Fingerpicking Guitar Licks

Fingerpicking guitar techniques are developed through the application of progressive licks and chord shapes.

Fingerpicking solos are developed in various styles including blues and classical, incorporating supplementary techniques.

Guitar tablature is a notation system used to indicate fretboard positions and notes. It covers how to read and understand tablature markings.

Tablature symbols are introduced for hammering, pulling off, sliding, and bending notes on the guitar.

Read and create chord diagrams, understanding musical notation fundamentals.

Major and Blues scales' interval sequences and sonic characteristics are examined.

Covers fingerpicking techniques for the E chord, featuring bass lines and melodic patterns.

Covers A chord licks, exploring melody notes with the A Major and A Blues scales.

Standard G chord licks are built on the G Major Scale and blues scale, incorporating alternate bass lines and melodic notes.

Covers techniques for playing C chord licks using alternating bass lines and combining notes from C Major and Blues scales.

Introduces standard bass lines and melodic ideas in D Major, incorporating both the D Major scale and Blues scale.

F Major chord licks built around the Root Six bar chord are demonstrated, adaptable to various positions on the fretboard.

Introduces common bass lines and melody notes using the B Major and Blues scales to play chord licks.

Covers the 12-bar blues progression in E Major, including analysis of Betty's Blues and practical application of chord shapes.

Covers the 12-bar blues progression in G Major, including chord shapes, licks, and a turnaround, with analysis of The Old Man.

Introduces the fundamentals of a 12-bar blues progression in C Major, featuring licks and walking bass lines.

Covers the constant velocity blues progression in A Major, examining 12-bar structures and harmonized melodies.

Covers monotonic bass techniques using root bass notes in blues progressions and scales.

Monotonic bass solos are crafted through musical theory and practice.

Introduces the A 12-bar blues progression using root bass notes and the A Blues scale.

Monotonic bass lines and phrasing techniques for jazz music are covered.

Bar chord shapes and iconic riffs are covered, providing foundation for versatile guitar playing.

Develops techniques for playing extended E chord licks, emphasizing bends, slides, and proper finger positioning.

Introduces extended A chord voicings and their practical applications in music.

Covers advanced G chord licks featuring distinctive bass lines and innovative left-hand playing styles.

Covers advanced techniques for playing extended C chord licks and incorporates blues-inspired runs.

Covers advanced techniques for playing extended D chord licks using hammer-ons and thumb alternation.

Fender chord concepts are applied to create extended licks through seventh chords and hammering techniques.

Covers advanced techniques for playing extended B chord licks with added complexity.

Walking bass lines and licks are applied to the opening sections of Scott Joplin's The Entertainer in a detailed analysis.

Geoffrey's Rag is taught using cliche progressions and extended chord licks, covering classic ragtime techniques.

Introduces techniques for creating a solo in E Major using an eight-bar blues and 16-bar ragtime progressions.

Analyzes and plays Scott Joplin's Pineapple Rag, focusing on long A shapes and nuanced bass lines.

Open tunings are explored, revealing their concept and practical application in the playing styles of renowned fingerpicking guitarists.

Open G tuning introduces unique chord shapes and playing techniques.

Develops fundamental drumming skills through pattern recognition and rhythmic coordination exercises.

Drumming basics covered: fundamental patterns and essential techniques introduced.

Tunes guitar in Open D, covers essential chords and Blues scale.

Siberian music's rhythms and patterns are explored, featuring its distinct characteristics.

Introduces the distinctive characteristics and uses of Open C Tuning, which mimics the sound of a sitar.

Groovy drumming patterns and techniques are introduced to create a fun, energetic sound.

Open E Tuning features a unique sound profile and is applied in various musical contexts.

Technique for playing the longest mile is developed and refined.

Introduces the fundamental elements of country-style drumming, focusing on rhythmic concepts and techniques.