Rhythm Guitar: Beginner's Guide to Funky Motown Rhythms

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Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question...

Q: I really enjoy that funky, jazzy, Motown rhythm guitar style but my ability with it is simply terrible. I was wondering if you could give me some tips on two levels... One, is how to play some really simple double-stop shapes that can help me to develop my rhythmic feel. And second, help me with some of the popular chords that make up a large part of this particular style. Thanks for your guitar lessons -- they're the best on the net!
Liam -- Rochester, NY.

A: The funky jazzy Motown style of guitar playing is an excellent platform for the practice of rhythm guitar. And, as you've likely noticed with the grooves, that I'm sure you've heard in many songs by artists like; The Commodores, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Funk Brothers and many, many others. This style does contain - full chords, as well as partial chords, double-stop lines and even single-note melody. In this video lesson I've created a progression that we'll use as a back-drop for learning three rhythmic grooves. A single-note melody line, a double-stop riff, and a set of larger chords to develop as well.

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[billyb440]

Hey Andrew, Ur CBIT computer man says as usual.............. great lesson, as always.

[creativeguitarstudio]

@billyb440,

Right on! Thanks for watching & for the kind words!

All the best,

Andrew Wasson

Creative Guitar Studio

[magicbuskey]

Your guitar lessons really are the best on the net!!

[POITER14]

wow andrew i always have the best jams after trying to learn the content in your lessons. i start to try and learn it and before i know it im playing something completely different thats cool. guess there is a use for procrastination

[BenLucian89]

where exactly on your site is the pdf for this lesson? it's hard to find. great lessons by the way !!! keep it up !

[frwyguy]

Great lesson Andrew! Couldn't get along without you! All the best! Johnny

[WookieShot]

@WookieShot Yes it is! Good for you :D

[JackSparrow154]

First, and awesome vid. Thanks so much!