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Using the Harmonic Minor Scale and Phrygian-Dominant Mode to Create Neoclassical Metal-Style Solos
By Jacky Vincent published
Craft some truly epic solos with the harmonic minor scale and phrygian-dominant mode.

Achieving Absolute Fretboard Mastery, Part 9
By Steve Stine published
Learn how to put all the scale theories, chord theories and playing techniques you know together into a coherent musical picture.

How to Apply Chromatic Passing Arpeggios Into Major-Key ii-V-I Progressions
By Matt Warnock published
Add tension and resolution by applying chromatic passing arpeggios into major key ii-V-I progressions.

Guitar Techniques of Prog-Rockers Gentle Giant, Yes, Genesis and King Crimson
By Andy Aledort published
Examine the envelope-pushing sounds of some of the essential prog-rock bands of the Sixties/early Seventies era.

A Six-Note, Three-Octave, Major-Scale Exercise to Help You Know Your Way Around the Fretboard
By Richard Rossicone published
Pick up a unique and cool major-scale exercise to help you learn and eventually master the fret board.

Combining Pentatonics with Tapping
By Sammy Boller published
Take the most common pentatonic positions and string them together to create ripping-fast riffs and runs.

Romancing the Fretboard: Chopin Arranged for Guitar, Part 3
By John Petrucci published
Try to nail John Petrucci's six-string arrangement of Chopin's Piano Concerto in A minor, Opus No. 2.

Three Ways to Solo Over 7alt Chords
By Matt Warnock published
Learn three different ways you can solo over 7alt chords.
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