A Beginner’s Guide to Rhythm & Lead Guitar: Amp Up Your Rock

Martin Miller teaches rock-guitar techniques through two of his own tracks, connecting rhythm parts with riffs and lead playing. Power chords, palm muting and string-bending examples serve a complete musical context. It suits guitarists with basic instrument skills who want to explain how a part contributes to the song rather than practice the technique only as an isolated exercise.

What you will learn

• Explore rock rhythm parts and power chords.
• Connect riffs with palm muting and lead techniques.
• Practice and perform the course’s original tracks.

Who this suits

The header labels this course Beginner, but tuning, tablature, rhythm counting and basic open chords are expected. An electric guitar and amplifier are required. The workload includes readings, assessments and practice activities rather than the same number of video hours.

Before you enroll

Plan regular playing practice alongside the lessons, using a tuned instrument and a tempo that lets every note sound clearly. Increase difficulty gradually and take breaks when your hands need them. A long video total is not a prediction of how quickly you will play well. Check whether the demonstrations require an acoustic guitar, an electric guitar or an amplifier, and use recordings to compare timing and tone over time.

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Put it into practice

Practice one permitted course riff at a comfortable tempo. Record the rhythm and lead parts separately, compare the timing and explain how palm muting changes the character of the phrase.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 12 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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