ZZ Top Bending Riff
July 6, 2011 1 CommentGet some practice bending with this Texas inspired blues-rock riff from ZZ Top.
Pentatonics
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.
The Zakk Wylde Box
August 2, 2011 2 CommentsThe Zakk Wylde box actually consists of several other boxes strung together to give us one area to effortlessly create blistering riffs. We’ll show you how it all works!
The Root 5 Pentatonic Scale
July 7, 2011 1 CommentThe root 6 pentatonic scale may be the most important scale we’ll need to know, but the root 5 shape is not far behind. Learn all about this scale in this lesson!
The Most Important Scale Ever
July 5, 2011 1 CommentBookmark this lesson, it might be the most important one you’ll ever have. Learn the one secret behind all soloing, lead guitar, jamming and more.
The Hendrix Box
July 28, 2011 No CommentsToday’s pentatonic extension is built off of the root 5 pentatonic scale. This simple 6 note box is home to many of the greatest riffs of all time, 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.
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.
Temptations Style Pentatonic Riff
July 5, 2011 No CommentsLearn a major pentatonic riff in the style of the Temptations. Get your Motown on!
Super Rock With Double Stops
July 5, 2011 No CommentsToday we’re leaning about double stops – an easy way to make riffs instantly sound heavy and rockin.
Sultry Blues Lead – Mixing Major and Minor Pent
August 9, 2011 6 CommentsOne of the most important concepts a blues guitarist needs to understand is how to mix major and minor pentatonics to make a solo. Today, we’ll break it down and make it easy.
Start Wailing – Intro to Bending
July 5, 2011 No CommentsAt the heart of making your guitar wail is the bend. We’ll show you the proper technique to make bending as easy as possible.
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.
Sound Crazy – Cross String Pattern
July 5, 2011 No CommentsThis next sequence gives the pentatonic scale a sound unlike anything you’ve ever heard. If you like the bizarre, out-there, avant-garde stuff you’re in for a treat!
Shredding Baby Steps – Up 4 Down 1 Pattern
July 5, 2011 No CommentsThis is our first sequence and a very common one for solos. Practice slowly, as riffs like this will help to improve technique and speed.
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
Queens of the Stone Age Style Hendrix Box Riff
August 2, 2011 No CommentsToday we’ve got a Queens of the Stone Age style riff to get some practice with the Hendrix box. So let’s get started!
Playing With the King: Major Pentatonics
August 5, 2011 3 CommentsOne key to BB King’s soloing style is his use of major penatonics. In this lesson we’ll break down his scale choice so we too can get his smooth sound!
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.
Open E Pentatonic Scale
July 4, 2011 1 CommentToday we begin a long journey in to the heart of pentatonics – the main solo used for soloing and lead guitar