20 Melodic Etudes For Rhythm Guitar

20 Melodic Etudes For Rhythm Guitar

One of the most vital core elements of guitar playing is rhythm guitar. Often, we prioritize soloing over accompaniment or lead guitar over rhythm guitar. The truth is that both aspects are directly interrelated, and both rely on a combination of melodic, linear, and chordal vocabulary.

In this masterclass, we'll focus on 20 etudes that explore a contemporary style of rhythm guitar playing that I call Melodic Rhythm Guitar.

This modern style draws heavily from a classic chord-melody approach and is prevalent in contemporary jazz, R&B, and soul-influenced music.

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What will you cover in “20 Melodic Etudes For Rhythm Guitar”?

  • We’ll focus on 20 rhythm guitar etudes, each accompanied by play-along backing tracks, to explore the melodic, linear, and chordal vocabulary shared between rhythm and lead guitar approaches. This approach results in a contemporary rhythm guitar style that I call Melodic Rhythm Guitar. You'll primarily encounter this style in contemporary jazz, R&B, and soul-influenced music. It draws heavily from the classic chord-melody techniques often heard in traditional jazz guitar.
  • Through 20 etudes, we’ll dive deeply into this approach, applying it to a variety of chords, including Minor 7 chords (e.g., Ab Minor 7 and Ab Minor 11), Dominant 7 chords (e.g., Db13sus4 and Db7#5#9), and Major 7 chords (e.g., Gb Major 7).
  • This online masterclass includes 21 lesson videos across five sections, featuring in-depth theoretical explanations. All musical examples are notated in both standard notation and TAB. The instructional videos are presented by Ben Eunson and include optional English subtitles.

How difficult would you say the material is?

  • This material is best suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists.

How do I access the masterclass?

  • Once you have clicked “Purchase Masterclass”, enter your payment and contact details (including your email address), complete your purchase and you will receive one email. This email contains access details to your purchase and is also a receipt.
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Does this masterclass contain downloadable files (PDFs, MP3s, Video files)?

  • This masterclass features a 22-page downloadable PDF handbook featuring transcriptions of every etude in Standard Notation & TAB. All instructional videos and backing tracks are contained within the online course, and require an internet connection. Once you have made your purchase, you will have lifetime access to the online material.

Do you offer refunds for masterclass purchases?

  • We would like to ensure your satisfaction with this online masterclass, and if you have any questions or concerns, please be in contact with [email protected].