hi Friend, I’m going to teach you an awesomesong from your favorite band. Ormaybe I already have. Here’s the scoop: 2 months ago, I asked for advice on my blogabout “what to teach next”. I was quite overwhelmed by the 1200+ commentseven after analyzing the information withpiecharts and bargraphs (seriously). lol… However, one obvious thing …
As you will find out, arpeggios are truly one of the keys to the kingdom for learning to play wicked sounding electric lead guitar. For the uninitiated, an arpeggio is simply the notes of a chord played separately. However, there are endless ways to use them in cool combinations. One particular variety of chord or …
Legato technique is essential, and contrary to popular belief, it is not necessarily “easier” just because you don’t have to pick as many notes. The left hand actually has to work harder to get all those hammer ons and pullofs going. This is especially true when transversing from one string to the next. The following …
Check out “Catharsis” — one of my favorite Silvio Gazuez tunes. This is actually the song that caught our attention as “guitar talent scouts”… We noticed the combination of great song writing, strong melodies, and amazing technique with great feel. Should we be surprised that since writing this, Silvio has gone to place at the …
hi Friend, Well I’m still in California on this health retreat with my wife… I lost 6 pounds so far. This is awesome! That said, I’m looking forward to going home — you have no idea… Need a vacation from this vacation 🙂 But you know me — OF COURSE I’m still trying to keep …
hi Friend, No matter how many times “modes” are explained, some guitarists will be confused. That is why it’s good to hear different persepectives on it. If you’re lost — don’t worry it will sink in. You never know when you’ll get that one little “missing link” that makes it all click. Here’s my friend …
Hey guys, In this guitar lesson, Jon MacLennan will teach you a basic guitar chord progression in the style of The Beatles. How’s it going everybody?My name is John McClennan and I’m herewith guitarcontrol.com, bringing you thislesson. Today we’re going to just look ata simple strumming pattern, very much inthe style of the Beatles. We’re …
Hey guys, In this guitar lesson, John Maclennan will teach you a basic blues riff that every aspiring blues player must know. It´s basically a 12 bar blues progression where instead of playing full chords we just play single note lines. Watch the video and please like us and comment on youtube. Also do me …
hey Friend, As a dedicated guitarist, I’m ALWAYS on the hunt for the elusive “ultimate tone”. A lot of people really obsess about the guitar they use… but the truth is: 70% of your tone comes from the AMP you’re using. 2 years ago, I went on a mission at NAMM (biggest guitar conference in …