Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Extreme Tab Hole Hearted Intro 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 "Hole Hearted" by Extreme. This is the opening chord riff and includes a triangular shape that stems from both the "C form" and "D form" barre chords. These types of chord fragments are common in all styles of music and the roots can be traced back to string 5. Suitable for intermediate level players and up. 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

Monday, April 27, 2009

Rhiannon Tab A Minor Scale Guitar

This guitar lesson is a great example of using A minor scale patterns played in the style of "Rhiannon" by Fleetwood Mac. This is the opening guitar riff which includes double-stops, major thirds, minor thirds, and fifths. You can also use this song as a play along jam track to practice connecting major scale patterns for guitar. Suitable for intermediate level players and up. 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



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Friday, April 24, 2009

Easy Guitar Riffs Tabs Pentatonic Scale Lessons How to Play

This free guitar lesson is a great example of using G minor pentatonic scale patterns played in the style of "Lady Marmalade" by Gloria Gaynor. This is the opening guitar and bass riff that continues throughout the verses and choruses. It's suitable for beginner level players who are just getting started with scales and riffs. 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, April 23, 2009

All Star Guitar Tab Chord Inversions CAGED

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 "All Star" by Smash Mouth. This is the opening chord riff and includes chord shapes based on the "E form" and "A form" major and minor barre chords. These types of chord fragments are common in all styles of music. Suitable for intermediate level players and up. 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, April 22, 2009

I Want Candy Tab D Major Scale Patterns Guitar Picking Exercise

This guitar lesson is a great example of using D major scale patterns played in the style of "I Want Candy" by Bow Wow Wow. This is the opening riff which makes for a great guitar picking exercise. This song also includes a key change and Mixolydian mode. Suitable for intermediate level players and up. 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

Friday, April 17, 2009

How to Guitar Solo and Play Lead Guitar

To learn the fine art of lead guitar soloing follow these steps.

1. Learn the scale patterns taught in my guitar theory course.
http://guitar-music-theory.com

2. Build your arsenal of licks and phrases by learning songs.
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=FD1758248F2C7509
http://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarScalesMajor

3. Learn how to rework parts from one song and play them over another.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=947010768346257548
http://guitar-music-theory.com/jam-tracks.html

That should do it. Take your time.

Play Until Yer Fingers Bleed!
Mr. Desi Serna (Google me!)
http://www.Guitar-Music-Theory.com
Pentatonic/CAGED/Progressions/Modes

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Blessed Be Your Name Christian Guitar Lesson

Guitar tab, chords, lyrics, vocal melody, and jam track can all be found at: http://guitar-music-theory.com/tabs/BlessedBeYourName.html

"Blessed Be Your Name" by Matt Redman guitar theory lesson. Learn what chords and scales this popular Christian praise and worship guitar song uses including pentatonic and major scale patterns, CAGED chord inversions and arpeggio patterns. Also, learn about how to use effects such as distortion, delay, and volume pedal. PART 1 OF 3. Taught by Desi Serna author of Fretboard Theory. http://www.Guitar-Music-Theory.com

Friday, April 10, 2009

My Girl Guitar Tab Easy Riffs Major Pentatonic Scale

This free guitar lesson is a great example of using major pentatonic scale patterns played in the style of "My Girl" by The Temptations. This is the opening guitar riff that continues throughout the verses. C major pentatonic is played over the C major chord, and F major pentatonic is played over the F major chord. It's suitable for beginner level players who are just getting started with scales and riffs. 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, April 9, 2009

Guitar Scales Pentatonic Patterns DVD Sample Demonstration

This Pentatonic Scale demonstration by guitar theory teacher Desi Serna shows you some of the licks, phrases and styles that can be played with the patterns. View more free samples of the DVD Getting Started with the Pentatonic Scale which teaches scale patterns, technique and theory. Learn about:

• Five pentatonic scale patterns
• Major, minor and blues tonalities
• Hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides and bends
• Alternate picking
• Playing over chords and progressions

Go directly to http://guitar-music-theory.com/pentatonic-dvd.html to sign up for a FREE DVD preview.

