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Arpeggios
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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 […]

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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.

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Ex-006 Simple Chord Change Exercise
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Ex-006 Simple Chord Change Exercise

This is a simple exercise that you can do for about 1 minute. It can easily be fit into anyone’s practice or warmup schedule.  You will need a metronome and two chords that will challenge […]

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