No-Brainer Modern Rock Soloing
August 28, 2011 No CommentsLearn a super simple strategy for lead guitar that bands like Paramore and Hillsong have used that you could literally play in your sleep!
Soloing
Alternative Soloing Using Chromatics
August 23, 2011 2 CommentsIn alternative rock, it’s important to sound different while at the same time sounding a little harsh and off. Today we’ll show you how to use chromatics to get this effect.
“I’ve Created A Monster!” – Using Hybrid Scales
August 18, 2011 1 CommentToday we’ll be using multiple scales and modes to create exotic, advanced metal sounds.
Jazz Soloing Made Easy With Chord Tones
August 17, 2011 No CommentsSoloing doesn’t have to difficult! We’ll show you a super simple way to construct a solo using chord tones that will make even a jazz newbie sound awesome!
Out of the Box Soloing
August 16, 2011 No CommentsJazz is known for having some out there sounds and changes, and this can be awkward to solo over. In this lesson we’ll break down an example and show how to play lead over it.
Ugly-Beautiful Chord Soloing
August 16, 2011 No CommentsWe’ve got a super cool trick to make you play with swing and swagger of Brian Setzer! It all uses minor 7 b5′s so it sounds a little off, but still awesome!
Soloing Strategies – Mixolydian over 7ths
August 12, 2011 2 Comments7th chords are essential to classic rock guitar, so knowing how to solo over them is integral to playing in the style. We’ll show you how in this lesson.
Easy Soloing With Major Pentatonics
August 12, 2011 1 CommentSoloing can be super easy, and we’ll show you a pattern that is simple to memorize and execute. Guys like The Allman Brothers, Skynyrd, and Boston have even used it!
Blues Soloing Essentials – Moving Pentatonics
August 9, 2011 1 CommentOccasionally, a player will have to change which pentatonic scale he uses to solo depending on what chord is being played. Today we’ll show you the easiest way to do it.
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.
Adding Soul to Solos – Call and Response
August 8, 2011 No CommentsCall and response is an ancient technique built into our subconscious but really comes to life in blues lead playing. This is one of the best ways to put soul in your solos.
The Blues Group – Blue Note
August 6, 2011 1 CommentYou couldn’t have the blues group without the blue note! By just adding one note you can infuse some serious soul into your solos. We’ll show you how.
The Blues Group – Black Dog Note
August 6, 2011 1 CommentNext up in our blues group is the black dog note. This note creates a smooth flow back to our root note and has been used by Zeppelin, Kiss, Black Sabbath, and more.
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!