You might find it easier to not use distortion as the sound will be clearer and easier to tell if it is the correct note or not. You might also have to go back and forth, back and forth, and back and forth for one little section depending on how challenging the song is.
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This is a very cool riff that is versatile and sounds KILLER when played fast or slow. I did more of a legato style here, but you can also pick these to give it more chunk.
Only go as fast as you are clean – no sloppy guitar playing!!
Also, Remember, these patterns are moveable and [...]
I´ve got a question. Why does he hold the top string with his thumb all the time? I thought you were supposed to keep it behind the neck!
This is more of a traditional practice and really used predominantly when playing Classical or Flamenco music where you are mainly playing runs and not bending strings. Anyway, here is [...]
It is question time again. I love answering questions!
Question: Is the Pentatonic Minor just a lower third and seventh or a different root note for the same scale, like starting on the A in the key of C and playing from there?
I get this question A LOT and I am not sure why. Anyway, I decided to write [...]
I recently got a question about soloing from someone and thought it might help some of you that are going through the same thing. He plays the bass guitar, but the concept for soloing is still the same.
Enjoy and feel free to comment or send me an email to www.rpm4guitarsolo@hotmail.com if you have any questions:
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I want to continue on this discussion of where do you start your pattern.
I recently received a follow up question to the last blog on “It’s where you put it”.
“How do you recognize a particular key? I understand scales and key signatures, but I suppose you have to develop the ear for what you are [...]
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Hello!
I recently got a question from someone asking me how do they know where to begin the Pentatonic pattern, so here is my response.
Because of the time limits for video I could only scratch the surface, but if you want to learn more, then send me your email address and I’ll send you [...]
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OK I Stole that phrase from Rob Schneider – but I love it and when it come to playing a guitar solo, it is soooooo true!!
You see you CAN guitar solo and you Can learn to guitar solo immediately!
So many people have been lead to believe that playing a guitar solo is some mystical elusive thing [...]
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