Guitar Lessons
7th and 9th Chords – The Heart of Jazz, Funk, Pop, Blues, and Polka 7th and 9th chords are a big part of music styles like jazz, funk, pop, blues, and polka. If you’re learning guitar, knowing these chords will open up a lot of songs and styles. They sound rich, happy, and full—perfect for […]
If you want to take your guitar playing and songwriting to the next level, learning new chords is the key. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your skills, this guide introduces essential acoustic guitar chords to broaden your musical vocabulary. From basic open chords to advanced tunings, these charts and tips will inspire
30 Essential Acoustic Guitar Chords to Elevate Your Playing Read More »
Unlock the secrets of the A Major Scale and elevate your guitar skills with these 5 essential shapes! Whether you’re aiming for fluid soloing, fast licks, or mastering intermediate guitar techniques, learning these patterns is the key to success. Why Learn the A Major Scale? The A Major Scale is foundational for creating melodies, improvising
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Understanding the A Minor Pentatonic Scale Licks are The Main Go To as A Lead Guitar Player. It’s Basically Notes From A Scale Made into individual Riffs.The A Minor Pentatonic scale is a cornerstone of rock, blues, and jazz improvisation. Comprised of five notes (A, C, D, E, and G), this scale is known for
Aspiring rock guitarists must master bar and power chords. These chord structures underpin many great riffs and tunes and help you understand the guitar neck. In this comprehensive lesson, we’ll cover all six strings and every fretboard note with bar and power chord variants.This article will help beginners create a firm foundation and experienced players
48 Bar Chords and Power Chords in Minutes Read More »
Just like an athlete, a guitar player must warm up before playing gigs, songs, etc. These are all chromatic warm-ups and exercises. Please remember to alternate picks and use a metronome. Repeat this pattern all the way up to the 12th fret position. Great Exercise to Loosen Up. All of these Exercises Play all the
Warm-up exercises and stretching your fingers. Read More »
Beyond the minor pentatonic comfort zone, one scale that can immediately spice up your lead guitar vocabulary is the ominous-sounding Phrygian mode. Derived from the third note of the minor scale, the Phrygian scale has a uniquely darker, flamenco-esque Spanish vibe. In this lesson, we’ll run through Phrygian scale shapes using 3 notes per string
Mastering the Phrygian Scale: 3 Notes Run In The Key Of E minor Read More »
The C/E chord, also known as the C slash E chord, is the most commonly used in guitar playing. It adds a sweet, open sound to your guitar voicings. In this article, I’ll explain exactly how to play a C/E chord and how to use it in your guitar playing. What is a C/E chord?
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Donovan’s “Ballad of a Crystal Man” is the perfect introduction to alternate-bass fingerpicking: it’s short, the left-hand presents few difficulties, and the right-hand pattern is repetitive. Note that a capo is placed on the fourth fret if you wish to play in the key of the original piece. Here are the notations used to indicate
An introduction to fingerpicking: « Ballad Of A Crystal Man » (Donovan) Read More »
The A minor pentatonic scale is essential for lead guitarists. Mastering pentatonic runs and licks in the first position will allow you to play smoking guitar solos with ease. In this lesson, we’ll break down 10 must-know minor pentatonic patterns to boost your lead playing. The A Minor Pentatonic Scale The A minor pentatonic scale
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