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A Minor Triads Trick

Soundslice is available for this triads lesson. It’s a simple and useful approach for minor keys, where you use a major triad a whole-step below the root chord. In this example, I’m playing in the key of A Minor, so the two triads are A minor and G major, because G is one whole-step below […]

Chord Tone Soloing

Following the chords is the secret to playing melodically. It’s the way you draw the listener in, by making your lines go like hand in glove with the chords. So how do you do it? Well, as with many aspects of learning guitar, the answer is simple but the application is harder. Triads – Arpeggios […]

MGA Chat #3

What is this Mystery Guitar with the Boutique Deluxe brand? Secret stuff! Then I’ll give you some ideas of how to think about major/minor over a blues progression. I’m also providing examples and tips for improving your technique – always think musically and don’t waste time on silly exercises that have nothing to do with […]

Student Focus #3

In this video, I’m taking a look at Ivan’s submission of Comping The Blues 1. As always, I’ve been quite exhaustive in my critique. I think there’s some good advice in here for all of you. I’ve also added Soundslice exercises to the Major Scale course. I’m creating in-depth courses on scales this year, and […]

Major Scale Patterns

The new Major Scale course is a detailed look at how to play the major scale, using 5 different patterns. This is the most important scale you’ll ever learn. Don’t skip it!

Minor Pentatonic Exercises

The Minor Pentatonic is a simple scale, consisting of only 5 notes, yet you can so so much with it. I’ve added in a lesson that is going to be helpful for learning the scale all over the fretboard. Perhaps you’ve practiced the different boxes, using all 6 strings? That’s fine, but these exercises will […]

G7 Arpeggio Shape

Arpeggios are very powerful, because they are the chord tones. They are really important to learn, because they will make your playing more melodic and musical, when they are used tastefully with some experience. Let’s look at one useful shape, and how we can make it part of a practice routine. Play this arpeggio at […]

Slow 60 Blues

This one has now been added in. I created this course a few years back. It’s slow blues at 60 BPM, and there are 3 solos to learn. Soundslice is available with audio. I have re-recorded the solo tracks to make them sound better. I have also created a new, longer and more fun backing […]

Stout Blues Backing Track

I’ve got a new fun blues backing track for you. It’s a typical 12 bar blues, and it’s kind of an energetic, groovy track. Chord progression: A7 | A7 | A7 | A7 D7 | D7 | A7 | A7 E7 | D7 A7 | E7 Download this Track Grab it here, and start recording […]