Truefire Callum Bair's RnB Guitar Pocket Guide [TUTORiAL]

In R&B guitar, the magic lies in the feel, groove, and chord voicings.

Whether you’re laying it down in the studio, playing live, or developing your own sound, locking into the pocket is everything.

In R&B Guitar Pocket Guide, Callum Bair breaks down the core techniques and concepts behind that smooth, soulful sound - helping you develop the touch, tone, and timing that define modern R&B guitar.

Through short, focused lessons and real-world performance etudes, you’ll build a strong foundation and learn to apply it musically over stripped-down drum grooves. From basic triads to lush extensions, and plucking techniques to subtle whammy bar effects, Callum shows you how to craft parts that feel as good as they sound.

“Looking to master the pocket and quickly level up your R&B skills? This guide is a fast track to the chords, progressions, and techniques that define the genre,” says Callum.

You’ll explore:

• Essential Chord Vocabulary: triads, 7th chords, minor 9ths, diminished voicings & more
• The 2-5-1 Progression: learn this key R&B staple inside and out
• Embellishment Techniques: hammer-ons, top voice fills, and tasteful flourishes
• Pocket Development: refine your timing and feel to lock in with the groove
• Performance Etudes: apply each concept musically over stripped-down beats
• Advanced Techniques: including altered chords, double stops, and whammy bar textures

You’ll also get access to Callum’s backing tracks and TrueFire’s learning tools including synced tab, slow-mo, looping, and fretboard animations - so you can learn at your own pace and groove with confidence.

Grab your guitar, feel the pocket, and let’s play some R&B with Callum Bair.

Includes

• 43 Video Lessons
• 31 Charts (.pdf)
• 5 Jam Tracks (.mp3)
• 31 Tabs (.gp5 or .ptb)
• Runtime: 03:46:46

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