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In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will show you how three common rock amps work, and how to achieve different tones from each. After an overview of the amps - a Fender Super Reverb, a Marshall Plexi, and a Vox AC30 - we'll learn a riff that we'll play consistently throughout the lessons to check out our tones. Then we'll examine how each amp works, and how it sounds when you dial in different frequencies.

In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will talk about how to combine your effects pedals into a pedal chain. We'll first introduce the pedal chain concept, then you'll learn what connector cables to use and how to power your chain. Next, we'll put our basic and "joker" pedals into an effective order, then show you two common pedals setups.

In these five lessons, Anders Mouridsen is going to show you how to use the wah pedal. First up is an introduction the wah, then Anders will demonstrate how it works. We'll then look at how to use it in a rhythm context with sixteenth and eighth notes, followed by how to use it in your lead playing.

In this set of effects lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach you about the delay pedal. After an introduction to delay effects and a look at a basic delay pedal, Anders will demonstrate how to dial in four types of delay: a single lead delay, a slap back delay, a big washy delay, and a rhythmic delay. We'll put all these into a musical context using riffs and licks set to backing tracks.

In this effects tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will teach you about three modulation FX that cycle and sweep frequencies. Anders will introduce the modulation concept, then talk about the chorus pedal and give you an example. Next is the flanger pedal and a riff example using it, and we'll finish with the phaser pedal and an example.

In this next set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen is going to teach you about dynamic effects. Each of these effects control volume, and here Anders will teach you about three common dynamic effects: the volume pedal, the tremolo pedal, and the compression pedal. We'll demo each one, then you'll learn a musical example using it.

In this next tutorial on amps and effects we're going to take a look at distortion effects. Anders Mouridsen will show you how to use four common effects pedals: first the RAT, then the Tube Screamer, then the Fuzz, and lastly the Metal Zone. Anders will dial in various distortion tones with each pedal, then put it into a rock context by teaching you a riff to play using each type of distortion.

If you are having any trouble getting good clear tone out of your notes, you are not alone!! In this tutorial we'll learn some very specific strategies for discovering what is going wrong, and how you can fix it. These tone tips apply to all guitar players at all levels. You will be using these strategies for years to come.

This tutorial is better than trying to fight your way through the crowd of weekend window shoppers at your local music store. We take a look at how different models of amplifiers sound. These amps are a good cross-cut of the main models your will choose from in the market today. Also, we pair each model with the main guitar models you probably own to show how this choice changes the amp tone. This is what you want to know in designing your rig and purchasing your gear!

This tutorial will give you the know-how to identify and put together great gear to get the tone you want. With these lessons, we hope to take away some of the work it takes to find the right effects and make the most of your hard-earned dollars. We'll look at overdrive, distortion, tremolo, delay, wah, fuzz, and vibe pedal.

Christopher will show you how to get a variety of tones and tricks from the most under appreciated tone tools at the guitarists disposal: the volume knob! You'll learn how to get a variety of tones from adjusting the volume knob on your guitar for lead and rhythm playing applications.

In this series of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will be examining basic tone using your guitar and amp. Anders will start by talking about tone, then look at basic amp controls. How to use gain and how much to use is next up, then we'll look into amp-based reverb and tremolo. We'll then examine guitar controls, and after that a very important element: how your playing shapes your tone. Last, you'll jam with Anders using different ways of playing to change your tone.

This is a series of non-playing lessons that give you a look at the guitar/amp/effects setups that make rock actually ROCK. You'll be surprised at how simple most setups are (some literally guitar and amp only). Most legendary players use a "less is more" principle. By using the models we give you here, you'll be able to build a great tone from the ground up.

How can you try guitars in your local music store when that kid keeps butchering Smoke On the Water next to you? Let us do the dirty work for you and help you think it through before you get there! We'll give you a good listen to what the most common guitar models sound like - SG, Les Paul, Strat, and more - and how an amplifier can effect that tone subtlely or drastically, so you can make informed choices.

In this tutorial we'll answer questions about the tonal differences between using your fingers instead of a pick. We'll also look at the bottleneck slide, then how to use a capo. All these are important components of getting great blues tone and style.

These non-playing lessons will do a side-by-side comparison of guitar tones, amp tones, and the difference in tones created by the most common effects used by blues guitarists. We'll look at several tone configurations to give a good overview of the variety of choices available to get killer blues tone.

In this tutorial I am going to give you an introduction to the world of "Chord Tone Soloing." In short, "Chord Tone Soloing" means that when soloing you are only using notes of the chords by which you are playing over. If you are playing over a G chord, you solo only using the notes G, B, D, etc. This doesn't sound like an exciting idea in the beginning, but having the discipline to work with this idea will do wonders for your soloing and phrasing. I have provided a handful of progressions and examples along with backing tracks that you can explore and than take it into your own musical universe. Work through each example slowly and really grasp the concept of using chord tones. You will be glad you did.

