This week's guitar lesson is a follow-up to last week (ML142) where we'll be playing Major Pentatonic Scale pattern 2 and Minor Pentatonic Scale pattern 1 in the same region of the fretboard and learning the sweet spot where they overlap. … [Read more...]
One scale. One position. Use what you already know! Don’t overcomplicate. Guitar Lesson – ML142
The minor pentatonic scale is one of the first things most guitarists learn, but are you comfortable using it? In this lesson, we stay in one position and one scale to prove that you already have everything you need to play great lead guitar. We'll cover safe target notes over a 1-4-5 jam track, fill patterns, and real licks you can use right away. … [Read more...]
Understanding the CAGED System with the Blues – Blues from the E Shape – Guitar Lesson – ML134
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play the Blues by yourself, both chords and lead licks while staying in the same 4 fret region of the fretboard, starting with the E shape. … [Read more...]
Need help with your timing? Strum patterns + rhythm ideas! Lesson – ML128
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play the rhythm guitar part over last week's jam track (EP625). You'll learn how to play ahead of the beat, and how to play on the beat as well as several simple rhythm embellishments! … [Read more...]
How to USE the upgraded Blues Rhythm to layer on top of a 1-4-5 progression – Guitar Lesson – ML126
In this week's guitar lesson, I'll continue what we started in lesson ML125 by demonstrating how to layer the upgraded Blues rhythm over a standard 1-4-5 chord progression. Learn how to count it, and how to hear the extra chords. Here's a link to the previous (prerequisite) lesson to this lesson … [Read more...]
Upgrade your Blues rhythm with these chords (Jazzier structure) – Game Changer! – Guitar Lesson – ML125
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to convert a basic sounding 12 bar Blues rhythm into a much more interesting chord structure by adding a few extra transition chords. This concept was a game changer for me! Here is the follow-up lesson to this one showing how to play this new structure over a standard 1-4-5 progression. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: ML122 – Using Triads and Harmonies to spice up your Blues! Guitar Lesson – ML122
In this MicroLesson (ML122), you'll learn how to play a Blues lead by using chords (Triads) and harmonies and will be doing it all over a stand-alone composition (no jam track needed). Transpose these and play them 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
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
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: ML108 – Want better rhythm chops? Learn These Must-Know Blues Rhythm Ideas!
In this MicroLesson (ML108) you'll learn essential Blues rhythm techniques that will elevate your rhythm and give it a more polished, professional sound. … [Read more...]
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