Continuation of the diminished scale video…in this Pt2 I show how to incorporate triads into phrases or altered chords voicings. If we take a C half step/whole step scale C, Db, Eb, E, F#, G, A, Bb we see that four triads can be found within the notes of this scale: C major, Ebmajor, F#major,… Continue reading How to use the Diminished Scale Pt 2
Month: July 2010
How to use the Diminished Scale Pt 1
In this guitar lesson I am going over a scale that is widely used in the jazz and fusion circles and creates quite a distinctive sound. Actually…it is not a single scale, but two. The two scales are very similar and in my opinion this is something that can create some confusion. These two diminished… Continue reading How to use the Diminished Scale Pt 1
Pat Metheny Clinic and Chromatic scale Exercise
Not too long ago I posted this guitar exercise video: the never-ending chromatic scale. find the original post here: http://www.TrueGuitarist.com/never-ending-chromatic-scale/ Just yesterday I found this video of a clinic by Pat Metheny. Check out the video, what he’s doin at the very beginning is exactly what I am talking about.
Basic Music Theory for Beginners Pt 2:on Guitar, Practical Application.
Basic theory knowledge pt 2: on Guitar! Let’s now go back to the basic theory post (quite successful over 10k views just the day I posted!) , and let’s see how things apply to guitar…just read the explanatins in red and watch the videos! Let’s start again: The natural sounds are: English C D E F… Continue reading Basic Music Theory for Beginners Pt 2:on Guitar, Practical Application.
Herbie Hancock, Susan Tedeschi, Vinnie Colaiuta, Derek Trucks – Space Captain
Wow, I don’t think this needs words… Herbie Hancock – piano Derek Trucks – slide guitar Susan Tedeschi – lead / backup vocals Oteil Burbridge – bass, backup vocals Kofi Burbridge – organ, backup vocals Mike Mattison – backup vocals Vinnie Colaiuta – drums
Basic Music Theory for Beginners
Basic theory knowledge What follows is just a brief summary of basic theory and harmony necessary to understand practical applications on your instrument. The natural sounds are: English C D E F G A B You might also find in some books the name of these notes in Italian (nothing to do with ‘solfege’!) Do,Re,Mi,Fa,Sol,La,Si… Continue reading Basic Music Theory for Beginners
Triad Pairs – Examples
Just a few examples from the triad pairs video: http://www.TrueGuitarist.com/triad-combinations-also-known-as-triad-pairs/
Jazz Camp Wraps Up, Good Teachers vs. Good Motivators – By James Danderfer
This is a guest post: by James Danderfer. “One of the best kept secrets in Canada, … a truly remarkable musician.” (- Bill King, Jazz Preview, Jazz FM91.1) James gained experience as both a band leader and sideman performing in Canadian jazz clubs, festivals and CBC radio programs, on cruise ships internationally, and in New… Continue reading Jazz Camp Wraps Up, Good Teachers vs. Good Motivators – By James Danderfer
Contemporary Blues Soloing
Buy ‘Contemporary Blues Soloing’ E-book securely with Paypal $19.95 An in-depth, 66-page journey through many of the techniques used by contemporary blues artists like Robben Ford, Scott Henderson and many more. Includes over 40 Mp3 audio examples. From the Introduction: ‘I have written this book with the intent of helping the intermediate blues/rock player to… Continue reading Contemporary Blues Soloing
MrG Blues Backing Tracks Vol 1
Buy ‘MrG Blues Tracks’ Mp3 Album securely with Paypal $9.99 Eb – Shuffle C# – Hendrix Style E – Slow Blues F – Standard Jazz Blues D – Brown Funk C – Rhumba Blues Am – Minor Blues G – Slow Gospel B – Rockabilly Bb – Cool Blues Gb – Cold Fusion Ab –… Continue reading MrG Blues Backing Tracks Vol 1