Timings for the SoundCloud audio version of Rhythm Guitar Lesson 1b:00:00:22	Using Eartrainer to practise the rhythm of a piece separated from the melody00:01:08	A simple idea for practising rhythm00:01:22	Starting with a bar of 4/4 and then throwing in some 8th notes00:02:28	Using the offbeat and how to play challenging rhythms00:02:58	Riff from Human by the Killers and timing it right00:03:40	The 8th note at the beginning of the riff that isn't heard00:05:10	Sing the rhythms - do it in your head00:05:20	Sixteenth notes starting on the offbeat can be tricky00:05:43	Start of our Funk mini study00:06:39	Yngwie's quote: "groove or die"00:07:21	Right hand playing, percussive hits in funk music00:07:51	Sixteenth notes with accents on the beat00:08:26	Make the right hand consistent, lock in with drums / metronome00:11:12	Demo of the same funk groove with and without the percussive notes00:13:00	All this kind of practise helps to instil a sense of pulse  00:13:57	What does a drummer do when he is performing fills?00:14:09	Demo of acting like a drummer00:15:18	Playing funk solos in this way is a great way to practise00:17:00	Dan's advice to listen to Cory Wong - will share in our show-notes00:19:31	There is life beyond power chordsHere is the second half of the lesson: Dan gives us some reminders for your practice and how to play 16th funk strumming patterns with confidence and so that they sound groovy. Dan demonstrates what we’re aiming for when developing an inner pulse through a funk improvisation in which he mirrors what a drummer is thinking when they support a funky track with fills and mini solos. I have been adding to my own new practice regime lots of metronome work based on what we will discuss next time.

Timings for the SoundCloud audio version of Rhythm Guitar Lesson 1b: 00:00:22	Using Eartrainer to practise the rhythm of a piece separated from the melody 00:01:08	A simple idea for practising rhythm 00:01:22	Starting with a bar of 4/4 and then throwing in some 8th notes 00:02:28	Using the offbeat and how to play challenging rhythms 00:02:58	Riff from Human by the Killers and timing it right 00:03:40	The 8th note at the beginning of the riff that isn't heard 00:05:10	Sing the rhythms - do it in your head 00:05:20	Sixteenth notes starting on the offbeat can be tricky 00:05:43	Start of our Funk mini study 00:06:39	Yngwie's quote: "groove or die" 00:07:21	Right hand playing, percussive hits in funk music 00:07:51	Sixteenth notes with accents on the beat 00:08:26	Make the right hand consistent, lock in with drums / metronome 00:11:12	Demo of the same funk groove with and without the percussive notes 00:13:00	All this kind of practise helps to instil a sense of pulse 00:13:57	What does a drummer do when he is performing fills? 00:14:09	Demo of acting like a drummer 00:15:18	Playing funk solos in this way is a great way to practise 00:17:00	Dan's advice to listen to Cory Wong - will share in our show-notes 00:19:31	There is life beyond power chords Here is the second half of the lesson: Dan gives us some reminders for your practice and how to play 16th funk strumming patterns with confidence and so that they sound groovy. Dan demonstrates what we’re aiming for when developing an inner pulse through a funk improvisation in which he mirrors what a drummer is thinking when they support a funky track with fills and mini solos. I have been adding to my own new practice regime lots of metronome work based on what we will discuss next time.

Rhythm Guitar Lesson 1b: Ideas to develop your groove, pulse and funk

This is the first lesson in our new mini-series on the topic of rhythm. R.I.P. Jeff Beck :(Dan and I, in our first lesson look over the basics of rhythm: Firstly, covering what the difference between a quarter note, eighth note and sixteenth note along with the synonyms of crotchet, quaver and semi-quaver. Next Dan talks about staccato, dotted notes, tied notes, off-beats and counting; along with guitar strumming techniques which work for him. Finally, we look at some reggae and funk examples – although the funk examples will be reserved for next installment of the podcast when we will release the second half of the first lesson. Stay tuned for some brilliant reminders for your practice and how to play 16th funk strumming patterns  with confidence and so that they sound groovy – all coming up in Rhythm Guitar Lesson 1b. I have been adding to my own new practice regime lots of metronome work based on what we will discuss next time.Timings for the SoundCloud audio version00:01:25	A few words on Jeff Beck00:04:45	Intro to rhythm and a reminder about how important it is to work on 00:05:32	Quick bit on EarMaster and how Gary has been using it in his practice00:07:22	Look at the real basics of note values and rhythmic divisions in a bar00:08:27	Dan's breakdown of rhythmic values and basics of music reading00:14:22	Stacatto notes00:14:52	Extending notes with dots or ties00:15:34	Using the spider gym for warming up, rhythm and playing without tension00:16:01	Variations of Spider Gym finger patterns - see notes00:16:51	Funky and reggae rhythms and use of syncopation and off-beats00:18:40	Keeping track by using down and upstrokes to help your rhythmic work00:20:21	Reggae: focussing on the offbeat on the high stringsI have always struggled with rhythm playing: it doesn’t come very naturally to me. Recently, I have been coming to the realisation that this aspect of my playing, while I have already worked hard to really improve it, needs a lot more work and practice. I remember having a discussion with a musician friend of mine and we were discussing ‘groove’ and ‘being in the pocket’ and he mentioned a person who he played with sounding so professional and being of the mind that it is because her rhythm playing is so strong and well-rehearsed. This rings true for me and I can hear that same level of precision and expertise in Dan’s playing.Spider Gym finger patterns:1234	2134	3124	41231243	2143	3142	41321324	2314	3214	42131342	2341	3241	42311423	2413	3412	43121432	2431	3421	4321

This is the first lesson in our new mini-series on the topic of rhythm. R.I.P. Jeff Beck :( Dan and I, in our first lesson look over the basics of rhythm: Firstly, covering what the difference between a quarter note, eighth note and sixteenth note along with the synonyms of crotchet, quaver and semi-quaver. Next Dan talks about staccato, dotted notes, tied notes, off-beats and counting; along with guitar strumming techniques which work for him. Finally, we look at some reggae and funk examples – although the funk examples will be reserved for next installment of the podcast when we will release the second half of the first lesson. Stay tuned for some brilliant reminders for your practice and how to play 16th funk strumming patterns with confidence and so that they sound groovy – all coming up in Rhythm Guitar Lesson 1b. I have been adding to my own new practice regime lots of metronome work based on what we will discuss next time. Timings for the SoundCloud audio version 00:01:25	A few words on Jeff Beck 00:04:45	Intro to rhythm and a reminder about how important it is to work on 00:05:32	Quick bit on EarMaster and how Gary has been using it in his practice 00:07:22	Look at the real basics of note values and rhythmic divisions in a bar 00:08:27	Dan's breakdown of rhythmic values and basics of music reading 00:14:22	Stacatto notes 00:14:52	Extending notes with dots or ties 00:15:34	Using the spider gym for warming up, rhythm and playing without tension 00:16:01	Variations of Spider Gym finger patterns - see notes 00:16:51	Funky and reggae rhythms and use of syncopation and off-beats 00:18:40	Keeping track by using down and upstrokes to help your rhythmic work 00:20:21	Reggae: focussing on the offbeat on the high strings I have always struggled with rhythm playing: it doesn’t come very naturally to me. Recently, I have been coming to the realisation that this aspect of my playing, while I have already worked hard to really improve it, needs a lot more work and practice. I remember having a discussion with a musician friend of mine and we were discussing ‘groove’ and ‘being in the pocket’ and he mentioned a person who he played with sounding so professional and being of the mind that it is because her rhythm playing is so strong and well-rehearsed. This rings true for me and I can hear that same level of precision and expertise in Dan’s playing. Spider Gym finger patterns: 1234	2134	3124	4123 1243	2143	3142	4132 1324	2314	3214	4213 1342	2341	3241	4231 1423	2413	3412	4312 1432	2431	3421	4321

Rhythm Guitar Lesson 1a: Note divisions, terminology and practice ideas

Jeff Beck

Rick Beato and Tim Pierce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2IWnGNF80IAndy wood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGcCswgaleERick Beato on Jeff Beck having just seen him 3 months ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV9bnaqqfq8&amp;t=161sLive at Ronnie Scotts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFx__GfJHWwI just wanted to share my own listening and way of absorbing the tragic news of Jeff Beck's passing.  I really thought I was going to see him again.  The man was such a legend and what he played on the guitar is from another world, sublime and glorious.  He is not just one of best guitarists, but one of the best musicians and of all time!  RIP

Rick Beato and Tim Pierce: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2IWnGNF80I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2IWnGNF80I</a> Andy wood: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGcCswgaleE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGcCswgaleE</a> Rick Beato on Jeff Beck having just seen him 3 months ago: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV9bnaqqfq8&amp;t=161s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV9bnaqqfq8&amp;t=161s</a> Live at Ronnie Scotts: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFx__GfJHWw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFx__GfJHWw</a> I just wanted to share my own listening and way of absorbing the tragic news of Jeff Beck's passing. I really thought I was going to see him again. The man was such a legend and what he played on the guitar is from another world, sublime and glorious. He is not just one of best guitarists, but one of the best musicians and of all time! RIP

Jeff Beck songs and albums to listen to and a quick update

Sponsor Tune in Tone up and become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tuneintoneup (e.g. £1 / month as a tip for what we do)Sign up as an All Access student to TrueFire here: https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV Sign up to TrueFire today: https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB  Save 30% on anything at TrueFire with promo code: "TONEUP30"This is our follow up episode following on from last week’s foray into the jamming tracks created by Andy Timmons on TrueFire’s “In the Jam” tracks.  This week, we start the episode with a quick shout out to our Patreon page which we hope that you will seriously consider giving to.  You will get a shout out in future episodes, if you wish, and there are tiered benefits available.  If we had a pound for everyone who has ever listened to Tune in Tone up, then we would be very happy guitar podcasters indeed.  After this initial launch, Dan and I have an improvisation over the Andy Timmons track from last week.  We then have a listen to a snippet of Andy Timmon’s own improvisation and if you would like to hear more and have these tracks for yourself, then click this link: https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB  and find his set of jamming tracks and buy it using TONEUP30 at the check out.We then move on to talking about bending and Dan distinguishes between under and over bending as a mistake that lots of guitarists, especially as they are starting out, make frequently.  Then we move on to the topic of overbending as a technique in itself and put this to some use over another one of Andy Timmons jam tracks – A Funky Motif, key of Cm.  Finally, we take a cursory look at Matt Schofield’s amazing course – Blues Speak.  We listen to him talking about Albert Collins using the minor pentatonic with an added 6th, then an excerpt of an improvisation by Matt Schofield to demonstrate this idea.  We then take a very quick look at where the idea of overbending came from: Matt Schofield’s, Blues Speak on Albert King where we hear him ‘wrestle’ the notes from the bend.Timings for the SoundCloud audio version00:00:33	Final Christmas call to use our links to start your TrueFire journey00:00:45	Our 30% off promo code: "TONEUP30"00:01:19	Patreon donations: https://www.patreon.com/tuneintoneup 00:01:28	Improvisation over Andy Timmons backing track00:05:58	The advantages of TrueFire's In the Jams00:07:43	Andy Timmons improvising over his track on TrueFire's In the Jam00:08:23	Principles of bending and an intro to the idea of overbending00:08:29	Often people accidentally over or under bend when learning to bend00:09:05	A brief word on muting with the left and right hand00:09:20	Easier to remedy an overbend than an underbend00:09:49	Overbending as a technique in itself00:10:24	Overbending over Andy Timmons - funky motif, key of Cm00:15:07	Matt Schofield on Albert Collins - minor pentatonic with the 6th00:15:29	Gary briefly talks through the TrueFire course platform00:16:16	Matt Schofield's 'BLUES SPEAK' course on Albert King and overbending00:17:06	TrueFire Advert - last chance to use "TONEUP30" to save 30% on TrueFireHey everyone! We are really pleased to have this mini-series sponsored by TrueFire until Christmas: it is the most excellent, expansive and extensive online lessons platform.Keep watching, listening and getting in touch.  We really want to hear from you!Gary and Dan

