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Here are some solo and chordal ideas in the style of Jimi Hendrix, with cool bends, double stops, and a bunch of musical examples to get yer ya-ya's out...
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Advanced ·
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Last modified: 8/27/1999
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An excerpt from "The Art of Playing Rock Guitar" outlining some approaches to "rolling and tumbling" through common scales to supercharge your rock lead guitar playing.
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Advanced ·
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3.76/5 (374 ratings) ·
Last modified: 2/25/2000
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Here are a few licks in the style of Eric Johnson. There's some emphasis on the way he skips strings at high velocity, and his incredible sense of timing.
Rock/Pop ·
Expert ·
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4.24/5 (304 ratings) ·
Last modified: 5/13/1999
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Using scale patterns helps to create some nice variations in your single-note solos. Here's a few basic ideas that you can use to make your solos more interesting.
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
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4.31/5 (218 ratings) ·
Last modified: 6/7/1999
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Here's a few licks in the style of Jimmy Page. The first few examples examine his uncanny use of rhythm, and the later ones cover more of the bluesy nature of his style.
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
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4.32/5 (199 ratings) ·
Last modified: 6/2/2000
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You've heard them more than a few times - here's a couple of common rock licks. Should you use them in your playing? Only you can decide that...
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
192294 Hits ·
3.91/5 (124 ratings) ·
Last modified: 6/11/1999
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Let's learn the fingerings for the 5 basic minor pentatonic forms, play some licks using them, and then learn how to connect them.
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
167712 Hits ·
4.36/5 (143 ratings) ·
Last modified: 8/5/1999
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The basics of hammer-on and pull-off technique with tons 'o examples and licks. We'll learn the fundamentals and then mix and match them to create interesting patterns and licks.
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
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4.12/5 (171 ratings) ·
Last modified: 7/20/1999
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Learn some of the most common bends in rock, and some that aren't so common, with enough licks and examples to send everyone screaming out of the house...
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
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3.79/5 (115 ratings) ·
Last modified: 7/23/1999
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This lesson explores the popular I-IV-V Rock Progression and common variations. The "Your Assignment" section was updated.
Rock/Pop ·
Beginner ·
125976 Hits ·
4.36/5 (53 ratings) ·
Last modified: 7/27/2003
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I was young, brash, and full of notes, and these were some of the things I played to assert my manhood in the rock arena of my high school...
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Advanced ·
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4.21/5 (107 ratings) ·
Last modified: 4/27/2000
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Here's a couple of classic-type chordal riffs to break out at your next jam session. A little bit of the James Gang, Stones, and Pearl Jammish type thangs...
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
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4.12/5 (113 ratings) ·
Last modified: 8/26/1999
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Ever notice how similar those 50's pop songs
were? Well, here's one of the most popular
formulas. I've added an arrpegio that sounds better than just open chords as well.
Rock/Pop ·
Beginner ·
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4.18/5 (107 ratings) ·
Last modified: 3/23/2001
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Whether you're playing solo or backing up a singer, here's a few tips for creating interesting rhythm guitar parts for accompaniment.
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
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4.69/5 (154 ratings) ·
Last modified: 6/21/2000
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An introduction to the art of the "slide" and how to put it into your playing to make your solos oh-so-silky smooth...
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
101326 Hits ·
4.57/5 (93 ratings) ·
Last modified: 8/13/1999
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Using the blues scale over pop chord progressions with a bit of chromaticism can produce great sounding lines. Here's a few ideas of how you can use them to make the most out of a pop situation.
Rock/Pop ·
Advanced ·
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3.93/5 (73 ratings) ·
Last modified: 5/13/1999
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Here's a look at the basics of power chords and some examples of how you can make them work for you. Empower yourself!
Rock/Pop ·
Beginner ·
70856 Hits ·
4.23/5 (77 ratings) ·
Last modified: 1/30/2000
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OK, time to think rhythmically now. We going to explore the triplet and how you can put it in your playing to win friends and influence people...
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
65134 Hits ·
4.49/5 (41 ratings) ·
Last modified: 6/21/1999
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Covers right hand muting in combination with power chords, mixing single notes, and adding in hammer-ons.
