How to Use the Pentatonic Scale in Jazz Progressions By Tyler Larson published 16 November 18 You just need a few adjustments to translate your knowledge to the sometimes intimidating genre that is jazz.
Learn the Guitar Habits of Eddie Van Halen By Tyler Larson published 9 November 18 While Eddie Van Halen may have never taken a guitar lesson in his life, he can certainly teach you a lot.
How to Use Octaves to Unlock the Fretboard By Tyler Larson published 2 November 18 Improve your fretboard vision, and learn how to get the most out of the fewest notes and phrases.
The Secret Note That Makes the Minor Pentatonic Scale Better By Christopher Scapelliti published 19 October 18 If you’re looking for a way to make your minor pentatonic licks, riffs and solos more interesting, it might be as simple as adding this one note.
Guitar Essentials: Creating Awesome Arpeggios By Tyler Larson published 28 September 18 Learn how to identify a common arpeggio shape, determine the scale it’s derived from and make adjustments in order to yield truly awesome-sounding arpeggios.
A Guide to Low-Down Sweep Picking Blues By Tyler Larson published 21 September 18 Two types of sweep picking exercises that cater to a bluesy tonality and feel.
Guitar Exercises That Don't Suck By Tyler Larson published 10 September 18 Redesign your practice routine around guitar exercises that won't wear you out.
How to Master the Habits of Stevie Ray Vaughan By Tyler Larson published 24 August 18 From rhythmic devices to pentatonic modulation to downright angry picking attack, SRV’s habits are teased out in this lesson.
How to Attack the Aeolian Mode By Tyler Larson published 17 August 18 The Aeolian mode is your shortcut to take the box shapes you already know and expand your approach to minor chord soloing.
Learning Triads from Jimi Hendrix By Christopher Scapelliti published 10 August 18 Learn how to implement Jimi Hendrix–style triads into your guitar playing.
The Top Five James Hetfield Riffs of All Time By Tyler Larson published 3 August 18 Five of James Hetfield's best overall musical statements.
How to Dig Into Your Guitar Strings By Tyler Larson published 27 July 18 Learn how to really dig into your strings, plus when to use it and when to avoid it.