The Secrets of Learning the Fretboard
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Highlighted Lesson

Arpeggios
Free Lessons

Arpeggios

An arpeggio is a succession of chord tones. When you play a solo, you try to focus on the chord tones of the progression that you are playing over. Sometimes you might stray away from […]

Lick, Riff or Trick

LRT-006 Funk Rhythm Riff
Licks, Riffs, and Tricks

LRT-006 Funk Rhythm Riff

This riff uses an Em7 and some palm muting to create a funky rhythm.  You’ll notice the classic sixteenth note Funk rhythm. The audio and a backing track are included below.

Selected Exercise

Ex-001 Fretting Hand Exercise
Exercises

Ex-001 Fretting Hand Exercise

The goal of this exercise is to make each finger on your fretting hand as smooth and independent as possible. The fingers of the hand do not move equally well. This exercise helps you overcome […]

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