Mike Dowling Teaches Rhythm Changes

Here's a fabulous guitar lesson that will give you all the tools you'll need to become a great rhythm guitarist! Get the full instant download of "Swing Guitar - Lesson One: Rhythm's Where It's At" here:
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You can also get the "Swing Guitar - 2 DVD Set" which includes "Lesson Two: Improvising Hot Lead Solos" here:
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Veteran player Mike Dowling demonstrates, clearly and simply, the techniques that put him in high demand as sideman for such legendary players as Joe Venuti, Jethro Burns and Vassar Clements.

Using swing blues as a starting point, Mike covers the basics of chord substitution, rhythm vamps, 10th chords, diminished chords, jump-style syncopations and funky 9th chord blues. He takes a close look at the often-overlooked right hand and introduces the vocabulary of classic swing chords that are guaranteed to add punch and style to your playing.

Mike spends a considerable amount of time on techniques that are designed to help you capture that elusive quality called "swing." He teaches "Sheik of Araby" and "Beaumont Rag," and spends ample demonstration time taking the mystery out of the famous and important "Rhythm Changes."

Ably assisted by renowned Nashville fiddler Buddy Spicher and acoustic bassist Chris Enghauser, Mike uses the trio format to showcase the power of rhythm guitar in an ensemble setting.

For the DVD version, you can get this at Homespun Tapes:
Swing Guitar - DVD 1
http://bit.ly/yWA478

Swing Guitar - Two-DVD Set
http://bit.ly/x8fBCQ

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• mike
• dowling
• rhythm
• changes
• homespun
• guitar
• swing

[02x9]

You're right, Rhythm Changes is based on "I Got Rhythm". This video clip is not about Rhythm Changes.

[brojkiller]

is the other guys name Buddy, or is he just saying "Buddy"? Its kinda funny how he keeps saying "Buddy"!?

[JamesCornelisonMusic]

there are so many ridiculous things about this video that I don't know which one to comment on

[MrKartinas]

In Homespun Records they should learn what Rhythm Changes are.

This guy is playing two forms of Blues in the key of G, not Rhythm Changes.

Moreover they should hire somebody keeping the time while learning swing music, as well....

[gorblimey61]

Yeah Buddy!

[SIRONEDRAGON]

cool

[maxigoodvibes]

mmm it suxx

[dowling1981]

Hi mike! Long time no speak, how's it going?

[dvenne31]

Buddy is Buddy Spicher, a fiddler who is sitting to Mike's right, most of the time off-camera.

[DangerousBastard]

What are you talking about Buddy?

[taildragger51]

One of the finest guitarists i've ever heard. "Bottomlands" is my favourite CD of Mikes. Thank you for this video clip.