Steely Dan Style Root 6 7th Chord Riff
September 1, 2011 1 Comment7th chords are very common for jazz players, and bands like Steely Dan would integrate them into their signature jazz/rock sound. Today we’ll show you how!
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George Bensen Style Root 5 7th Sus Riff
September 1, 2011 No Comments7th Sus chords also have a very funky side, you just have to play them the right way! We’ll show you how in this George Bensen style riff.
Evanescence Style Half Step Slide Riff
September 1, 2011 No CommentsHalf step slides are a great way to create smooth, articulate, emotional lead lines, and this Evanescence inspired riff will show you some of the possibilities of half step slides.
The Who Style Open 7th Sus Chord Riff
September 1, 2011 No Comments7th Sus chords are a favorite among The Who guitarist Pete Townhend and can be heard on many of their classic tracks. Today we’ll learn a riff inspired by the British mega group!
Yes Style Barred 7th Sus Chord Riff
July 26, 2011 No Comments7th Sus chords are a favorite among progressive rockers, and today we’ll show you how a band like Yes might use these chords.
Wes Montgomery Style Adv. Octave Riff
July 26, 2011 No CommentsJazz great Wes Montgomery used octaves extensively to create his signature sound. We’ll show you a typical way he might use this shape.
How to Use a Capo to Change Keys
July 26, 2011 1 CommentThe capo is a super handy tool to let us change keys of the fly. In this lesson, we’ll show you how.
U2 Style Adv. Power Chord Riff
July 26, 2011 1 CommentToday we’ll be looking at a riff in the style of the Edge from U2 using root 3 and root 4 power chords. Grab your delay and let’s go!
Trivium Style Diminished Chord Riff
July 26, 2011 No CommentsWho says nobody uses diminished chords? Only the truly brutal shall enter!
Tom Petty Style Open Sus Chord Riff
July 26, 2011 No CommentsTom Petty was a hit master, and behind many of his chart toppers was his use of sus chords. We’ll show you how he did it.
The Doors Style 7th Chord Riff
July 26, 2011 2 CommentsThe Doors were known for combining jazz and blues influences into their psychadelic sound, and key to that was their use of 7th chords.
T and L Shape Theory
July 26, 2011 No CommentsToday we’ll be visiting and old topic but looking deeper into the theory behind the T and L shapes. Now we’ll understand the why, not just the how.
Sus Chord Theory
July 26, 2011 1 CommentToday we’re peeling back the onion and looking at the theory behind sus chords. After this lesson you’ll understand how they work and be able to create you own sus chords!
Staind Style Sus Chord Riff
July 26, 2011 No CommentsSus chords have a dark, ambiguous sound that works very well for alt rockers like Staind. We’ll show you how they might use these chords in a riff.
Smashing Pumpkins Style Root 6 Major Scale Riff
July 26, 2011 No CommentsWe’re getting our 90′s alternative on in this riff inspired by the great Smashing Pumpkins.
Get Shredding – Skipping Thirds
July 26, 2011 No CommentsMost shredding starts with learning a few patterns and sequences slowly enough that you can drill it into your head, and then slowly bumping the speed. We’ve got a classic for you today!
Seven Mary Three Style i VII VI VII Progression
July 26, 2011 No CommentsMinor keys have been an key way for bands to get a heavy hitting sound. Today we’ll check out how Seven Mary Three might use such a progression.
Root 6 Major Scale – Lead Essentials
July 26, 2011 1 CommentToday we’re learning the other most important scale you’ll need for lead guitar – the major scale. This scale will be melodic, smooth, and super tasty.
Root 6 Sus Chords
July 26, 2011 1 CommentToday we’ll be checking out the root 6 7th chords. Get ready to inject some serious pizazz into your rhythm guitar playing!
Barred 7th Sus Chords
July 26, 2011 No CommentsTime for the barred sus7 chords! Few chords will draw you and leave you wanting more than the sus7 chords. Learn the shapes then we’ll check out some riffs!