[ssba_hide]We’re going to tackle the time-honored standard, Folsom Prison Blues. I learned this song recently because I think it’s a great vehicle for guitar players to develop a number of important skills:

1. Moving bass lines
2. The “Boom-Chaka” accompaniment (right hand dexterity)
3. Chord substitutions
4. Use of open strings
5. Harmonization
6. Keeping time/rhythm

And on top of all that, it feels great when you get it going! This is a really fun song to play.