With this video I'm beginning a series where I'm aiming to provide you with a solid foundation in what I call applied music theory, or functional music theory. Through this series we'll be exploring …
Guitar Skill Builder: 7th Chord Arpeggios at 3 Difficulty Levels
This video will help you build your skill with arpeggios and how they connect to scale patterns. The 7th chord arpeggio shape that the 3 exercises in this video are based on is extremely useful for …
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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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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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The Most Important Patterns For Understanding The Guitar Neck
Triads are a simple chord type that provide the key to decoding and unlocking the fretboard of the guitar. By using 3 big triad shapes, I show you how to navigate the entire neck in any key. Once you …
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