24 Ways To Play The Dominant 9th Chord
All of these chords can substitute any of the I, IV, V chord found in blues. For example you can substitute E9 for E… Read More »24 Ways To Play The Dominant 9th Chord
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Single Note Vibrato
In this slide guitar lesson we’re going to work on single note vibrato. The vibrato can separate bad slide playing from good, so it’s something… Read More »Single Note Vibrato
Hendrix: “All Along The Watchtower” Solo 1
Bob Dylan reportedly refused to play his song “All Along The Watchtower” anymore at concerts after hearing Hendrix’s soaring version. “It’s his song now” said… Read More »Hendrix: “All Along The Watchtower” Solo 1
Easy Does It – Jam Session
For this session I’ve created an easy composition that we’ll call “Easy Does It”. It will allow you to practice three to four different parts… Read More »Easy Does It – Jam Session
Johnny Winter “Rock Me Baby”
In 1973, after recovering from a heroin addition, Johnny Winter released the album “Still Alive And Well”. The first track is a fiery version of… Read More »Johnny Winter “Rock Me Baby”
Classic Rock Of The 60s
Popular music of the United States in the 1960s became innately tied up into causes, opposing certain idea. This trend took place in a tumultuous… Read More »Classic Rock Of The 60s
Acoustic Guitar Practice Tips
Today we’ll discuss how to make yourself a well rounded practice routine. The Basics Notes On The Fretboard Chart Notes On The Fretboard Tab Fret/Note Charts Chords… Read More »Acoustic Guitar Practice Tips
Glenn Frey, Founder of the Eagles, Dies at Age 67
What a rough year 2016 has been on the music world! The Eagles official website is reporting the passing of co-founder and guitarist Glenn Frey.
Glenn co-wrote and sang on many of the Eagles hits, including “Take It Easy,” “Tequila Sunrise,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” and “Heartache Tonight”.
Take a few minutes to remember the man and his music with the chords and lyrics to the song “Take It Easy “. Be sure to check out Glenn Frey, and the Eagles, in their prime with the stunning live performance of “Take It Easy” in this video.Read More »Glenn Frey, Founder of the Eagles, Dies at Age 67
2 Octave Major Scale
In this session I will introduce to you a version of the major scale that spans 2 octaves and all six strings. The PDF for this session will be great to practice building speed.
In the video below I perform this session’s exercise at three different tempos. Try to play along, or practice it on your own. In the video I stop at about the 12 fret, but you can keep going up the fretboard if you so desire.Read More »2 Octave Major Scale
Harmonics Anywhere With “Touch Harmonics”
If you already know how to play natural harmonics at the 5th, 7th, and 12th frets, then you’re ready to learn a technique called “touch harmonics” that allow you to play harmonics anywhere. In this video lesson I’ll show you how to do it.Read More »Harmonics Anywhere With “Touch Harmonics”