The minor pentatonic is the most widely recognised and used scale shape on the electric guitar.  It is used by players all over the world to create great sounding and instantly recognisable guitar solos and riffs.  This lesson package is designed to take advantage of this already well established and understood scale, and apply some new theory and visualisation techniques in order to allow the player to take what is already familiar, and create modern, contemporary sounding guitar lines. Aimed primarily at beginner/intermediate students, the package gives you access to HD videos and a ten page .PDF document that takes the player from basic scale knowledge; including modern labelling techniques such as note names and intervalic structures, through to exercises and techniques that will allow the understanding and visualisation of the minor pentatonic scale in a more unique, contemporary way. As well as this you will also recieve a series of HD videos demonstrating ten licks that I have created using this new technique.  They are played over an original backing track, then slowed down and demonstrated for you note by note in order to allow you to see how this technique can be implemented successfully, and to inspire you to be creative!  Two versions of the original backing track are also included in this package, a version played at it's full tempo and then a second, slower version in order for you to practise this new technique over until you're ready to tackle it at a quicker pace. Additional .PDF files are also included as support material to help you learn and absorb the information in the videos. These include full tablature charts for the ten licks provided, along with scale and diagram boxes that detail interval names and locations, key to understanding this new visualisation process. Taking advantage of online tuition in this manner will allow you to learn months worth of material at your own pace and in your own home.  Enjoy, and good luck in your playing.

A step-by-step guide to using the fundamentals of music to unlock both the fretboard and your creativity. Acoustic Guitar contributing editor Gretchen Menn covers everything guitarists need to know to identify the notes on the staff and where they fall on the fretboard, understand rhythmic notation, build scales and chords, and more—the tools that make it easier to learn and understand music! “Many guitar players have an aversion to anything that smacks of music theory,” Gretchen Menn says. “My aim is to show you that having a basic understanding of the fundamentals will benefit you as a guitarist, a musician, and a creative soul.”

The Major scale is made up of 8 consecutive tones or notes that are arranged in a specific order of intervals from the scales root note ( in this case C is the root) to its octave (which is also C). The order of the intervals or formula for the major scale are as follows: W-W-H-W-W-W-H, so the notes in C Major are: C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C. Notice that the Half Steps occur between the 3rd and 4th degrees ( E to F) and the 7th and 8th ( B to C). The C major scale is a great one to start with because there are no sharps or flats so its a little easier to understand. This program teaches you all 5 shapes of the 3 note per string C major scales. I would definitely recommend if you do not know how to play scales with a metronome to check out my Pentatonics Course and Beginner Guitar Course to look at the finger exercise clips to get a handle on the metronome. Directions for this video series are as follows: 1. Download the PDF of the scale forms and then watch the C Major Scale Scale Intro Video. 2. Learn and memorize the 5 different scale forms for C Major. 3. Practice the scale forms for 10 to 15 mins a day ( or as much time as you can spare) for 2 weeks working on playing slowly and evenly until you can play the scale somewhat smoothly. 4. If you are a beginner I recommend you watch my First Lesson Beginner Section Part I video program which in the first 5 chapters in that program I talk about the finger exercise and how to use the metronome. 4. Once you are ready, the 2nd video starts you with a metronome at 60 beats per minute with quarter notes. I count us in 1 measue " 1 2 3 4 " and you will play Form I with me and I will count us in for each form and play each one 2 times in a row. 5. Practice with 60 BPM"S at least 2 weeks or until you feel you have it consistent and strong enough to move to the 3rd video which is 70 BPMS. Play with 70 BPMS until you can play solid and go to 80, 90, 100 all the way to 140, then we will cut back to 60 and learn how to play 8th notes, from there you continue to work on each video as the tempos go in increments of 10 and go all the way to 200.

This edition of Phrase By Phrase explores the popular guitar styles of James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett from Metallica's Kill 'Em All, Ride The Lightning, Master Of Puppets and ...And Justice For All albums. Learn the most intricate details of Metallica's impressive guitar style, while improving your own playing and creativity. The Phrase By Phrase Guitar Method by Marko Coconut explores some of the greatest guitarists of all time, breaking their complex styles into simple, recognizable phrases. Thorough, easy-to-understand descriptions teach proper finger placement and technique, followed by half-speed practice tempos and combined sections that are played at full speed. All the leads, fills, guitar harmonies and rhythms, presented in the easy-to-follow Phrase By Phrase format. LESSONS: Album: Kill 'Em All "Seek And Destroy" Album: Ride The Lighting "For Whom The Bell Tolls" "Fade To Black" Album: Master Of Puppets "Master Of Puppets" "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" Album: ...And Justice For All "One" "Harvester Of Sorrow"

