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Monster Rock Riff | Guitar Lesson
By Craig Goudge
In January 10, 2017
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There’s a very popular combination of legato techniques in Rock guitar playing. It starts with a bend-and-release, followed by a pull-off and then a hammer-on a few notes later. This classic combination is clearly displayed multiple times in this monster rock riff. Practice this combination until it’s like second nature...
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Stage Fright – What It Is & How To Control It
By Erick Gerber
In January 10, 2017
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The 21st century has produced what many people call ‘bedroom musicians’. Let me explain – over the years, with guitars becoming so affordable and with all the free guitar lessons online (and the top-class affordable and professional video lessons from Guitar Excellence of course), becoming a guitar prodigy is...
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas
By Tyrone Mayer
In December 8, 2016
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Merry Christmas from all of us here at Guitar Excellence! We’ve found this cool video of this talented kid playing a fingerstyle version of ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’, just for you. Whether you’re a Guitar Excellence pupil and want to ask your tutor to teach you this...
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Rock Lick in A Minor | Guitar Lesson
By Erick Gerber
In December 8, 2016
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This rock lick uses two different pentatonic shapes from the previous two licks – Pattern 1 (Major Pentatonic Root 5) and Pattern 5 (Minor Pentatonic Root 5). Like before, we have hammer-ons & pull-offs, slides and bends all combined into one lick. Small details like the tuning of your...
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Rock Riff | Guitar Lesson | Hammer On & Pull Off
By Erick Gerber
In November 24, 2016
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This is a typical rock riff in the style of classic rock. It can give you some ideas for your own rock riffs. Using these techniques in this context is a great starting point to build on, using your own creativity. In this riff, there are power chords being...
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50% off Guitar Pro 6 for Guitar Excellence Pupils
By Erick Gerber
In November 24, 2016
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GREAT NEWS! As a Guitar Excellence pupil, whether you’re on our Home, Online or Video subscription service, you get a 50% discount on the legendary computer software Guitar Pro 6 that has helped thousands of guitarists worldwide learn how to play the guitar much faster, simpler and easier. But...
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