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!
Pentatonics
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.
Linkin Park Style Pentatonic Riff
July 5, 2011 No CommentsHere is a very different approach to pentatonics where instead of picking single melody notes we play between two notes. The effect is awesome so let’s go!
Leslie West Style Riff Using the CB Box
August 1, 2011 No CommentsLeslie West of Mountain combines the best of rock and blues, often using pentatonics. We’ll show you a riff in his style to demonstrate the repeated Chuck Berry box.
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!
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.
Joe Bonamassa Clapton Box Riff
July 31, 2011 1 CommentNow that we understand how the Clapton box works, we’re going to learn a juicy rock blues in the style of Joe Bonamassa to get some practice.
Iron Maiden Style Bending Riff
July 6, 2011 No CommentsWe’re putting the unison bend to work with this old school metal example in the style of Iron Maiden. This one’s definitely a challenge, but we know you can do it!
Intro to Major Pentatonics
July 5, 2011 No CommentsIn this lesson we’re going to venture into the world of major pentatonics. The effect will be that our solos and leads will take on a more upbeat sound!
Hendrix Style Pentatonic Riff
July 4, 2011 No CommentsThe pentatonic scale is for everybody, especially masters like Hendrix! Today we’ll look at how he might have used this versatile scale.
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.
Foreigner Style Double Stop Riff
July 5, 2011 1 CommentTime to get some practice in with those double stops. This riff is in the style of Foreigner who would use double stops to give their pop songs some added edge.
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!
Death Cab Style Pentatonic Riff
July 4, 2011 1 CommentHere’s a pentatonic riff in the style of Deathcab for Cutie. Channel your inner Ben Gibbard!
Cream Style Riff Using Clapton Box
July 27, 2011 No CommentsThe Clapton box is known for its low, grungy sound, and many bands, including Cream, have used it to create timeless riffs. We’ll show you how they might use it.
Chuck Berry Style Riff Using CB Box
July 27, 2011 1 CommentWhat better way to study the Chuck Berry box than with a Chuck Berry style riff? We’ll show you the rock n’ roll legend would use his own box.
Cake Style Zakk Wylde Box Riff
July 27, 2011 No CommentsWe’re going to change gears here and learn a super funky, dancy riff in the style of Cake that uses the Zakk Wylde box.
Blondie Style Pentatonic Riff
July 5, 2011 No CommentsLearn a Blondie style riff that features major pentatonics, a technique very common to this New Wave pioneer.
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.
Bill Withers Style Pentatonic Riff
July 4, 2011 No CommentsHere’s a Bill Withers inspired soul riff to help see the pentatonic scale in action!