Sponsor Tune in Tone up and become a Patron: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tuneintoneup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/tuneintoneup</a> (e.g. £1 / month as a tip for what we do) Sign up as an All Access student to TrueFire here: <a href="https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV</a> Sign up to TrueFire today: <a href="https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB</a> Save 30% on anything at TrueFire with promo code: "TONEUP30" This is our follow up episode following on from last week’s foray into the jamming tracks created by Andy Timmons on TrueFire’s “In the Jam” tracks. This week, we start the episode with a quick shout out to our Patreon page which we hope that you will seriously consider giving to. You will get a shout out in future episodes, if you wish, and there are tiered benefits available. If we had a pound for everyone who has ever listened to Tune in Tone up, then we would be very happy guitar podcasters indeed. After this initial launch, Dan and I have an improvisation over the Andy Timmons track from last week. We then have a listen to a snippet of Andy Timmon’s own improvisation and if you would like to hear more and have these tracks for yourself, then click this link: <a href="https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB</a> and find his set of jamming tracks and buy it using TONEUP30 at the check out. We then move on to talking about bending and Dan distinguishes between under and over bending as a mistake that lots of guitarists, especially as they are starting out, make frequently. Then we move on to the topic of overbending as a technique in itself and put this to some use over another one of Andy Timmons jam tracks – A Funky Motif, key of Cm. Finally, we take a cursory look at Matt Schofield’s amazing course – Blues Speak. We listen to him talking about Albert Collins using the minor pentatonic with an added 6th, then an excerpt of an improvisation by Matt Schofield to demonstrate this idea. We then take a very quick look at where the idea of overbending came from: Matt Schofield’s, Blues Speak on Albert King where we hear him ‘wrestle’ the notes from the bend. Timings for the SoundCloud audio version 00:00:33	Final Christmas call to use our links to start your TrueFire journey 00:00:45	Our 30% off promo code: "TONEUP30" 00:01:19	Patreon donations: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tuneintoneup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/tuneintoneup</a> 00:01:28	Improvisation over Andy Timmons backing track 00:05:58	The advantages of TrueFire's In the Jams 00:07:43	Andy Timmons improvising over his track on TrueFire's In the Jam 00:08:23	Principles of bending and an intro to the idea of overbending 00:08:29	Often people accidentally over or under bend when learning to bend 00:09:05	A brief word on muting with the left and right hand 00:09:20	Easier to remedy an overbend than an underbend 00:09:49	Overbending as a technique in itself 00:10:24	Overbending over Andy Timmons - funky motif, key of Cm 00:15:07	Matt Schofield on Albert Collins - minor pentatonic with the 6th 00:15:29	Gary briefly talks through the TrueFire course platform 00:16:16	Matt Schofield's 'BLUES SPEAK' course on Albert King and overbending 00:17:06	TrueFire Advert - last chance to use "TONEUP30" to save 30% on TrueFire Hey everyone! We are really pleased to have this mini-series sponsored by TrueFire until Christmas: it is the most excellent, expansive and extensive online lessons platform. Keep watching, listening and getting in touch. We really want to hear from you! Gary and Dan

Guitar lesson on using bends, specifically overbends, when improvising

Sign up as an All Access student to TrueFire here: https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV Sign up to TrueFire today: https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB  Save 30% on anything at TrueFire with promo code "TONEUP30"Timings for the SoundCloud audio version00:00:34	TrueFire - offers and advert00:02:17	Jam over Andy Timmons TrueFire track00:05:36	Talking about Andy Timmons00:06:56	Introduction to TrueFire's 'In the Jam' controls00:08:46	Let's listen to Andy Timmons playing over the same track00:09:56	Moved along towards the end of Andy Timmon's solo00:10:41	Again with the lead analysis on and changing track volumes00:11:45	Learning point: it's okay to make mistakes00:12:02	Playing at home or in rehearsal is the time for mistakes00:12:43	Know exactly what you are doing for performances00:13:36	Targets should be challenging00:14:00	Discussion around dynamics and having a motif00:16:23	Try having a repeated motif for cohesion00:17:13	Guthrie Govan: each note has a special quality00:18:16	Listen to how the track builds up00:18:35	2nd set of improvisations over the trackThis is our follow up episode on playing using dynamics, subtlety and motifs to build interest into your improvisations and melodies.  It follows on from our earlier lessons on how to use sequences to open the fretboard and also the previous episode on TrueFire courses and their jam tracks.  Last lesson we looked at building pace and speed and this time we look more at the finer points of improvising.During this lesson Dan and I start and end this episode with a jam over one of Andy Timmon’s jam tracks produced for TrueFire.  This track forms part of their series called ‘In the Jam’ and as the title implies, these are multi-track top quality produced tracks where you have the control over the different tracks.  It is possible to easily mute the lead guitar and use it as a backing track.  Another great feature is the function to play a lead guitar commentary video and audio.  For the track we are looking at, Andy Timmons talks over his solo and improvisation choices to explain what he did and why he did it, along with sharing his wisdom.  It is a fantastic feature, which is not shared by all the series of ‘In the Jams’ but something which we loved about the Andy Timmons series.

Sign up as an All Access student to TrueFire here: <a href="https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV</a> Sign up to TrueFire today: <a href="https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB</a> Save 30% on anything at TrueFire with promo code "TONEUP30" Timings for the SoundCloud audio version 00:00:34	TrueFire - offers and advert 00:02:17	Jam over Andy Timmons TrueFire track 00:05:36	Talking about Andy Timmons 00:06:56	Introduction to TrueFire's 'In the Jam' controls 00:08:46	Let's listen to Andy Timmons playing over the same track 00:09:56	Moved along towards the end of Andy Timmon's solo 00:10:41	Again with the lead analysis on and changing track volumes 00:11:45	Learning point: it's okay to make mistakes 00:12:02	Playing at home or in rehearsal is the time for mistakes 00:12:43	Know exactly what you are doing for performances 00:13:36	Targets should be challenging 00:14:00	Discussion around dynamics and having a motif 00:16:23	Try having a repeated motif for cohesion 00:17:13	Guthrie Govan: each note has a special quality 00:18:16	Listen to how the track builds up 00:18:35	2nd set of improvisations over the track This is our follow up episode on playing using dynamics, subtlety and motifs to build interest into your improvisations and melodies. It follows on from our earlier lessons on how to use sequences to open the fretboard and also the previous episode on TrueFire courses and their jam tracks. Last lesson we looked at building pace and speed and this time we look more at the finer points of improvising. During this lesson Dan and I start and end this episode with a jam over one of Andy Timmon’s jam tracks produced for TrueFire. This track forms part of their series called ‘In the Jam’ and as the title implies, these are multi-track top quality produced tracks where you have the control over the different tracks. It is possible to easily mute the lead guitar and use it as a backing track. Another great feature is the function to play a lead guitar commentary video and audio. For the track we are looking at, Andy Timmons talks over his solo and improvisation choices to explain what he did and why he did it, along with sharing his wisdom. It is a fantastic feature, which is not shared by all the series of ‘In the Jams’ but something which we loved about the Andy Timmons series.

Guitar lesson on dynamics, motifs and subtlety using Andy Timmon's TrueFire Jam Track

Sign up as an All Access student to TrueFire here: https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV Sign up to TrueFire today: https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB  Save 30% on anything at TrueFire with promo code "TONEUP30"This is our follow up episode on playing at speed and pace.It follows on from our earlier lesson on how to use sequences to open the fretboard and also the previous episode on TrueFire courses and their jam tracks.During this lesson Dan discusses plectrums and we look at 5 specific types and discuss some of their pros and cons.  Next, we look at and review some sequences which will speed up your playing and give you some automated patterns to throw into your solos.  Next, we discuss the picking hand and give some brief insights into some picking techniques. Finally, we discuss some areas to focus on in your practice and the difference that strings make to your speed and tone.Thank you TrueFire for sponsoring our podcast and with Christmas coming, what better gift could there be for a guitar fanatic?  We are grateful for your vote of confidence and are fully enthusiastic about your product in return.  How could we not be?  The TrueFire guitar learning platform is massive and meticulous in its layout and content.  Timings for the SoundCloud audio version00:02:16	Start of remit on playing at pace00:03:39	What plectrum to choose?00:04:42	Pick number: A jazz 3, Jim Dunlop - Eric Johnson shape00:06:45	Pick number 2: Big Jazzer Red Bear pick00:07:29	What is a bevel?00:08:52	Pick 3: Red Bear Jazz300:09:46	Pick 4: John Petrucci Dunlop00:14:03	Some sequences to have in the trick bag00:14:04	Top tips for pentatonic blastage00:14:43	First - the 4s pattern00:15:05	Pattern 1 (ex1): 8 5(e), 8 5 (B)00:15:11	Pattern 2 (ex2): 5 (e), 8 5 (B), 7 (G)00:15:31	4s, down the pentatonic, ex1 and ex200:15:53	Reverse 4s sequence00:17:44	Moving up the frets through different positions00:19:00	Moving up using 2 string and 3 string sequence of 4s 00:21:12	Eric Johnson uses straight pentatonic00:22:53	Classic Johnson 6s00:23:38	Roll notes using economy picking00:24:35	Using sequences of 3s00:24:35	Group into sequences of 300:26:20	Joe Bonamassa / Eric Johnson - top notes of Pentatonic and work up00:27:18	Adding the 9th00:28:20	Four notes: the root and adding a 3rd note on the string00:30:40	Practice regime - straight up and down the pentatonic scale00:31:40	Playing without tension00:32:36	Playing very gently and still lightly holding onto notes00:34:37	Strings, tone and frequencies00:37:23	Doubling up on your highest and lowest notes00:37:47	Why does it feel easier on 3 notes per string?00:39:05	Focus your practise on your picking handHey everyone! We are really pleased to have this mini-series sponsored by TrueFire until Christmas: it is the most excellent, expansive and extensive online lessons platform. Their product is so well thought out and educational that Dan and I are confident that you will find it an inspirational and valuable addition to your guitar learning arsenal. Sign up and receive 14 days to decide before you wish to pay for your subscription, without even needing to enter your card details. You really have nothing to lose and a world of knowledge and skills to gain.

Sign up as an All Access student to TrueFire here: <a href="https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV</a> Sign up to TrueFire today: <a href="https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB</a> Save 30% on anything at TrueFire with promo code "TONEUP30" This is our follow up episode on playing at speed and pace. It follows on from our earlier lesson on how to use sequences to open the fretboard and also the previous episode on TrueFire courses and their jam tracks. During this lesson Dan discusses plectrums and we look at 5 specific types and discuss some of their pros and cons. Next, we look at and review some sequences which will speed up your playing and give you some automated patterns to throw into your solos. Next, we discuss the picking hand and give some brief insights into some picking techniques. Finally, we discuss some areas to focus on in your practice and the difference that strings make to your speed and tone. Thank you TrueFire for sponsoring our podcast and with Christmas coming, what better gift could there be for a guitar fanatic? We are grateful for your vote of confidence and are fully enthusiastic about your product in return. How could we not be? The TrueFire guitar learning platform is massive and meticulous in its layout and content. Timings for the SoundCloud audio version 00:02:16	Start of remit on playing at pace 00:03:39	What plectrum to choose? 00:04:42	Pick number: A jazz 3, Jim Dunlop - Eric Johnson shape 00:06:45	Pick number 2: Big Jazzer Red Bear pick 00:07:29	What is a bevel? 00:08:52	Pick 3: Red Bear Jazz3 00:09:46	Pick 4: John Petrucci Dunlop 00:14:03	Some sequences to have in the trick bag 00:14:04	Top tips for pentatonic blastage 00:14:43	First - the 4s pattern 00:15:05	Pattern 1 (ex1): 8 5(e), 8 5 (B) 00:15:11	Pattern 2 (ex2): 5 (e), 8 5 (B), 7 (G) 00:15:31	4s, down the pentatonic, ex1 and ex2 00:15:53	Reverse 4s sequence 00:17:44	Moving up the frets through different positions 00:19:00	Moving up using 2 string and 3 string sequence of 4s 00:21:12	Eric Johnson uses straight pentatonic 00:22:53	Classic Johnson 6s 00:23:38	Roll notes using economy picking 00:24:35	Using sequences of 3s 00:24:35	Group into sequences of 3 00:26:20	Joe Bonamassa / Eric Johnson - top notes of Pentatonic and work up 00:27:18	Adding the 9th 00:28:20	Four notes: the root and adding a 3rd note on the string 00:30:40	Practice regime - straight up and down the pentatonic scale 00:31:40	Playing without tension 00:32:36	Playing very gently and still lightly holding onto notes 00:34:37	Strings, tone and frequencies 00:37:23	Doubling up on your highest and lowest notes 00:37:47	Why does it feel easier on 3 notes per string? 00:39:05	Focus your practise on your picking hand Hey everyone! We are really pleased to have this mini-series sponsored by TrueFire until Christmas: it is the most excellent, expansive and extensive online lessons platform. Their product is so well thought out and educational that Dan and I are confident that you will find it an inspirational and valuable addition to your guitar learning arsenal. Sign up and receive 14 days to decide before you wish to pay for your subscription, without even needing to enter your card details. You really have nothing to lose and a world of knowledge and skills to gain.

