Smashing Pumpkins Style Root 6 Major Scale Riff
July 26, 2011 No CommentsWe’re getting our 90′s alternative on in this riff inspired by the great Smashing Pumpkins.
Smooth Lead: Major and Minor Scales
Get Shredding – Skipping Thirds
July 26, 2011 No CommentsMost shredding starts with learning a few patterns and sequences slowly enough that you can drill it into your head, and then slowly bumping the speed. We’ve got a classic for you today!
Root 6 Major Scale – Lead Essentials
July 26, 2011 1 CommentToday we’re learning the other most important scale you’ll need for lead guitar – the major scale. This scale will be melodic, smooth, and super tasty.
Root 5 Major Scale
July 26, 2011 No CommentsNow it’s time for the other most common major scale we’ll need – the root 5 shape. This pattern will let us explore other places on the neck and open up new opportunities for riffing.
Pat Metheny Style Root 5 Major Scale Riff
July 25, 2011 No CommentsMajor scales are super smooth and super melodic – perfect for jazz. We’ll show you a classic Pat Matheny style lick to demonstrate!
Ozzy Style Root 5 Major Scale Riff
July 25, 2011 1 CommentTo get his signature dark sound, the Prince of Darkness will often use minor scales. We’ll show a super heavy riff to illustrate a common approach.
Metallica Style Root 6 Major Scale Riff
July 25, 2011 No CommentsEveryone needs to know the major scale, including metal heads like Metallica. We’ll show you how they might use this versatile scale.
Journey Style Root 5 Major Scale Riff
July 9, 2011 No CommentsWho can honestly resist a Journey sing a long? No one! That’s why today we’re looking at a root 5 major scale riff in the style of this legendary 80′s band.
Bryan Adams Style Major Scale Riff
July 9, 2011 1 CommentA trip back to the 80′s is always a good one! We’ll be looking into the Bryan Adams style for this riff on major scale double stops.
Four Note Major Scale Sequence
July 8, 2011 1 CommentWe’ve got another technique developing sequence here, this time we’ve got a pattern based off of groups of four. Hope you like it!
3 Up 1 Down Pattern
July 8, 2011 1 CommentSequences are one of the best ways to get faster and develop good technique, so we’re going to learn a 3 up 1 down major scale pattern in this lesson.