This MicroLesson is a follow-up to ML073 - we will be building on the concepts in that lesson and will introduce the major pentatonic scale. This lesson includes examples of how to blend the major and minor pentatonics. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 073 – How do I START Improvising on guitar? Remember to keep it simple! ML073
In this MicroLesson (ML073), you'll learn a simple song that uses 3 chords and 5 unique notes. This is a great starting point for learning to improvise! … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 072 – How to actually USE the half step whole step (diminished) scale in the blues
In this MicroLesson (ML072), you'll learn how to use diminished chords and diminished scales when playing blues lead guitar. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 071 – Going from major to minor pentatonic scale by string bending
In this MicroLesson (ML071), you'll learn how to over-bend a string in the major pentatonic scale (1 1/2 bend) which is a note from the minor pentatonic scale. So you'll stay in one position of major, and bend to minor. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 070 – A simple 4 note box to play an entire solo – Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML070), you'll learn how to play an entire B.B. King sounding lead using a simple 4 note box (in 2 octaves). … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 068 – Easy triad visualizations to help you improvise
In this MicroLesson (ML068), you'll learn how to play major, minor, 7 chords, and the major and mixolydian scale and connect them to a single triad. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 067 – Follow-up to EP453 – Acoustic Blues By Yourself
In this MicroLesson (ML067) you’ll learn how to play a simple call & response that uses 3 chords and fill licks from the major and minor pentatonic scales. Here's a link to the original EP453 lesson (with the jam track) … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 063 – Slow, Country Lead
In this MicroLesson (ML063) you’ll learn a slow, country lead. Try working some of these licks into your leads when you improvise. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 062 – Call & Response Blues
In this MicroLesson (ML062) you’ll learn a call & response blues that you can play by yourself on acoustic or electric guitar. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 054 – Easy Call and Response style Blues Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML054) you'll learn how to play an easy "call and response" style blues composition that you can play in any key. You'll also learn how to play 2 note chords (great for working into your leads) … [Read more...]