Guitar lesson on playing with pace: plectrums, picking, practise, sequences and strings

Sign up as an All Access student to TrueFire here: https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV Sign up to TrueFire today: https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB  Save 30% on anything at TrueFire with promo code "TONEUP30"This is the first part of an episode on playing at speed and pace.  It follows on from our earlier lesson on how to use sequences to open the fretboard.  Next lesson we will look at some ways that you might use sequences to build speed and gain interest.  Dan will also identify the two-string rule and explain how you can use pairs of strings to repeat licks in different octaves.  In this first part, however, our guitar chat is based on TrueFire, our current sponsors.Thank you TrueFire for sponsoring our podcast and with Christmas coming, what better gift could there be for a guitar fanatic?  We are grateful for your vote of confidence and are fully enthusiastic about your product in return.  How could we not be?  The TrueFire guitar learning platform is massive and meticulous in its layout and content.  In this episode, Dan and I look at two courses from TrueFire and an ‘in the Jam’ track by Joe Bonamassa: 1.	Jazz Comping Handbook by Ted Ludwig - voice leading2.	Andy Wood Modern Telecaster Shred3.	In the Jam – Joe BonamassaTimings for the SoundCloud audio version00:00:34	TrueFire introduction and details for purchasing00:05:17	Jazz Comping Handbook by Ted Ludwig - voice leading00:06:37	Progression - Em7, A7, Dm7, G7, Cmaj7 00:08:08	What are the two most significant notes in a chord?00:09:51	A connected feel00:10:07	Demo from Ted Ludvig’s TrueFire Course00:12:48	Separating the top notes of the chord from the bass note00:14:41	Andy Wood Modern Telecaster Shred00:17:28	Andy Wood's lick at full speed00:18:27	Slowed down Andy Wood’s lick at 50%00:21:23	In the Jam - Bonamassa and Dust BowlHey everyone! We are really pleased to be able to share the great news that TrueFire – the most excellent, expansive and extensive online lessons platform – have decided to sponsor our podcast until Christmas. Their product is so well thought out and educational that Dan and I are confident that you will find it an inspirational and valuable addition to your guitar learning arsenal. Sign up and receive 14 days to decide before you wish to pay for your subscription, without even needing to enter your card details. You really have nothing to lose and a world of knowledge and skills to gain.

Sign up as an All Access student to TrueFire here: <a href="https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV</a> Sign up to TrueFire today: <a href="https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB</a> Save 30% on anything at TrueFire with promo code "TONEUP30" This is the first part of an episode on playing at speed and pace. It follows on from our earlier lesson on how to use sequences to open the fretboard. Next lesson we will look at some ways that you might use sequences to build speed and gain interest. Dan will also identify the two-string rule and explain how you can use pairs of strings to repeat licks in different octaves. In this first part, however, our guitar chat is based on TrueFire, our current sponsors. Thank you TrueFire for sponsoring our podcast and with Christmas coming, what better gift could there be for a guitar fanatic? We are grateful for your vote of confidence and are fully enthusiastic about your product in return. How could we not be? The TrueFire guitar learning platform is massive and meticulous in its layout and content. In this episode, Dan and I look at two courses from TrueFire and an ‘in the Jam’ track by Joe Bonamassa: 1.	Jazz Comping Handbook by Ted Ludwig - voice leading 2.	Andy Wood Modern Telecaster Shred 3.	In the Jam – Joe Bonamassa Timings for the SoundCloud audio version 00:00:34	TrueFire introduction and details for purchasing 00:05:17	Jazz Comping Handbook by Ted Ludwig - voice leading 00:06:37	Progression - Em7, A7, Dm7, G7, Cmaj7 00:08:08	What are the two most significant notes in a chord? 00:09:51	A connected feel 00:10:07	Demo from Ted Ludvig’s TrueFire Course 00:12:48	Separating the top notes of the chord from the bass note 00:14:41	Andy Wood Modern Telecaster Shred 00:17:28	Andy Wood's lick at full speed 00:18:27	Slowed down Andy Wood’s lick at 50% 00:21:23	In the Jam - Bonamassa and Dust Bowl Hey everyone! We are really pleased to be able to share the great news that TrueFire – the most excellent, expansive and extensive online lessons platform – have decided to sponsor our podcast until Christmas. Their product is so well thought out and educational that Dan and I are confident that you will find it an inspirational and valuable addition to your guitar learning arsenal. Sign up and receive 14 days to decide before you wish to pay for your subscription, without even needing to enter your card details. You really have nothing to lose and a world of knowledge and skills to gain.

Guitar lesson exploring voice leading, alternate picking and a TrueFire jam track

Sign up as an All Access student to TrueFire here: https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV Sign up to TrueFire today: https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB  Save 30% on anything at TrueFire with promo code "TONEUP30"Hey everyone! We are really pleased to be able to share the great news that TrueFire – the most excellent, expansive and extensive online lessons platform – have decided to sponsor our podcast until Christmas. Their product is so well thought out and educational that Dan and I are confident that you will find it an inspirational and valuable addition to your guitar learning arsenal. Sign up and receive 14 days to decide before you wish to pay for your subscription, without even needing to enter your card details. You really have nothing to lose and a world of knowledge and skills to gain.Our lesson today is about gaining some go to and rehearsed sequences and ways of travelling around the fretboard between the different pentatonic patterns. There are some great ideas within on breaking out of the pentatonic box and developing some methods of linking the scale patterns as you are improvising. The benefit of rehearsing these sequences is that you can practise them and woodshed them to be able to deliver them at speeds which will really add some rhythmic fairy dust and exude the ‘wow’ factor.Timings for the SoundCloud audio version00:00:34	TrueFire introduction00:02:16	First improvisation00:06:29	Review of last episode00:07:24	Introduction to today's podcast00:08:20	Getting away from box shapes and scale patterns00:08:47	The 12th fret Em Pentatonic and spicing it up00:11:24	Look at strings in 3 pairs - E and A, D and G, B and E00:12:28	Mention of Tom Quayle00:13:41	Limit your lick to two strings then repeat in three octaves00:14:04	Example of this idea00:15:43	Full Em scale with 3 notes on E string, then 4 notes on A x300:16:26	The Em scale over two strings, repeated00:17:24	Em pentatonic same idea: [E, G, A / B, &gt;D] 00:18:00	Repeat x4 on these strings: EA, AD, DG, BE00:19:34	2nd Jam over the track00:24:01	End of improv00:24:32	The useful logic of the layout of notes on a piano (vs the guitar)00:25:09	Use fret markers as guides00:27:21	Minor pentatonic with an A root note00:30:02	Reminders of scales00:31:01	How to travel from position 4 to position 1?00:31:20	Going through position 500:31:41	Linking patterns together00:31:58	Hammer on two strings, return to the second note in 5s00:32:46	Carry the sequences up on the two middle strings00:34:01	Use the 3 notes sequence to transfer positions00:35:39	Slow breakdown00:36:41	Connect using the four note pattern sequence00:37:52	Going down in fours on the top E and B string 00:38:53	You can do this same sequence but in reverse00:39:42	The 'trick bag'00:40:55	Different keys00:41:19	Phrygian solo ideas00:42:02	Dan identifying the plateau which may come from getting stuck in the Blues pattern00:42:20	Extend the time spent going from A to B by sequencing00:42:43	Sequence across patterns to extend the duration00:43:22	Be melodic but be able to extend your phrases by using sequences 00:44:30	To develop your own sound develop flairs, styles and ways of negotiating the fretboard00:45:49	The wow factor: Joe Bonamassa and developing playing full of sequences and symmetry00:46:19	How to make things symmetrical00:48:17	Guthrie Govan: Creative Guitar00:49:04	Summary: 1) duplicate patterns on pairs of strings 2) learn sequences to connect patterns 00:50:35	Isolate the sequence

Sign up as an All Access student to TrueFire here: <a href="https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV</a> Sign up to TrueFire today: <a href="https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB</a> Save 30% on anything at TrueFire with promo code "TONEUP30" Hey everyone! We are really pleased to be able to share the great news that TrueFire – the most excellent, expansive and extensive online lessons platform – have decided to sponsor our podcast until Christmas. Their product is so well thought out and educational that Dan and I are confident that you will find it an inspirational and valuable addition to your guitar learning arsenal. Sign up and receive 14 days to decide before you wish to pay for your subscription, without even needing to enter your card details. You really have nothing to lose and a world of knowledge and skills to gain. Our lesson today is about gaining some go to and rehearsed sequences and ways of travelling around the fretboard between the different pentatonic patterns. There are some great ideas within on breaking out of the pentatonic box and developing some methods of linking the scale patterns as you are improvising. The benefit of rehearsing these sequences is that you can practise them and woodshed them to be able to deliver them at speeds which will really add some rhythmic fairy dust and exude the ‘wow’ factor. Timings for the SoundCloud audio version 00:00:34	TrueFire introduction 00:02:16	First improvisation 00:06:29	Review of last episode 00:07:24	Introduction to today's podcast 00:08:20	Getting away from box shapes and scale patterns 00:08:47	The 12th fret Em Pentatonic and spicing it up 00:11:24	Look at strings in 3 pairs - E and A, D and G, B and E 00:12:28	Mention of Tom Quayle 00:13:41	Limit your lick to two strings then repeat in three octaves 00:14:04	Example of this idea 00:15:43	Full Em scale with 3 notes on E string, then 4 notes on A x3 00:16:26	The Em scale over two strings, repeated 00:17:24	Em pentatonic same idea: [E, G, A / B, &gt;D] 00:18:00	Repeat x4 on these strings: EA, AD, DG, BE 00:19:34	2nd Jam over the track 00:24:01	End of improv 00:24:32	The useful logic of the layout of notes on a piano (vs the guitar) 00:25:09	Use fret markers as guides 00:27:21	Minor pentatonic with an A root note 00:30:02	Reminders of scales 00:31:01	How to travel from position 4 to position 1? 00:31:20	Going through position 5 00:31:41	Linking patterns together 00:31:58	Hammer on two strings, return to the second note in 5s 00:32:46	Carry the sequences up on the two middle strings 00:34:01	Use the 3 notes sequence to transfer positions 00:35:39	Slow breakdown 00:36:41	Connect using the four note pattern sequence 00:37:52	Going down in fours on the top E and B string 00:38:53	You can do this same sequence but in reverse 00:39:42	The 'trick bag' 00:40:55	Different keys 00:41:19	Phrygian solo ideas 00:42:02	Dan identifying the plateau which may come from getting stuck in the Blues pattern 00:42:20	Extend the time spent going from A to B by sequencing 00:42:43	Sequence across patterns to extend the duration 00:43:22	Be melodic but be able to extend your phrases by using sequences 00:44:30	To develop your own sound develop flairs, styles and ways of negotiating the fretboard 00:45:49	The wow factor: Joe Bonamassa and developing playing full of sequences and symmetry 00:46:19	How to make things symmetrical 00:48:17	Guthrie Govan: Creative Guitar 00:49:04	Summary: 1) duplicate patterns on pairs of strings 2) learn sequences to connect patterns 00:50:35	Isolate the sequence

Guitar lesson on using sequences for the ‘wow’ factor and beyond the Pentatonic box

