In music, triads are the foundational building blocks used to create chords. We use them to outline harmony, which is the “secret sauce” for creating melodic solos and fluid improvisation. In our previous lesson, we covered How to Practice Major Triads. Now that you have those shapes under your fingers, the transition to minor is … Read more
This lesson covers 7 jazz and blues licks to get better at improvising over dominant 7th chords. The purpose of learning these licks (musical phrases) is to expand your vocabulary, break down the information, and use them as a guide to create your own lines. All the examples will be over a G 7 chord … Read more
Triads form the backbone of most chords and are a great tool for outlining harmony, building melodies, and improvising. While the concept is simple in theory, learning how to apply triads all over the guitar neck takes practice but it’s well worth the effort. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play Major triads, explore … Read more
Improvising on guitar is one of the most challenging but rewarding skills that takes intentional time to get better at. Rather than thinking of music improvisation as a purely spontaneous ability, it’s actually the gradual development of smaller concepts that eventually help you to come up with musical ideas on the spot. In this post, … Read more
One of the most fundamental scales to learn on guitar is the minor scale. Regardless of what genre you’re playing, you need to know the minor scale when playing melodies or improvising in minor keys. Although the minor scale can be played in one position of the guitar, the same set of notes can be … Read more
The minor pentatonic scale is one of the most powerful and widely used scales on guitar. With only five notes, it creates a dynamic, expressive sound that shows up in countless songs across rock, blues, pop, and beyond. Whether you want to jam confidently over a backing track, add emotion to your solos, or simply … Read more
The blues scale is one of the most essential guitar scales to learn, as it works across a variety of genres, including rock, blues, jazz, and pop. Its distinctive, expressive sound makes it a go-to tool for improvisation which helps your playing stand out. Mastering this scale opens up a world of creative possibilities, making … Read more
Have you ever wondered how some musicians can come up with musical ideas on the spot and make it seem so effortlessly? The truth is that the skill to improvise spontaneously on the guitar comes from having a solid understanding of various musical concepts and working through them in the practice room. As we have … Read more
The pentatonic scale is one of the most widely used scales in music, showing up in rock, blues, jazz, pop, and more. The word “pentatonic” comes from “penta,” meaning five—because each pentatonic scale contains just five notes. Learning pentatonic scales is essential for creating melodic, expressive solos and improvising smoothly over chord progressions. In this … Read more
The blues is one of the music styles that many guitarists love because it’s a simple yet fun chord progression that allows for improvisation and an exchange of musical ideas amongst musicians. A standard blues is also commonly referred to as a 12 bar blues, meaning it has 12 measures to make up the entire … Read more