Advanced Strumming & Triad Soloing Techniques

Part 7 of the Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Course elevates your rhythmic and lead playing with techniques borrowed from the pros. We kick off with essential muted strumming patterns before applying them in a Mumford & Strums-style jam track to instantly level up your rhythm playing.

Key Focus Areas:

• CAGED System & Chord Expansion: Demystify the powerful CAGED system by applying it to C major and G major, unlocking new chord voicings across the neck.
• Triad-Based Lead Playing: Develop sophisticated soloing ideas over C, F, G, and Am progressions, reinforced with targeted jam track practice.
• Dire Straits-Style Rhythm & Lead: Break down Mark Knopfler’s signature rhythm style and use it as a backdrop for creative triad-based solos.
• Advanced Arpeggios & CAGED Mastery: Continue CAGED exploration with A major and D minor while adding A7 and Dm7 arpeggios for richer harmonic expression.

To solidify these skills, you’ll follow a structured practice routine designed for real progress and to integrate these advanced techniques into your growing guitar toolkit.