Dan always has such brilliant nuggets of information to share with us and this episode holds some immensely valuable and powerful thoughts and ideas. After a brief recap we have a round of improvisation which leads our discussion to pickup choice and tonal differentiation. Dan shares some ideas about how you can gain different sounds with your technique and touch.Then we discuss rhythmic motifs and grouping notes to gain interest and be more sensitive to what the track is doing. This leads us to discuss how you must listen actively and deeply to a track to really consider what the tone of the piece is and how the instrumentation of it allows space for improvising. First Dan talks about trying to label the emotion of a track and then he really highlights to me that the main driver of a musician is that they have something to say and want to express themselves through their music.Dan talks about how you can use  rhythm, volume, dynamics and tone as the vehicle to deliver your story. Phrasing is key but nuance and subtlety can be very effective for really giving the listener something to grasp onto.Timings for the SoundCloud audio version00:01:22	Brief recap00:04:09	Last couple of episodes we were adding the 2nd / 9th, Blues note and 6th00:06:33	How can we add a little style and technique00:07:26	First round of soloing over the backing track00:11:12	Be your best judge - look at your playing and be honest00:12:59	Pickup choice for tonal differentiation00:13:53	Playing 12 frets higher over the fingerboard to get a clarinet like sound00:14:47	Jingle jangle - play near the bridge00:15:18	changing your pick up is a good way to change your tone00:18:09	Rhythm of playing a melody - grouping notes, Dan demoing a noodling shambles00:19:12	You have got to listen to the track - what's the track saying?00:19:24	Gary mentioning Dan tells a good story when he improvises00:20:07	Labelling the emotion of a song00:21:48	Funkadelic - Maggotbrain00:22:25	Bowie's guitarist00:23:13	Tell a story through the guitar melody and improvisation00:23:33	e.g. Imagine you're in a disaster scenario00:23:56	Think about what you're playing over and be sympathetic to what you're playing over00:24:28	Second round of improv 00:31:36	Talk techniques next time00:32:41	The main driver of music is we have something to say and want to express ourselves through our music00:34:01	Think of a song like a book - a beginning, a middle and an end00:34:58	Dan's advice for Gary is to remember that the biggest difference you can make in improvising is through rhythm, volume, dynamics and tone00:36:37	Dan demoing how the dynamics can be controlled by a mix of volume and playing lightly or digging in00:37:36	Use nuance, subtlety and change your tone through your technique - playing softly and disguising the gain00:38:51	Leave yourself headroom and limit your finger noise using the volume knob and nuance in your playing00:39:55	Homework: play over a backing track focussing on volume, subtlety and different sounds00:41:14	Try to tell a story in your playing and practise trying to play with emotion

Dan always has such brilliant nuggets of information to share with us and this episode holds some immensely valuable and powerful thoughts and ideas. After a brief recap we have a round of improvisation which leads our discussion to pickup choice and tonal differentiation. Dan shares some ideas about how you can gain different sounds with your technique and touch. Then we discuss rhythmic motifs and grouping notes to gain interest and be more sensitive to what the track is doing. This leads us to discuss how you must listen actively and deeply to a track to really consider what the tone of the piece is and how the instrumentation of it allows space for improvising. First Dan talks about trying to label the emotion of a track and then he really highlights to me that the main driver of a musician is that they have something to say and want to express themselves through their music. Dan talks about how you can use rhythm, volume, dynamics and tone as the vehicle to deliver your story. Phrasing is key but nuance and subtlety can be very effective for really giving the listener something to grasp onto. Timings for the SoundCloud audio version 00:01:22	Brief recap 00:04:09	Last couple of episodes we were adding the 2nd / 9th, Blues note and 6th 00:06:33	How can we add a little style and technique 00:07:26	First round of soloing over the backing track 00:11:12	Be your best judge - look at your playing and be honest 00:12:59	Pickup choice for tonal differentiation 00:13:53	Playing 12 frets higher over the fingerboard to get a clarinet like sound 00:14:47	Jingle jangle - play near the bridge 00:15:18	changing your pick up is a good way to change your tone 00:18:09	Rhythm of playing a melody - grouping notes, Dan demoing a noodling shambles 00:19:12	You have got to listen to the track - what's the track saying? 00:19:24	Gary mentioning Dan tells a good story when he improvises 00:20:07	Labelling the emotion of a song 00:21:48	Funkadelic - Maggotbrain 00:22:25	Bowie's guitarist 00:23:13	Tell a story through the guitar melody and improvisation 00:23:33	e.g. Imagine you're in a disaster scenario 00:23:56	Think about what you're playing over and be sympathetic to what you're playing over 00:24:28	Second round of improv 00:31:36	Talk techniques next time 00:32:41	The main driver of music is we have something to say and want to express ourselves through our music 00:34:01	Think of a song like a book - a beginning, a middle and an end 00:34:58	Dan's advice for Gary is to remember that the biggest difference you can make in improvising is through rhythm, volume, dynamics and tone 00:36:37	Dan demoing how the dynamics can be controlled by a mix of volume and playing lightly or digging in 00:37:36	Use nuance, subtlety and change your tone through your technique - playing softly and disguising the gain 00:38:51	Leave yourself headroom and limit your finger noise using the volume knob and nuance in your playing 00:39:55	Homework: play over a backing track focussing on volume, subtlety and different sounds 00:41:14	Try to tell a story in your playing and practise trying to play with emotion

Guitar lesson on improvising with emotion, creativity, rhythm to tell a story

It’s really brilliant to be back and we are loving recording and releasing new content for you, our wonderful listeners.  This lesson is an extension of the previous one and we aim to continue this into another lesson next time with a focus on the style and techniques that you might use to deliver your lines and package your improvisation.This lesson tackles adding the 6th and 9th intervals without huge amounts of theory but, hopefully, immediately usable ideas and a rationale that will help to spice up your solos and motivate and inspire you to perform.We use a backing track for our own noodling and improvisations.  As always, I apologise for mine and listening back hope to continue working on tightening up the rhythmic motifs and delivery but we hope that you will take something from listening to both of us, warts and all.  After all, learning can really take place when mistakes can shine a light on areas for improvement.  This is one thing that I always really take from producing these podcasts – the opportunity to record myself in the moment and without preparation time then to listen back and spot the issues and set myself some targets.  Dan’s playing, as always, continues to give me a whole plethora of ideas and inspiration.  I hope it does for you too.You’ll hear our chosen backing track with our improvisations at just after 5 and 25 minutes in today’s lesson.  Next lesson, we will focus on some techniques and style.The backing track is called: Dirty Blues Rock Guitar Backing Track Jam in Am https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p66uR4HAU4 Timings for the SoundCloud audio version00:01:42	Brief recap of last episode00:02:42	The first pentatonic shape00:02:52	The penatonic shape an octave higher  00:03:05	Pentatonic with extension up the neck00:04:53	A little bit of fire and a little bit of polish00:05:11	Dirty Blues Rock Guitar Backing Track Jam in Am00:05:43	Start of first backing track00:11:45	Adding the 9th B note in A00:12:08	Adding in the 6th note or F# in A00:14:23	Essentially we now have all the notes of the Dorian mode00:15:15	So we can get some nice uses - solo opener is to bend from the 6th up to the 7th00:16:30	Carl Verheyen - What is it that makes one player sound so different? It's the line.  The way players construct their line00:18:26	Key of A in one position - you run out of notes00:18:37	Start below the position and work above it my working diagonally00:19:42	Little insight on Van Halen - using patterns which might move out of key00:20:11	Yngwie Malmstein - Always in key00:20:17	Allan Holdsworth and Ollie Halsall (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcCoPmVLwjE)00:21:04	Flesh out the Dorian mode in Am00:25:30	second jam00:32:27	Considering the style, techniques and delivery of the lines: we'll make this the focus for next time00:32:49	Homework - look at TrueFire, play over backing tracks and consider your note choice and the techniques you are using00:33:49	Make your mistakes in the Woodshed00:34:55	Then take your ideas into rehearsal00:36:19	Use a metronome while figuring stuff out00:36:33	Home is where you get your stuff together, rehearsal and home are where you make mistakes and live is where you make as few mistakes as possible

It’s really brilliant to be back and we are loving recording and releasing new content for you, our wonderful listeners. This lesson is an extension of the previous one and we aim to continue this into another lesson next time with a focus on the style and techniques that you might use to deliver your lines and package your improvisation. This lesson tackles adding the 6th and 9th intervals without huge amounts of theory but, hopefully, immediately usable ideas and a rationale that will help to spice up your solos and motivate and inspire you to perform. We use a backing track for our own noodling and improvisations. As always, I apologise for mine and listening back hope to continue working on tightening up the rhythmic motifs and delivery but we hope that you will take something from listening to both of us, warts and all. After all, learning can really take place when mistakes can shine a light on areas for improvement. This is one thing that I always really take from producing these podcasts – the opportunity to record myself in the moment and without preparation time then to listen back and spot the issues and set myself some targets. Dan’s playing, as always, continues to give me a whole plethora of ideas and inspiration. I hope it does for you too. You’ll hear our chosen backing track with our improvisations at just after 5 and 25 minutes in today’s lesson. Next lesson, we will focus on some techniques and style. The backing track is called: Dirty Blues Rock Guitar Backing Track Jam in Am <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p66uR4HAU4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p66uR4HAU4</a> Timings for the SoundCloud audio version 00:01:42	Brief recap of last episode 00:02:42	The first pentatonic shape 00:02:52	The penatonic shape an octave higher 00:03:05	Pentatonic with extension up the neck 00:04:53	A little bit of fire and a little bit of polish 00:05:11	Dirty Blues Rock Guitar Backing Track Jam in Am 00:05:43	Start of first backing track 00:11:45	Adding the 9th B note in A 00:12:08	Adding in the 6th note or F# in A 00:14:23	Essentially we now have all the notes of the Dorian mode 00:15:15	So we can get some nice uses - solo opener is to bend from the 6th up to the 7th 00:16:30	Carl Verheyen - What is it that makes one player sound so different? It's the line. The way players construct their line 00:18:26	Key of A in one position - you run out of notes 00:18:37	Start below the position and work above it my working diagonally 00:19:42	Little insight on Van Halen - using patterns which might move out of key 00:20:11	Yngwie Malmstein - Always in key 00:20:17	Allan Holdsworth and Ollie Halsall (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcCoPmVLwjE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcCoPmVLwjE</a>) 00:21:04	Flesh out the Dorian mode in Am 00:25:30	second jam 00:32:27	Considering the style, techniques and delivery of the lines: we'll make this the focus for next time 00:32:49	Homework - look at TrueFire, play over backing tracks and consider your note choice and the techniques you are using 00:33:49	Make your mistakes in the Woodshed 00:34:55	Then take your ideas into rehearsal 00:36:19	Use a metronome while figuring stuff out 00:36:33	Home is where you get your stuff together, rehearsal and home are where you make mistakes and live is where you make as few mistakes as possible

Guitar lesson on adding the 6th and the 9th to the pentatonic scale

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In this lesson Dan begins by looking at how to add notes to chords to make them more tonally interesting. This is followed by looking at ways to spice up the rhythm playing for two Bob Dylan tunes:  “All Along the Watchtower” and “Like a Rolling Stone” to add some Hendrix fills and discuss harmonic ideas and philosophies.  Please see our website at https://tunein-toneup.com for show notes and get in touch with any thoughts and suggestions.

In this lesson Dan begins by looking at how to add notes to chords to make them more tonally interesting. This is followed by looking at ways to spice up the rhythm playing for two Bob Dylan tunes: “All Along the Watchtower” and “Like a Rolling Stone” to add some Hendrix fills and discuss harmonic ideas and philosophies. Please see our website at <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com</a> for show notes and get in touch with any thoughts and suggestions.

