Important music theory & Diminished chords
In today’s live stream, I talked about the major scale, how to harmonize it with triads AND 7th chords. Then I showed you how to play diminished chords, and how to use them.
Run Rudolph Run
By now, I assume you know that I’m in a virtual rock band, called Warp Kings. We recorded our version of this Christmas classic. Here is my Run Rudolph Run solo, broken down in details for you. The song, in the key of C, uses a typical blues progression. Run Rudolph Run was written by […]
Minor 9 chord voicings
In many cases, you can replace a minor chord (1-3-5) with a minor 7, minor 9, minor 11 or minor 13 chord. These extended minor chords simply give you “more” or “different” colour into to your music. I look at these as colours – sometimes I go for a minor 7 chord and another […]
Mixolydian 3rds, lesson YL14
In this lesson, we’re going to take a look at the Mixolydian mode. I will explain what it is, show you a few ideas, and how you can use the concept of 3rds, to apply it to the fretboard in a musical way. This is also a very useful concept for learning a mode all […]
Bluesy Exercise Lick
Here’s a great jazz blues lick that also is a good practice and warmup lick for a few reasons. It uses strict efficient alternate picking, and it also has a quick hand move so that you break away from that boxy style of playing. Furthermore, moving the hand in this way will force you to […]
4 Note Pentatonic Sequence Pattern – YL12
So are you really able to play the pentatonic scale all over the neck in creative ways? Then this can help. Here, you will learn a sweet, useful pentatonic pattern. It will help you learn the pentatonic scale better, and it’s also a great melodic helper at times – this note sequence is something you […]
Addams Family
The Addams Family Theme is a lot of fun to play! The chords are Bb major, Cm (or Cm7) and F (or F7) behind the melody. I’ve provided tablature for you so you can learn this easily.
Jimi Hendrix style chord tricks – YL11
In this lesson, I will teach you some sweet rhythm guitar techniques you can use over minor and major chords. The track is in the style of All Along The Watchtower.
Gibson ES-335 – Live Stream
I’m so excited to finally have one of these wonderful guitars. I was able to find a nice one in a music store, as I was waiting for my father-in-law to be done is eye Dr appointment. When was done, I said I found an amazing guitar but I don’t really need it. I kept […]
MeloAudio Pedal demo
I have recently tried some new pedals that are inexpensive and great sounding. They are from a Chinese company called MeloAudio. Check out my demo here. I didn’t like the Pitch Shifter that much. The other 3, Chorus, Delay and Looper are great! Let me know your feedback!