Advanced Strumming & Triad Soloing Techniques

Arriving this April

Part 7 of the Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Course elevates your rhythmic and lead playing with techniques borrowed from the pros. We kick off with essential muted strumming patterns before applying them in a Mumford & Strums-style jam track to instantly level up your rhythm playing.

Key Focus Areas:

• CAGED System & Chord Expansion: Demystify the powerful CAGED system by applying it to C major and G major, unlocking new chord voicings across the neck.
• Triad-Based Lead Playing: Develop sophisticated soloing ideas over C, F, G, and Am progressions, reinforced with targeted jam track practice.
• Dire Straits-Style Rhythm & Lead: Break down Mark Knopfler’s signature rhythm style and use it as a backdrop for creative triad-based solos.
• Advanced Arpeggios & CAGED Mastery: Continue CAGED exploration with A major and D minor while adding A7 and Dm7 arpeggios for richer harmonic expression.

To solidify these skills, you’ll follow a structured practice routine designed for real progress and to integrate these advanced techniques into your growing guitar toolkit.

Lessons In This Course

1. Muted Strumming Patterns to Know
2. Jam Track 13: "Mumford & Strums" Rhythm Practice
3. CAGED System Explained - C Major & G Major
4. Triads & Lead Ideas C Major (C, F, G & Am)
5. Jam Track 13: Lead Practice with C Major & Triads/Chord Tones
6. The Dire Straits Rhythm
7. Jam Track 14: Dire Straits Style Rhythm & Triads Practice
8. CAGED System in A Major & D Minor
9. A7 Arpeggios & Dm7 Arpeggios
10. Jam Track 14: Dire Straits Style Lead Ideas Practice
11. Practice Routine & Songs for Int 7