Guitar Lesson 5: Chord melodies and interesting fills

Video lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlMOoyccwU0&amp;feature=youtu.beIn this lesson, Dan and I explore rhythmic patterns, how to practise rhythm and work towards playing ‘in the pocket’ and then, using a backing track, we look at how to phrase improvisation. We start this lesson by examining some of the regular rhythmic structures which you can form from quarter, eighth and sixteenth notes and triplets. I show Dan the cards which I created by methodically identifying the possible structures. Dan unpicks most guitarists’ rhythmic journey and how we usually develop over time and as a result of need and gives some of his advice, tips and techniques for helping me. In the second part of the lesson (starting at 26:37 or 27:10 on SoundCloud) we take a look at how to phrase and articulate your melodies over a backing track when improvising to give them form, meaning, interest and clout. After our first improvisation, Dan gives some central focus for us to consider in my phrasing ideas. Finally, we then have another go at improvising and after this Dan gives me some of his thinking as he formed his melodic phrases, some of his licks and things to try.Timings for the SoundCloud audio version00:05:08	Gary shows the rhythmic structures for quarter beats on A4 card and talks about his aim to improve his rhythm playing00:06:42	Great app for strumming patterns - 8 strummer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccNIElEfxL000:07:34	Dan's ideas on rhythmic playing and why most tuition is not too methodical00:11:18	One thing about rhythm playing is that you tend to learn rhythm parts for band songs as you go00:13:09	Gary on how he's been using a metronome00:14:10	Sometimes it's really good to count the in-between beats which you don't play – perhaps by saying “miss”, or as part of your usual count00:15:21	Think like a drummer - playing the different beats using low or high strings with different accents or mutes00:16:16	Dan: “Maybe it is the offbeats when you lose your count”00:16:59	Dan: “Using a faux strum is good”00:18:18	One thing that really caused problems recently for Dan was the riff from Human by the Killers and how it starts after the beat00:20:18	Dan: “Using downstrokes &amp; upstrokes can also accent notes in different ways”00:21:42	A difficulty in rhythm playing is trying to make it sound natural rather than robotic00:22:48	Irish triplet jig rhythms, Dan’s take00:23:33	Slowing things down can be really useful to hone over time00:25:34	Using an acoustic guitar is good for strumming practice00:26:25	A rhythmic part which really challenged Dan was when he was required to play ‘Wheatus – Respect’00:27:10	Phrasing and rhythmic structures in improvisation00:28:24	Soloing over a backing track from YouTube - Fancy Fusion Backing Track in Bm00:37:49	Quick bit of reflection on our first bit of improvising00:38:36	1) How you group your notes in 3s, 4s etc.00:39:09	Groups of 3. Also advice on tailing the lick off a bit00:40:08	Groups of 4s00:40:54	Groups of 4s in pentatonic licks00:41:59	Grouping rhythmic notes but not scalar intervals00:43:13	2) varying the length of your phrases00:43:53	Start with something small and push it out from there00:46:26	Quick recap - length of phrases, groupings and follow the rhythmic idea rather than scalar notes00:47:32	Second improvisation over the backing track00:53:24	Dan shares some of his thinking on this improvisation00:53:34	1) swing and groove00:54:15	2) think like a horn player00:56:21	3) target certain notes (e.g. 9ths)00:57:01	d)	The 5th is a nice note00:57:22	e)	Resolve to the minor 3rd00:58:36	f)	Thinking chord tones00:58:52	4) bending licks00:59:52	5) going down an additional note01:00:26	c)	Going back on the note a little bit01:00:52	d)	Even using a muted note for rhythm01:01:47	6) scoopy trem lick01:03:57	7) pentatonic lick with tapping01:05:04	Giving your licks form

Video lesson: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlMOoyccwU0&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlMOoyccwU0&amp;feature=youtu.be</a> In this lesson, Dan and I explore rhythmic patterns, how to practise rhythm and work towards playing ‘in the pocket’ and then, using a backing track, we look at how to phrase improvisation. We start this lesson by examining some of the regular rhythmic structures which you can form from quarter, eighth and sixteenth notes and triplets. I show Dan the cards which I created by methodically identifying the possible structures. Dan unpicks most guitarists’ rhythmic journey and how we usually develop over time and as a result of need and gives some of his advice, tips and techniques for helping me. In the second part of the lesson (starting at 26:37 or 27:10 on SoundCloud) we take a look at how to phrase and articulate your melodies over a backing track when improvising to give them form, meaning, interest and clout. After our first improvisation, Dan gives some central focus for us to consider in my phrasing ideas. Finally, we then have another go at improvising and after this Dan gives me some of his thinking as he formed his melodic phrases, some of his licks and things to try. Timings for the SoundCloud audio version 00:05:08	Gary shows the rhythmic structures for quarter beats on A4 card and talks about his aim to improve his rhythm playing 00:06:42	Great app for strumming patterns - 8 strummer: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccNIElEfxL0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccNIElEfxL0</a> 00:07:34	Dan's ideas on rhythmic playing and why most tuition is not too methodical 00:11:18	One thing about rhythm playing is that you tend to learn rhythm parts for band songs as you go 00:13:09	Gary on how he's been using a metronome 00:14:10	Sometimes it's really good to count the in-between beats which you don't play – perhaps by saying “miss”, or as part of your usual count 00:15:21	Think like a drummer - playing the different beats using low or high strings with different accents or mutes 00:16:16	Dan: “Maybe it is the offbeats when you lose your count” 00:16:59	Dan: “Using a faux strum is good” 00:18:18	One thing that really caused problems recently for Dan was the riff from Human by the Killers and how it starts after the beat 00:20:18	Dan: “Using downstrokes &amp; upstrokes can also accent notes in different ways” 00:21:42	A difficulty in rhythm playing is trying to make it sound natural rather than robotic 00:22:48	Irish triplet jig rhythms, Dan’s take 00:23:33	Slowing things down can be really useful to hone over time 00:25:34	Using an acoustic guitar is good for strumming practice 00:26:25	A rhythmic part which really challenged Dan was when he was required to play ‘Wheatus – Respect’ 00:27:10	Phrasing and rhythmic structures in improvisation 00:28:24	Soloing over a backing track from YouTube - Fancy Fusion Backing Track in Bm 00:37:49	Quick bit of reflection on our first bit of improvising 00:38:36	1) How you group your notes in 3s, 4s etc. 00:39:09	Groups of 3. Also advice on tailing the lick off a bit 00:40:08	Groups of 4s 00:40:54	Groups of 4s in pentatonic licks 00:41:59	Grouping rhythmic notes but not scalar intervals 00:43:13	2) varying the length of your phrases 00:43:53	Start with something small and push it out from there 00:46:26	Quick recap - length of phrases, groupings and follow the rhythmic idea rather than scalar notes 00:47:32	Second improvisation over the backing track 00:53:24	Dan shares some of his thinking on this improvisation 00:53:34	1) swing and groove 00:54:15	2) think like a horn player 00:56:21	3) target certain notes (e.g. 9ths) 00:57:01	d)	The 5th is a nice note 00:57:22	e)	Resolve to the minor 3rd 00:58:36	f)	Thinking chord tones 00:58:52	4) bending licks 00:59:52	5) going down an additional note 01:00:26	c)	Going back on the note a little bit 01:00:52	d)	Even using a muted note for rhythm 01:01:47	6) scoopy trem lick 01:03:57	7) pentatonic lick with tapping 01:05:04	Giving your licks form

Video Guitar Lesson 11: Rhythmic advice and some ideas for phrasing your improvisations

Mike Campbell

Website: https://tunein-toneup.com/Post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/12/10/guitar-lesson-country-rock-rhythm-licks-petty-campbell/You can see my fan post on Tom Petty here: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/12/10/tom-petty-music-heartbreaker-mike-campbell/In guitar lesson 26, I ask Dan for his advice about playing in the Country / Rock / Pop genre with the aim of supporting both rhythm playing in the style of Tom Petty and lead playing in the style of his guitarist – Mike Campbell.  In this lesson Dan begins by choosing a chord progression with a Tom Petty-like rhythm, then looking at incorporating bass runs, arranging songs for dynamic interest, adding some country bends and soloing using double stops.  The lesson ends with us looking at a series of licks and how to incorporate these into our chord progression; a quick study of mixing the major and minor pentatonics and a final challenge to play changes up the fretboard as a useful practice idea.3:35 Chord progression, with a little chat about tone – Bm A / A G D (Dsus4)7:53 Incorporating bass lines / connecting runs using bass notes9:40 Dynamics: e.g. start mellow and build up, changing your chord voicings13:53 Country bends, including chordal bends and double string bends18:05 Dan demonstration of ideas so far, with Gary playing rhythm 19:18 The importance of not conceptually separating lead and rhythm playing25:19 Major and minor 6ths double stops26:35 Demonstration of double stop soloing over our chord progression, Dan first and then my attempt34:35 Some soloing ideas for country rock with demonstration of licks36:59 Lick 137:10 Lick 237:28 Lick 3 (outlining the D chord)37:48 Lick 437:59 Lick 539:20 Mixolydian lick / mixing the major and minor pentatonics41:34 Demonstration of soloing ideas over our chord progression42:28 Further ideas on mixing the major and minor pentatonics44:13 A final challenge to find backing tracks which change from two scales; e.g. minor to major / dorian to aeolian and play up the fretboard with the changes

Website: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/</a> Post: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/12/10/guitar-lesson-country-rock-rhythm-licks-petty-campbell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/12/10/guitar-lesson-country-rock-rhythm-licks-petty-campbell/</a> You can see my fan post on Tom Petty here: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/12/10/tom-petty-music-heartbreaker-mike-campbell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/12/10/tom-petty-music-heartbreaker-mike-campbell/</a> In guitar lesson 26, I ask Dan for his advice about playing in the Country / Rock / Pop genre with the aim of supporting both rhythm playing in the style of Tom Petty and lead playing in the style of his guitarist – Mike Campbell. In this lesson Dan begins by choosing a chord progression with a Tom Petty-like rhythm, then looking at incorporating bass runs, arranging songs for dynamic interest, adding some country bends and soloing using double stops. The lesson ends with us looking at a series of licks and how to incorporate these into our chord progression; a quick study of mixing the major and minor pentatonics and a final challenge to play changes up the fretboard as a useful practice idea. 3:35 Chord progression, with a little chat about tone – Bm A / A G D (Dsus4) 7:53 Incorporating bass lines / connecting runs using bass notes 9:40 Dynamics: e.g. start mellow and build up, changing your chord voicings 13:53 Country bends, including chordal bends and double string bends 18:05 Dan demonstration of ideas so far, with Gary playing rhythm 19:18 The importance of not conceptually separating lead and rhythm playing 25:19 Major and minor 6ths double stops 26:35 Demonstration of double stop soloing over our chord progression, Dan first and then my attempt 34:35 Some soloing ideas for country rock with demonstration of licks 36:59 Lick 1 37:10 Lick 2 37:28 Lick 3 (outlining the D chord) 37:48 Lick 4 37:59 Lick 5 39:20 Mixolydian lick / mixing the major and minor pentatonics 41:34 Demonstration of soloing ideas over our chord progression 42:28 Further ideas on mixing the major and minor pentatonics 44:13 A final challenge to find backing tracks which change from two scales; e.g. minor to major / dorian to aeolian and play up the fretboard with the changes

Guitar Lesson 26: Country rock rhythm & licks inspired by Tom Petty & Mike Campbell

Our website - https://tunein-toneup.comDedicated post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/03/23/guitar-lesson-10-tips-for-improvising-better-guitar-solos-with-comfortably-numb/In guitar lesson 10, Dan puts on a Comfortably Numb backing track and I have a go at improvising over the top. Dan then identifies strengths and some suggestions about my playing, leading to some outstanding advice on how to improve, including using themes in order to create interest and help to be creative in the moment.As ever, I further explore the themes which Dan introduces me to with my own research on our website - https://tunein-toneup.com. These website posts include a write up of each lesson with brief excerpts and relevant YouTube video tutorials, guitar covers, solos and alternative versions. This lesson is here: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/03/23/guitar-lesson-10-tips-for-improvising-better-guitar-solos-with-comfortably-numb/

Our website - <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com</a> Dedicated post: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/03/23/guitar-lesson-10-tips-for-improvising-better-guitar-solos-with-comfortably-numb/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/03/23/guitar-lesson-10-tips-for-improvising-better-guitar-solos-with-comfortably-numb/</a> In guitar lesson 10, Dan puts on a Comfortably Numb backing track and I have a go at improvising over the top. Dan then identifies strengths and some suggestions about my playing, leading to some outstanding advice on how to improve, including using themes in order to create interest and help to be creative in the moment. As ever, I further explore the themes which Dan introduces me to with my own research on our website - <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com</a>. These website posts include a write up of each lesson with brief excerpts and relevant YouTube video tutorials, guitar covers, solos and alternative versions. This lesson is here: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/03/23/guitar-lesson-10-tips-for-improvising-better-guitar-solos-with-comfortably-numb/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/03/23/guitar-lesson-10-tips-for-improvising-better-guitar-solos-with-comfortably-numb/</a>

Guitar Lesson 10: Tips for improvising better guitar solos (with 'Comfortably Numb')

