Country Crash Course

What’s it about?

A Masterclass to make the pillars of country an essential part of your arsenal. Erik Holmbom introduces the must-know techniques, scales and approaches so you can get creative in a genre made for fun.

In this crash course, exercises lead the way, grounding the staples of country, so that you can explore new phrasing ideas not just for country, but for metal, rock, jazz and blues too.  Every idea is put into practice with licks, and then solos which bring it all together.

Backed up by a study guide to break it down, this is the perfect first step into a style that contains all kinds of creative potential.

What will I learn?

Everything you need to access the signature sound of country. This Masterclass allows you to get comfortable with chicken-pickin’, open strings, ghost notes, pedal steel-inspired bends and double stops.

It also gives you the lowdown on using 6ths and the Mixolydian mode which is essential to the country sound. With fast-paced neck-exploring licks aplenty, you’ll also be testing your stamina and accuracy, while learning new pathways to add to your lead and rhythm toolbox.

Get to grips with the basic skills needed to become a well-rounded country guitarist.

What theory is covered?

• Mixolydian 
• Sixths/6ths
• Chromaticism
• Major pentatonic
• Blues scale

What techniques are covered?

• Double stops
• Ghost notes
• Legato
• Bending
• Open strings
• Palm muting 
• Slides

Who’s it for?

Know where to start with country and enhance key soloing fundamentals. If you want to enter the world of twang, then hold on tight, because the crash course starts here.