Brazilian music is compelling and seductive. On this course you will learn from world award winning master teacher Felipe Coelho the main Brazilian Rhythms, melodies and songs. You will learn Bossa-nova, Samba, Samba de Partido Alto, Sambão and Choro . You will learn also all the techniques to be able to play the Brazilian Guitar Style. Course Structure Module 1 - Introduction Module 2 - Rhythms Bossa-nova 2/4 & 3 Claves 4/4 and Syncopation Samba-jazz and variations Double High Stroke Technique Drunken Samba (Samba de Bêbado) Samba de Partido Alto Sambão Choro and Inversions Baião Afoxé Pagode Rhythms review All together Example Module 3 - Harmony Triads and Intervals 5 Types of Chords Harmonised Scales and Greek modes Practical Greek Modes and Inversions ii - V7 -> I and IV - V7 -> I Progressions Secondary Dominants Colors of chords (available extensions) Harmonic Minor ️Harmonized Scale Melodic Minor ️Harmonized Scale Dominant Chords and CAGED System Whole Tone Scale Module 4 - Bass Lines Bass Lines Introduction Basic Major Bass lines exercises Basic Minor Bass lines exercises Bass Lines Applied to "No More Blues" (Tom Jobim) Bass Line Encapsulation Bass Line Phrasing over "Incompatibilidade de Gênios) João Bosco ii - V7 -> I Bass lines Examples Module 5 - Melody and Finger-style Melodic execution, Rest stroke (piccado) and free stroke and Melodic intervalic analysis Module 6 - 10+ Songs Repertoire (2 versions: accompaniment and and fingerstyle) ◾ Mas que Nada (Jorge Ben Jor) ◾ Canto de Ossanha (Baden Powell) ◾ Garota de Ipanema (Tom Jobim) ◾ Incompatibilidade de Gênios (João Bosco) ◾ Samba de Maracangalha (Dorival Caymmi) ◾ Brasileirinho ◾ Pra Machucar meu Coraçao (Ary Barroso) ◾ Desvairada (Garoto) ◾ Corcovado (Tom Jobim) ◾ Manhã de Carnaval ...and many more.

"Another EXCELLENT course. I completed previous course and this one is just as good if not better. Best tuition I have ever had. Thank you, Eric. Just finished this course and it is EXCELLENT. I obviously will need to go back over several bits, but it has been so useful. Thanks again." - KEITH, UDEMY STUDENT , WEBISODES 5&6 "I like the modesty and teaching speed of the instructor." - SHOOTER, UDEMY STUDENT, WEBISODES 1&2 "This is without doubt, the BEST course I have ever done. BRILLIANT, Eric. Thank you so much. I have already purchased some of the next courses and there is so much to learn. Worth EVERY penny (or dollar in the U.S.)." - KEITH, UDEMY STUDENT, WEBISODES 3&4 In Webisodes 7 & 8: Practice Tips, Minor Scales, & Scale Summaries I'll show you: Some of the best tips I've found to help you practice the scales you've learned so far, as well as the scales covered in this part of the course. ( 8 practice tips in all! ) How to use the Minor and Minor Pentatonic Scales in the "Three Essential Keys." "Short Scale" variations on the Minor and Minor Pentatonic scales for authentic Bluegrass Guitar sounds and faster playing. A special BONUS section on how to switch from Major to Minor scales as well as some great tips on the topic. If you really want to be able to play Bluegrass Guitar, you'll need to know how to play and apply the Minor scales for that "Bluesy" sound that Bluegrass guitar is famous for.  In these webisodes I'll show you how and give you tons of great ideas on practicing in general as well as practicing scales, setting practice goals, and how to change effortlessly from Major to Minor. "Obviously a very passionate and technically skilled musician , that [is] able to pass on his knowledge in the old-fashioned way, from person to person." - ALLEN, UDEMY STUDENT, WEBISODES 11&12 "Absolutely BRILLIANT. This is opening up a whole new world on how to move up the fretboard." - KEITH, UDEMY STUDENT, WEBISODES 13, 14, & 15

"Another EXCELLENT course. I completed previous course and this one is just as good if not better. Best tuition I have ever had. Thank you, Eric. Just finished this course and it is EXCELLENT. I obviously will need to go back over several bits, but it has been so useful. Thanks again." - KEITH, UDEMY STUDENT , WEBISODES 5&6 "I like the modesty and teaching speed of the instructor." - SHOOTER, UDEMY STUDENT, WEBISODES 1&2 "This is without doubt, the BEST course I have ever done. BRILLIANT, Eric. Thank you so much. I have already purchased some of the next courses and there is so much to learn. Worth EVERY penny (or dollar in the U.S.)." - KEITH, UDEMY STUDENT, WEBISODES 3&4 In the Final Webisodes 13, 14, & 15 I'll show you: A great, effective way to navigate the fretboard via the use of connecting scale shapes called Diagonals . Dozens of Essential Licks every flatpicker worth his salt should know in the keys of C & D (also for use in other keys via the use of a capo). Fully transcribed tablature of each and every note and phrase in each of the C & D licks as well as a few from the Diagonals section. I've gathered each lick and double- and triple-checked all of the tabs myself, so you can be assured of their accuracy . BONUS Materials A "Conclusion & Acknowledgements" section detailing my journey of creating Bluegrass Guitar Essentials as well as many great Resources I've compiled that have helped keep me motivated, inspired, and determined to succeed in life, business, and guitar. A special Tips section at the end of the video dedicated to giving you some final tips for improving your playing. Audio examples of every single C & D lick taken directly from the course in several playing speeds. If you're ready to advance your skills and knowledge of the fretboard for Bluegrass Guitar and complete your training in the process, you'll find everything you need in Webisodes 13, 14, & 15 to get you well on your way to burning up tons of blistering flatpicking phrases! "Obviously a very passionate and technically skilled musician , that [is] able to pass on his knowledge in the old-fashioned way, from person to person." - ALLEN, UDEMY STUDENT, WEBISODES 11&12 "Absolutely BRILLIANT. This is opening up a whole new world on how to move up the fretboard." - KEITH, UDEMY STUDENT, WEBISODES 13, 14, & 15

