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  • Jazz guitar lick in C major

    Jazz Guitar Lick | Free Guitar Lesson

    By Darren Powell
    In Sep 5, 2018
    On Guitar Lessons, Jazz Guitar, Online Guitar Lessons, Video Guitar Lessons
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    This is a III-VI-II-V-I Jazz Guitar Lick in the key of C Major. The lick utilizes all the “inside notes” of the harmony. It outlines the exact functions of the chords as played in the progression. So, in terms of modes, you will be highlighting Phrygian, Aeolian, Dorian, Mixolydian and Ionian. This would be a typical Be-Bop sounding line. It uses 8th notes throughout the line as well as...
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  • boom chick rhythm

    The Boom-Chick Rhythm | Country Guitar Lesson

    By Stefan Vos
    In Jul 10, 2018
    On Guitar Lessons, Open Chords, Styles, Video Guitar Lessons
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    A very popular country guitar technique is a rhythmic device called boom-chick. Click the video below to learn how to play this simple but creatively rewarding technique: ►To get FULL ACCESS to our video lesson library click here: https://www.guitarexcellence.co.za/product/video-membership/ ►For more great lessons and other valuable free content delivered straight to your inbox, subscribe here: https://www.guitarexcellence.co.za/newsletter-sign-up/ ►For more FREE lessons subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://goo.gl/oTbwrS Notes: The boom-chick...
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  • funk guitar lesson

    Funk Guitar Lesson: ‘Get The Funk Out’

    By Erick Gerber
    In Jan 31, 2018
    On Electric Guitar, Funk Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Online Guitar Lessons, Video Guitar Lessons
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    In this Funk guitar lesson, we’re going to work on playing chords and adding muted strumming in-between. This exercise is designed to help you work on getting your muted notes perfectly silent while playing your chords flawlessly too. Always make sure that there is a clear difference or contrast between your muted strumming and when you strum a chord. You need to be able to quickly switch between muted...
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  • Monster Rock Riff

    Monster Rock Riff | Guitar Lesson

    By Craig Goudge
    In Jan 10, 2017
    On Electric Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Online Guitar Lessons, Rock Guitar, Rock n Roll 101, Video Guitar Lessons
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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 to you, and your Rock riffs and solos will improve tenfold. A few things to look out for: * Playing...
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  • A minor rock lick

    Rock Lick in A Minor | Guitar Lesson

    By Erick Gerber
    In Dec 8, 2016
    On Electric Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Rock Guitar, Video Guitar Lessons
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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 awesome rock lick. Small details like the tuning of your bends, not over-sliding, the clarity\loudness of your hammer-ons and pull-offs will make or break this lick so it’s...
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  • rock riff

    Rock Riff Guitar Lesson

    By Erick Gerber
    In Nov 24, 2016
    On Electric Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Online Guitar Lessons, Rock Guitar, Video Guitar Lessons
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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 rock riff, there are power chords being played while hammer-ons and pull-offs are performed on certain notes of the chord. Be sure to not accidentally touch...
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  • 2 hand tapping

    2 Hand Tapping | Metal Guitar Lesson

    By Erick Gerber
    In Oct 6, 2016
    On Guitar Lessons, Metal Guitar, Tapping, Video Guitar Lessons
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    This is a 2 hand tapping line using 5 fingers – 3 of your fretting hand and 2 of your picking/tapping hand. It’s in the key of E Minor and in the style of Progressive Metal bands such as The Contortionist and Animals As Leaders. Download the TABS for this lesson here. There are two main things to focus on, in order to master this lick as quickly as possible:...
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  • Small Business Awards with 702 and Sage One

    Guitar Excellence – Finalist in the Small Business Awards with 702 and Sage One

    By Erick Gerber
    In Sep 12, 2016
    On Achievements, Guitar Lessons, Online Guitar Lessons, Video Guitar Lessons
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    Guitar Excellence has recently made it to the finals of the Small Business Awards with 702 & Sage One. 702 radio had an interview with owner Tyrone Mayer on 24 August 2016. You can listen to the full interview below: Shortly after the interview Sinikiwe Mqadi published an article on 702’s website reading: “From as little as R200 per month, Guitar Excellence provide guitar lessons in the comfort of your...
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  • tosin abasi prof rock riff

    Tosin Abasi Prog Rock Riff | Guitar Lesson

    By Tyrone Mayer
    In Sep 12, 2016
    On Electric Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Metal Guitar, Rock Guitar, Video Guitar Lessons
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    This riff screams “Tosin Abasi” and is inspired by typical Animals As Leaders style tapping. What make’s it so interesting is the multiple melodies that are fused into one riff, due to the open strings in-between chord melodies. In progressive metal riffs you will most likely come across ‘mutated scales’ – a term I use to describe the sound you get when you base a riff around one scale but...
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  • Bearded Blues Lick: Bending

    Bearded Blues Lick: Bending | Blues Guitar Lesson

    By Tyrone Mayer
    In Aug 2, 2016
    On Blues, Electric Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Online Guitar Lessons, Video Guitar Lessons
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    Bends carry a lot of emotion and feel. That is why solos usually begin or end with tasteful bending. You can bend a note up e.g. from the 7th fret to the 8th, or down e.g. from the 17th to the 15th fret which is called reverse bending and means you start on the higher note and end on the lower one. The best way to attempt a bend...
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