Alex Graf

Right Hand Technique 101: Picks, Pick Grip, Philosophy, Tension, Hand-Synching, Speed

Okay folks, here we go. This video has been requested a bunch by you all and this is my first attempt at getting you some answers. Technique is a…

In this video lesson I’ll break down my arrangement of Red Haired Boy. Please use the Tab below to follow along if you’d like. This arrangement takes the idea that Red Haired Boy is an overplayed and boring fiddle tune…

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In this lesson we’ll cover the topic of the “Nashville” Numbers System. This system of using numbers to communicate chords is a super power in some ways. It will help you recognize the big…

Crosspicking for Rhythm: 

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In this lesson we’ll begin the dive into implementing crosspicking in our rhythm guitar playing.We’ll draw from the rhythm guitar playing of Tony and Wyatt Rice to create…

In this jam track let’s play the classic fiddle tune, Salt Creek, together. I’ll take the lead and we can trade breaks (solos) a few times. We’re going to play it around 120 bpm here but if you want it…

Bluegrass Rhythm II

In this lesson we will build upon our Boom-Chuck bluegrass rhythm foundation and learn about the next step; 8th note flow. Subdividing our quarter note boom-chuck into a fluid 8th note flow will be an absolute game…

Boom Chuck Basics

What is the Boom-Chuck and why should I care about it?

In this lesson we’ll dive into one of the most foundational concepts in bluegrass rhythm guitar, the boom-chuck. Comprised of a bass note followed by a…

Salt Creek Guitar Lesson

In this lesson we will go over my arrangement of the classic fiddle tune, Salt Creek. This tune gets called in bluegrass jams pretty regularly. Even if you already have a version of Salt Creek this…

Rhythm Guitar: Salt Creek Case Study (Tony + Wyatt Rice's Secret Techniques)

In this lesson we will build upon some of the foundations in rhythm guitar that we’ve been covering in previous video lessons. As we’ve already set up the…