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	1. Applying The Pentatonic Scale (#8645) by Jason Parker (2612) A method for applying the G Major/E Minor Pentatonic Scale. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 26289 Hits · 5.00/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 5/10/2012

	2. Warming Up (#795) by Frederick Burton (5465) A lesson that should be viewed and practiced by all. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 31756 Hits · 5.00/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 3/10/2000

	3. Using The Composer: First Steps (#2491) by Rick Payman (9972) A Step-by-step Guide to creating your first Composer sequence. Under development. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 12635 Hits · 5.00/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 11/19/2002

	4. The Jazzy Christmas Tree (#3758) by Jeff Kirby (4886) My jazzy take on the homework... Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 2625 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 12/4/2001

	5. Applying The Extended Pentatonic (#9327) by Jason Parker (2612) Learn to solo in every key, and "outside the box." Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 10681 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 8/9/2005

	6. Wide Interval Pentatonics (#5113) by Karl Malone (126) An introduction to the pentatonic sequence in a new light. Using wide interval stretches and triplets to make strictly Pentatonic soloing more interesting. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 10178 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 8/26/2002

	7. Theory 06: Improvising Over Modes (#7690) by Carlos Eduardo Seo (900) Going deeper into improvising over modes thing. It's the sequence of my previous theory lesson. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 8916 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 1/8/2005

	8. Pentatonic Sequences (#4945) by Matt Walker (495) Pentatonic Sequences for Practice or Warm-Up Theory/Reference · Beginner · 8358 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 9/11/2002

	9. A Few Open Pentatonic Scales (#9227) by Jason Parker (2612) Play C/Am, G/Em, and F/Dm open forms of the Pentatonic Scale. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 7131 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 8/24/2005

	10. Shifting Shapes III (#9099) by Jason Parker (2612) The CAGED system. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 5858 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 4/1/2005

	11. Jesu, The Picking Exercise (#7390) by John Bohn (380) Taking Bach's classic Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring and turning it into a picking exercise. Great little exercise to through in your warm-up. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 4519 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 6/28/2004

	12. Disecting Scales #3 (#4375) by Hector Merced (1816) Okies, Now you know how to find modes and intervals of scale, and how to use the intervals to find safe chords for the scale, but let's try it with Harmonization. Theory/Reference · Expert · 2531 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 4/1/2002

	13. Sweeping The Floor (#4091) by Justin Partridge (44) A very fast 64th sweep in Gmaj with a catch Try to speed it up to 120bpm if you like thats where it starts to impress the general guitaring fraternity. No distortion and start SLOW ensuring you dont play it sloppy!.Enjoy Theory/Reference · Expert · 2266 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 2/3/2002

	14. Rock Out Dude (#8718) by Jason Parker (2612) A beginner's guide to having fun with the guitar. Contains chords, exercises, familiar songs. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 12067 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 12/23/2004

	15. Bossa For Billy... If Your Names Billy (#3415) by Justin Watts (169) Learn the basics of Bossa, it's not that hard. Plus, I show you the old improvising trick. Remember, this is for beginners. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 7403 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 9/4/2001

	16. Learn Polyrhythms On Your Lunch Break (#11165) by Jake Lizzio (985) How to understand and execute basic polyrhythms. First pages focus on playing them with your hands and voice, then with your guitar. 100% Guaranteed to disturb your family and friends. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 7308 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/14/2006

	17. TRILL DRILL VOL. I (#10164) by Peter Hsieh (1575) The 36th lesson by Peter Hsieh. Join the man on his trill drills as he crosses off the names on his Shred list five! This lesson is an excercise in playing trills. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 5327 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 9/6/2005

	18. Chromatic City (#9251) by Jason Parker (2612) Play the chromatic scale in three different ways. A great workout for any level guitarist, particularly beginner. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 4763 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/23/2006

	19. Intonation (#3) (#7878) by Marco Mejia (709) Learn how to intonate your instrument and the third part of "Breaking Hand". Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 4260 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/8/2004

