Articulation is the term we use in music for the how you play notes. Scales are great for learning what notes can be played, but how you play them transforms bland notes into musical ideas. In this …
7 Major Scale Shapes Exercise
You gotta learn your scales at some point. There is no shortcut and you just have to slog through them until the patterns feel natural to you. This video is a walk-through of one of my most used …
Unlocking Guitar Scales: 4 Functional Approaches for Guitarists
In my latest video, I dive into the world of guitar scales. Discover essential techniques to boost your playing, including the widely-used three-note-per-string and in-position methods. But that's not …
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Beyond The Barre: 9 Useful Chords Based On A Simple Shape
Unlock the full potential of your guitar playing with our latest lesson, "Beyond the Barre: 9 Chords Based on a Simple Shape." In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the art of transforming a …
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7th Chord Arpeggios Using The Big 3 Shapes
As I've outlined in previous videos, I use a way of thinking about patterns on the neck that I call the Big 3. If you want a basic introduction to the idea of the Big 3 then check out the video linked …
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Chord Families Across The Neck
You can use the Big 3 Triad shapes to quickly find chord families across the neck. You then have lots of options for playing any chord progression. Start mixing the different inversions together in …