George Harrison Style Riff Using 6ths
July 28, 2011 No CommentsWe’ve got two classic guitar intervals up today: the major and minor 6th. Then, to practice these intervals, we’ve got a super tasty George Harrison riff.
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Foo Fighters Style Mixolydian Progression
July 28, 2011 No CommentsThe mixolydian mode has long been a standby for rock music, and this Foo Fighters riff will give you a glimpse into what you can do with this versatile mode.
Fingerpicking Thumb Movement
July 28, 2011 No CommentsAs your fingerpick, your thumb should always be plucking the lowest note of the chord. We’ll show you how to move your thumb to different strings and give you an exercise to practice.
Basic Fingerpicking Technique
July 28, 2011 No CommentsToday we begin a new technique – fingerpicking. This timeless playing style is used in acoustic and folk music, but can really apply to any soft music.
Filter Style Lydian Progression
July 28, 2011 No CommentsThe lydian mode is often seen as the dream-like, spacy scale, and is used from time to time by alternative bands like Filter.
F Shape Reggae Chords
July 28, 2011 1 CommentWe’re checking the F shape reggae chords today, a super common shape that all guitar players need to know!
Everclear Style CAGED Riff
July 27, 2011 No CommentsWe’re going to put those CAGED chords to work with a poppy Everclear style riff. We hope you guys enjoy it!
Eric Johnson Octave Riff
July 27, 2011 No CommentsOur last interval is one we’ve already learned before – the octave. We’ve got a great Eric Johnson riff to help challenge you a little bit!
The Dorian Scale
July 27, 2011 2 CommentsWe’ve got one of the most popular and grooviest modes up next – the dorian scale.
Dio Riff Using 4th and 5th Intervals
July 27, 2011 No CommentsWe’ve got two new intervals which are often played together, the perfect 4th and perfect 5th. In conjunction these intervals can be used to create some truly rockin’ riffs!
D Shape Reggae Chords
July 27, 2011 No CommentsToday we’re checking out the D shape reggae chords, one of the most popular shapes to play for reggae, rock, and many other styles.
Clapton Box
July 27, 2011 2 CommentsWe’ve got another pentatonic extension for you guys, this time it’s the Clapton box. You can make some killer chunky riffs with this pattern, so let’s get started.
Cream Style Riff Using Clapton Box
July 27, 2011 No CommentsThe Clapton box is known for its low, grungy sound, and many bands, including Cream, have used it to create timeless riffs. We’ll show you how they might use it.
Chuck Berry Style Riff Using CB Box
July 27, 2011 1 CommentWhat better way to study the Chuck Berry box than with a Chuck Berry style riff? We’ll show you the rock n’ roll legend would use his own box.
Children of Bodom Style Phrygian Riff
July 27, 2011 No CommentsThe phrygian mode is a favorite among heavy metal players, and today we’ll be looking at a Children of Bodom style riff to illustrate how heavy this mode can get.
The Chuck Berry Box
July 27, 2011 1 CommentTime for another pentatonic extension, this one named after the immortal Chuck Berry. Many a great lick can be played using this box, so let’s get started.
The Chuck Berry Box Repeated
July 27, 2011 No CommentsWe’re going to learn yet another Chuck Berry box, but this one is mostly used to connect positions. This is super handy and will give you complete fretboard fluency.
Cake Style Zakk Wylde Box Riff
July 27, 2011 No CommentsWe’re going to change gears here and learn a super funky, dancy riff in the style of Cake that uses the Zakk Wylde box.
John Lennon Style CAGED exercise
July 27, 2011 No CommentsLet’s make the CAGED system musical! We’ve got an awesome riff in the style of John Lennon to practice the idea of playing the same chord in different shapes. Enjoy guys!
Same Chord Different Shape Exercise
July 27, 2011 No CommentsHere’s a great exercise that will really reinforce those new CAGED shapes. Get ready to flex those mental muscles!