Friday, March 27, 2009

Jack and Diane Chords, Tab, Video Guitar Lesson

This guitar lesson is a great example of using chord inversions and shapes derived from the CAGED guitar system, and played in the style of "Jack and Diane" by John Mellencamp. Partial "C form" barre chords are used through the song including the opening, verse, chorus and interlude. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com

Yellow Ledbetter Tab How to Guitar Solo Lesson Major Pentatonic Scale

This free guitar lesson is a great example of using E major pentatonic scale patterns for guitar played in the style of "Yellow Ledbetter" by Pearl Jam. This is the lead guitar solo which uses mainly pentatonic scale patterns one, two and five along with techniques such as slides, bends, pull-offs and hammer-ons. Perfect for intermediate level guitar players who want to learn how to solo. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Fade to Black Tab Guitar Acoustic How to Video

This guitar lesson is a great example of using chord inversions and shapes derived from the CAGED guitar system, and played in the style of "Fade to Black" by Metallica. This is the opening acoustic guitar part which is based on a partial "G form" barre chord. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com

Purple Haze Tabs Easy Guitar Riffs Minor Pentatonic Scale

This free guitar lesson is a great example of using E minor pentatonic scale patterns for guitar played in the style of "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix. This is the opening riff which uses mainly pentatonic scale patterns three and four along with techniques such as slides, bends and hammer-ons. Perfect for intermediate level guitar players just getting started with lead guitar technique. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Dave Matthews Crash Into Me Tab Chord Inversion CAGED Lesson

This guitar lesson is a great example of using chord inversions and shapes derived from the CAGED guitar system, and played in the style of "Crash Into Me" by Dave Matthews Band. This is based on a partial "D form" barre chord and moving bass notes. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com/fretboard-theory.html

Wish You Were Here Tab How to Guitar Solo Lesson Major Pentatonic Scale

This free guitar lesson is a great example of using G major pentatonic scale patterns for guitar played in the style of "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd. This is the 6 string acoustic guitar solo. It utilizes pentatonic scale patterns one and two along with techniques such as slides, bends and hammer-ons. Perfect for intermediate level guitar players just getting started with lead guitar. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com/fretboard-theory.html

Monday, March 23, 2009

Rolling Stones Brown Sugar Tab Guitar Lesson

This guitar lesson is a great example of using chord inversions and shapes derived from the CAGED guitar system, and played in the style of "Brown Sugar" by The Rolling Stones. This is based on a partial "C form" barre chord, a favorite of guitarist Keith Richards. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com/fretboard-theory.html

Wish You Were Here Guitar Chords Tab Pentatonic Lesson Acoustic

This free guitar lesson is a great example of using G major pentatonic scale patterns for guitar played in the style of "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd. The opening 12 string guitar part can be played on any standard 6 string guitar as well, acoustic or electric. It utilizes pentatonic scale pattern one in the open position along with G major, E minor, and Amsus4 chords. This is an easy pentatonic song suitable for even beginner guitar players. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com/fretboard-theory.html

Friday, March 20, 2009

Roadhouse Blues Tab Easy Guitar Riffs Minor Pentatonic Scale Hammer On

This free guitar lesson is a great example of using E minor pentatonic blues scale patterns for guitar played in the style of "roadhouse Blues" by The Doors. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com

Johnny Be Good Tab Guitar Chord Inversion Lesson

This guitar lesson is a great example of using chord inversions and shapes derived from the CAGED guitar system, and played in the style of "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com

The Man Who Sold the World Tab F Major Scale Guitar

"The Man Who Sold the World" by Nirvana is a great example of using F major scale patterns for guitar. Get free guitar tab when you sign up for a free preview of Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Cult of Personality Tab C Major Scale Guitar

"Cult of Personality" by Living Colour is a great example of using C major scale patterns for guitar. The main riff uses G Mixolydian mode (a.k.a. the "Dominant scale"). Additionally this example demonstrates how to develop alternate picking (or cross picking) technique, accuracy, fluidity and speed.

