About this Backing Track:
Use this ‘Slow Dancing In A Burning Room‘ guitar backing track to really get to grips with learning how to play like John Mayer including developing your John Mayer style rhythm guitar techniques.
Slow Dancing In A Burning Room Guitar Lesson
Learn the soulful stylings of John Mayer with expert guidance from one of Lick Library’s finest. Join the late, great Michael Casswell in this in-depth guitar tutorial as he breaks down every nuance of John Mayer’s emotive masterpiece, Slow Dancing In A Burning Room. Known for its expressive phrasing, subtle dynamics, and intricate blues-infused feel, this track is a masterclass in touch, tone, and tasteful playing. Michael walks you through Mayer’s signature techniques—rake-style picking, thumb-over-neck chords, and fluid double stops—translating the complexities of Mayer’s modern blues approach into digestible, step-by-step segments. With a focus on tone control and articulation, you’ll learn how to capture the haunting atmosphere of the song while honing your vibrato, bends, and dynamic control. Whether you're a blues player looking to add depth to your phrasing or a Mayer fan wanting to nail his iconic Strat tone, this lesson offers both technical insights and musical inspiration. Michael’s calm, clear teaching style makes even the most expressive licks feel approachable, giving you the tools to not just play the notes—but to feel them. Techniques Covered: Hybrid picking and rake techniques Using dynamics for emotional phrasing Chord voicings with thumb-over grip Creating Mayer’s signature Strat tone Control over vibrato and note sustain Take your playing to the next level and learn why Slow Dancing In A Burning Room remains a benchmark for expressive, modern blues guitar.