In these 5 lessons, we'll learn how other miscellaneous factors influence your rock guitar tone. We'll first hear how using a pick affects your tone, then the contrast from playing with just your fingers. Next we'll hear how a slide affects your tone in a rock context. A capo is sometimes used in rock, and we'll learn how that affects your tone as well. Lastly, we'll take a look and listen to the eBow.

Yes, effects are used in country music! Here we'll travel down a chain of commonly used effects in country music and hear how each can affect your tone. We'll teach you some ways you can use and tweak overdrive, compression, chorus, delay, tremolo, phaser, and a volume pedal to achieve killer country tone.

In these lessons we take a look at amplifier setups in order to achieve great country tone. We'll introduce you to both tube and solid state amps, then learn about EQ controls and how equalization affects your tone. We'll demonstrate volume controls and how volume changes tone as well, then look at various settings you can use on your amp.

This tutorial contains lessons on some miscellaneous components that will affect the tones to get in your country playing. We'll hear how using a pick affects your tone, then how things sound when you play with your fingers. We'll get into the sound of the slide next, then look at the use of a capo.

In this tutorial we'll give you an overview of the Telecaster, Strat, and Les Paul tone controls and pickups, plus getting tones from an acoustic guitar. Each of these guitars are commonly used in country music, and in these lessons you'll get an idea of how they sound and the role they play in country music.

There are many different kinds of amplifiers to choose from. These are 3 primary amp styles on which most models are based, and here we'll look at 2 tube amps and a solid state amp. Use this demonstration by a pro to get a good idea of what kind of amp best suits your style.

In this tutorial we'll walk you through the sounds and electronic configurations available on the most popular guitars in the market: semi-hollow body, Les Paul, SG, Telecaster, and more. You will have a great idea of what guitar will give you the sound you want, to become the blues player you want to be.

In these lessons we'll give you an overview of several FX pedals commonly used in rock. We'll start with overdrive and stacking overdrives, then examine distortion. Next we'll compare overdrive, distortion, and fuzz. After that we'll look at delay, chorus, and the wah pedal; followed by compression, the phaser, and the octave pedal and volume pedal. We'll finish with the ring modulator.

Mike will show you Brian May's playing style by breaking it down into several key factors, learn what makes it special and then learn to play some riffs and licks in his style! This tutorial will cover his gear and tone, his melodic approach to riffs, major scale licks, guitar harmonies, and using a delay effect to create a guitar orchestra.

Mike will cover the essential aspects of Jimmy Page's gear and tone, his single note bluesy rhythm riffing, blues solo licks, epic riffing, and acoustic playing.

This tutorial will cover his gear and tone over the years, his rhythm playing, his approach to lead guitar, the 80s-era Eliminator style, and his take on slide guitar. So let's dive on in and check it out!

In these lessons Mike Olekshy will teach "Guitars, Cadillacs", by Dwight Yoakam. After setting up the song and discussing gear and tone, Mike will break down the intro electric lick. Then it's time to learn the acoustic guitar part that occurs throughout the song; we'll follow that with the fill licks in the verse and chorus. Next up are the solos, then we'll do full and single guitar performances. To conclude, you'll take over in the jam along.

In this set of lessons, Doug Showalter will teach "I Fought the Law", as made famous by The Clash. We'll introduce the song and talk about gear and tone, then break down the main motif. We'll then detail the A section and B section of the song before we look at the bridge rhythm and lead parts. We'll take a quick peek at the song ending, then do full and single guitar performances and a jam along.

In this set of lessons, Sharon Aguilar will teach "Burning Love", recorded and performed by Elvis Presley. Sharon will introduce the song then talk about gear and tone, then teach the intro and verse parts for the two guitars. The parts for the chorus and bridge are next, including a 3rd effected guitar. We'll look at the outro parts for all three guitars before we head to full and single guitar performances, then a jam along.

In this set of song lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach "Son of a Preacher Man", performed by Dusty Springfield. Mike will introduce the song and talk a bit about gear and tone before getting into the intro riff. We'll look at the verse part, followed by the chorus; then check out the bridge. We'll learn the 3rd verse and outro before we do a play along performance, and a "guitar karaoke" jam along.

"Delia's gone" as made famous by Johnny Cash is a classic country tune and an American murder ballad. It has a perfect example of how "boom-chick" strumming can establish the groove. We are going to break down the song down in detail, using a capo, the chords & rhythm, boom-chick strumming technique, the rockabilly clean guitar, and the gear that it takes to get the tone.