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Honky Tonk Woman Tab Guitar Bend Country Lick Major Pentatonic Scale

This free guitar lesson is a great example of using G major pentatonic scale patterns for guitar played in the style of "Honky Tonk Women" by The Rolling Stones. The opening riff has a classic country lick and bend. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com/fretboard-theory.html

Stairway to Heaven Guitar Tabs Music How To



This guitar lesson is a great example of using chord inversions and shapes derived from the CAGED guitar system, and played in the style of "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://Guitar-Music-Theory.com

Accurate & Complete Guitar Tab
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Hey Joe Guitar Tabs How to Guitar Solo Lesson Minor Pentatonic Scale

This free guitar lesson is a great example of using E minor pentatonic scale patterns for guitar played in the style of "Hey Joe" by Jimi Hendrix. The lead guitar solo includes techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides and bends. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com/fretboard-theory.html

Tears in Heaven Guitar Tab Music How To Acoustic

This guitar lesson is a great example of using chord inversions and shapes derived from the CAGED guitar system, and played in the style of "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://Guitar-Music-Theory.com

Accurate & Complete Guitar Tab
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Third Stone From the Sun Tab A Major Scale Guitar

"Third Stone From the Sun" by Jimi Hendrix is a great example of using A major scale patterns for guitar. The main riff uses guitar octave shapes and E Mixolydian mode (a.k.a. the "Dominant scale"). Desi shows you how to use this example to practice making modal sounds.

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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Stay Together For the Kids Tab D Major Scale Guitar

"Stay Together For the Kids" by Blink 182 is a great example of using D major scale patterns for guitar. The opening riff uses alternate picking technique and a 1 5 6 5 chord progression (D A/C# Bm A). Additionally, this song can be used as a play-along jam track to practice playing and connecting major scale positions on the guitar fretboard.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Rhiannon Tab A Minor Scale Guitar

"Rhiannon" by Fleetwood Mac is a great example of using A minor scale patterns for guitar (C major). The opening riff includes double-stops, third intervals and a 6 4 chord progression. Additionally, this song can be used as a play-along jam track to practice playing and connecting major scale positions on the guitar fretboard.

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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

La Bamba Guitar Tabs C Major Scale

"La Bamba" by Los Lobos is a great example of using C major scale patterns for guitar. The opening riff includes double-stops, third intervals and a 1 4 5 chord progression. Additionally, this song can be used as a play-along jam track to practice playing and connecting major scale positions on the guitar fretboard.

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Thursday, March 5, 2009

Island in the Sun Tabs Weezer Solo G Major Guitar Scale Patter...

The lead guitar solo to "Island in the Sun" by Weezer is a great example of using G major scale patterns on the guitar fretboard. You can also use the song as a backing jam track to practice playing and connecting major scale patterns for guitar.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

No Rain Tab Blind Melon A Major Guitar Scale

"No Rain" by Blind Melon is a great example of using major scale patterns on the guitar fretboard. The parent major scale is A, but everything is revolving around the fifth scale degree, E. This produces E Mixolydian mode.

Aside from just learning this guitar solo, you can also use the song to practice playing and connecting major scale patterns.

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Monday, March 2, 2009

Free Blues Guitar Scales Lesson at iTunes

Guitar Music Theory Lessons, a frequent top 100 podcast at iTunes under the category of music, has added a new 48 minute episode that discusses and demonstrates the guitar scales used in blues and blues rock music. Taught by Desi Serna, author of Fretboard Theory, the free blues lesson covers blues guitar theory including blues chords, chord progressions, scales and keys.

BLUES GUITAR SCALES
Learn how guitar players use both the major and minor pentatonic scale patterns to play blues solos and riffs. Hear how both tonalities can be combined to create new patterns and unique blues sounds in the style of Chuck Berry and B.B. King.

BLUES GUITAR CHORDS AND PROGRESSIONS
Learn about the types of chords used and how they are used to play chord progressions. Hear the sound of full major scale patterns and guitar modes.

GUITAR THEORY WEBSITE
To get started, visit the music theory for guitar website and scroll down toward the bottom of the home page. There you can stream the free guitar lesson or follow the links to iTunes or Talkshoe.

Play Until Yer Fingers Bleed!
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http://www.Guitar-Music-Theory.com
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