Pentatonics
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A Different Take on the Dorian Mode
I often get students who like the idea or the sound of modes but are put off by the theory,…
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I know the 5 pentatonic shapes, now what?
You’ve probably heard this one a few times… or perhaps even said it yourself. Beginner guitarists, if they can get…
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An Alternative to the 5 Pentatonic Shapes
The 5 pentatonic shapes are a staple of learning rock or blues guitar, though truth be told most guitarists generally…
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Pentatonics Pro – All 330 Pentatonic Scale Combinations
Pentatonics Pro is a side project I’ve been working on for a while now which involved mapping out the 330…
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How to Play Flowing Eric Clapton Style Pentatonic Lines
There’s no doubt about it, Eric Clapton is possibly one of the most influential guitarists of all time and while…
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How to Avoid Cliché Pentatonic Licks
While the pentatonic scale is an incredibly useful tool for guitar players of the rock and blues variety, the standard…
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From Pentatonics to Modes in 5 Minutes
This is a common problem among guitar players: they get very good at getting some great licks and runs from…
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How to Create Custom Pentatonic Scales
I’m a huge fan of pentatonic scales, but not just the major and minor ones; there’s so much more you…
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Outside Playing: How Not to Get Lost
I love outside playing, the more outrageous the better. I think it was Allan Holdsworth who called it, ‘playing all…
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How to Approach a Guitar Solo like David Gilmour
I’ve never really been into learning other people’s guitar solos note-for-note, so you won’t find a whole lot of those…