Joshua Ray Gooch is here to educate you on a classic rock ‘n’ roll riff! This lesson will dive into the legendary rhythm style of Chuck Berry and what made him so great.
Make no mistake, rock ‘n’ roll guitar wouldn’t be what it is today without him, so let’s pay homage.
By the end of this video, you’ll have a better grasp of Chuck Berry’s iconic sound and the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. You’ll learn:
👉 A brief history of rock ‘n’ roll – Understand the roots and evolution of this genre.
👉 How to get the Chuck Berry sound – Tips on tone and gear.
👉 Basic Chuck Berry rhythm – Learn a 12-bar blues progression in B-flat.
👉 Adding the flat seven – Spice up your riffs with this classic variation.
👉 Mixing it all up – Explore melodic variations and different chord positions.
Once you’ve got the groove down, you can jam along with Joshua at the end – enjoy!
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