LRT-008 Sixteenth Triplets Riff
This riff, by Charles Gervase, is a fun rock riff that uses sixteenth note triplets (3 notes per half-beat).
February 2016
Guitar Cable Recommendations
Learn how to choose a durable cable that also gives you the best tone. I will also give you my top 3 recommended guitar cables.
LRT-007 Jazzy Turnaround
This jazzy turnaround uses the classic vi-ii-V-I turnaround in the Key of C.
Ex-010 Alternate Picking Exercise
Practice switching strings while alternate picking with this exercise. When practicing alternate picking, most people can quickly learn the basic motions (down, up, down, etc). The hard part comes when you switch strings and skip strings. This exercise […]
Chord Construction
This is a complete guide to chord contruction with simple rules that broke me out of my playing rut. You’ll learn how to construct chords using two methods, how to name chords, how chords relate […]
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.
Ex-009 Fretting Combinations Chromatic Exercise Set 2
This is the second of eight sets of chromatic exercises. It is a continuation of Ex-007 Fretting Hand Exercise Set. It continues to work your fretting hand, but with new combinations. This exercise set […]
LRT-005 Rock Riff
This rock-styled riff uses the blues scale in E and a shuffle feel. You’ll notice that the Root (E) and minor seventh (D) are prominently used. In the last two measures, you’ll hear the minor […]
Fretboard Pattern Generator
Generate fretboard scale patterns with this handy tool.
Ex-008 Right Hand Speed Picking Exercise
This is a simple and effective exercise for developing right hand speed.
LRT-004 70’s Style Rock Riff
Written in D♭, this 70’s style rock riff uses palm muting, pentatonics, and a focus on upbeats.