Here we discuss a basic exercise that works picking, fretboard fingers and motions about the fretboard. The four combinations of 3 fingers are:
123
124
134
234
We only demonstrate this exercise with the "123" finger combination, but you should practice with each combination. Drill your weaker combinations to strengthen the hands and improve speed and tone.
As always: remember to use a metronome!
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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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