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Chuck Berry Licks

January 14, 2021

Chuck Berry was nicknamed the “Father of Rock and Roll”. He was one of the pioneers who defined rock and roll.

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Eric Clapton Licks

January 12, 2021

Eric Clapton is one of the all time greatest blues guitarists. In fact, he is the only person to be inducted three times into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - once as a solo artist, as a member of Cream, and as a member of the Yardbirds.

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B.B. King Licks

January 12, 2021

B.B. King, also known as the “King of the Blues”, has defined the blues for generations to come.

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John Mayer Licks

December 30, 2020

John Mayer plays this solo in a YouTube video where he shows his in studio process for recording the solo on his song I Guess I Just Feel Like. Dial in a nice, creamy distortion with lots of sustain for this one!

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What is the Best Guitar Tuner? Here Are Four to Choose From

June 21, 2020

A tuner will likely be one of your first gear purchases…what’s the point of buying the latest and greatest distortion pedals if you’re not in tune?

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In Gear, Effects Pedals Tags best guitar tuner, polyphonic tuners
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The Top 5 Most Iconic & Best Distortion Pedals of All Time

June 14, 2020

We’ve gone ahead and assembled a list of the top 5 most iconic & best distortion pedals.

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In Gear, Effects Pedals Tags best distortion pedals, iconic distortion pedals, boss ds-1, ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, Electro-Harmonix Big Muff, MXR Distortion +, Pro Co Rat
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How to Play the Blues Scale and Start Soloing

June 12, 2020

The blues scale is the #1 ultimate scale for guitarists. Why you may ask? Countless legendary guitar solos are played using the blues scale and it is easy to learn.

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Want to Learn How to Play Jazz Guitar? This Should Be Your First Lesson.

June 9, 2020

In this lesson, we are going to take a traditional 12-bar blues and substitute in jazz chords. Sounds easy right?

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In Beginning Jazz Guitar, Beginners Lessons Tags jazz guitar for beginners, beginner jazz guitar lesson, 12 bar blues, how to play jazz
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In My Life - The Beatles

January 13, 2019

An arrangement for guitar of “In My Life” by The Beatles.

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Julian Lage Licks

June 6, 2017

Here is a collection of Julian Lage licks from his records, YouTube videos, etc.

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How to Use the Diminished Scale

October 16, 2016

Learn how to use the diminished scale over diminished and altered dominant chords.

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Arpeggio Essentials for Jazz Improvisation

October 16, 2016

Here's a quick introduction on major, minor, and half diminished arpeggio shapes.

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How To Improvise Over Half Diminished Chords

October 16, 2016

Learn how to improvise over minor half diminished chords.

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How To Improvise Over Minor 7th Chords

October 16, 2016

Learn how to improvise over minor 7th chords.

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How to Improvise Over Major 7th Chords

October 16, 2016

Learn how to improvise over Major 7th chords.

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Altered Dominant Chords

October 16, 2016

Learn how to improvise over altered dominant chords.

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The Coltrane Matrix

October 13, 2016

This lesson will cover everything you need to know about the major 3rds cycle used in tunes such as Giant Steps.

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A Guide to Rhythm Changes - A Jazz Staple

October 12, 2016

In this lesson you will learn everything you need to know about playing Rhythm Changes - chords, theory, and improvisation.

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Minor ii-V-i Licks

October 11, 2016

This lesson will cover a couple examples of minor ii-V-i licks. The first lick is transcribed from Charlie Parker's solo in "Confirmation". 

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Major ii-V-I Licks

October 11, 2016

The ii-V-V progression is the most common chord progression used in jazz. This lesson covers a handful of transcribed major ii-V-I licks.

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