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MicroLesson: ML118 – Blues harmonies hiding inside chord shapes – Can you see them? Guitar Lesson – ML118

Blues harmonies hiding in chord shapes

In this MicroLesson (ML118), you'll learn how to find Blues harmonies inside of basic chord shapes (from the CAGED System) - Makes it easy to find them again in the future (in any key). … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: ML117 – Playing lead over a Blues Turnaround. Which note to land on and how to time it! Guitar Lesson

Land on these notes when playing Blues Lead

In this MicroLesson (ML117), you'll learn how to play lead over the Blues Turnaround. Specifically, which note to land on and how to get the timing right. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: ML116 – Mixing Triads with Pentatonics gives you endless Blues lead ideas – Guitar Lesson

triads and pentatonics for blues guitar

In this MicroLesson (ML116), you'll learn how to take a few basic Triad shapes and mix them with both the minor and major pentatonic scales in one small area of the fretboard (on the top 3 strings) to create some amazing sounding Blues lead ideas - including highlighting chord tones! … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: ML115 – Open string Blues licks that you can move and play ANYWHERE on the fretboard – Guitar Lesson

play these open string blues licks anywhere

In this MicroLesson (ML115), you'll learn how to play a 1-4-5 Blues in the key of E with lots of open string licks. I'll then show you how to transpose that composition and play it all in the key of F (closed position), so that you can play these licks in any key. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: ML114 – A must-know lick that works in just about everything! (The “G-Run” Lick)

must-know guitar lick

In this MicroLesson (ML114), In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to integrate the classic Bluegrass, "G-Run" lick into just about any style and in any key! G Run Lick … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: ML113 – Blues Harmonies Hiding in Plain Sight (Inside Triads!)

blues harmonies on guitar

In this MicroLesson (ML113), you'll learn how to find Blues harmonies within 3 Triad shapes (all played on the top 3 strings). You'll learn how to play a 1-4-5 Blues progression by yourself (no jam track needed) using these harmonies - a great way to practice them! … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: ML112 – Find the ROOT! One note can guide your whole solo. Guitar Lesson – ML112

using 1 note to build a guitar solo

In this MicroLesson (ML112), you'll learn how to play over the 1-4-5- chords of a Blues by simply finding a single starting note (the root note of the song key), from there, you'll learn which notes to land on over each chord and how they relate to the root note. The Part 2 lesson in this 2 part series can be found here. … [Read more...]

Ear Training – Hearing the sound of and being able to create a Major 7, flat 7, 6th and 9th – Guitar Lesson – ML109

ear training guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn to become familiar with the sounds of chord extensions the flat 7, major 7, 6 and 9, and you'll learn how to easily find those sounds on the fretboard. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: ML107 – The Blues lead “Sweet Spot” for mixing the major and minor pentatonic scales

sweet spot in the pentatonic scales on guitar

In this MicroLesson (ML107), you'll learn how to use the "sweet spot" for mixing the major and minor pentatonic scales, allowing you to dial in a classic Blues lead. I'll also show you how to transpose and play in any key. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 106 – A quick guide to improvising over chord changes. Guitar improvising made easy!

playing the chord changes on guitar

In this MicroLesson (ML106), you'll learn how to improvise a lead over the chord changes, while targeting those chord tones to create a more melodic sounding lead. I'll show you an easy way to visualize the whole process by first seeing the chords, then playing through the arpeggios, then layering in the major scale. … [Read more...]

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