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Anders will explore a classic variation on the open D tuning, which is known as DADGAD referring to the names of the open strings D A D G A D.

In this tutorial we're going to explore some fun and powerful ways to level up your pentatonic soloing in a classic rock context. So I've written a practice tune specifically to showcase the sound of what I like to call "climbing pentatonics", where you climb up the neck using these little micro-positions and bends that really create an exciting rise in intensity. 

I'll be using my Gretsch Duo Jet for this practice tune, and I'll be running it through a small Fender amp with a bright tone and a little bit of reverb. In front of that I'm using this overdrive pedal called "Mudhoney", but you can of course use any overdriven or distorted tone you have available - and of course any electric guitar with six strings on it. Let's get started! 

Anders will discuss the classic fretted power chords, but we'll also explore the more bluegrass-sounding open power chords that are particularly cool on acoustic guitar.

These Guitar Tricks Channel episodes from 2011-2013 will teach you rock style and tone secrets of some of the greatest guitarists in rock: Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, Carlos Santana, plus you'll also learn about southern rock, unison bends, and a get a large helping of southern rock licks from classic rock tone expert Neal Walter.

Tom will show you all the parts to this classic blues tune: the intro, the melody, the sax solo comping and the verse comping.

In these five lessons, Henrik Linde will teach you a punk classic: "Blitzkrieg Bop", recorded and released in 1976 by The Ramones. This is an easy song; Henrik will first talk about the tone, then about the A section and the power chords used, the B section (more power chords!), and then he'll play the song all the way through in a play along performance. Then it's your turn to jam along with the backing track.

In this opening tutorial in Rock Level 1, Anders Mouridsen will take a look at using open chords in rock. After a brief introduction, you'll learn how to dial in a good tone for these type of chords. Next, you'll learn the classic "stadium" A, D, and G open chords. We'll follow that with a lesson on the open C chord, then how to rock your open E chord. We'll conclude the lesson with a practice tune, putting it all together with a backing track.

Caren will show a simplified version of this classic old blues tune. Originally recorded in A-flat, this tutorial will teach the song by bumping it up a 1/2 step today for ease of playing. Whether you're jamming with our GT backing tracks, or with your friends, this one will get your toe tapping.

In this tutorial we'll examine different types of basic blues rhythm riffs: the classic blues riff with triads, one and two note riffs, using "outside" triads, and a funky horn section style riff.

In this tutorial we'll explore a classic blues riff, which can be used like the riffs we've explored up until now as a signature part of the song, but it can also be used as a supportive rhythm guitar part for the rest of the song.