Boogie Woogie Country

The "Boogie Woogie Country" lesson explores a fundamental rhythm style of country music. It compliments the more traditional alternating bass, "boom-chick" style. The roots of this style lie in blues and rock. It centers around a chunky power chord with limited moving notes. In this lesson we will play three different variations on the theme. The first time through the progression (12 bars) we use a standard down stroke pattern. The second time through we use a chicken picking' style hybrid picking. The third time through we play a melodic pentatonic pattern.

Techniques covered in this lesson:
Hybrid picking
Pull-offs
Slides

Key: A
Chords: A, D, E
BPM: 120

Scales used in this lesson:

A Major Pentatonic


D Major Pentatonic


E Major Pentatonic