What You’ll Master:

The "Keef" Connection: Unlock the secrets of  percussive syncopation, and the art of the "weaving" guitar style that defines The Rolling Stones. The Chuck Berry Blueprint: Master the double-stops, rhythmic slides, and the relentless 8th-note drive that laid the foundation for every rock guitarist who followed. Townshend’s Power & Flair: Go beyond the windmill. Learn a cool Pete aggressive suspended chord voicing, an open string rhythmic "stabs," and how to use space as an instrument. The New Orleans "Second Line" Groove: Head down to the Crescent City to learn the syncopated, "behind the beat" feel that blends blues, brass bands, and funk. Swamp Funk Fundamentals: Get greasy with the dark, tremolo-soaked rhythms of the Louisiana bayou—focusing on minimalism, grit, and the deep pocket.

Curriculum

10 Chapters · 62 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to Roots of Rhythm! (Watch this First)

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      Welcome to Roots of Rhythm!

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    CHUCK BERRY AND BEYOND "Ground Chuck"

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      INTRO and DOWNLOADS

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      Ground Chuck PERFORMANCE

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      Basic Moves "Ground Chuck"

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      It's All About Feel- Straight Vs. Swing "Ground Chuck"

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      Adding the Chank- "Ground Chuck"

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      Let's Add the Riff- "Ground Chuck"

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      Puttin' it Together "Ground Chuck"

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      Let's Add Some Double Stops "Ground Chuck"

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      Breakdown and Final Thoughts "Ground Chuck"

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    "Keef"- A Deep Dive into the Style of Keith Richards

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      Keef- PERFORMANCE and DOWNLOADS

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      BASIC MOVES- "Keef"

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      Let's Try Those Moves Over The Groove! "KEEF"

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      The "Drone" Note

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      Open String Roots Magic "Keef"

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      Open String Moves over the Groove "Keef"

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      Brief Comment

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      The Movable Bar- Faking the Capo. "Keef"

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      The Moveable Bar- Over Track

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      Working Within The Shape "Keef"

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      Working Within The Shape Over Track "Keef"

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      Breakin' It Down

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      Let's Add Some Fills

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      Bending the Root

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      Puttin' It Together "Keef"

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      Breakdown and Final Thoughts "KEEF"

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    FUNKY ROCK

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      INTRO PERFORMANCE AND DOWNLOADS

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      Breakin' it Down- "Funky Rock"

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      Let's Add the 4 Chord

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      A Few More Moves

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      More Moves and Lower Bass Note Action

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    PETE TOWNSHEND AND THE OPEN STRING MOVE "Who Dat"

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      "Who Dat" - INTRO and DOWNLOADS

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      "Who Dat" PERFORMANCE

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      "Who Dat" Breaking it Down

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      "Who Dat" Play-Along and Talk Through

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      A Few More Moves and Final Thoughts- "Who Dat"

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    DOWN AND DIRTY IN DMIN

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      INTRO AND DOWNLOADS

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      PERFORMANCE "DIrty Dmin"

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      BREAKIN' IT DOWN- Part 1.

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      BREAKIN' IT DOWN - Part 2

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      OUTRO

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    THE SOUL OF THE 6TH's- "Six Pack"

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      INTRO and DOWNLOADS

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      PERFORMANCE "Six Pack"

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      The Classic 6th R&B Move

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      Main Riff Breakdown

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      Play Through and Discussion

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      Final Thoughts and Take Aways

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    SWAMP FUNK -"Hole Diggin"

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      INTRO and DOWNLOADS

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      HOLE DIGGIN' PERFORMANCE

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      BREAKDOWN IN THE SWAMP

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      MORE MOVES AND USING FINGERPICKING

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    NAWLIN'S IN THE HOUSE "Sloppy Joe"

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      INTRO AND DOWNLOADS

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      SLOPPY JOE PERFORMANCE

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      CHORD MOVES

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      BREAKING DOWN THE MAIN RIFF

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      SLOWING IT DOWN

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      TRAINING WHEELS

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      GOING TO THE 4 CHORD

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      LOCKIN' IT IN

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      FILLIN IN THE GAPS

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      ADDING THE LAST LICK AND FINAL THOUGHTS

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    THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS!

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      Thanks and Congratulations

Rock & Roots Rhythm: From the British Invasion to the Bayou Ready to move beyond basic open chords and stale strumming patterns? This course is a deep dive into the DNA of rock ‘n’ roll rhythm guitar. We aren’t just looking at notes; we’re capturing the attitude, the pocket, and the "secret sauce" that defined the greatest eras of guitar history.

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