From Multiple Scales to Multiple Chords
A couple of days ago we looked at How to Easily Learn Multiple Scale Patterns in parallel using just three […]
The Missing Link Between Open Chords and Barre Chords (Part 1)
I see this a lot with beginners and experienced guitarists alike. Most of us start out by learning a selection […]
How to Learn the Harmonized Major Scale (Part 2)
In Part 1 we looked at the basic theory behind the harmonized major scale and how to learn four sets […]
How to Learn the Harmonized Major Scale (Part 1)
A great way to learn chords and chord progressions is to learn them in context, whether it be a song […]
Diatonic Harmony: Soloing Over Chord Progressions
Knowing what scales to use over a given chord progression was always shrouded in mystery for me until I understood […]
The 2 Golden Rules for Combining Scales with Chords
We’ve been talking a lot on the blog lately about improvisation methods and systems. The guitar is a double-edged sword […]
How to Solo Over Chord Changes (Part 8)
In Part 8, we look at the last of the upper chord extensions: the 13, and we’ll also be walking […]
How to Solo Over Chord Changes (Part 6)
In Part 6, we look at the mysterious world of 11 and #11 chords and how to simplify the process […]
How to Solo Over Chord Changes (Part 4)
In Part 4 of this series of blog posts, we look at how to decode chords and compare improvising with […]
5 Types of Power Chords to Enhance Your Playing
If you’re a guitarist of the rock, metal, punk or even blues persuasion, one of the first things you learned […]