Lessons

GTR-012: Intervals On The Guitar

by Kristian H

The distance between two notes is actually something quite important… it’s called an interval. Kristian H shows you how to play each one on the guitar.

October 22, 2009 on 4:00 pm | In Guitar, Harmony, Lessons | 1 Comment |

BAS-001: An Introduction To The Major Scale On The Bass

by Lady B

Our newest teacher, Claire Finley, a.k.a. Lady B, welcomes fresh bass students to the instrument with a look at how to play the major scale on the bass.

September 28, 2009 on 2:10 am | In Bass, Lessons, Scales, Technique, Theory | No Comments |

BAS-012b: Dexterity Exercises Part Deux

by Jayo

Part Deux: More shapes and patterns. Jayo covers another arpeggio exercise aimed at dexterity and knowledge of the fretboard.

September 16, 2009 on 4:24 pm | In Bass, Lessons, Practicing, Technique | 2 Comments |

BAS-012a: Dexterity Exercises on the Bass

by Jayo

More shapes and patterns. Jayo covers another arpeggio exercise aimed at dexterity and knowledge of the fretboard.

September 1, 2009 on 8:25 am | In Bass, Lessons, Practicing, Scales, Technique | 1 Comment |

BAS-011: 7th Chord Arpeggio Exercises on the Bass

by Jayo

Arpeggios are to bass players as chords are to guitarists. Jayo covers the concept of arpeggios, particularly the maj7 and min7 varieties, and how to use them for dexterity exercises on the bass.

August 27, 2009 on 1:08 am | In Bass, Lessons, Practicing, Technique, Theory | 1 Comment |

GTR-010: What’s A Scale Good For/Intro To The Major Scale

by Kristian H

If you’re a beginning guitarist, and you’ve never heard of a scale, this is where to start. Kristian H explains a little bit about what scales are used for…

August 26, 2009 on 1:44 pm | In Guitar, Lessons, Practicing, Scales, Theory | No Comments |

BAS-010: Intervals On The Bass

by Jayo

Before you can start shredding and melting faces you have to learn the fundamentals. Jayo covers intervals on bass guitar.

August 17, 2009 on 12:34 am | In Bass, Lessons, Scales, Technique, Theory | 1 Comment |

GTR-009: Introduction To The Minor Pentatonic Scale

by Kristian H

Do you know the Minor Pentatonic Scale? If you don’t, you’re not a guitar player yet. But if you’d like to be one, have a peek at this quick introduction to the scale…

August 4, 2009 on 5:48 pm | In Guitar, Lessons, Practicing, Scales, Theory | 5 Comments |

DRM-009: Rudiments 1

by The Young Prof

The Young Professor covers some basic drum rudiments that are essential to drumming in any style. This is the first of many rudiment lessons from the Young Professor.

June 14, 2008 on 3:11 am | In Drums, Lessons | No Comments |

GTR-008: Songwriting 1

by Steve Gregory

Steve Gregory walks you through his own writing process to give the student a window in to the creative process.

June 12, 2008 on 2:15 am | In Guitar, Lessons, Songwriting | No Comments |

GTR-007: Playin’ The Changes

by Steve Gregory

A look at jazz harmony and how to properly follow along and outline chord progressions with your solos while you improvise.

June 12, 2008 on 2:14 am | In Guitar, Improvising, Jazz, Lessons | 1 Comment |

GTR-006: Modes

by Steve Gregory

If you don’t know what Modes are, then you’re not taking full advantage of scales you probably already know. Steve Gregory breaks down what Modes are and how they work.

June 12, 2008 on 2:13 am | In Guitar, Lessons, Scales, Theory | 1 Comment |

GTR-005: The Guitar Workout

by Steve Gregory

Let’s face it, if you want real progress on the guitar, you don’t need to practice, you need a workout routine. Steve Gregory shows you his Guitar Workout.

June 12, 2008 on 2:12 am | In Guitar, Lessons, Practicing | No Comments |

GTR-004: Advanced Diatonic Harmony

by Steve Gregory

An examination of harmony that goes beyond your typical I-Iv-V chord progression, Steve Gregory’s Advanced Diatonic Harmony will show you how to push your understanding of theory even further.

