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7th and 9th Chords

7th and 9th Chords – The Heart of Jazz, Funk, Pop, Blues, and Polka | Why Every Guitarist Should Know 7th and 9th Chords

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 […]

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Master the A Major Scale on Guitar: 5 Essential Shapes for Fluid Soloing

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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John Mayall Guitar lessons: “Essential A Minor Pentatonic Licks: Techniques and Riffs to Enhance Your Lead Guitar Playing”

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

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The Phyrigian Scale

Mastering the Phrygian Scale: 3 Notes Run In The Key Of E minor

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

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An introduction to fingerpicking

An introduction to fingerpicking: « Ballad Of A Crystal Man » (Donovan)

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

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Master A Minor Pentatonic

Master A Minor Pentatonic Runs and Licks in the First Position

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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