Strum Pattern 2 With Chord Embellishments
Strum Pattern 3 With Palm Muting
Hybrid Picking Primer
Introduction to Hybrid Picking
Hybrid Picking Exercise 1
Hybrid Picking Exercise 2
Hybrid Picking Exercise 3
Hybrid Picking Exercise 4
Hybrid Picking Exercise 5
Hybrid Picking Exercise 6
Banjo Rolls For Guitar
Banjo Rolls For Guitar
Introduction to Banjo Rolls
Forward Roll In A Chord Progression
Banjo Rolls for Pickers
The Chet Atkins/Merle Travis Style Picking Primer
Intro to the Atkins/Travis Picking Rhythm Style
Basic Picking Hand Motion
Developing the Thumb
Adding Syncopation With Fingers
Progression Using the Basic Pattern
Adding Finger Independence
Adding Thumb Independence
Moveable Shapes and Final Thoughts

4: Picking and Strumming: Signature Rhythm
The Lester Flatt G Run
Intro: Lester Flatt G Run
G Run, Variation 1
G Run, Variation 2
Signature G Run
Fill ‘Er Up
Traditional Country Fill 1: Key of G
Traditional Country Fill 1: Key of G in 3/4
Traditional Country Fill 2: Barre Chord Fill
The Country Introduction
An Intro to “The Intro”, and Kick Off #1
Kick Off #1: With Some Added Spice
Kick Off #1: In All Keys
Kick Off #1: Throughout the CAGED System
Kick Off #2
Kick Off #3: Kickin’ It With Inversions
Kick Off #4
Kick Off #4: Playalong
Kick Off #5, plus Playalong
Kick Off #6
Kick Off #7: THE Classic Short Kick Off
The Country Ending
Shut It Down: Coda #1 Concept
Shut It Down: Coda #2
Shut It Down: Coda #2, First Variation
Shut It Down: Coda #2, Second Variation

5: Country Rhythm Guitar Like the Masters
Rhythm Guitar Like the Traditional Country Masters
Introduction to Traditional Country
Traditional Country, Example 1
Traditional Country, Example 2
Traditional Country Tone
Rhythm Guitar in the Style of Master Chet Atkins
Introduction to the Chet Atkins Style
Chet Atkins Style: Example 1
Chet Atkins Style: Example 2
Chet Atkins Style Tone
Rhythm Guitar Like the Modern Country Masters
Introduction to Modern Country
Modern Country, Example 1
Modern Country, Example 2
Modern Country Tone
Rhythm Guitar in the Style of Master Brent Mason
Introduction to the Brent Mason Style
Brent Mason Style: Example 1
Brent Mason Style: Example 2
Brent Mason Style Tone
Rhythm Guitar Like the Bluegrass Masters
Introduction to the Bluegrass Style
Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar Example 1
Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar Example 2
Bluegrass Tone and Equipment
Rhythm Guitar Like the Western Swing Masters
Introduction to Western Swing
Western Swing, Example 1
Western Swing, Example 2
Western Swing Tone