Lesson Compilation - Week of Feb. 23, 2026
This Week’s Lesson Compilation — Content Overview
Rhythm & Strumming
Mixed rhythms using 16ths, 8ths, and quarters with dyads and power chords
Basic power-chord strumming (mostly 8ths with some quarters)
16th-note rhythm study:
Bars 1 & 3: single downstroke on beat 1, remaining strokes are upstrokes
Bars 2 & 4: continuous alternate-picked 16ths
3/4 rhythm alternating 16th + 8th continuously
Triplet burst rhythm: one beat of 8th-note triplets + quarter note
Two syncopated triplet strumming patterns
Gallop + reverse gallop alternating by bar
7-String Guitar Work
3/4 rhythm using gallop, straight 8ths, and reverse gallop (over 4/4 metronome)
Palm-muted downpicking with rapidly changing power chords (speed + endurance focus)
Palm-Mute Accent Pattern Development
Palm-mute accent riff using dyads
Palm-mute accent pattern (open E on downbeats, A-string power chords on upbeats)
Classic palm-mute accent pattern pushing speed and endurance
Etude based on the palm-mute pattern from “I Want Out” (6 riff variations)
Lead Technique & Picking
Descending 16th-note speed bursts
Descending 16th-note trill drill
Descending 8th-note sequenced lead bursts
Ascending and descending 8th-note picking
Descending synchronization drill
Up and down A minor pentatonic in small bursts
Legato & Pull-Off Development
Pull-off training exercises (hammer-ons first, then pull-offs)
Triplet legato using hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides
Ascending triplet legato lick
3-note coil ascending legato pentatonic licks
Tapping
Descending finger-tapping drill
Descending double-tapping drill
Lead line with bursts of fast finger-tapping
Triplet burst hand synchronization
Sweep Picking & Arpeggios
Introducing 5-string A minor sweep shape
Continuous 5-string sweep picking (ascending & descending)
Arpeggiated clean chords (ascending then descending)
Chord Control & Clean Work
Clean chord transitions between power chords and dyads
Clean dyad and power chord control
Beginner 8th + quarter note synchronization drill
Additional synchronization drills (8ths and quarters)
Song Application
Two melodic riffs to prepare for a challenging song riff
Etude applying palm-mute accent pattern concepts
Each example was assigned with a specific purpose based on the individual student’s needs at the time. What you would personally receive may differ depending on your current level and goals.
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