Music’s Code: The Major Scale Formula
July 17, 2011 No CommentsWe’ve said it before, but music theory just might be the most important thing you need to become a great musician. Master it and there’s nothing you can’t do.
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Killswitch Style Barred 7th Chords
July 17, 2011 No CommentsEven the most hardcore of bands needs to mellow out sometimes! We’re checking out a 7th chord riff to illustrate the softer side of Killswitch Engage.
Theory Made Easy: Key of C
July 17, 2011 No CommentsTime to jump into the fun world of keys! Keys are ridiculously important and are everywhere you look. Prepare to get mind melted!
Theory Made Easy: Key of G
July 17, 2011 1 CommentPlain and simple, understanding keys will let you understand how 90% of music is put together, and the key of G might be the king of them all.
Journey Style Root 5 Major Scale Riff
July 9, 2011 No CommentsWho can honestly resist a Journey sing a long? No one! That’s why today we’re looking at a root 5 major scale riff in the style of this legendary 80′s band.
John Petrucci Style Legato Riff
July 9, 2011 7 CommentsSpeeding, screeching, ripping – whatever you call it, that’s what legato is. Here’s a hot lick in the style of John Petrucci to practice this new technique.
John Fogerty Style I IV V riff
July 9, 2011 1 CommentIf you look you can find the I IV V chord progression everywhere. Today we’re looking at it in a southern rock John Fogerty style.
Jason Mraz Style I V vi IV riff
July 9, 2011 No CommentsNo one’s got a smoother voice or has smoother guitar playing then Jason Mraz. Today we’ve got a riff in the style of this acoustic pop wiz.
Howie Day Style I IV vi V riff
July 9, 2011 No CommentsToday we’re looking at the I IV vi V chord progression in the style of pop crooner Howie Day. You just might need a hanky for this one.
Hoobastank Style I vi IV V riff
July 9, 2011 No CommentsThe I vi IV V chord progression is one of the all time classics, and has limitless applications. We’ve got a killer Hoobastank riff today to show off a little of what this progression can do.
G Sus Family
July 9, 2011 No CommentsTime to learn our last sus family, the G sus family. Almost there guys!
E Sus Family
July 9, 2011 No CommentsAnother lesson, another sus family! It’s the E sus family this time and they sound awesome!
Intro to Diminished Chords
July 9, 2011 No CommentsNo chord gets a worse wrap then the diminished chord. We’ll teach you how to play them and hopefully you’ll walk away with a little more respect for the diminished chord!
Using a Capo to Change Keys
July 9, 2011 No CommentsLearn how to use a capo to change the key of the song. This technique will require a bit of thinking, but we’ll break it down for you!
D Sus Family
July 9, 2011 No CommentsNow it’s time to learn the D sus chords! These work great to mix up with a regular D chord and are a staple of rock guitar playing.
C Sus Family
July 9, 2011 No CommentsNext up we’ve got the C sus family! These chords are absolutely beautiful and can really inject some emotion into your playing. Enjoy guys!
Bryan Adams Style Major Scale Riff
July 9, 2011 1 CommentA trip back to the 80′s is always a good one! We’ll be looking into the Bryan Adams style for this riff on major scale double stops.
Breaking Benjamin Style Sus Chord Riff
July 9, 2011 No CommentsSus chords are a favorite among alternative rockers because of their dark and ambiguous sound. We’ll be checking out a Breaking Benjamin style riff in this lesson!
Bon Jovi Style Half Step Bend Riff
July 9, 2011 No CommentsWe’re going back in time to a place of big hair and big riffs – we’re of course talking about the 80′s. What better way to practice half step bends then with a Bon Jovi riff?
Tasty Techniques – Legato
July 8, 2011 No CommentsThe legato technique is a favorite among shredders because it’s one of the easiest ways to play faster. We’ll show you how to get that smooth and easy sound.