In this lesson, Dan and I take a look at the outro solo for "Feel Like Makin' Love" by Bad Company - a song which I am covering with my band. During the lesson we go through 9 tips on transcribing from Dan and we look at 9 licks from the solo. Dan shares his ideas with me on tone and effects for songs and also the different ways to approach different sorts of solos.Timings for Video Guitar Lesson 15 - on transcribing:00:03:18	Boss RC30 Loopstation - I talk about various features on it00:04:32	I overdub with the part Dan came up with before00:05:41	Dan's first improvisation over the riff00:08:42	A word on active listening and the value of ear training00:13:24	Comedy - the dots (correction: not Smith and Jones but French and Saunders)00:14:40	Tip 1: You need to play the song alongside the tab00:18:29	Tip 2: When you try to transcribe something do it in small chunks00:23:56	Tip 3: Check out live versions and alternate versions of the song00:24:17	Sometimes YouTube guitar lessons can be illuminative00:24:48	Tip 4: Pick something simple and work at your level00:25:12	Tip 5: Listen for the chords - can you work them out?00:25:37	Summary of Tip 200:26:08	Tip 6: Stitch the parts together and learn the piece00:27:05	(tip 1 summary) check tabs against the songs00:27:17	Tip 7: Try to actively listen to different parts / instruments00:28:33	Tip 8: write out the structure of songs and parts00:29:26	Tip 9: Music theory helps your transcribing00:31:36	We're going to listen to the track and lift some of the lciks from it00:33:16	Lick 100:34:42	Lick 2 00:35:14	Tip 10: It's good to write down what you hear00:36:59	Lick 300:39:54	Lick 3 broken down00:50:42	Lick 400:54:22	Lick 500:54:58	Lick 600:55:04	Lick 700:55:12	Lick 800:55:33	Lick 900:56:03	Lick 1000:56:46	Three different types of solos00:57:32	Solo 1: Part of the song00:58:44	Solo 2: Has become an absolute classic and so should be learnt and retained00:59:58	Solo 3: Free to mess with but there are licks and phrases that ought to be in there01:03:11	Solo 4: Improvised and very free to mess with 01:03:43	Example of going nuts and over the top with Bad Company riff01:05:53	Crazy Little Thing Called Love01:06:53	Purple Rain solo

In this lesson, Dan and I take a look at the outro solo for "Feel Like Makin' Love" by Bad Company - a song which I am covering with my band. During the lesson we go through 9 tips on transcribing from Dan and we look at 9 licks from the solo. Dan shares his ideas with me on tone and effects for songs and also the different ways to approach different sorts of solos. Timings for Video Guitar Lesson 15 - on transcribing: 00:03:18	Boss RC30 Loopstation - I talk about various features on it 00:04:32	I overdub with the part Dan came up with before 00:05:41	Dan's first improvisation over the riff 00:08:42	A word on active listening and the value of ear training 00:13:24	Comedy - the dots (correction: not Smith and Jones but French and Saunders) 00:14:40	Tip 1: You need to play the song alongside the tab 00:18:29	Tip 2: When you try to transcribe something do it in small chunks 00:23:56	Tip 3: Check out live versions and alternate versions of the song 00:24:17	Sometimes YouTube guitar lessons can be illuminative 00:24:48	Tip 4: Pick something simple and work at your level 00:25:12	Tip 5: Listen for the chords - can you work them out? 00:25:37	Summary of Tip 2 00:26:08	Tip 6: Stitch the parts together and learn the piece 00:27:05	(tip 1 summary) check tabs against the songs 00:27:17	Tip 7: Try to actively listen to different parts / instruments 00:28:33	Tip 8: write out the structure of songs and parts 00:29:26	Tip 9: Music theory helps your transcribing 00:31:36	We're going to listen to the track and lift some of the lciks from it 00:33:16	Lick 1 00:34:42	Lick 2  00:35:14	Tip 10: It's good to write down what you hear 00:36:59	Lick 3 00:39:54	Lick 3 broken down 00:50:42	Lick 4 00:54:22	Lick 5 00:54:58	Lick 6 00:55:04	Lick 7 00:55:12	Lick 8 00:55:33	Lick 9 00:56:03	Lick 10 00:56:46	Three different types of solos 00:57:32	Solo 1: Part of the song 00:58:44	Solo 2: Has become an absolute classic and so should be learnt and retained 00:59:58	Solo 3: Free to mess with but there are licks and phrases that ought to be in there 01:03:11	Solo 4: Improvised and very free to mess with  01:03:43	Example of going nuts and over the top with Bad Company riff 01:05:53	Crazy Little Thing Called Love 01:06:53	Purple Rain solo

Video Guitar Lesson 15: Tips For Transcribing, Arranging & Figuring Out Solos By Actively Listening

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Our website - https://tunein-toneup.comDedicated post: PART 1:1. First, we discuss the time in which Jimi Hendrix was playing and what was in his situation which pushed him towards playing rhythm and lead together.2. Now Dan shows me some fills of a Bm barre chord.3. Next we look at a progression Bm, A, G, D4. Then Dan looks at Jimi's popular chord grip, using an F shape chord moved up the neck with the bass note played with the thumb.5. Finally we finish with discussion about different approaches you can take to your guitar learning and how what we have done fits into this as something accessible for most types of player.  Lastly, some discussion about our podcast.

Our website - <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com</a> Dedicated post: PART 1: 1. First, we discuss the time in which Jimi Hendrix was playing and what was in his situation which pushed him towards playing rhythm and lead together. 2. Now Dan shows me some fills of a Bm barre chord. 3. Next we look at a progression Bm, A, G, D 4. Then Dan looks at Jimi's popular chord grip, using an F shape chord moved up the neck with the bass note played with the thumb. 5. Finally we finish with discussion about different approaches you can take to your guitar learning and how what we have done fits into this as something accessible for most types of player. Lastly, some discussion about our podcast.

Guitar Lesson 12a - How to sound like Jimi Hendrix by mixing rhythm and lead fills

Website: https://tunein-toneup.comSupport page: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/05/19/guitar-lesson-14-understanding-and-using-modes-a-dorian-and-b-mixolydian/After looking at the scales and the notes of the scales in detail, I wanted to return to look at how modes are constructed and the feel that they give when used well.PART 1 – The first of a four-part lesson of modes. Lesson 14a includes an introduction and rationale, followed by a focus on the mixolydian mode, including some hints and applications and some playing by Dan and myself over backing tracks.PART 2 – In Lesson 14b we look at another very commonly used mode – the dorian mode.  As the rationale and use of this mode is slightly more accessible than the mixolydian we tend to get stuck straight into improvising over relevant backing tracks this time round.Keep listening for Guitar Lesson 15 – where Dan and I will return to look at the other modes which we have not covered in Guitar Lesson 14.

Website: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com</a> Support page: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/05/19/guitar-lesson-14-understanding-and-using-modes-a-dorian-and-b-mixolydian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/05/19/guitar-lesson-14-understanding-and-using-modes-a-dorian-and-b-mixolydian/</a> After looking at the scales and the notes of the scales in detail, I wanted to return to look at how modes are constructed and the feel that they give when used well. PART 1 – The first of a four-part lesson of modes. Lesson 14a includes an introduction and rationale, followed by a focus on the mixolydian mode, including some hints and applications and some playing by Dan and myself over backing tracks. PART 2 – In Lesson 14b we look at another very commonly used mode – the dorian mode. As the rationale and use of this mode is slightly more accessible than the mixolydian we tend to get stuck straight into improvising over relevant backing tracks this time round. Keep listening for Guitar Lesson 15 – where Dan and I will return to look at the other modes which we have not covered in Guitar Lesson 14.

Guitar Lesson 14a: Understanding modes and using the mixolydian in Blues and Country

This is the first part of episode 6 of Tune in, Tone up! Edited to just contain the advice Dan gives to Gary on buying a new guitar and covering Gibsons, Les Pauls, PRS, Suhr and Charvel among many others.

Guitar Lesson 6a: Advice on buying a new guitar

Jimmy Page

Gary Moore

Our website - https://tunein-toneup.comThis lesson: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/02/19/guitar-lesson-8-the-riffs-style-and-licks-of-jimmy-page-and-gary-moore/In guitar lesson 8, we study 5 Jimmy Page/Led Zeppelin riffs and examine how Jimmy Page puts together his solos, before moving onto an in-depth study of some of Gary Moore’s popular melodic solos and analysing his virtuoso technique. See https://tunein-toneup.com/ for extra support. Dedicated post for this episode: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/02/19/guitar-lesson-8-the-riffs-style-and-licks-of-jimmy-page-and-gary-moore/

Our website - <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com</a> This lesson: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/02/19/guitar-lesson-8-the-riffs-style-and-licks-of-jimmy-page-and-gary-moore/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/02/19/guitar-lesson-8-the-riffs-style-and-licks-of-jimmy-page-and-gary-moore/</a> In guitar lesson 8, we study 5 Jimmy Page/Led Zeppelin riffs and examine how Jimmy Page puts together his solos, before moving onto an in-depth study of some of Gary Moore’s popular melodic solos and analysing his virtuoso technique. See <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/</a> for extra support. Dedicated post for this episode: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/02/19/guitar-lesson-8-the-riffs-style-and-licks-of-jimmy-page-and-gary-moore/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/02/19/guitar-lesson-8-the-riffs-style-and-licks-of-jimmy-page-and-gary-moore/</a>

Guitar Lesson 8: Unpacking the riffs, licks and styles of Jimmy Page and Gary Moore

Tune in, Tone up! Guitar LessonsPublished on 12 Jan 2019In this full length video lesson with Dan Davies, I hear with you (the viewer) Dan's advice and hints on picking good notes when improvising and study with you the variety of different sounds which you can  use to give some different flavour to your solos.  We really hope that you're enjoying this new format of our lessons (with our audio also released on SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/tunein-toneup - as per our older format) and look forward to many more lessons with Dan and I as we tweak our setup and smooth out our production.  Do get in touch with us for anything at all, including feedback in the comments below, through our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/tuneintoneup/) or via our website (https://tunein-toneup.com/) and we'll do our best to respond to your suggestions, ideas and comments.All the best, Gary and Dan.https://tunein-toneup.com/

Tune in, Tone up! Guitar Lessons Published on 12 Jan 2019 In this full length video lesson with Dan Davies, I hear with you (the viewer) Dan's advice and hints on picking good notes when improvising and study with you the variety of different sounds which you can use to give some different flavour to your solos. We really hope that you're enjoying this new format of our lessons (with our audio also released on SoundCloud - <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tunein-toneup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tunein-toneup</a> - as per our older format) and look forward to many more lessons with Dan and I as we tweak our setup and smooth out our production. Do get in touch with us for anything at all, including feedback in the comments below, through our Facebook page (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/tuneintoneup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tuneintoneup/</a>) or via our website (<a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/</a>) and we'll do our best to respond to your suggestions, ideas and comments. All the best, Gary and Dan. <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/</a>

Video Guitar Lesson 4: Scales, note choices and playing over the changes

YouTube tuition video 1 (see link for video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXXxFpuQJ2E&amp;t=1316sTune in Tone up have been releasing many audio podcast lessons over the past couple of years and are beginning to move into the video lesson arena with this, our first lesson about developing speed in playing. Our videos will take the form of a free organic guitar lesson in which Dan will teach me some thematic ideas on the guitar in order to develop my musicality.  Join me on my journey to become a better musician and a more competent guitar player.

YouTube tuition video 1 (see link for video): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXXxFpuQJ2E&amp;t=1316s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXXxFpuQJ2E&amp;t=1316s</a> Tune in Tone up have been releasing many audio podcast lessons over the past couple of years and are beginning to move into the video lesson arena with this, our first lesson about developing speed in playing. Our videos will take the form of a free organic guitar lesson in which Dan will teach me some thematic ideas on the guitar in order to develop my musicality. Join me on my journey to become a better musician and a more competent guitar player.