	20. Shifting Shapes II (#9054) by Jason Parker (2612) Plug in the Major Scale around the three shapes. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 3760 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/1/2005

	21. Triad Arpeggios (#810) by Frederick Burton (5465) More Triads.......... Theory/Reference · Advanced · 3258 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 3/11/2000

	22. B Minor In Thirds (#7059) by Anthony Ridi (1999) B Minor in Thirds Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 2422 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 10/5/2003

	23. Major Scale Exercise (#9240) by Jason Parker (2612) Solo with the G Major Scale (G Ionian Mode). Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 2345 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/15/2005

	24. Harmonic Minor Scale Tune (#4028) by Robert Chiefari (5087) Here's a little piece I came up with playing around with the harmonic minor scale. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1986 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/27/2002

	25. Scalewise Movement Part 1 (#4838) by Robert Barr (312) Here is a lesson on "sequences" also known as scale wise movement. Sequences are a cool way to break out of the linear sounding scale slump and they sound pretty cool too. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1964 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 7/3/2002

	26. Strange voicing over power chords (#2767) by Shawn Bunting (142) A little ditty that sounds alarming like the "Halloween" movie theme. But, and intersting piece by far. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1694 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/14/2001

	27. Hold The Shape (#10624) by Adriano Parmiggianno (6828) Neat little groove to get a bass line while holding the chord shape Theory/Reference · Beginner · 1689 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/26/2006

	28. CREATIVE MODERN MUSIC Out Of The BOX #7 (#5249) by Charles Gacsi (42523) This lesson gives a review in comparing the ROWS in the previous lessons, one after the other without having to go back to each lesson. Theory/Reference · Advanced · 8037 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 11/4/2003

	29. Using the 7(9,13) Chord (#201) by Christopher Sung (9639) Here's a few different ways to use the 7(9,13) chord. We'll look at it in funk, blues, and jazz contexts. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 7887 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 8/9/1999

	30. Shifting Shapes (#9033) by Jason Parker (2612) A way to create melodic layers or leads using the fifth string barre chord, F open chord, and D open chord shapes. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 7175 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 2/27/2005

	31. Power Chords & Jamming With Them (#9067) by Jason Parker (2612) What are power chords? How can I use them in a jam session? Theory/Reference · Beginner · 7169 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 2/27/2005

	32. SPEED BUILDER (#4628) by Santiago Sosa (234) Some warm ups to practice before you start playing. With some licks of famous songs that help to warm up too. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 5191 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 6/4/2002

	33. Extended Pentatonics & Ext. Blues Scale (#9027) by Jason Parker (2612) Beginners start playing the entire neck. Those who don't know the pentatonic cut-throughs should take a gander. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 5154 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 8/20/2005

	34. Melodic Atmospheres On The Fretboard (#2753) by Shawn Bunting (142) How to make cool melodies even cooler using relative notes and picking patterns with your chords. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 3634 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 4/19/2001

	35. Playing Triads (#811) by Frederick Burton (5465) First we learned how to harmonize triads now we'll arpeggiate them and get a good workout. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 3573 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 3/11/2000

	36. Moveable dominant 7th arpeggio (#96) by Teague Purtell (49) Here is a great way to play an arpeggio and get from one position to the next. Can be used in all styles of music. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 3560 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/8/1999

	37. Scalular Exercises (#819) by Frederick Burton (5465) Yet another installment in the quest for optimal speed and facility on the fretboard. Good Luck! Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 3303 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 3/10/2000

	38. Major Exercises (#10111) by Trevor Carbon (786) Some examples of some melodies using E major, 7th position. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 2925 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 10/12/2005

	39. Picking Chordal Exercises (#818) by Frederick Burton (5465) Getting the basics down is only a small percentage of your journey. This lesson will aid in your quest for the golden fleece. Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 2709 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 3/11/2000

	40. Non-parallel Harmony Of Scales (#6455) by Stephen Potts (928) A short lesson, explaining a non-parallel alternative to harmonizing scale tones. Theory/Reference · Beginner · 2419 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 4/28/2003