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ChristopherSchlegel
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ChristopherSchlegel
Guitar Tricks Instructor
Joined: 08/09/05
Posts: 8,360
04/03/2009 9:27 pm
Originally Posted by: j_klep_0708I know it begins with the key of the song a finding a scale.
and thats where im stuck,

Try these tutorials aimed at helping students understand improvisation and soloing.

Introduction to Improvisation (Major and Minor Scale)
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=483
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=491

Sound & Expression On Lead Guitar
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=475

http://www.guitartricks.com/techniques.php
(Have a look at the page and take your time to tackle things like: pull-offs, hammer-ons, bending, alternate picking, muting, etc.)

Learning Pentatonic scales and starting to play some licks

Blues In E - Rhythm & Lead
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=170

Pentatonic Minor Scale Exercise - All 5 Positions
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=185

Pentatonic Scales & Frameworks
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=296

Adding Major Notes to Pentatonic Minor
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=217
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=232
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=244

Intro to Jazz Guitar & Improvisation
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=519

Hope this helps. Let us know how it goes!
Christopher Schlegel
Guitar Tricks Instructor

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