June 12, 2008 on 2:11 am | In Guitar, Harmony, Lessons, Theory | No Comments |

DRM-012: Rudiments 3

by The Young Prof

The Young Professor’s third installment of lessons covering the basic building blocks of drumming: Rudiments. Rudiments are important for drummers regardless of style, so be sure to check this lesson out.

June 12, 2008 on 2:09 am | In Drums, Lessons | No Comments |

KYS-001: Keys For Non Keyboardists 1

by The Young Prof

Piano is such an important instrument, musicians often times will learn to play basic chords and scales on the keyboard just to augment their abilities as a musician, no matter what instrument they play.

June 9, 2008 on 6:53 pm | In Keys, Lessons | No Comments |

DRM-011: The Rock Beat

by Jim Leadbetter

You can’t rock without the Rock Beat. Jim Leadbetter shows you the most important thing any young John Bonham must know to properly rock.

June 9, 2008 on 6:53 pm | In Drums, Lessons, Rock | No Comments |

DRM-010: Basic Reggae Grooves

by Jim Leadbetter

From Bob Marley to the Police to No Doubt, rock music and reggae music have an intertwined history. Check out Jim Leadbetter’s lesson on some reggae drum grooves to spice up your playing.

June 9, 2008 on 6:52 pm | In Drums, Lessons, Reggae | No Comments |

DRM-008: Basic Paradiddle And The Paradiddle Groove

by Jim Leadbetter

Jim Leadbetter demonstrates the basic paradiddle and shows you how to use it around the kit to create interesting grooves.

June 9, 2008 on 6:52 pm | In Drums, Lessons | No Comments |

DRM-007: Basic Hip-Hop

by Jim Leadbetter

Hip-Hop was once an art of samples, but more and more bands are beginning to create hip-hop sounds with live instruments, especially drummers. To get you started, Jim Leadbetter shows you the basic Hip-Hop style groove.

June 9, 2008 on 6:51 pm | In Drums, Hip-Hop, Lessons | No Comments |

DRM-006: Basic Blues Shuffle

by Jim Leadbetter

Jim Leadbetter gives you some techniques and tips for playing swung blues-style shuffles on the drum kit.

June 9, 2008 on 6:50 pm | In Blues, Drums, Lessons | No Comments |

DRM-005: Intro To 16th Notes On Drums

by Jim Leadbetter

Jim Leadbetter is back with a look at 16th notes, and how to use them as the basis for 16th note grooves on the drums.

June 9, 2008 on 6:49 pm | In Drums, Lessons | No Comments |

DRM-004: Jazz Patterns On The Ride Cymbal

by The Young Prof

The Young Professor explains the nuances and intricacies of playing authentic jazz patterns on the ride cymbal.

June 9, 2008 on 6:49 pm | In Drums, Jazz, Lessons | No Comments |

DRM-003: Sound Production On The Drums

by The Young Prof

Often an overlooked subject, The Young Professor talks about getting the best sound out of the drums possible, by examining issues including stick placement and arm strength.

June 9, 2008 on 6:48 pm | In Drums, Lessons, Technique | No Comments |

DRM-002: Rudiments 2

by The Young Prof

The Young Professor continues to build upon the patterns learned in Rudiments 1 in this second installment of Rudiment lessons.

June 9, 2008 on 6:48 pm | In Drums, Lessons | No Comments |

DRM-001: Proper Posture And Stick Grip

by Jim Leadbetter

If you’ve never played drums before, start here. If you’ve been playing for decades, watch this anyway. Jim Leadbetter covers the basics of proper posture and stick grip for drummers.

June 9, 2008 on 6:46 pm | In Drums, Lessons, Technique | No Comments |

GTR-001: Solo Analysis 1

by Steve Gregory

Steve Gregory breaks down some guitar solos riff by riff to show you exactly how the solos fit over their chord progressions.

June 9, 2008 on 6:45 pm | In Guitar, Improvising, Lessons, Theory | No Comments |

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