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The Minor Pentatonic Scale - You're Already Playing Outside - 013

Today, I talk about why the minor pentatonic scale works so well… when it shouldn’t

 

On todays episode I start to unravel a big topic that...

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What Chords Sound Good Together on the Guitar? - 012

Today, I answer the question: What Chords Sound Good Together On The Guitar? To do that, we are going to learn all about Diatonic Chords

 

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How Would You Help a Beginning Guitarist Get Started? - 011

Today, I ask the question: How would you help a beginning guitarist get started?

 

Introduction

 

On today's episode we are going to help new guitar...

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How To Avoid Frustration When Learning Guitar - 010

Today, I talk about the steps to take to avoid frustration when learning the guitar.

 

Introduction

 

On todays episode titled “How To Avoid...

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Sliding Guitar Scale Patterns Into New Keys - 009

Today, I start sliding scales patterns around into different keys. You can get a lot of mileage out of just one scale pattern!


 
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Playing Guitar Scales in Different Keys

Playing scales in different keys on the guitar is challenging!

 

One of the first things you learn, when you have an interest in playing lead guitar, is scale...

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Improvising Over Chords - 008

Today, I talk about soloing over chords, and the four sticky situations you need to plan for!


 

On todays episode titled: Improvising over...

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Soloing Over Chords

One of the great joys of playing guitar, to me, is improvisation.

 

Creating new and unique melodies on the guitar can be addictive. Once you get to the point in your...

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Getting Into Lead Guitar - 007

In episode seven, we start getting into lead guitar. What it’s all about and the tools you need to get started! Also we have Guitar News and Creating the Band

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Guitar Scales: The Five Pattern System

Learning scale patterns on the guitar can be tough!

 

Most guitar players who come to me for help already know one or two pentatonic scale patterns. Usually it’s...

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Really Understanding Guitar Scales - 006

In episode six, I unpack guitar scales! It’s not just about memorizing a bunch of patterns. Once you know what they really are and how to use them, you will be...

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Best Guitar Scales to Learn for Popular Music

Welcome to Part 2 of “my six step plan to learning guitar scales”.

In Part 1 we went over all of the steps in my plan to get started with guitar...

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