LRT-022 Jazzy Blues Turnaround
Learn a jazzy blues turnaround in the key of C. In this turnaround, the chord progression is I-vi-ii-V-I. The I-vi-ii-V is common in the last two bars of a 12 bar blues.
June 2016
LRT-021 Prebend Pentatonic Lick
Learn a pentatonic lick that uses a prebend then shift it down by a fifth. This lick requires you to nail the prebend cleanly. Practicing with a lick like this puts the technique into a […]
Ex-014 Repeating Bass Two-Octave Scale
Practice two-octave scales in a unique way while practicing your picking technique. This exercise is a great way to practice two things at once. This exercise is a great way to learn a scale so […]
LRT-020 Power Chord Rock Riff
Play some power chords with palm muting in this power chord rock riff by Milan Trickovic. This lick uses a standard eighth note rhythm. When you change chords, you will notice that the chord is […]
AP-002: Do I always have to play a C scale over a C chord?
Question: I will paraphrase a question that I received from Alan Mullins. In a I-IV-V progression, do I always have to play a C scale over a C chord? Answer: The short answer is no, […]