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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 |

All About The Symmetrical Augmented Scale

by Edouard Brenneisen

Edouard Brenneisen is bringin’ symmetrical back with a look at the Augmented Scale. If you’re in to patterns and scales that don’t resolve, you’re in the right place…

May 27, 2009 on 1:29 pm | In Articles, Jazz, Songwriting & Composition | No Comments |

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 |

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 |

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 |