Iron Maiden Style Bending Riff
July 6, 2011 No CommentsWe’re putting the unison bend to work with this old school metal example in the style of Iron Maiden. This one’s definitely a challenge, but we know you can do it!
Pentatonics
Joe Bonamassa Clapton Box Riff
July 31, 2011 1 CommentNow that we understand how the Clapton box works, we’re going to learn a juicy rock blues in the style of Joe Bonamassa to get some practice.
Leslie West Style Riff Using the CB Box
August 1, 2011 No CommentsLeslie West of Mountain combines the best of rock and blues, often using pentatonics. We’ll show you a riff in his style to demonstrate the repeated Chuck Berry box.
Blondie Style Pentatonic Riff
July 5, 2011 No CommentsLearn a Blondie style riff that features major pentatonics, a technique very common to this New Wave pioneer.
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.
Temptations Style Pentatonic Riff
July 5, 2011 No CommentsLearn a major pentatonic riff in the style of the Temptations. Get your Motown on!
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.
Allman Bros. Style Pentatonic Riff
July 4, 2011 No CommentsToday we’re going to look at a southern style riff ala the Allman Brothers. So let’s get going!
Zakk Wylde Box Riff
August 2, 2011 No CommentsNow that we have a handle on the Zakk Wylde box we’re going to learn a riff in the style of Zakk Wylde to show how you can use this box in a metal/blues style.
Intro to Major Pentatonics
July 5, 2011 No CommentsIn this lesson we’re going to venture into the world of major pentatonics. The effect will be that our solos and leads will take on a more upbeat sound!
Hendrix Style Pentatonic Riff
July 4, 2011 No CommentsThe pentatonic scale is for everybody, especially masters like Hendrix! Today we’ll look at how he might have used this versatile scale.
Linkin Park Style Pentatonic Riff
July 5, 2011 No CommentsHere is a very different approach to pentatonics where instead of picking single melody notes we play between two notes. The effect is awesome so let’s go!
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.
Death Cab Style Pentatonic Riff
July 4, 2011 1 CommentHere’s a pentatonic riff in the style of Deathcab for Cutie. Channel your inner Ben Gibbard!
Shredding Baby Steps – Up 3 Down 1 Pattern
July 5, 2011 No CommentsIn this lesson we’re looking at another pentatonic sequence, this time the 3 up 1 down pattern. Another great one used by legends like Jimmy Page
Peter Frampton Style Pentatonic Riff
July 7, 2011 No CommentsWe’ve got another riff to practice root 5 pentatonics, this time it’s in the style of talk-box wiz Peter Frampton.
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.
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.
Bill Withers Style Pentatonic Riff
July 4, 2011 No CommentsHere’s a Bill Withers inspired soul riff to help see the pentatonic scale in action!
SRV Style Riff Using the BB King Box
August 2, 2011 No CommentsLearn a SRV inspired riff using the BB King box in this pentatonic blues lesson.