In this lesson we have added a Clapton-style riff to our progression. We break it down and learn some simple and effective ways to play rhythm guitar in the style of Eric Clapton.
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1: Lead Guitar Scales
The Major Scale
- Intro to the Major Scale
- Up and Away
- Putting It Out In The Open
- The Magic Number
- Connection In Motion, Pt. 1
- Connection In Motion, Pt. 2
- Putting It Together
The Major Pentatonic Scale
- Intro to Major Pentatonics
- Traveling Up & Down
- Open Strings Attached
- The Octave Empire
- A Slight Movement
- Putting It Together!
Minor Diatonic Scale
- Lesson 1: Introduction
- Lesson 2: On One String
- Lesson 3: Open Position
- Lesson 4: Three Notes Per String
- Lesson 5: Starting On The Low E String
- Lesson 6: Starting On The A String
- Lesson 7: Conclusion
Minor Pentatonic Scale
- Lesson 1: Intro to Minor Pentatonics
- Lesson 2: Linear View
- Lesson 3: Open Position
- Lesson 4: Sixth String Shape
- Lesson 5: Fifth String Shape
- Lesson 6: Adjacent Shapes
- Lesson 7: Conclusion
The Blues Scale
2: Lead Guitar Technique
Bending & Vibrato
- Bending & Vibrato: Introduction
- Bending & Vibrato: Up & Down Bends
- Bending & Vibrato: Pre-Bends
- Bending & Vibrato: Bend and Choke
- Bending & Vibrato: Bend One, Not The Other
- Bending & Vibrato: Vibrato Technique
- Bending & Vibrato: Putting It All Together
Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs
- Lesson 1: Introduction
- Lesson 2: Workout
- Lesson 3: Pentatonics
- Lesson 4: Legato
- Lesson 5: Open Strings
- Lesson 6: Dorian/Pentatonic
- Lesson 7: Pull-Off, Hammer-On, Slide
Major Scale Intervals
Minor Scale Intervals
- Lesson 1: Linear View
- Lesson 2: Thirds
- Lesson 3: Fourths
- Lesson 4: Fifths
- Lesson 5: Sixths
- Lesson 6: Conclusion
Finger Exercises
- Introduction
- Dexterity Exercise
- Chromatic Scale
- Major Scale Sequences
- Picking Rhythmic Subdivisions
- Finding the Notes
- Same Lick, Different Position
Finger and Picking Technique Exercises
- Using a Metronome with Technique Exercises
- 4 Combinations of 3 Fingers
- Sextuplet Exercise #1
- Sextuplet Exercise #2
- Finger Stretching and Wide Picking Intervals
- Finger and Picking Chop Buster!
Elements of Better Rock Musicianship
3: Chords and Rhythm
Major Triads & Inversions
- Major Triads: Introduction
- D Major Triad on the E, B, and G Strings
- A Major Triad on the B, G, and D Strings
- E Major Triad on the G, D, and A Strings
- C Major Triad on the D, A, and E Strings
- Major Triads: Putting It All Together
Minor Triads & Inversions
- Minor Triads: Introduction
- D Minor Triad on the E, B, and G Strings
- A Minor Triad on the B, G, and D Strings
- E Minor Triad on the G, D, and A Strings
- C Minor Triad on the D, A, and E Strings
- Minor Triads: Putting It All Together
Chord Embellishment
- Intro to Chord Embellishments
- Extending The Power
- Moves Well With Others
- Suspended & Strumming
- Hammering On
- Walking The Melody
- Switching It Up
- Putting It All Together
Chord Alternatives
- Intro to Chord Alternatives
- Raising The Barre
- Just A Second
- Bringing The Power Down
- Octaves In Motion
- The Modern Day Power Chord
- Unlocking 7th Chords
- Putting It All Together
Rhythm, Time, and Feel
4: Rock Rhythm Like the Masters
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