The octave pattern is not as user-friendly for learning to play the notes on a fretboard as many teachers would like players to think.
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The octave pattern is not as user-friendly for learning to play the notes on a fretboard as many teachers would like players to think.
To easily play with greater speed, you`ll need to use the most effective picking technique possible.
Examining the problems of CAGED starting from the effect on your picking hand.
All of your favorite guitar players play in a way that looks amazingly easy.
Scales are important to learn, but most instructors have put them emphasis on learning them by heart and simply playing them up and down.
Harp harmonics never fail to immediately grab the attention of those who hear you play them, leaving them spellbound by what they just heard.
Integrating scales and arpeggios mechanically.
Drastically improve your acoustic guitar playing with these easy to play, advanced sounding chords.
Discover how learning scales actually fosters creativity.
Why you need to stop dividing your fretboard in 5 today.
How to create amazing guitar solos using open strings and pentatonic scale patterns.
The biggest obstacle standing in the way of your guitar playing greatness is not learning complicated techniques.
One of the oldest concepts in the book, adapted for modern rock guitar playing.
Why do people still use the CAGED system? Here are some answers.
In part 2, you`ll learn how to create amazing blues guitar solos using open strings.
Chris takes you through every inversion on string-set G-B-E, allowing you to bust one out when called upon to do so.
Is there any real benefit to learning more than one scale system? Here`s one opinion to consider.
In part 3, you`ll learn how to easily play fast solo lines and riffs on your guitar.
Chris covers a classic 1980`s example of style over substance.
Playing a chord progression accurately does not necessarily mean the progression will sound good.
Tommaso maintains the skill of songwriting is developed through years of practice.
An expert knows to practice simpler things.
Don't go with what feels easy as opposed to what is right.