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Johnny Cash Style Intro and Bass Walks

April 11, 2025June 25, 2020 by Devin

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Lesson ID: A0186

In this guitar lesson, we’ll work on some Johnny Cash style rhythm guitar. First we’ll take a look at an intro progression and learn a few bass line walks that will give your playing that Johnny Cash country sound. Then we’ll talk about a really easy way to use the chord numbering system to change keys when you’re playing country music. After we discuss some important music theory concepts, we’ll practice applying the chord numbering system to another chord progression in the style of Johnny Cash.

I’ve Been All Around This World

April 11, 2025February 4, 2020 by Devin

Lesson ID: A0179

In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play the traditional song called “I’ve been All Around This World”. First we’ll work through the main chord progression to this song and we’ll practice singing the verses with the chords & lyrics. Next you’ll learn two flatpicking guitar instrumental breaks. The first instrumental break brings in a lot of this song’s traditional melody and the second instrumental break has some nice flatpicking licks in the style of Bryan Sutton. Tablature files are available below the lesson video.

Note: Instrumental Break Progression = Verse Progression + Two Extra Measures of C at the end

Overview

Chords & Lyrics

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Main Progression and Chords You Need
03:49 min	Verse Progression with Vocals
05:28 min	Chords and Lyrics PDF Download
06:24 min	Song Ending
08:16 min	Three Strumming Patterns for This Song

Instrumental Break 1

Video 1 – Playthrough with Tablature – Instrumental Break 1

Video 2 – Full Breakdown – Instrumental Break 1

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Lesson Overview
00:36 min	Measures 1 through 4
06:45 min	Measures 5 through 8
14:01 min	Measures 9 through 12
19:02 min	Measures 13 through 17
23:45 min	Practice the Entire Instrumental Break

Instrumental Break 2

Video 1 – Playthrough with Tablature – Instrumental Break 2

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Video 2 – Full Breakdown – Instrumental Break 2

Video Start Time	Measures 1 through 4
00:00 min	Lesson Overview
06:59 min	Measures 5 through 8
12:58 min	Measures 9 through 12
17:57 min	Measures 13 through 17
21:04 min	Practice the Entire Instrumental Break

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Blue Railroad Train

April 11, 2025January 5, 2020 by Devin

Lesson ID: A0178

In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play the old classic “Blue Railroad Train” in the style of Tony Rice. We’ll cover three different instrumental breaks that are loaded with some really nice country & bluegrass licks on acoustic guitar. The first two instrumental breaks are a little more advanced for the intermediate guitar players, and the third instrumental break is an easier version for the less experienced guitar players. The easier break will have some really nice Tony Rice style guitar licks as well and it will be a good challenge that’ll push your flatpicking to the next level. Later in the lesson, we’ll also go over the rhythm guitar part and chord progressions for “Blue Railroad Train”.

Overview

Guitar Break 1

Video 1 – Intermediate Break 1 – Playthrough with Tablature

Video 2 – Intermediate Break 1 – Full Breakdown

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Measures 1 through 4
06:17 min	Measures 5 through 9
14:00 min	Practice the First Half of the Instrumental Break
15:15 min	Measures 10 through 13
22:26 min	Measures 14 through 18
25:09 min	Practice the Entire Instrumental Break

Guitar Break 2

Video 1 – Intermediate Break 2 – Playthrough with Tablature

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Video 2 – Intermediate Break 2 – Full Breakdown

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Measures 1 through 4
06:16 min	Measures 5 through 9
08:13 min	Measures 10 through 13
15:16 min	Measures 14 through 18
16:25 min	Slower Speed – Practice the Entire Instrumental Break
17:44 min	Faster Speed – Practice the Entire Instrumental Break

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Easier Break

Video 1 – Easier Instrumental Break – Playthrough with Tablature

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Video 2 – Easier Instrumental Break – Full Breakdown

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Measures 1 through 4
03:38 min	Syncopated Rhythm
05:31 min	Measures 1 through 4 Continued
08:34 min	Measures 5 through 9
11:44 min	Pick Direction for Downbeats vs. Upbeats
17:20 min	Measures 10 through 13
19:59 min	Measures 14 through 18
22:30 min	Key of D vs. D Position
23:52 min	Slower Speed – Practice the Entire Instrumental Break
25:07 min	Faster Speed – Practice the Entire Instrumental Break

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Chords

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Rhythm Overview
00:30 min	Instrumental Break Chord Progression
01:54 min	Verse Chord Progression
02:46 min	Verse Chord Progression with Singing
04:19 min	Strumming Patterns and Strumming Examples
12:27 min	Rhythm Guitar Fill Riff

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Johnny Cash Style Rhythm and Fills

April 11, 2025November 14, 2019 by Devin

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Lesson ID: A0174

In this guitar lesson, we’ll work on some Johnny Cash style rhythm guitar. First we’ll go over a nice country strumming pattern and get some practice strumming over a country chord progression. Then we’ll add some Johnny Cash style bass line walks to the chord progression to help transition from one chord to the next. You’ll learn eight Johnny Cash style bass line walks with tablature on the screen. After that, you’ll learn two guitar scales that you can use to create your own country bass line walks and then we’ll get some practice using these scales to play longer Johnny Cash style fill riffs. Overall this is a great guitar lesson that will give you that traditional country sound on your acoustic guitar.

Overview

Strumming Pattern

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Strumming Pattern Breakdown
01:44 min	Chord Embellishment over E Chord
03:20 min	Alternating Bass Line over A Chord
03:59 min	Alternating Bass Line over B7 Chord
04:48 min	Practice Your Strumming with a Country Chord Progression

Bass Line Walks

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Bass Line Walk 1
00:40 min	How to Use the Bass Line Walks in a Progression
02:10 min	Bass Line Walk 2 and Extra Tips
03:27 min	Bass Line Walk 3 and Extra Tips
05:20 min	Bass Line Walk 4 and Extra Tips
07:16 min	Bass Line Walks 5 through 8
07:27 min	Progression Example with Bass Line Walks

Guitar Scales

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Guitar Scale 1 – How to Read Scale Charts and How to Play Scale 1
03:19 min	Guitar Scale 2 – How to Play Scale 2 and Extra Tips
05:02 min	How to Use These Two Guitar Scales in Country Music
09:45 min	One More Example of How to Use These Two Guitar Scales

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Fill Riffs

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Fill Riff 1
01:06 min	How to Use the Fill Riffs in a Progression
04:38 min	Fill Riff 2
06:17 min	Fill Riff 3
08:21 min	Fill Riff 4
10:04 min	Fill Riff 5
13:38 min	Fill Riff 6
15:04 min	Fill Riff 7
17:50 min	Fill Riff 8

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