Blues
In this section we will use the blues as a vehicle to explore soloing concepts. The blues works great for this because it can be as simple or complex as you want to make it.
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- Blues And Rock Soloing 2
This video continues to explore the ideas presented in video one. Here, the symmetry of the pentatonic scale is explored as a way to create and expand on themes and variations.
Read More» - Blues And Rock Soloing 1
In this series of video lessons you will be exploring some basic blues and rock soloing ideas. These simple techniques will give your solos structure and logic which makes them easier for the listener to follow.
Read More» - Solo Blues
This video demonstrates playing without any support from a backing track. It again shows the importance of knowing the location of the chord tones. By leaning on the chord tones you are able to make it sound like you are playing through the chords when none exist.
Read More» - Blues Part 2
This video lesson demonstrates the use of the pentatonic/blues scale with emphasis on hitting the chord tones. By using the chord tones we add a new dimension to the blues and also hint at the use of modes over each chord.
Read More» - Blues Part 1
This video lesson demonstrates the use of the pentatonic/blues scale over a blues in G. I point out the advantages as well as some of the trouble spots you can encounter when using these scales.
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