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Using hybrid picking to create unusual, unique melodies
By Joel Hoekstra published
Spice up your rhythm and lead work with these essential tips

How to Play Jimi Hendrix-Style Rhythm Guitar
By Joel Hoekstra published
Learn a few of the rhythm guitar techniques Jimi would most often employ to spice up his rhythm parts and make them melodic.

Hybrid Picking Power-Chord Arpeggios
By Joel Hoekstra published
Learn some cool ways to create angular single-note arpeggios that are based on root-fifth-octave power chord shapes.

Enhancing a Basic Progression with Unusual Arpeggios
By Joel Hoekstra published
Learn how to craft a lead that will fortify and enhance the primary rhythm part without overshadowing it.

How to Use Dominant Seven Arpeggios in Blues-Based Soloing
By Joel Hoekstra published
Incorporating dominant seven arpeggios into your improvised lines is a simple way to expand note-choice possibilities.

Applying Second Intervals to Arpeggiated Riff Ideas
By Joel Hoekstra published
Learn how to use second intervals in different areas of the fretboard and on different string groups.

Adding the Ninth to Arpeggio-Based Licks
By Joel Hoekstra published
Learn what adding the ninth can do for your arpeggio-based lines.

Skipping Scale Steps on an Ascending Run
By Joel Hoekstra published
Skipping certain scale steps can lead to more engaging, less predictable ascending runs.
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