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!
Pentatonics
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.
Gov’t Mule Style Pentatonic Riff
July 7, 2011 1 CommentIn this lesson we’re going to get our southern rock jam band on with a Gov’t Mule inspired root 5 pentatonic lick.
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!
ZZ Top Bending Riff
July 6, 2011 1 CommentGet some practice bending with this Texas inspired blues-rock riff from ZZ Top.
John Scofield Style Pentatonic Riff
July 7, 2011 No CommentsWe’re going to practice our root 5 pentatonic scale with a great swinging riff inspired by the jazz great John Scofield.
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.
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!
Black Crowes Style BB King Box Riff
July 27, 2011 No CommentsThe Black Crowes have a bluesy, old school rock sound and love using pentatonic extensions to create some wailing solos. We’ll show you how.
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.
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 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!
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!
One String Pentatonic Brutality
August 26, 2011 1 CommentToday we’ll be studying a metal essential – pentatonic riffs built off the low E string. By using chugging and accents we’ll have a solid foundation for much of the metal out there!
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.
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
Lenny Kravitz Style Hammer On Riff
July 5, 2011 No CommentsHammer ons are notorious for creating a solid groove and funky vibe. Today’s riff is a rockin’ yet funky inspired Lenny Kravitz lick we hope you enjoy!
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!
Aerosmith Style Hammer On Riff
July 5, 2011 1 CommentTime to put those hammer ons to use! This time we’ll be looking at an Aerosmith style riff that showcases Joe Perry’s smooth playing style.
Make Your Notes Sing With Vibrato
July 5, 2011 No CommentsFor our next technique we’re going to look at vibrato, one of the great tricks behind making your solos sing.