This lesson will cover three popular techniques that are used in performing lead guitar. These techniques will include; "Hybrid Picking," "Legato," and "Scale Sequencing." Each technique will be …
Learning to Improvise
Learning to improvise on the guitar can take a considerable amount of work. We need to understand; scales, arpeggios, phrasing techniques and fingerboard layout. A great way to start this is to take a …
Smooth Jazz Chords – Part 1 of 2
This two-part lesson plan covers the harmony and theory involved with performing and composing music in the Smooth Jazz style. The examples include common chord patterns and a sample piece that will …
Progressive Metal Riff Building
Learn how to play through a Progressive Metal style rhythm riff that incorporates notes from the Phrygian Dominant mode of Harmonic Minor. Music theory, scale shapes and options for application are …
Understanding Jazz Harmony – Part 1
This two-part series on understanding jazz harmony will cover the foundation of jazz chord theory. The lessons will explore everything from primary chord arrangements using the "II-V-I," progression …
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Studying Recorded Guitar Solos
The study of popular guitar solos is one of the most important elements of developing higher level playing skill. This lesson provides an overview of more than just technique and music theory, …