In this episode of Fender Play Live! Eugene & Dylan break down their three most important techniques for playing country lead guitar. These techniques are great for immediately adding that distinct country sound to your playing, and they can be played on either acoustic or electric! Eugene & Dylan will show you simple beginner ways to incorporate these techniques, and also some fun variations for you more advanced players. They'll also demonstrate how they're used in songs by legendary artists like Buck Owens, Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard and more. Plus - stick around for some homework to work on and to see how you can be part of the Fender Play weekly Gear Giveaway!
00:00 - 03:13: Introduction & Gear Rundown
03:14 - 05:23: What is Country Lead Guitar?
05:24 - 10:40: Technique #1: Hybrid Picking
10:41 - 15:37: Technique #2: Chicken Pickin'
15:38 - 22:26: How to Get Country Tone
22:27 - 31:03: Double & Triple Stop Bends
31:04 - 37:53: Homework & Gear Giveaway
Eugene Edwards is a Berkeley-trained guitarist and instructor who has played with Dwight Yoakam for the past 10 years. Dylan Caliguiri is an instructor & curriculum developer who holds an MDA in Music Technology / Studio Guitar.
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