<description> You don't normally associate Ricky Nelson songs with hard-hitting guitar breaks, but not so when James Burton was wielding the axe. Joe looks at several Burton breaks from Nelson sessions - 'Believe What You Say,' 'It's Late' and others -vibing his double-stops, cross-rhythms, off-the-beat accents and overall rippin' rockabilly feel. This lesson includes Power Tab and is featured on the following CD compilations: TWANG U.</description>

You don't normally associate Ricky Nelson songs with hard-hitting guitar breaks, but not so when James Burton was wielding the axe.

You don't normally associate Ricky Nelson songs with hard-hitting guitar breaks, but not so when James Burton was wielding the axe. Joe looks at several Burton breaks from Nelson sessions - 'Believe What You Say,' 'It's Late' and others -vibing his double-stops, cross-rhythms, off-the-beat accents and overall rippin' rockabilly feel. This lesson includes Power Tab and is featured on the following CD compilations: TWANG U.

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James Burton's Brawny Twang

<description>With rockabilly, guitarists often try to evoke a revved-up kinda big band sound. You can accomplish this with closed-voice chords. These require a lot of wide stretches, but your efforts will pay off with some truly smooth-sounding stuff that will also help you in chord-to-chord transitions. This lesson includes Power Tab and is featured on the following CD compilations: TWANG U.</description>

With rockabilly, guitarists often try to evoke a revved-up kinda big band sound.

With rockabilly, guitarists often try to evoke a revved-up kinda big band sound. You can accomplish this with closed-voice chords. These require a lot of wide stretches, but your efforts will pay off with some truly smooth-sounding stuff that will also help you in chord-to-chord transitions. This lesson includes Power Tab and is featured on the following CD compilations: TWANG U. 

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Rockabilly Stretches Of Doom

<description>That unmistakable sound of rockabilly guitar may be rootsy, but it ain't easy. In this lesson, Arlen breaks some of the techniques down. Key to the style is playing bass and lead simultaneously, creating a 'two-guitar' effect. He explains how to keep a steady bass with the pick while fingering the lead notes. You don't need no ducktail 'do to dig this rockabilly vibe. This lesson includes Power Tab and is featured on the following CD compilations: TWANG U.</description>

That unmistakable sound of rockabilly guitar may be rootsy, but it ain't easy. In this lesson, Arlen breaks some of the techniques down sounds around.

That unmistakable sound of rockabilly guitar may be rootsy, but it ain't easy. In this lesson, Arlen breaks some of the techniques down. Key to the style is playing bass and lead simultaneously, creating a 'two-guitar' effect. He explains how to keep a steady bass with the pick while fingering the lead notes. You don't need no ducktail 'do to dig this rockabilly vibe. This lesson includes Power Tab and is featured on the following CD compilations: TWANG U.
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Hot Guitar: Some Rockabilly Flash

<description>Rockabilly, that mutant outgrowth of early rock 'n' roll and country, is still one of the most vibrant six-string sounds around. And learning these rockabilly licks will only enhance your more traditional playing. Arlen pitches Travis picking too, but gets an edgier attack by using a pick on the bass. You'll learn how to keep a clean separation between bass and lead notes. You'll pick up some timeless licks, and you'll infuse your twang with a little blues. This lesson includes Power Tab and is featured on the following CD compilations: HOW TO PLAY GUITAR: Anthology , TWANG U.</description>

Rockabilly, that mutant outgrowth of early rock 'n' roll and country, is still one of the most vibrant six-string sounds around.

Rockabilly, that mutant outgrowth of early rock 'n' roll and country, is still one of the most vibrant six-string sounds around. And learning these rockabilly licks will only enhance your more traditional playing. Arlen pitches Travis picking too, but gets an edgier attack by using a pick on the bass. You'll learn how to keep a clean separation between bass and lead notes. You'll pick up some timeless licks, and you'll infuse your twang with a little blues. This lesson includes Power Tab and is featured on the following CD compilations: HOW TO PLAY GUITAR: Anthology , TWANG U.
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All Thumbs: Rockabilly Fingerstyle

<description>It's the daring rhythm guitarist who is willing to have a go at it without chords. You'll dial into some lean twang with Joe's lesson, which concentrates on single-note lines and double-stops, gussied up with heel muting, long sustained notes, volume swells, Western swing horn-style parts and lots more. This lesson includes Power Tab and is featured on the following CD compilations: Rhythm Guitar SWAT Camp, TWANG U, HOW TO PLAY GUITAR: Anthology .</description>

It's the daring rhythm guitarist who is willing to have a go at it without chords.

It's the daring rhythm guitarist who is willing to have a go at it without chords. You'll dial into some lean twang with Joe's lesson, which concentrates on single-note lines and double-stops, gussied up with heel muting, long sustained notes, volume swells, Western swing horn-style parts and lots more. This lesson includes Power Tab and is featured on the following CD compilations: Rhythm Guitar SWAT Camp, TWANG U, HOW TO PLAY GUITAR: Anthology .
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Country Rhythm: Going Chordless

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