Slides give you another way to connect notes in a lead phrase. Instead of picking each note separately, you keep contact with the string and move directly into the next fret. In this lesson, we’ll practice sliding up and down, compare legato and shift slides, then apply the technique inside familiar pentatonic phrases. Skill Builders … Read more
Bending gives you a way to change the pitch of a note after you play it. Instead of simply landing on a note and holding it, you can raise the pitch into another note and give the phrase more movement and expression. In this lesson, we’ll work on the mechanics of a bend, learn how … Read more
Hammer-ons and pull-offs give you another way to shape scale notes instead of picking every note with the same attack. These techniques connect notes more smoothly and can add contrast inside riffs, melodies, and improvised phrases. In this lesson, we’ll learn both techniques, clean up the most common problems, then apply them inside the A … Read more
Scale shapes are useful because they give you clear fretboard positions to practice. But if you always stay inside one shape, it can be difficult to move smoothly into another part of the neck while you’re playing. The 3-notes-per-string system gives you another way to organize Major scale notes across the fretboard. Its consistent finger … Read more
In this lesson, we’re covering how to play the G blues scale on guitar by learning the 5 essential scale shapes and the underlying music theory. Although the blues scale is often used in blues music, this versatile scale can also be used in different genres to create soulful and melodic ideas. If you missed the … Read more
This lesson covers the 5 scale shapes for effectively playing the Ab Major scale on guitar. If you’ve learned how to play the Ab Major scale in the first position of the guitar, the next step is to learn the same set of notes throughout the fretboard. If you still aren’t confident about naming the … Read more
In this lesson, we’re covering how to play the E minor blues scale on guitar by learning the 5 essential scale shapes and the music theory for how it works. Although the blues scale is often used in blues music, this versatile scale can also be used in different genres to create soulful and melodic ideas. … Read more
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play the C blues scale across the fretboard using five must-know scale patterns, along with a breakdown of the music theory behind it. While the blues scale is a staple in blues music, its expressive sound fits just as well in rock, jazz, and other genres. If you … Read more
In this lesson, we’ll break down how to play the G minor pentatonic scale on guitar by learning the five essential scale shapes across the fretboard. We’ll also dive into the music theory behind it, so you can understand how the scale works and apply it more effectively. The pentatonic scale is a versatile five-note … Read more
The G minor scale is a fundamental scale every guitarist should know. If you’ve already learned the notes in the first position, the next step is to expand your knowledge across the entire fretboard. Mastering the five essential scale shapes will help you navigate the neck with confidence and unlock new creative possibilities. If you’re … Read more