FREE Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar Toolkit
Access 3 World-Class Instructors' Methods at No Cost
What's Included
The ArtistWorks Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar Toolkit is your guide to perfecting foundational bluegrass techniques, featuring professional-quality video lessons and backing tracks created by three of our world-class instructors—Bryan Sutton, Chris Eldridge, & Tyler Grant. Get access to the methods of three bluegrass masters totally free!
13 Comprehensive Lessons
Professionally recorded lessons across 21 videos, 83 minutes of instruction
12 High Quality Backing Tracks
Curated by Bryan Sutton, Chris Eldridge, & Tyler Grant
Technical Specifications
HD lesson videos with multiple camera angles, professional audio quality tracks (24-bit, 48kHz)
Accompanying Materials
9 professional tablature files, key information and tempo markings for each backing track
The Masters Behind the Music
Bryan Sutton
Multiple Grammy and IBMA-winning bluegrass guitarist
Bryan Sutton is a renowned bluegrass guitarist celebrated for his virtuosic playing, numerous Grammy Awards, contributions to iconic albums with artists like Ricky Skaggs and Dolly Parton, and his influential role in shaping contemporary bluegrass guitar techniques.
“Mature bluegrass playing is an attitude. You learn quickly and do the things that add to the ensemble outside of what your ego would do.”
Key Techniques:
- Flatpicking Techniques
- Crosspicking
- Improvisation & Soloing
Chris Eldridge
Punch Brothers founding member, Grammy-winner, and “Americana Instrumentalist of the Year”
Chris Eldridge is a highly respected bluegrass guitarist known for his innovative fusion of traditional bluegrass with progressive and acoustic music, his work with the Infamous Stringdusters and Punch Brothers, and his collaborations with artists like Chris Thile and Noam Pikelny.
“The first thing I would say, if I were giving advice, is just to listen to the great rhythm guitar players. I start with Tony Rice.”
Key Techniques:
- Advanced Flatpicking
- Hybrid Picking
- Creative Soloing & Improvisation
Tyler Grant
National Flatpicking Champion
Tyler Grant is a celebrated flatpick guitarist known for his dynamic and innovative playing, his work with the Travelin' McCourys, his solo projects, and his influential contributions to both traditional and progressive bluegrass music.
“Whether you’re working through basic flatpicking, bluegrass standards, or complex improvisation methods, there’s something here for everyone.”
Key Techniques:
- Flatpicking Fundamentals
- Crosspicking & String Crossing
- Improvisation & Soloing
Why Learn With Our Video Lessons
Practice with Purpose
These lessons, backing tracks, and written materials are designed to help you master a variety of techniques to improve your rhythm guitar playing in a bluegrass context. Each lesson focuses on a different aspect of rhythm guitar playing.
Versatility
Learn to play rhythm guitar in a variety of different bluegrass contexts and get familiar with common progressions, rhythms, and more.
Real-World Experience
Simulate playing with a professional ensemble in a pressure-free environment. Develop the skills and confidence to jam with other musicians.
Skill Building
Develop essential skills like timing, phrasing, and dynamic control that will elevate your playing and impact as a foundational rhythm player.
Creative Expression
These lessons are the perfect guide for developing your own musical voice and the backing tracks provide the perfect canvas for experimenting with different ideas and approaches.
Rhythm Guitar Toolkit Breakdown
| Bryan Sutton (6 Lessons) |
Chris Eldridge (3 Lessons) |
Tyler Grant (4 Lessons) |
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What Our Students Are Saying
Want to take your playing further?
These lesson videos and backing tracks are all used in complete bluegrass guitar courses that provide in-depth instruction on rhythm playing, flatpicking, phrasing, embellishments, soloing, improvisation, and more. Explore our comprehensive online guitar courses from each instructor to dive deeper into these approaches and techniques.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! You get all these video lessons, backing tracks, and tablature for free, simply click the link in the email to download the files.
This toolkit is designed for all players, from beginners to advanced. The progressive lessons and tracks grow with you as you master more techniques and gain confidence in your playing.
While this toolkit does include tablature to supplement your learning, you do not need to be able to read sheet music or tablature to benefit from these lessons. The video lessons include step-by-step verbal and multi-angle visual instruction detailing the techniques and approaches you’ll need to take your rhythm playing to the next level!
The included backing tracks allow you to practice the rhythm techniques outlined in the lessons in the context of an ensemble performing real bluegrass classics. Take what you learn in the lessons and apply them when practicing with the backing tracks.
All you need is your acoustic guitar and a device through which you can watch the lessons, play the backing tracks, and view the tablature—such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone.