Intermediate

Building on the drop D tuning from Part 1, Jimmy Yeary teaches a challenging strumming and picking pattern from his song I Called Mama, recorded by Tim McGraw. This technique combines alternating down–up movements with subtle finger adjustments that change the feel of the D chord. Though tricky at first, practicing this progression will sharpen your rhythm, strengthen your dexterity, and give you a deeper understanding of how creative chord shapes and strumming can transform a song.

Jimmy Yeary teaches you how to play his hit song Everything’s Gonna Be Alright, recorded by Kenny Chesney and David Lee Murphy. Along with a new strumming pattern, he walks through the chords you’ll need (G, C, D, A minor, and F as the flat seven) and even shares a few shortcuts and passing notes to make the transitions smoother. This lesson blends rhythm and chord work while showing how real songs can fast-track your growth as a guitarist.

Jimmy Yeary introduces strumming patterns by teaching you how to play his number-one bluegrass song Bone Dry. You’ll learn a down–up pattern that turns your right hand into the “drummer” of the song, keeping rhythm steady from start to finish. Along with practicing the chords in the key of A (A, D, E, and G as the flat seven), Jimmy shows how repetition and playing full songs accelerate your growth more than anything else. This lesson blends rhythm, chords, and practice into one fun challenge.