improv
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How to Create Melodic Guitar Solos
Traditional methods of learning scales such as the (crappy) CAGED System and the 3NPS System don’t really lead to melodic…
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4 Approaches to Jazz Guitar Improvisation
One of the main differences between rock and jazz soloing is that the one-scale-fits-all (usually pentatonics) method doesn’t really cut…
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How not to Play Pentatonic and Blues Scales like Everyone Else
I don’t know about you, but I cringe when I hear a guitar player (usually in a guitar shop) scraping…
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The Fastest Way to Incorporate New Sounds into Your Solos
If you’ve ever taken a closer look at how Jeff Beck approaches soloing then you’ll notice that he’s not one…
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How to Improve Your Phrasing
One of the things that set great improvisers apart from mediocre ones is their phrasing. Think of phrasing as your…
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Lyrical Soloing: John Mayer’s Take on Ain’t No Sunshine
Improvisation is one of the most intriguing areas of guitar-playing, especially as it’s one of the few instruments where a…
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6 Soloing Problems Solved
A lot of intermediate guitarists arrive at the point where their soloing either sounds uninspired or relies too heavily on…
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The Hardest Thing To Do When Soloing
One of the hardest things to pull off when you go to improvise (in my opinion) is… The solo that…