Video Guitar Lesson 1: Practical ways to improve the speed of your guitar playing

David Gilmour

https://tunein-toneup.com/In guitar lesson 32, Dan and I take a look at some general ideas which you can take from David Gilmour’s playing.  He plays with such meaning and purpose and the most incredible tone and yet what he plays is not usually technically too difficult.  Using a style backing track, Dan and I look at how Gilmour uses dynamics, phrasing, bending, vibrato and intelligent note choices deeply connected to the chords which he plays over.  We hope that this type of exploration, rather than note for note copying, will help you to actually be able to incorporate some of this in your own playing.Main timings02:29	Initial thoughts about Gilmour’s playing style10:16	Backing track jam 1 with lick trading and improvising from both Dan and I – This is the shortened version (go to our website to hear the whole thing11:56	What can we notice from trying to play with Gilmour in mind? 17:09	Think in terms of notes rather than scales27:25	Incorporating bass notes 28:48	2nd Backing track improvisation33:00	Gilmour: Flangers, choruses, MXR Dynocomp, delays and reverbs for atmosphere, MGP SPC, powered pickups43:53	Bending exercises49:13	Theory on vibratoDetailed timings:00:33	INTRO01:26	START02:29	First thoughts from both of us considering what it is about Gilmour's style that is so enthralling and popular02:51	 EXCERPT Shine on you Crazy Diamond09:33	so what we're gonna do is take a style backing track and improvise over it to see what Gilmourisms come out10:16	Backing track jam 1 with lick trading and improvising from both Dan and I11:56	What can we notice from trying to play with Gilmour in mind? Dynamics, space, bends, pentatonic patterns, swapping notes, positional playing, economical playing13:56	 EXCERPT Comfortably Numb17:09	Players looking for things in the wrong places - think in terms of notes rather than scales19:26	For example, play minor pentatonic over Blues but just include the major 6th22:19	Connecting to chords by thinking about the notes, targetting and listening carefully to the chords you play over 22:28	 EXCERPT Echoes27:25	The rich, gutteral, growly, gritty bass notes and using them when others don't so much28:48	backing track again just after sorrow30:52	Using the volume and tone pots to peel it back or let rip31:19	RECAP: bass notes, volume and tone, listening, effects33:00	Gilmour: Flangers, choruses, MXR Dynocomp, delays and reverbs for atmosphere, MGP SPC, powered pickups34:11	 EXCERPT Sorrow37:23	He manipulates his sound with effects to take his bluesy style and make it more psychadelic, atmospheric and spacey39:09	EXCERPT - Time40:34	Any questions: I ask Dan about big slides and interpositional pentatonic playing, bending and vibrato43:53	Bending exercise 1: Go up the major scale in bends using each string45:56	Bending exercise 2: bend a whole tone then a semi-tone and back down the notes47:03	Bending exercise 3: Pentatonic blues lick49:13	Theory on vibrato a) after a bend vs b) from a static note - the string must return to the 'zero' point51:37	Same problem as vibrato with tremolo bar systems - i.e. don't hold onto the bar

<a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/</a> In guitar lesson 32, Dan and I take a look at some general ideas which you can take from David Gilmour’s playing. He plays with such meaning and purpose and the most incredible tone and yet what he plays is not usually technically too difficult. Using a style backing track, Dan and I look at how Gilmour uses dynamics, phrasing, bending, vibrato and intelligent note choices deeply connected to the chords which he plays over. We hope that this type of exploration, rather than note for note copying, will help you to actually be able to incorporate some of this in your own playing. Main timings 02:29	Initial thoughts about Gilmour’s playing style 10:16	Backing track jam 1 with lick trading and improvising from both Dan and I – This is the shortened version (go to our website to hear the whole thing 11:56	What can we notice from trying to play with Gilmour in mind? 17:09	Think in terms of notes rather than scales 27:25	Incorporating bass notes 28:48	2nd Backing track improvisation 33:00	Gilmour: Flangers, choruses, MXR Dynocomp, delays and reverbs for atmosphere, MGP SPC, powered pickups 43:53	Bending exercises 49:13	Theory on vibrato Detailed timings: 00:33	INTRO 01:26	START 02:29	First thoughts from both of us considering what it is about Gilmour's style that is so enthralling and popular 02:51	 EXCERPT Shine on you Crazy Diamond 09:33	so what we're gonna do is take a style backing track and improvise over it to see what Gilmourisms come out 10:16	Backing track jam 1 with lick trading and improvising from both Dan and I 11:56	What can we notice from trying to play with Gilmour in mind? Dynamics, space, bends, pentatonic patterns, swapping notes, positional playing, economical playing 13:56	 EXCERPT Comfortably Numb 17:09	Players looking for things in the wrong places - think in terms of notes rather than scales 19:26	For example, play minor pentatonic over Blues but just include the major 6th 22:19	Connecting to chords by thinking about the notes, targetting and listening carefully to the chords you play over 22:28	 EXCERPT Echoes 27:25	The rich, gutteral, growly, gritty bass notes and using them when others don't so much 28:48	backing track again just after sorrow 30:52	Using the volume and tone pots to peel it back or let rip 31:19	RECAP: bass notes, volume and tone, listening, effects 33:00	Gilmour: Flangers, choruses, MXR Dynocomp, delays and reverbs for atmosphere, MGP SPC, powered pickups 34:11	 EXCERPT Sorrow 37:23	He manipulates his sound with effects to take his bluesy style and make it more psychadelic, atmospheric and spacey 39:09	EXCERPT - Time 40:34	Any questions: I ask Dan about big slides and interpositional pentatonic playing, bending and vibrato 43:53	Bending exercise 1: Go up the major scale in bends using each string 45:56	Bending exercise 2: bend a whole tone then a semi-tone and back down the notes 47:03	Bending exercise 3: Pentatonic blues lick 49:13	Theory on vibrato a) after a bend vs b) from a static note - the string must return to the 'zero' point 51:37	Same problem as vibrato with tremolo bar systems - i.e. don't hold onto the bar

Guitar Lesson 32: What can we learn and use from the style of David Gilmour?

In guitar lesson 30, I go to Dan with three questions looking for his guidance. Dan picks up on some very important points about the big picture, maintaining enthusiasm, the importance of live work and how to push yourself towards being an advanced player.  You will hear some jamming over a Danny Gatton style backing track, a blues shred idea and plenty of snippets from players as Dan shares the wisdom of his experience.  Hopefully, you will be as inspired and motivated by this episode as I am.02:22 - Introduction - I ask whether we can look at some questions around bringing your skills along02:36 - Question 1: Advice on having the time to practice02:55 - Question 2: What skills do you think you need to be moving along from intermediate to advanced guitar03:14 - Question 3: What do you do to get you out of being in a rut? 05:34 - What causes the ruts? Sometimes caused by doing the same thing and sometimes caused by being on a plateau07:34 - QUESTION 1: So how do you get out of a rut?09:52 - Advice on how to gain motivation - get yourself a good teacher11:12 - The Great Phil Hillborn12:25 - Advice to find something which excites you - licks, riffs and styles13:46 - Never forget that you're a student of guitar13:50 - Never forget you can learn off anybody14:32 - I mention my motivation being the challenge to see how far I can take it15:54 - I talk about my 10 years of not playing guitar16:27 - Advice on motivation - Guitar is therapeutic &amp; a stabilising force17:22 - The importance of live work and fun interactions with the crowd18:34 - Losing your mojo and holding onto your childlike enthusiasm is not always easy19:54 - 1) When you've not got a band to gig with, seek open mics21:06 - 2) Sometimes buying a piece of kit can be invigorating22:22 - 3) Trying another instrument22:24 - 4) Get yourself a teacher23:27 - 5) Changing things up - change where you are on the fretboard23:44 - 6) Try a different style24:09 - 7) Buy some techniques books25:24 - 8) Go to a gig27:57 - QUESTION 2 – what do you do if your practice time is limited?28:55 - Big Jim Sullivan on styles and session work31:50 - You have to immerse yourself in the style.34:48 - Andy Wood flatpicking43:44 - Quick jam over a Country backing track in the style of Danny Gatton48:41 - Playing the country rhythm52:06 - QUESTION 3: How do make the leap to advanced and how do you recognise that someone is an advanced player52:24 - Is Dave Gilmour an advanced player?54:43 - Dave Gilmour: on the turning away56:29 - Gary Moore: The messiah will come again59:21 - Dave Gilmour: Sorrow60:21 - An advanced player is someone whose personality comes through and they're instantly recognisable61:48 - Dream theatre John Petrucci62:10 - Jeff Beck64:56 - Learn how to accept your playing is your unique sound67:56 - Dan's take on the blues and Marty Friedman mucking up normal playing for interest69:55 - Explaining the lick: Blues mixed with sixes rhythms70:49 - Change the sound on your guitar to get a new idea71:48 – Final advice summary: Only work on one thing at a time and immerse yourself

In guitar lesson 30, I go to Dan with three questions looking for his guidance. Dan picks up on some very important points about the big picture, maintaining enthusiasm, the importance of live work and how to push yourself towards being an advanced player. You will hear some jamming over a Danny Gatton style backing track, a blues shred idea and plenty of snippets from players as Dan shares the wisdom of his experience. Hopefully, you will be as inspired and motivated by this episode as I am. 02:22 - Introduction - I ask whether we can look at some questions around bringing your skills along 02:36 - Question 1: Advice on having the time to practice 02:55 - Question 2: What skills do you think you need to be moving along from intermediate to advanced guitar 03:14 - Question 3: What do you do to get you out of being in a rut? 05:34 - What causes the ruts? Sometimes caused by doing the same thing and sometimes caused by being on a plateau 07:34 - QUESTION 1: So how do you get out of a rut? 09:52 - Advice on how to gain motivation - get yourself a good teacher 11:12 - The Great Phil Hillborn 12:25 - Advice to find something which excites you - licks, riffs and styles 13:46 - Never forget that you're a student of guitar 13:50 - Never forget you can learn off anybody 14:32 - I mention my motivation being the challenge to see how far I can take it 15:54 - I talk about my 10 years of not playing guitar 16:27 - Advice on motivation - Guitar is therapeutic &amp; a stabilising force 17:22 - The importance of live work and fun interactions with the crowd 18:34 - Losing your mojo and holding onto your childlike enthusiasm is not always easy 19:54 - 1) When you've not got a band to gig with, seek open mics 21:06 - 2) Sometimes buying a piece of kit can be invigorating 22:22 - 3) Trying another instrument 22:24 - 4) Get yourself a teacher 23:27 - 5) Changing things up - change where you are on the fretboard 23:44 - 6) Try a different style 24:09 - 7) Buy some techniques books 25:24 - 8) Go to a gig 27:57 - QUESTION 2 – what do you do if your practice time is limited? 28:55 - Big Jim Sullivan on styles and session work 31:50 - You have to immerse yourself in the style. 34:48 - Andy Wood flatpicking 43:44 - Quick jam over a Country backing track in the style of Danny Gatton 48:41 - Playing the country rhythm 52:06 - QUESTION 3: How do make the leap to advanced and how do you recognise that someone is an advanced player 52:24 - Is Dave Gilmour an advanced player? 54:43 - Dave Gilmour: on the turning away 56:29 - Gary Moore: The messiah will come again 59:21 - Dave Gilmour: Sorrow 60:21 - An advanced player is someone whose personality comes through and they're instantly recognisable 61:48 - Dream theatre John Petrucci 62:10 - Jeff Beck 64:56 - Learn how to accept your playing is your unique sound 67:56 - Dan's take on the blues and Marty Friedman mucking up normal playing for interest 69:55 - Explaining the lick: Blues mixed with sixes rhythms 70:49 - Change the sound on your guitar to get a new idea 71:48 – Final advice summary: Only work on one thing at a time and immerse yourself

Guitar Lesson 30: Inspiration, motivation and enthusiasm to avoid guitar learning ruts

Website: https://tunein-toneup.com/Post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/11/11/guitar-lesson-23-arranging-songs-prince-foo-police/In guitar lesson 23, I ask Dan to give me some pointers on how to arrange songs for a three piece band, with a particular focus on some tunes I want to play with some friends.  First, Dan shows me some ideas for Times Like These by the Foo Fighters to increase the interest in the rhythm playing so that it works well with the melody.  He also gives me some thoughts about dynamics and harmonising the chorus.  Next we look at Message in Bottle and how to augment the famous riff with a second guitar part.  Finally, Dan takes me through his arrangement of Purple Rain which has some chimey chords and licks.  We finish with the solo.

Website: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/</a> Post: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/11/11/guitar-lesson-23-arranging-songs-prince-foo-police/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/11/11/guitar-lesson-23-arranging-songs-prince-foo-police/</a> In guitar lesson 23, I ask Dan to give me some pointers on how to arrange songs for a three piece band, with a particular focus on some tunes I want to play with some friends. First, Dan shows me some ideas for Times Like These by the Foo Fighters to increase the interest in the rhythm playing so that it works well with the melody. He also gives me some thoughts about dynamics and harmonising the chorus. Next we look at Message in Bottle and how to augment the famous riff with a second guitar part. Finally, Dan takes me through his arrangement of Purple Rain which has some chimey chords and licks. We finish with the solo.