Rock/Pop ·
Beginner ·
63726 Hits ·
4.50/5 (52 ratings) ·
Last modified: 1/30/2000
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Here's a great chord - the Dsus4 - and how you can use it and other sus4 chords to create your own cool chordal licks and progressions.
Rock/Pop ·
Beginner ·
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4.23/5 (61 ratings) ·
Last modified: 9/8/1999
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SATRIANI/VAI Arpeggios from HELL!! :)
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Expert ·
44115 Hits ·
3.93/5 (30 ratings) ·
Last modified: 4/2/2001
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Power chords are certainly useful, but try these easy concepts to enhance your playing.
Rock/Pop ·
Beginner ·
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4.27/5 (44 ratings) ·
Last modified: 2/19/2003
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How did that monster of rock lickasaurus get in here? oh well, we might as well hear something from him. This lesson has a rock lick straight from his pleistocene era, but it might teach you a thing or two...
Rock/Pop ·
Beginner ·
39607 Hits ·
3.86/5 (42 ratings) ·
Last modified: 7/7/1999
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This is something based in Amaj. I use this knid of thing to warm up on before I head out and hit the electric guitar. A friend of mine asked me for some licks this a decent bunch.Enjoy!
Rock/Pop ·
Advanced ·
35358 Hits ·
3.99/5 (77 ratings) ·
Last modified: 11/10/2000
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Hear is how to make two guitars sound so sweet together in dual-lead harmony playing, which is an Allman brothers trademark as well as many metal bands.
Rock/Pop ·
Advanced ·
30270 Hits ·
4.03/5 (31 ratings) ·
Last modified: 1/21/2000
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Ole' The title says it all!
Rock/Pop ·
Advanced ·
23899 Hits ·
4.26/5 (23 ratings) ·
Last modified: 11/5/2000
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A quick guitar accompianment for a great tune!
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
23538 Hits ·
4.69/5 (103 ratings) ·
Last modified: 5/1/2001
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An introduction to becoming a rock star
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
22884 Hits ·
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This is a little tune with a bit of blues idom on some chords. Flated 3rd on II. Jazz progression, chords, key. 1st section is 9 measures. Extension on last for 12 measures. Chord solo.Slow Rock Blues Idiom. 1986
Rock/Pop ·
Advanced ·
22062 Hits ·
4.91/5 (11 ratings) ·
Last modified: 4/25/2004
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Here is something that will help your picking and accuracy...
Rock/Pop ·
Advanced ·
21632 Hits ·
4.06/5 (35 ratings) ·
Last modified: 5/14/2001
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Here are some good resources and lessons that I have found to help with the right hand (On righty's)
Rock/Pop ·
Beginner ·
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4.67/5 (6 ratings) ·
Last modified: 9/3/2002
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Octaves over chords can add a nice layer to you recordings.....and really create a full sound
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
19712 Hits ·
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I had this chord progression in my head and
decided to do something with it.
Rock/Pop ·
Advanced ·
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Couple of arpeggios in a Beatles style.
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
17882 Hits ·
3.67/5 (12 ratings) ·
Last modified: 4/16/2001
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Repeating Licks from the Pentatonic Box
Rock/Pop ·
Beginner ·
16054 Hits ·
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Sharpen your skills and/or learn new stuff.
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
15176 Hits ·
4.40/5 (10 ratings) ·
Last modified: 9/11/2001
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A little warm up I use to improve my
accuracy and dexterity!
Rock/Pop ·
Advanced ·
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3.58/5 (19 ratings) ·
Last modified: 12/20/2000
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Three ascending/descending licks that could be useful if you wanna get faster and a way to practice your bending.
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
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Last modified: 11/19/2001
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Here are a few things I put together my last
practice. They turned out to be helpful in developing my dexterity and accuracy.Especially,
when I haven't practice in a while. Talk about rusty! In any case,I hope this benefits someone out there.
Rock/Pop ·
Advanced ·
12492 Hits ·
4.62/5 (13 ratings) ·
Last modified: 3/13/2001
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Here is a nice little run to get your fingers moving.
Rock/Pop ·
Beginner ·
12340 Hits ·
3.76/5 (17 ratings) ·
Last modified: 4/12/2004
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