Category: R&B/Soul Guitar

Intro to Soul and R&B Guitar
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In this lesson we will discuss the basic principles behind Soul and R&B style guitar. Specifically we will cover chord shapes used in this genre of music

Soul and RnB Rhythm
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In this lesson we will study the rhythmic elements of R&B and Soul

Soul and RnB Articulations
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In this lesson we will discuss using some articulations such as slides and fills to spice up your playing.

It’s All Right by The Impressions
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In this lesson we are going to take a look at the guitar style used by the soul, r&b, and Motown players of the 60’s.  Specifically the use of high register chord voicings.  This tune is a great example of this technique.

Soul and R&B Improvisation
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In this lesson we will study some improvisation techniques to use over a standard Soul and R&B chord progression. It is recommended that you are familiar with pentatonic major.

In the Midnight Hour by Wilson Pickett
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In this lesson we will be studying the R&B style guitar work of Wilson Pickett’s In the Midnight Hour.  The song embodies the primary essence of old R&B guitar playing by accenting the upper register of the chords.  A great song to learn if you are interested in this style of playing.  Must be able to play barre chords.