All the Small Things Guitar Tabs Intro Power Chord 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 "All the Small Things" by Blink 182. This is the opening chord riff and includes a piece of the "D 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

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Lowrider Tabs For Bass & Guitar Easy Riffs Minor Pentatonic Scale



This free guitar lesson is a great example of using the G minor pentatonic scale played in the style of "Lowrider" by War. This is the main bass line that continues throughout the song. It's suitable for beginner level players who are just getting started with scales and riffs. 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

Monday, April 6, 2009

Tab Wind Cries Mary Guitar Chords 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 "The Wind Cries Mary" by Jimi Hendrix. This is the opening chord riff and includes chord shapes based on the "A form" and "G form" barre chords. Suitable for intermediate level players and up. 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

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Black Magic Woman Guitar Music Theory Lesson Video



This is a break down of the scales, modes, chords and progression used in the song "Black Magic Woman" by Santana. Played and taught by guitar theory teacher Desi Serna of http://Guitar-Music-Theory.com. Guitar tab and audio jam track are available in the book/CD pack Guitar Play-Along Volume 8 from Hal Leonard.

Friday, April 3, 2009

Heartbreaker Tabs Easy Guitar Riffs Minor Pentatonic Blues Scale

This free guitar lesson is a great example of using the A, B, C, D and E minor pentatonic blues scale played in the style of "Heartbreaker" by Led Zeppelin. This is the main guitar and bass riff that opens the song and is played in pattern 4. Later you hear this same riff transposed to different keys. It's suitable for beginner level players who are just getting started with scales and riffs. 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

Landslide Music Tab Chords Guitar Fingerpicking Songs

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 "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac. The verse includes a G/B which is a variation of the "G form". 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

How to Play Crazy Train Tabs A Major Scale Guitar

The guitar riff to "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne (with guitarist Randy Rhoads) is a fairly easy example of using A major scale patterns on the fretboard. With everything revolving around the sixth scale degree F#, this produces Aeolian mode (a.k.a. natural minor scale). You can also use the song as a jam track to practice over.

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CCR Down On the Corner Tab Guitar C Major Scale

"Down On the Corner" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is a great example of using the major scale patterns taught in Fretboard Theory. It's one of the easiest major scale songs to play because the tempo isn't too fast. It's perfect for guitarists who are just getting started with major scale melodies, riffs, lead guitar solos and bass lines. This version can be played on either acoustic or electric 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

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Maggie May Tab How to Guitar Solo Major Pentatonic Blues Scale

This free guitar lesson is a great example of using the D major pentatonic blues scale played in the style of "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart (Jeff Beck guitar). This is the first lead guitar solo and includes techniques such as slides, bends, hammer-ons and pull-offs. It's suitable for intermediate and advanced level 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

Plush Tab Guitar 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 "Plush" by Stone Temple Pilots. The verse includes a variation of the "D form" barre chord (D/F#) and "C form" barre chord (C/E and Ebmaj7). 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, April 1, 2009

Wild World Chords Tab Cat Stevens Guitar C Major Scale

"Wild World" by Cat Stevens is a great example of using the major scale patterns taught in Fretboard Theory. It's one of the easiest major scale songs to play because the run is simply the C major scale played backward. It's perfect for guitarists who are just getting started with major scale melodies, riffs, lead guitar solos and bass lines. This version can be played on either acoustic or electric 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

Friend of the Devil Grateful Dead Tabs Guitar Major Scale

"Friend of the Devil" by The Grateful Dead is a great example of using the major scale patterns taught in Fretboard Theory. It's one of the easiest major scale songs to play because the run is simply the G major scale played backward. Also, the tempo isn't too fast which is good for guitarists who are just getting started with major scale melodies, riffs, lead guitar solos and bass lines. This version can be played on either acoustic or electric 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

Sunshine of Your Love Tab Easy Guitar Riffs Minor Pentatonic Blues Scale

This free guitar lesson is a great example of using the D and G minor pentatonic blues scale for guitar played in the style of "Sunshine of Your Love" by Cream. This is the opening riff simplified for the purpose of demonstrating the scale pattern. Perfect for beginner level players who are just getting started with playing guitar scales. 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

Under the Bridge Tabs Guitar Video 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 "Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The intro can be played with a "C 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

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