The Ultimate Beginners Guide For You To Play Harmonic Interval Runs on Your Acoustic or Electric Guitar Harmonic Intervals? What Are They? Two notes played at the same time In previous Guitar Lessons I have taught various Single Note Runs to be used in-between guitar chords. These were all played on either bass or treble strings. And typically spice up your playing especially if you are a solo artist/singer/songwriter. In this course you will learn to play runs with more than one note at a time, adding beautiful harmonies to your playing. This is also a stand-alone Guitar Lesson. It is not necessary to have taken my other courses to benefit from this course. This is another independent skill to help you master your instrument. At the end of this course you will be playing beautiful runs and harmonies on two or more strings in various positions on the neck of your guitar. Never Played Harmonic Intervals on Your Guitar Before? Don't worry. There was a time when you did not play guitar chords. This is just as easy to learn as learning to play guitar chords. These guitar lessons take you on a journey breaking down everything you need to know. All it takes on your part is to have fun learning and practising the basic guitar patterns. These guitar lessons are presented in small manageable chunks. You will have Multi-angle Videos and pdf files in TAB and Musical Score for each pattern. Through a process of repetition you will build them up into a beautiful Harmonic Interval Run in harmony. Learn To Harmonise using  4 different Harmonic Interval Runs in 3rds or 6ths in various positions on the guitar, using no more than 2 notes at a time The Aim of This Course of Guitar Lessons? To enable anyone to Play 4 different complete Harmonic Intervals easily and simply and to easily apply them to your playing Bonus Throughout the videos I will share "nuggets of gold" -  many tips, tricks and techniques which I have gained from over 30 years experience of being a guitarist. These are all designed to help you on your musical journey of mastery of the guitar.

Intermediate Guitar will take your guitar skills up a notch. It will help grow your confidence and give you a little edge to help impress an audience. Take your time or complete in 6 weeks. Have fun with the process. Love the result. In this class you will learn: bar chords fingerpicking techniques various strumming patterns a little bit of music theory chord groups to help with your songwriting lots of practice tracks at different tempos to help you with your playing. The class is divided into 7 lessons with each lesson building on the next. If you already know your basic open chords like Em, Dm, C, D, G, A and E then this course is perfect for you as it will help you progress with your playing and make you more confident to play new songs and create your own music.

The Ultimate Guitar Lessons Beginners Guide For You To Play Single Note Runs To Minor Chords And Beyond on Your Guitar As a Guitar player have you ever asked yourself how do they play those nice bits between the chords, major and minor, on the acoustic guitar or electric guitar? LOOK NO FURTHER This course of  guitar lessons includes the challenge of runs between minor chords and major. The Course takes you on a journey breaking down everything you need to know.  You use a few basic guitar chords plus the bass strings of your guitar and learn some progressions. Each Guitar Lesson builds on the previous one. This culminates in you playing a guitar chord progression of the 3 major chords in a key plus the relative minor. This is an enormously practical guitar chord sequence that is used in thousands of the most famous songs ever written in all popular styles from Blues Guitar, Acoustic Guitar,  Fingerstyle Guitar to Rock Guitar  and everything in-between. All it takes on your behalf is to have fun learning and practising the basic patterns. These are presented in small manageable chunks. You will have Multi-angle Videos and pdf files in TAB for each pattern and sequence. Through a process of repetition you will build them up into an invaluable toolbox in your quest of mastery of your instrument. You will use SOME or ALL of these sequences for the rest of your guitar playing life. This course builds on it's companion course Single Note Guitar Runs To Major Chords and Beyond - Part I which serves as an introduction to build the foundations necessary to play between chords. The Aim of This Course ? To enable you to easily join the major guitar chords and the relative minor guitar chords using the bass strings of your guitar in a coherent and musical manner in EVERY KEY Bonus Throughout the videos I will share many tips, tricks and techniques which I have gained from over 30 years experience of being a guitarist. These are all designed to help you on your musical journey of mastery of the guitar.