5 Pentatonic Shapes
Marty Schwartz
The 5 Minor Pentatonic Positions by Marty are simply taught and easy to undersatnd
Andrew Clarke
Connect All 5 Pentatonic Scale Positions With This Hidden Pathway
paul davids guitar tutorials
5 step roadmap to playing the Pentatonics
Develop these pentatonic scales in a more 'musical way' than just blazing away ascending and descending. This approach focuses on knowing the root notes, playing around the root notes, the CAGED system, playing both up and down the fingerboard. In this one tutorial from Paul, there is a monumental amount to learn and develop
Out of box exercises to improve accuracy and dexterity
If we really want to be better players we need to focus on the little things. Here Paul Davids demonstrates 3 out of box exercises that will improve your right hand and left hand development. These exercises WILL improve your accuracy and dexterity on the guitar! As the great Paul Davids says...'who does'nt want that!'
Great finger exercises for arpeggios
We only become better players when we step outside our 'comfort zones'. Here is a really good exercise to get the fingers working efficiently and developing our arpeggio playing. Remember to stretch and warm up those fingers BEFORE you start playing these exercises
Arpeggio ideas
Arpeggios are a great way to add colour and complexity to your playing. You can make riffs out of them, use them in solos or even create melody lines with their fluid sound. Arpeggios create a fast, flowing sound. Besides using them for speed in playing, arpeggios add a kick to improvisation skills. Because an arpeggio contains all the notes of its chord, you can use them in your solos and link them to what's going on in the chord structure beneath you to create cool-sounding licks. Start practicing!
One shape for all arpeggios
Easy Arpeggios to play
In this video Darryl takes you through some basic shapes and exercises which are a great warm up exercise
basic chord inversions
In this video Paul Davids shows the value of learning your basic inversions all over the fretboard! Lots to learn here. Get started!
blues guitar
Chicago blues is a form of blues music developed in Chicago,Illinois. The 'Greats' included Muddy Waters, Son House, Robert Johnson, Big Bill Bronzy, John Lee Hooker, T Bone Walker, and many more. They have influenced a generation of contemporary players.
Mike Williams...playing sliding 9ths
Check out this great video by Berklee tutor, Mike Williams. I recently studied under his teaching, completing a Blues Guitar Course in 2022. He is an amazing player, and has a wealth of knowledge, and is a wonderful ambassador for Blues players.
Below are some examples of my basic blues rhythm grooves, with some solos I played over. Hope you enjoy trying these basic chord grooves, and try some of your own!
GUITAR blues SOLO...chicago downtown groove
Chicago Downtown Groove
Chicago blues was one of the most significant influences on early rock music, which included the great Chuck Berry. I love this simple groove! It stands on its own. I have played a simple melody to compliment the Down Town riff
The thrill has gone guitar solo
The Thrill Has Gone Solo
This is probably my favourite BB King song. I have used some of his licks as well as some 'borrowed' from the great Gary Moore. As usual...I have tried to allow the solo to compliment the rhythm track, allowing those sliding 9ths to come through
GUITAR blues 'sliding 9ths rhythm and solo'
Sliding 9ths Rhythm & Solo
The great players like BB King, Freddie King, and T Bone Walker all used sliding 9th in their playing. This original solo emphasises the rhythm track and the sliding 9th used.
guitar: same old blues solo by freddie king
Same Old Blues
Same Old Blues' by Freddie King is a Blues Classic. I love this simple chord progression. I kept the solo simple as the hero of this song is the rhythm part.
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