Lesson ID: A0083
In this guitar lesson video, I’ll teach you 16 common bluegrass flatpicking guitar licks that will come in handy at your next bluegrass jam. We’ll break down each lick with tablature and I’ll show you how you can use these guitar licks with the majority of bluegrass songs. All of these flatpicking licks are in the key of G and they’re designed to help you improvise your own guitar solos. If you like this guitar lesson, you might also like our Bluegrass Lick Library.
| Video Start Time | Lesson Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 min | Lesson Overview |
| 02:16 min | Using Licks with Songs |
| 05:52 min | Lick 1 and Other Tips |
| 10:32 min | Lick 2 Breakdown |
| 11:53 min | Lick 3 Breakdown |
| 12:33 min | Lick 4 Breakdown |
| 13:17 min | Lick 5 Breakdown |
| 15:02 min | Lick 6 Breakdown |
| 15:41 min | Lick 7 Breakdown |
| 16:46 min | Lick 8 Breakdown |
| 18:03 min | Lick 9 Breakdown |
| 18:35 min | Lick 10 Breakdown |
| 19:51 min | Lick 11 Breakdown |
| 20:26 min | Lick 12 Breakdown |
| 21:16 min | Lick 13 Breakdown |
| 22:22 min | Lick 14 Breakdown |
| 23:22 min | Lick 15 Breakdown |
| 24:05 min | Lick 16 Breakdown |
Very cool ! That should keep me busy for quite some time. This concept also works with songs (not just fiddle tunes). Just pick out the song’s basic melody and throw in a lick or two or three or four. A great way to begin improvising your own solos. Thanks Devin.
Thanks for sharing these licks. Great explanation and easy to follow the tabs in the video. Nice Job.
very nice licks and amazing website! Thanks for the nice resources
If you could add more videos similar to this that would be awesome. I’ve been playing for about 6 years and I’m trying to learn fill riffs just like these and I’m wanting to learn more licks farther up the neck also. I’m really enjoying all your lessons and your easy teaching style. Thanks!
I’m really enjoying these licks. They have that nice bluegrass and country acoustic sound I’m trying to figure out. Thanks for your lessons!!
Wow, now this BG stuff is starting seem doable! Or the tool to sound Grassy,Thanks D-man
For sure! Thanks for checking out the video. Liking the hat btw
This is one of the most helpful lessons I’ve found online for learning bluegrass licks. Thanks a lot for the great work. Joined Gold Pick!
I use a metronome to help me get started. What is a good setting to use for intermediate timing? Thank you! Great licks by the way!
Thanks! I’d say it’s probably a bit different for each person, but maybe around 90 to 120 bpm with the metronome clicking on every other note in the tablature from this lesson. I always like choosing a really slow speed at first when I’m building technique and crank it up in intervals to push myself…eventually you reach that sweet spot where the bpm feels right.