In this lesson we will analyze the pentatonic minor scale and how to apply it along with other embellishments to the art of playing lead
In this lesson we will cover more tricks to add to your lead playing. Trills, Double Stops and vibrato are demonstrated and discussed.
In this lesson we will learn and study several popular licks using the Pentatonic Minor scale.
In this lesson we will practice and learn how to transpose licks to different keys.
In this lesson we will study the open E Pentatonic Minor scale and study some licks based out of the open position.
In this lesson we will learn two riffs based out of the open E Pentatonic Minor position.
In this lesson we will study ways to apply the Blues scale in your lead playing.
In this lesson we will cover blending the Pentatonic Minor scale and the Blues scale in your lead playing.
In this lesson we will learn and examine some licks and riffs using the Major Pentatonic scale.
In this lesson we will discover how Pentatonic Major and Minor are related and how we can use this relation to move around the neck and expand our lead vocabulary.
In this lesson we will learn some examples of how to use the relative pentatonic minor scale to expand our major pentatonic licks.
In this lesson we will study and learn some ways to use Dorian in your soloing and improvisation.
In this lesson we will learn how to apply the Mixolydian mode to our lead playing
In this lesson we will learn more examples of how to apply the Mixolydian Mode to our lead playing.
In this lesson we will combine the Mixolydian mode with the Blues scale in our Blues improvisation.
In this lesson we will study blues improv in the style of Chuck Berry combining Mixolydian and Blues scale
In this lesson we will learn how to use the Pentatonic Major scale to make our leads sound more country.
In this lesson we will learn the Country Scale and how to apply it to our improvisation and lead playing.
In this lesson we will learn some country style riffs using the b3rd and b7th.
In this lesson we will learn some country licks you can use in your lead playing.
In this lesson we will learn some more country licks you can use in your lead playing, combining the country scale and pentatonic major.
In this lesson we will cover the 3 remaining pentatonic box shape fingerings. These shapes can be applied to pentatonic minor or major depending on where you start and the root notes you choose.
In this lesson we will learn some example licks in pentatonic minor using the pentatonic box shapes.
In this lesson we will learn some example licks in pentatonic major using the pentatonic box shapes.
In this lesson we will discuss basic concepts and approach to improvising over chord progressions. We will talk about analyzing chord progressions, determining scales to use, and arpeggios.
This lesson is a basic introduction to improvising over a 12 bar blues pattern. Use of pentatonic major and minor are discussed.
in this we will continue with concepts on soloing over blues changes.
In this lesson we will be studying concepts for improvising with the Dorian mode. For this lesson you should be familiar with the 5 pentatonic box shapes and all the modes of the major scale.
In this lesson we will learn about soloing with the Major scale.
In this lesson we will be continuing our study of improvising with the Dorian mode. This lesson focuses on the use of box 2 or the relative Phrygian fingering for Dorian.
In this lesson we will study the use of box 4 of the Dorian mode. Box 4 is the relative Aeolian fingering.
In this lesson we will experiment with adding the b5 from the blues scale and octave techniques to the Dorian mode.
In this lesson we will cover the concept of ascending and descending licks within the Dorian scale.
In this lesson we discuss the concept of phrasing as applied to soloing over chord changes. We will study some possibilities and things to focus on to develop this skill.
In this lesson we will study some unique bends in the style of SRV. This technique can be great for adding to your vocab of licks
In this lesson we will study a beginner level minor blues solo. This lesson is specifically designed for those just beginning their exploration of blues improvisation and soloing with the pentatonic minor scale. We will go through one pass of a minor blues chord progression note by note. You are encouraged to expand upon the specific solo taught and come up with your own style.
In this lesson we will study a beginner level major blues solo. This lesson is specifically designed for those just beginning their exploration of blues improvisation and soloing with the pentatonic major scale. We will go through one pass of a major blues chord progression note by note. You are encouraged to expand upon the specific solo taught and come up with your own style.
In this lesson we will be using the song and chord changes of Knockin On Heaven’s Door to study three important soloing and improvisational concepts. These three concepts to consider when approaching a solo are studying the melody, determining usable scales, and chord tone targeting.