In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a slow, melodic lead by connecting major and minor triad shapes to the Major Pentatonic scale. This is designed to help you visualize a path for your lead and know which notes are safe to land on. … [Read more...]
“Outside” Blues licks using the Mixolydian scale – Jerry Garcia Inspired – Guitar Lesson – EP625
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a jam band style lead (think Jerry Garcia) by using the Mixolydian scale. This solo has a few "outside" licks and I'll show you where they come from so that you can use them in any key going forward. … [Read more...]
Blues by yourself. Some simple ideas for solo Blues – Guitar Lesson – EP618
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a classic 8 bar blues shuffle rhythm with several embellishment ideas sprinkled throughout. In the part 2 video, learn how to use a Diminished 7 arpeggio for a more sophisticated sound. … [Read more...]
1 Note changes everything! The Major Pentatonic scale + 1 note sounds amazing! Guitar Lesson – EP614
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a bluesy lead that is based on the major and minor pentatonic scales for the key of the song (A), however, by adding 1 note to the Pentatonic, you'll give it a more sophisticated sound. … [Read more...]
Classic Blues by yourself (on acoustic or electric guitar) – Full of Blues lick ideas – Guitar Lesson EP612
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a stand-alone blues composition that requires no jam track, just grab any guitar in standard tuning and follow along with this classic Blues in the key of A. Lots of licks to steal in this one! … [Read more...]
Funky Dorian Groove + Swing rhythm strum pattern for your right hand – Guitar Lesson – EP611
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a funky rhythm and lead using the notes from the Dorian Scale, plus a shuffle strum pattern that is used throughout for the right hand. … [Read more...]
Country Blues by yourself! (seeing the chord shapes makes this easier) – Guitar Lesson – EP609
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a Country, Blues style composition by yourself (no jam track needed). Every lick / phrase that you'll learn will be connected to a basic chord shape, making it easier to visualize what's going on. … [Read more...]
2 Popular Zones on the Fretboard for Easy Blues! Lead Guitar Lesson – EP602
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn 2 popular regions of the fretboard for playing blues lead guitar. This simple triangle and square shape unlocks so much potential for improvising lead, and it's very easy to find and use! … [Read more...]
Sometimes, 5 notes is all you need! Twangy guitar melody using the Minor Pentatonic Scale – EP596
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a fun guitar melody (think The Ventures or Duane Eddy) that uses only the 5 notes of the Minor Pentatonic Scale (1 position). … [Read more...]
Blues chord ideas that you may not know about! Guitar Lesson – EP591
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn several chord ideas that you can use in your Blues rhythm or lead. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
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