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Rip it Up on Barre Chords, 7th Chords & Discover The Chord Shapes That Pros Use

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Unlock Every Major, Minor and 7th Chord Across The Neck & Stop Feeling Stuck In The First 3 Frets.

Unlock Every Major, Minor and 7th Chord Across The Neck & Stop Feeling Stuck In The First 3 Frets.

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Struggling With Barre Chords?
Let's Solve That. Here's How in 3 Easy Steps:

Get Crystal Clear Barre Chords. Strum & Switch Chords ALL Over The Fretboard, Easily.

Discover Every Major Chord, Minor Chord, 7th Chord (as well as Inversions & Triads)

Master barre chords through real songs, building repertoire and fretboard knowledge simultaneously.

Get Crystal Clear Barre Chords. Strum & Switch Chords ALL Over The Fretboard, Easily.

Discover Every Major Chord, Minor Chord, 7th Chord (as well as Inversions & Triads)

Master barre chords through real songs, building repertoire and fretboard knowledge simultaneously.

Here's Exactly How "Grip It & Rip It: Barres N' Beyond" Works

Watch this video and see if Grip It & Rip It: Barres 'n' Beyond is right for you:

 
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What You’ll Discover Inside Grip It & Rip It

  • The mechanics behind clean barre chords (techniques you won’t find anywhere else)
  • How to eliminate tension and get clear notes from string 6 to string 1
  • Why some barre shapes ALWAYS buzz — and how to fix them instantly
  • The 4 essential barre chord shapes every guitarist must know
  • How to play EVERY major & minor chord anywhere on the neck
  • Connect your knowledge of open chords + power chords to make barre chords easy
  • You'll see how barre chords unlock future skills like scales, soloing, arpeggios, Jimi-style embellishments & more
  • How to apply everything in REAL songs — you'll love the beginner-friendly, iconic classics
  • How to go “beyond the barre” using the shapes pros love: maj 7, min 7, dom 7, Hendrix chords, and even inversions & triads
  • How to put everything into full musical context with play-along jam tracks

Here’s Exactly What Grip It & Rip It Teaches

Step-by-Step Breakdown of What You'll Learn

Course Outline

Step-by-Step Breakdown
of What You'll Learn

Module 1: Let's Get Physical

  • How To Get a Crystal Clear Barre Chord

    (07:32)

  • 1st Barre Chord Practice Song - Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz

    (04:50)

  • 2nd Barre Chord Practice Song - Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding

    (07:47)

Module 2: Back To Basics - Prepare For Success

  • Like a Stone by Audioslave - Riff & Power Chords

    (13:48)

  • Sunshine of Your Love - by Cream/Eric Clapton - Riff & Power Chords

    (12:12)

  • Wild Thing + Louie Louie Barre Chords 

    (08:09)

Module 3: The Nuts N' Bolts of Barre Chords

  • The 4 MUST-KNOW Barre Chord Shapes - Major and minor shapes

    (06:30)

  • How To Play EVERY Major and Minor Barre Chord ALL over the neck

    (21:23)

Module 4: Play These Songs & Master Barre Chords

  • Like a Stone - Chris Cornell/Audioslave 

    (07:01)

  • Under The Bridge - The Red Hot Chili Peppers

    (16:46)

  • Hey Joe (3 ways) - Jimi Hendrix

    (08:02)

  • Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix

    (07:39)

  • Say It Ain’t So - Weezer

    (15:48)

Module 5: Beyond The Barre

  • Beyond The Barre - Play Dominant 7ths, Major 7, Minor 7 and more.

    (11:25)

  • Sunshine of Your Love by Cream/Eric Clapton - 7th Chords

    (07:58)

  • Like a Stone by Chris Cornell/Audioslave - Beautiful 7th Chords

    (13:26)

  • The DEATH of the Barre Chord - Discover Hendrix Style Voicings (SRV, Mayer, Frusciante and more)

    (14:39)

Module 6: Start-To-Finish Songs (Jam Tracks & Performance Videos)

  • Like a Stone - Chris Cornell/Audioslave - Start To Finish - Performance Video

    (04:56)

  • Say It Ain’t So - Weezer Start To Finish - Performance Video

    (04:25)

  • Sunshine of Your Love - Cream/Eric Clapton - Start To Finish - Performance Video

    (04:15)

Frequently Asked Questions

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Meet Your Instructor, Will Ripley

A Selkirk College (Berklee College of Music affiliate) grad, Will has toured, performed, and recorded with real rockstars. With 19+ years of teaching, he’s produced some of the internet’s most popular guitar tutorials.

