The Secrets of Learning the Fretboard
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DADGAD
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DADGAD

DADGAD Tuning is a popular alternative to standard notation. It is tuned by taking your guitar in standard tuning and dropping the 1st, 2nd, and 6th string a whole step down. You can do this […]

Lick, Riff or Trick

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Licks, Riffs, and Tricks

LRT-002 Funky Blues Riff

This riff only uses four notes plus a couple 1/2 step bends.  It has a nice funky blues edge to it.   This riff was written and recorded by Charles Gervase.

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Exercises

Ex-022 Octave Scale

Practice your Octaves in unison with this simple exercise!  Octaves help you become more mobile on the fretboard and aware of what you’re playing.  I believe they are one of the most beneficial fretboard concepts […]

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