Guitar Lesson 23: Arranging songs - Purple Rain, Times Like These and Message in a Bottle

In this lesson, Dan and I revisit the tremolo or whammy bar to go over some of the subtleties of using it to best effect. Dan starts this lesson by giving an overview of the different types of tremolo systems and then we get stuck into some different ideas and uses of the whammy bar to gain different effects. First we look at the subtle warble idea to add some shine and sparkle to your playing (we also return to this as a means of gaining vibrato high up on the fretboard at the end of the lesson). Then we take a look at some ideas widely incorporated into Jeff Beck’s style. Next we look at scooping between notes. Finally we look at the more extreme techniques of dive-bombing to catch harmonics, pinch harmonics and the ‘gurgling’ sound.Timings for the SoundCloud audio version00:05:47	I show Dan where my trem bar skills are (or are not)00:06:19	An exploration of the different types of trem systems00:08:46	Uses 1) A gentle 'warble'00:16:35	Point two: you donon't need to move the bar as much as you think00:17:03	2) Some Jeff Beckisms00:18:24	2a) Dipping down the pentatonic00:23:35	2b) similar idea - modulating the pitch up00:25:17	2c) putting the two together00:27:38	Moving down the bar for better control00:30:03	3) Scooping into notes00:32:53	3b) A variation is to scoop up between notes00:34:36	3b) Scooping up to the semitone gaps in the Phrygian Dominant00:38:20	4) Divebomb on the G String catching the harmonic on the way back up00:43:56	Getting a pinch harmonic and using the trem00:46:14	Gurgling action of the trem bar by twanging the springs suddenly00:50:06	Remember the golden rules / summary00:50:52	Final idea - using the trem as a vibrato when playing high up the fretboard00:51:58	Most strat trem systems and tuning stabilityFor more on tremolo bar systems see this useful blog: https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/the-tone-garage/top-10-tremolo-systems

In this lesson, Dan and I revisit the tremolo or whammy bar to go over some of the subtleties of using it to best effect. Dan starts this lesson by giving an overview of the different types of tremolo systems and then we get stuck into some different ideas and uses of the whammy bar to gain different effects. First we look at the subtle warble idea to add some shine and sparkle to your playing (we also return to this as a means of gaining vibrato high up on the fretboard at the end of the lesson). Then we take a look at some ideas widely incorporated into Jeff Beck’s style. Next we look at scooping between notes. Finally we look at the more extreme techniques of dive-bombing to catch harmonics, pinch harmonics and the ‘gurgling’ sound. Timings for the SoundCloud audio version 00:05:47	I show Dan where my trem bar skills are (or are not) 00:06:19	An exploration of the different types of trem systems 00:08:46	Uses 1) A gentle 'warble' 00:16:35	Point two: you donon't need to move the bar as much as you think 00:17:03	2) Some Jeff Beckisms 00:18:24	2a) Dipping down the pentatonic 00:23:35	2b) similar idea - modulating the pitch up 00:25:17	2c) putting the two together 00:27:38	Moving down the bar for better control 00:30:03	3) Scooping into notes 00:32:53	3b) A variation is to scoop up between notes 00:34:36	3b) Scooping up to the semitone gaps in the Phrygian Dominant 00:38:20	4) Divebomb on the G String catching the harmonic on the way back up 00:43:56	Getting a pinch harmonic and using the trem 00:46:14	Gurgling action of the trem bar by twanging the springs suddenly 00:50:06	Remember the golden rules / summary 00:50:52	Final idea - using the trem as a vibrato when playing high up the fretboard 00:51:58	Most strat trem systems and tuning stability For more on tremolo bar systems see this useful blog: <a href="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/the-tone-garage/top-10-tremolo-systems" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/the-tone-garage/top-10-tremolo-systems</a>

Video Guitar Lesson 10: Tremolo bar acrobatics. Uses, tricks, tips, rules and advice

Our related post on the Blogging Musician's site: http://adamharkus.com/unlocking-fretboard-understanding-key-signatures-guitar/Our website: https://tunein-toneup.com/Our dedicated post for lesson 13: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/05/05/guitar-lesson-13-how-to-practice-without-a-guitar-and-further-rhythm-ideas-and-alternate-tuning/Guitar Lesson 13a:This lesson is mainly as a result of some of the feedback which we have had from listeners, namely that they found lesson 5 on rhythm playing really useful and wanted more of this. As a result I showed up to Dan with the two questions:PART 1 - This was to revisit chord melodies and song writing ideas.  What we covered in this section of the lesson organically grew and we added in some ideas about alternate tunings, including DADGAD.PART 2 (12.5.17)- Here, Dan really helped me out by giving me some superb ideas for what to do while unable to practise and how to develop my musical understanding of keys and the fretboard without needing to use the guitar.  Very helpful as I currently have some tendonitis making it difficult to play :(

Our related post on the Blogging Musician's site: <a href="http://adamharkus.com/unlocking-fretboard-understanding-key-signatures-guitar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://adamharkus.com/unlocking-fretboard-understanding-key-signatures-guitar/</a> Our website: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/</a> Our dedicated post for lesson 13: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/05/05/guitar-lesson-13-how-to-practice-without-a-guitar-and-further-rhythm-ideas-and-alternate-tuning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/05/05/guitar-lesson-13-how-to-practice-without-a-guitar-and-further-rhythm-ideas-and-alternate-tuning/</a> Guitar Lesson 13a: This lesson is mainly as a result of some of the feedback which we have had from listeners, namely that they found lesson 5 on rhythm playing really useful and wanted more of this. As a result I showed up to Dan with the two questions: PART 1 - This was to revisit chord melodies and song writing ideas. What we covered in this section of the lesson organically grew and we added in some ideas about alternate tunings, including DADGAD. PART 2 (12.5.17)- Here, Dan really helped me out by giving me some superb ideas for what to do while unable to practise and how to develop my musical understanding of keys and the fretboard without needing to use the guitar. Very helpful as I currently have some tendonitis making it difficult to play :(

Guitar Lesson 13a: More rhythmic songwriting ideas, chord melodies and alternate tunings

Video Guitar Lesson 9: Usable ideas for the melodic and harmonic minor scales and selected modesYouTube version = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LnRYVsaA3g&amp;feature=youtu.beGuitar Gear Mentions:Wrist Grips Website: http://www.wrist-grips.comSure Grip Guitar Picks Website: http://suregripguitarpicks.comCurt Mangan Strings Website: https://www.curtmangan.com/In this lesson Dan helps me to develop what we began to look at last lesson by taking the theory and looking at how we can actually use and implement it. As always, there is plenty of demonstration and guitar playing throughout including over some ideas like the progression in Stairway to Heaven and California Dreaming.  Covering quite a few genres and concepts, we hope you get a lot out of this lesson, whether you want to shred or are aiming for some new strategies to add interest to the melody of your improvisation.All the best, Gary and Danhttps://tunein-toneup.com/ https://soundcloud.com/tunein-toneup/Timings for the SoundCloud audio version00:06:23 The first scale we look at is the melodic minor00:11:48 The first use is a descending bass line progression like: Stairway to Heaven00:16:20 Dan's example over Stairway to Heaven progression00:17:27 Funkier ‘Stairway’ backing demo00:19:41 Using melodic minor in a horror movie soundtrack for tension00:21:41	Using in tune where you use an [i IV ii V] progression like Am D Bm E00:23:42 Considering the mode: Locrian #400:24:32 Locrian #4 over the E of Blues in A00:26:19 Droning an E7#5 for a melodic minor feel00:28:31 Using over a rock song that sits in a static place00:35:17 The second scale we look at is the harmonic minor00:36:56 California Dreaming - using the major chord instead of the v (minor 5th) chord of the minor scale 00:37:29 Demo of this use of the harmonic minor00:39:45 Metal backing track and the phrygian dominant mode00:42:58 Using diminished arpeggios

Video Guitar Lesson 9: Usable ideas for the melodic and harmonic minor scales and selected modes YouTube version = <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LnRYVsaA3g&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LnRYVsaA3g&amp;feature=youtu.be</a> Guitar Gear Mentions: Wrist Grips Website: <a href="http://www.wrist-grips.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.wrist-grips.com</a> Sure Grip Guitar Picks Website: <a href="http://suregripguitarpicks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://suregripguitarpicks.com</a> Curt Mangan Strings Website: <a href="https://www.curtmangan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.curtmangan.com/</a> In this lesson Dan helps me to develop what we began to look at last lesson by taking the theory and looking at how we can actually use and implement it. As always, there is plenty of demonstration and guitar playing throughout including over some ideas like the progression in Stairway to Heaven and California Dreaming. Covering quite a few genres and concepts, we hope you get a lot out of this lesson, whether you want to shred or are aiming for some new strategies to add interest to the melody of your improvisation. All the best, Gary and Dan <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/</a> <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tunein-toneup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tunein-toneup/</a> Timings for the SoundCloud audio version 00:06:23 The first scale we look at is the melodic minor 00:11:48 The first use is a descending bass line progression like: Stairway to Heaven 00:16:20 Dan's example over Stairway to Heaven progression 00:17:27 Funkier ‘Stairway’ backing demo 00:19:41 Using melodic minor in a horror movie soundtrack for tension 00:21:41	Using in tune where you use an [i IV ii V] progression like Am D Bm E 00:23:42 Considering the mode: Locrian #4 00:24:32 Locrian #4 over the E of Blues in A 00:26:19 Droning an E7#5 for a melodic minor feel 00:28:31 Using over a rock song that sits in a static place 00:35:17 The second scale we look at is the harmonic minor 00:36:56 California Dreaming - using the major chord instead of the v (minor 5th) chord of the minor scale 00:37:29 Demo of this use of the harmonic minor 00:39:45 Metal backing track and the phrygian dominant mode 00:42:58 Using diminished arpeggios

Video Guitar Lesson 9: Usable Ideas For The Melodic And Harmonic Minor Scales And Selected Modes

Website: https://tunein-toneup.com/Post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/11/04/guitar-lesson-22-warm-ups-practice-schedule/In guitar lesson 22, which is being released as a whole episode, Dan and Gary examine the rationale behind warming-up before playing the guitar, looking at reasons which different people might have.  Following this Dan takes us through a range of warm-ups and exercises which you can use.  In the second part of this lesson we look at some ways you might put together a practice schedule in order to gain the most benefit from your time.

Website: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/</a> Post: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/11/04/guitar-lesson-22-warm-ups-practice-schedule/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/11/04/guitar-lesson-22-warm-ups-practice-schedule/</a> In guitar lesson 22, which is being released as a whole episode, Dan and Gary examine the rationale behind warming-up before playing the guitar, looking at reasons which different people might have. Following this Dan takes us through a range of warm-ups and exercises which you can use. In the second part of this lesson we look at some ways you might put together a practice schedule in order to gain the most benefit from your time.

Guitar Lesson 22: A rationale for how to warm-up and organise your guitar practice schedule

Website: https://tunein-toneup.com/Dedicated post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/06/09/guitar-lesson-15b-advice-on-buying-a-mid-range-guitar-and-some-more-on-the-mixolydian-mode/In episode 15b, We look again at buying guitars, with a focus on the PRS SE range – also reviewed by Adam Harkus – http://adamharkus.com/prs-se-245-spalted-maple-review/ – because one of our listeners is considering this make. After this, we return to look again at the mixolydian mode and how to play through the changes. To experiment with these ideas we improvise over a country backing track.

Website: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/</a> Dedicated post: <a href="https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/06/09/guitar-lesson-15b-advice-on-buying-a-mid-range-guitar-and-some-more-on-the-mixolydian-mode/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/06/09/guitar-lesson-15b-advice-on-buying-a-mid-range-guitar-and-some-more-on-the-mixolydian-mode/</a> In episode 15b, We look again at buying guitars, with a focus on the PRS SE range – also reviewed by Adam Harkus – <a href="http://adamharkus.com/prs-se-245-spalted-maple-review/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://adamharkus.com/prs-se-245-spalted-maple-review/</a> – because one of our listeners is considering this make. After this, we return to look again at the mixolydian mode and how to play through the changes. To experiment with these ideas we improvise over a country backing track.

Guitar Lesson 15b:  Mixolydian madness with a country twang

In the second part of our lesson about playing acoustic guitar, Dan answers my question about how best to develop dynamics in an acoustic band.  Clearly much of this is down to good communication and familiarity with the people who you are playing with, but Dan comes up with some really interesting techniques and advice for being heard when soloing and having interesting dynamics for your audience.

Guitar lesson 17b - soloing techniques and tips on dynamics for acoustic guitar

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