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Using Scale to Create Rhythm Walks

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It's one thing to play the chords. Now, let's connect them by using the simple G major scale! I think this is when rhythm playing begins to be tons of fun!

Chords Key of G Theory

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  1. Junior Pace ·

    Third time coming back to this lesson over two years. It's amazing what shows up when you're ready for it.

  2. Lou Ann Prater ·

    Same here at first. What fixed it for me was practicing that measure by itself for a week, no B part at all.

  3. MandoMary ·

    I had that exact problem. Turned out my thumb was anchoring in the wrong spot.

  4. Bill Threadgill ·

    That's the one that made me finally understand backup. Stick with it.

  5. Mick Stanton ·

    Take the capo off and play it in open G a few times, then put it back. Helped me hear it.

  6. Lou Ann Prater ·

    That's the one that made me finally understand backup. Stick with it.

  7. Ben Clark Instructor ·

    Don't force the pinky stretch. Move your thumb down behind the neck first and the stretch mostly takes care of itself.

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