Unison Bend Rock Lick
In this lesson, we’ll learn how to play a lick using unison bends.
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Chord Wheel Guide
I’d like to introduce you to your new best friend. You may have seen it before, but this time – we’ve changed it up a little to make it MUCH more user-friendly and easier to read.
Here it is…
The Chord Bracket
You may be saying, ‘well wait a minute. I’ve seen something like this before. You’re right. It’s actually segments of the famous chord wheel. But as I mentioned before, we’ve made it easier to read.
What It Is…
The chord wheel allows the practical application of chord theory. You can determine which chords belong to a given key and analyze any progression instantly.Read More »Chord Wheel Guide
Watch David Gilmour Play the Blues
Although it’s safe to say there’s always been a strong blues influence in David Gilmour’s guitar playing, we don’t often get to hear him play… Read More »Watch David Gilmour Play the Blues
Moving Scales To Play In Different Keys
There is a big difference between a scale pattern and the actual scale. The actual scale is only 5 notes. When we are learning scale patterns we are learning the location of the notes from the scale as they appear on the fretboard. The same 5 notes repeat themselves over and over on the guitar’s fretboard. What we need to be able to do in order to play from the scale is memorize these fretboard patterns.
They Move!Read More »Moving Scales To Play In Different Keys
Black Magic Woman by Santana Part 1
Tab covered in this lesson: Backing track: Full Transcription: Black Magic Woman by Santana
Albert King & Stevie Ray Vaughan “In Session” 1983
It was recorded for one of a series of live television sessions recording the performances of various artists. The show was called In Session. The… Read More »Albert King & Stevie Ray Vaughan “In Session” 1983
Guitar Lesson From Stevie Ray Vaughan
How about a guitar lesson from the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan? In this video, Vaughan demonstrates the difference between his version of Hideaway and Eric… Read More »Guitar Lesson From Stevie Ray Vaughan
Walking Chords
When I say “walking chords”, obviously I don’t mean you should put a leash on your chord progression and take it out for a walk.… Read More »Walking Chords
CAGED: Am Shape Scale Sequence
In the diagram below you can see all 5 scale patterns in the key of A minor. Notice how each pattern overlaps.
The 5 Most Important Guitar Chords
The 5 most important guitar chords are the open chords C, A, G, E, and D. They are important for the guitar because almost all… Read More »The 5 Most Important Guitar Chords