Open C Major Scale
July 4, 2011 No CommentsToday we learn our first scale, an open C major scale. Countless songs have been written using these seven notes so let’s get going!
Level 2
How To Read Scale Diagrams
July 4, 2011 No CommentsToday we begin your endless journey into the world of lead guitar. Our first step in this quest is to understand scale diagrams, so let’s get to it!
Foo Fighters Style Octave Riff
July 4, 2011 No CommentsDave Grohl of the Foo Fighters loves throwing in octaves to craft his alternative rock hooks. We’ll show you how he might use them!
Rage Against The Machine Style Octave Riff
July 4, 2011 No CommentsWe’re getting a deeper look at the octave with this heavy nu-metal style riff ala Rage Against the Machine. Enjoy guys!
Led Zeppelin Style Octave Riff
July 4, 2011 1 CommentIn this lesson we’ll be checking out a classic way that Led Zeppelin would use the octave shape for a very heavy sound.
Riff Writing Secrets – the T and L Shapes
July 4, 2011 1 CommentIn this lesson we’re going to learn a super simple yet effective strategy you guys can use to write some killer power chord riffs!
All About Them Dots
July 4, 2011 2 CommentsLearn what those dots on your fretboard are all about! They are actually really important and standard across all guitars!
Sharps and Flats
July 4, 2011 1 CommentThis is another music fundamentals lesson. Learn everything you need to know about these two brothers of music – the sharp and the flat!
Enter the World of Octaves
July 4, 2011 1 CommentWelcome to our study on octaves. This shape is extremely important and is a staple for guitar parts ranging from modern to jazz. So let’s explore!
Megadeth Style Palm Muting Riff
July 4, 2011 No CommentsLearn how to use palm muting to harness the epic powers of Valhalla in today’s lesson. Megadeth approved!
Kings of Leon Style Palm Muting Riff
July 4, 2011 2 CommentsTime for some southern fried palm muting, courtesy of Kings of Leon. Let’s get started!
Green Day Style Palm Muting Riff
July 4, 2011 1 CommentGreen Day helped bring punk to a new audience in the 90′s and continue to be influential today. And they couldn’t have done it without palm muting!
Must Know Palm Muting Rhythms
July 3, 2011 1 CommentNow that you have the basic palm muting technique down, we’re going to show you some must know rhythms you’ll need. So lets’ go!
How to Palm Mute
July 3, 2011 1 CommentWelcome to the fun world of palm muting! Get that awesome chugging, thumping sound you’ve heard so many times! We’ll show you how :)
Rolling Stones Style Power Chord Riff
July 3, 2011 2 CommentsThe British are coming! And they’re bringing power chords with them! Let’s show them how to rock!
New Found Glory Style Power Chord Riff
July 3, 2011 1 CommentHere’s a super cool punk rock style riff ala New Found Glory. So what are you waiting for?
Joan Jett Style Power Chord Riff
July 3, 2011 2 CommentsPunk rock was helped shaped by the venerable power chord, and today we’ll be checking out a riff in the style of the immortal Joan Jett. Let’s Rock!
Nirvana Style Power Chord Riff
July 3, 2011 1 CommentNirvana helped bring alternative to forefront of popular music with the help of the mighty power chord. We’ll show you how they did it!
Root 5 and Root 6 Power chords
July 2, 2011 1 CommentNow it’s time to put together the two types of power chords that we’ve learned! We’ll show you some ideas to make the job easier.
Black Sabbath – “Iron Man”
July 2, 2011 2 CommentsThis is one of the greatest guitar riffs ever written, and we’re super excited to teach it! Let’s put those root 5 power chords to good use!