Try These Rhythms in a Jam

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Sound Tools Used in This Vid:
Gretsch 6120 DC
1966 Fender Mustang
Fender CIJ Tele '52 Reissue with

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The Clash - Rudie Can’t Fail

and Bo Diddley himself was a support act for them on their last tour before recording London Calling

[andydavies]

I came back to playing after a long (probably 15 year!) break last year and quickly fell back into the same old habits and noodling patterns without feeling like I was making progress. Really pleased to discover your lessons Eric - the Guitar Zen and CAGED lessons have stuck with me and made me think outside the box that I'd sealed myself into for years. Your approach to teaching really works for the way my brain is wired - thanks!

[jettberg]

Your videos have just hit a new level with what you are doing now with editing and such. Thanks.

[karltomlin]

Nice “Idles” t-shirt Eric! Love your lessons man, a unique charisma 😊

[tonalbreakdown]

Sweet!! Hey Eric we play She Sells Sanctuary in our band and i play the verses semi palm muted subtly tied to a Bo Diddley rhythm & to me it unlocks the song. It Is everywhere.

[johnbell]

You da man Eric. Some of the most original / useful videos going on the tube. Thanks for sharing with us.

[ExperimentalFilmGuy]

That Dr. Evil insert was perfect hahahaha.

[right_on_riggins]

Made my day hearing jeepster in a lesson 🏜️🇺🇸✌🏼

[sandem]

Did I hear a bit of Bolan in your intro.? What a hero!

[bigscoundrel]

one of my fav examples of the bo diddley rhythm where you wouldn't expect it is Johnny Marr's guitar part on How Soon Is Now?

[seanmonaghan]

Great lesson, as usual. One of the most approachable, inspiring, and rewarding teachers out there.

[macsarcule]

Omg. This is so helpful breaking this down to these small elements! This I can build to and practice!!!

Thank you, Eric! ✌️😌🎸

[later_daze_]

Glad this popped up in my suggested videos to watch. That Gretsch is killer! Subscribed!

[uberjam-sam]

Love this for us on rhythm 🥁 guitar! You're such a gifted teacher 🙏 ☮️

[grizwold]

Great lesson ! That guitar looks good on ya and sounds great. Cheers.

[bengordon]

Gawd ! There's so much to learn. Isn't guitar great !?

[deathbots]

Inspired me to try Jeepster, even though it’s the outlier here ;)

If yiu run out of ideas, trying to learn “Fitted Shirt” by Spoon. Watching a live a performance, and I can’t figure out how he’s muting w/left hand in that position, and my right hand is certainly wrong. It’s a good strum and odd beat ;)

[cowboygypsey]

Saw Bo Diddly at the Coogee Oceanic, back in the early 70s, when they had bands on on Saturday afternnoons, like Brian Johnson in Geordie, and Blackfeather, great days. I need a Delorian.

[Bryant.Defiant]

Absolutely love your channel, the chill relaxed vibe and easy to understand, thank you for all you do, God bless you Eric ! Rock on 🙏✌️🎶🤍

[Problematiquetic]

Just what I needed right now, thank you!