6 Guitar Lessons from Lee John Blackmore That Changed My Guitar Playing Forever

 

Here are six guitar lessons from Lee John Blackmore that changed how I play guitar forever... No really! He does an excellent job breaking down how to improve, sing, strum, practice, and how to navigate on that guitar neck. So find one area that you want to improve in and start there. Or do what I did and subscribe to his channel and learn everything he has to share... Let's get to it: 

How To Sing And Play Guitar At The Same Time

Lee John Blackmore

How To Sing And Play Guitar At The Same Time. Step by step easy to follow lesson. Loads more lessons on my channel! My New Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LeeJohnBlac... Follow Lee John Blackmore : Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/leeblac... Instagram: http://instagram.com/leejohnblackmore Website: http://www.leejohnblackmore.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LeeJBlackmore Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/LeeJBlackmore

5 Minute Guitar Routine (what to practice)

Lee John Blackmore

5 Minute Guitar Routine (what to practice) A step by step routine that will help you improve your playing ability and skills with just 5 minutes a day practice. Do it for 10 days and let know how you get on ! TAB can be found here: https://www.leejohnblackmore.com/serv... 0:00 Intro 1:09 Minute 1 1:55 Minute 2 3:30 Minute 3 6:00 Minute 4 7:53 Minute 5 8:50 Practice with me 14:17 TABS #leejohnblackmore #easguitarlesson #guitarlesson #lesson #tutorial #5minute #routine #easyguitar #guitarpractice Follow Lee John Blackmore : Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/leeblac... Instagram: http://instagram.com/leejohnblackmore DONATION Via: http://www.leejohnblackmore.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LeeJBlackmore

Guitar Routine Part 2 (more practice ideas)

Lee John Blackmore

Guitar Routine Part 2 (more practice ideas) A few more ideas to add to your daily practice routine or try em just for fun. Follow Lee John Blackmore : http://www.leejohnblackmore.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/leeblac... Instagram: http://instagram.com/leejohnblackmore DONATION Via: http://www.leejohnblackmore.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LeeJBlackmore

How To Master Strumming

Lee John Blackmore

How to Master Strumming on Guitar in 10 easy steps. I've included x5 essential entry steps for beginners and an additional x10 bonus tips at the end of the lesson. Enjoy ! Follow Lee John Blackmore : Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/leeblac... Instagram: http://instagram.com/leejohnblackmore DONATION Via: http://www.leejohnblackmore.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LeeJBlackmore

Improve Guitar Accuracy With These !

Lee John Blackmore

Improve Guitar Accuracy With These. TAB INCLUDED ! intro 0:00 Sec 1 0:51 Sec 2 2:33 Sec 3 3:21 Sec 4 5:06 Sec 4 TABS / Support / Links / Merch 6:35 Follow Lee John Blackmore : Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/leeblac... Instagram: http://instagram.com/leejohnblackmore DONATION Via: http://www.leejohnblackmore.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LeeJBlackmore

Movable Guitar Chords

Lee John Blackmore

Movable Guitar Chords. Easy guitar songs and easy songs for beginners. Step by step easy to follow. Loads more lessons on my channel! Follow Lee John Blackmore : Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/leeblac... Instagram: http://instagram.com/leejohnblackmore Website: http://www.leejohnblackmore.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LeeJBlackmore

Strumming Patterns (Via easymusiclessons.com)

Basic Eighth Note Strumming Pattern

The most basic strumming pattern used is the alteration of down and up strokes for eighth notes.  From this basic pattern, a few different patterns can be made simply by leaving out some attacks in the guitar strumming pattern.  Here are some examples:

The patterns shown in this acoustic guitar lesson can be played using any of the basic guitar chords.  The focus should be on developing an even rhythm and consistent flow of guitar strokes.

Strumming Stroke Timing

One common mistake that should be avoided is to use the stroke patterns as a way of maintaining timing.  A guitarist should be able to place either stroke at any time for the desired attack.  Down and up strokes do have a slightly different flavor to the sound, and sometimes it can sound better to use the same stroke twice rather than alternate.  The best way to develop the ability to use either attack on demand is to practice patterns that aren’t based around the basic down and up stroke pattern shown above.   Below gives a few examples of strumming patterns to try out.

There are far, far more patterns that can be developed outside the basic up and down pattern as well, which is the point of practicing these types of patterns.  The variety of potential patterns expands greatly by being able to perform up and down strokes on demand in any necessary rhythmic position.

Dynamic Strumming Parts

One aspect of guitar strumming patterns that should not be overlooked in an acoustic guitar lesson consists of the options available to create a more dynamic sounding rhythm part.  An interesting guitar part doesn’t necessarily need a lot of basic guitar chord changes, but just playing dynamically with a single chord can be quite interesting tonally.

The main dynamic that can be altered are primarily volume oriented.  Mixing together full chords, partial chords, and a stroke with all the strings muted can create a volume dynamic without changing the actual chord being played.  It is much more captivating to listen to a guitarist playing around with stroke dynamics than to hear one playing full chords continuously.  Even though strumming is usually only used for the more background guitar rhythm parts, it can still make for some fairly interesting aspects to a song, particularly once blended with the other instruments.