Founder of Campfire Guitar Star and collaborator with Guitar Mastery Method, TrueFire, JamPlay, and Guitar Control, he’s now focused on his personal brand, “Will Ripley Guitar,” delivering high-impact content.

Will is active touring with Rev Theory (hit song "Hell Yeah), and with his band Mount Rushka. He has produced a full-length album with producer Brian Moncarz (Alice Cooper, Philip Sayce, Our Lady Peace). He’s also a devoted father to Smith and Venice, living with his wife, Lindsay, in Fernie, B.C., in the Canadian Rockies.

Will Ripley

Guitarist & Instructor

A Selkirk College (Berklee affiliate) grad, Will has toured, performed, and recorded with real rockstars. With 18+ years of teaching, he’s produced some of the internet’s most popular guitar tutorials.

Founder of Campfire Guitar Star and collaborator with Guitar Mastery Method, TrueFire, JamPlay, and Guitar Control, he’s now focused on his personal brand, “Will Ripley Guitar,” delivering high-impact content with an unrivalled level of personal attention available to his students.

Will is active with his band Mount Rushka, and has produced a full-length album with producer Brian Moncarz (Alice Cooper, Philip Sayce, Our Lady Peace). He’s also a devoted father to Smith and Venice, living with his wife, Lindsay, in Fernie, B.C., in the Canadian Rockies.

Rockstar Collaborations

Will Ripley has worked with and been a part of several notable bands.

Rev Theory

Will tours with Top 10 Billboard charters, Rev Theory. Co-headlining a festival with Papa Roach and Shinedown was Will’s largest show, playing for over 10,000 people.

One Bad Son

One Bad Son, a popular band since 2005, has produced #1 hits and several Top 10 songs. Will joined as a “hired gun” for shows with Canadian legends, The Tea Party.

Martin Barre

Lucky for Will, Classic Rock legend Martin Barre of Jethro Tull vacationed nearby. This led to an electrifying on-stage performance of Blues/Rock classics.

Wild-T (David Bowie)

With credits from David Bowie to Jeff Healey, Will met Tony in town. Spotting a budding guitarist, Tony invited Will on stage for Hendrix classics and a battle.

Mount Rushka

Will Ripley, lead guitarist of Mount Rushka, brings electrifying solos and experience to the band’s sound, blending classic rock roots with a modern edge.

What guitarists love about this course

Real results from real players who struggled with the same things you are.

What guitarists love about this course

This is what our students think of Will Ripley's courses

★★★★★

"His compassion for wanting his students to do well is second to none."

Gary - Pennsylvania
★★★★★

"Amazing guitarist and we're lucky to have him."

Brett Morrow - New Zealand
★★★★★

"He has a gift for teaching. He can explain things so well."

Jeff Watson - Austin Texas
★★★★★

"Will's unique teaching style is extremely helpful."

Neil - Washington DC
★★★★★

"Will is a fantastic teacher and an accomplished guitarist. He treats his students with compassion and respect"

Bo R. - USA
★★★★★

"I would definitely recommend Will. He's a pretty cool teacher."

Kim - Canada

Never Get Lost — Always Know What To Practice

You get:

  • Step-by-step videos
  • Real-song applications
  • Jam tracks for every level
  • Play-along versions of each song
  • Unlimited lifetime access
  • Mobile friendly lessons
  • A proven system trusted by thousands of guitarists

Learning barre chords doesn’t have to be painful.

This course makes it FUN — and finally doable.

Play better or your money back—guaranteed!

If your guitar skills don’t improve, we’ll issue a full refund!

We’re so confident that Stairway to Strumming will transform your guitar journey, we back your purchase with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

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Stop hiding at the top of the fretboard. Master the "Barres ’N Beyond" system to play chords anywhere on the neck using the DNA of Blues, R&B, and Rock.

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Grip It & Rip It: Barres 'n' Beyond

Stop hiding at the beginning of the fretboard. Master the "Barres ’N Beyond" system to play chords anywhere on the neck using the DNA of Blues, R&B, and Rock.

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