In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to fatten up your Blues solo by playing notes directly out of chord shapes. This will also help you think through your lead in a more logical way and easily find harmonies. … [Read more...]
How do I jam with someone on guitar? Learn both rhythm and lead parts in this lesson – EP635
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to jam with another instrument (mandolin) by playing both lead and rhythm. You'll also be playing the chord changes in the lead. Lots to learn in this one! … [Read more...]
Easily remember and use minor licks by connecting them to basic chord shapes – Guitar Lesson – EP632
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to connect minor key licks to basic chord shapes so that you can easily remember them and access them in the future. … [Read more...]
Using Major & Minor Triads to help you visualize a melodic lead – Guitar Lesson – EP627
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...]
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