Top 3 Techniques for Lead Country Guitar | Fender Play LIVE | Fender

In this episode of Fender Play Live! Eugene & Dylan break down their three most important techniques for playing country lead guitar. These techniques are great for immediately adding that distinct country sound to your playing, and they can be played on either acoustic or electric! Eugene & Dylan will show you simple beginner ways to incorporate these techniques, and also some fun variations for you more advanced players. They'll also demonstrate how they're used in songs by legendary artists like Buck Owens, Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard and more. Plus - stick around for some homework to work on and to see how you can be part of the Fender Play weekly Gear Giveaway! 00:00 - 03:13: Introduction & Gear Rundown 03:14 - 05:23: What is Country Lead Guitar? 05:24 - 10:40: Technique #1: Hybrid Picking 10:41 - 15:37: Technique #2: Chicken Pickin' 15:38 - 22:26: How to Get Country Tone 22:27 - 31:03: Double & Triple Stop Bends 31:04 - 37:53: Homework & Gear Giveaway Eugene Edwards is a Berkeley-trained guitarist and instructor who has played with Dwight Yoakam for the past 10 years. Dylan Caliguiri is an instructor & curriculum developer who holds an MDA in Music Technology / Studio Guitar. #Fender #FenderPlay #Country After the show, check out detailed lessons on everything heard in the episode on Fender Play! Click Here to Start Your Free Trial Now: http://bit.ly/2VmMoDM Fender Play Giveaway Details: http://bit.ly/2E5QxTh Fender Play Live YouTube Playlist: https://bit.ly/3JKDCFV Learn '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton: https://bit.ly/3D3YVze Learn 'Chattahoochee' by Alan Jackson: https://bit.ly/37ODKFT Learn 'Mama Tried' by Merle Haggard: http://bit.ly/2kuUR7g Learn 'I've Got A Tiger By The Tail' by Buck Owner: https://bit.ly/3bBFZM4 SUBSCRIBE NOW: http://bit.ly/FenderSubscribe SHOP FENDER: http://bit.ly/ShopFender Download Fender Tune. Available for iOS and Android here: https://app.adjust.com/hkylz8k About Fender: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is the world’s foremost manufacturer of guitars, basses, amplifiers and related equipment. With an illustrious history dating back to 1946, Fender has touched and transformed music worldwide and in nearly every genre: rock ‘n’ roll, country and western, jazz, rhythm and blues, and many others. Connect with Fender: Visit FENDER WEBSITE: https://www.fender.com Like FENDER on FACEBOOK:   / fender   Follow FENDER on TWITTER:   / fender   Follow FENDER on INSTAGRAM:   / fender   Follow FENDER on TIKTOK:   / fender   Follow FENDER PLAY on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/FenderPlayIG Top 3 Techniques for Country Guitar | Fender Play LIVE | Fender    / fender