An introduction to the riffs and chords from the Carlos Santana song "Smooth", off of "Supernatural".
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An introduction to the riffs and chords from the Carlos Santana song "Smooth", off of "Supernatural".
There are techniques to make the same simple chord progression sound differently.
The Neapolitan Major Scale is, in fact, a minor scale, but don't spread that around.
Alien surfer and guitar instructor Joe Satriani discusses melody, specifically, how to stretch out a melody.
This movement is by far one of the most common 'blind spots' that guitar players have.
The benefits of a pop filter for your mic, and an installation walk-through on several types of mic stands.
Not all exotic scales are used exclusively by extreme metal players.
Searching for interesting chords to put before a dominant chord.
Steve discusses melody writing, phrasing, dynamics and more using his track "For The Love Of God".
The differences between regular and scalloped fretboards explained.
Write dissonant but delightful music using the Neapolitan minor scale or chord.
Dan Hawkins' masterclass focuses on pentatonics for bass.
A method to move freely around the fretboard.
Vai's whammy antics, speed and 'detuned' playing is highly unusual and original.
Start incorporating bends more fluidly into your playing.
McRocklin's masterclass covers his track "New Beginnings" (B minor) in great detail.
An exercise that you can use to build a powerful picking hand.
Since "Not Of The Earth" and "Surfing With The Alien" in the '80s, there's been a lot of Joe S. playing in our studio.
Exercises that will challenge you to build a deeper connection with your guitar.
Don't neglect your hands. Tips for hand health.
Learn to make music using exotic scales.
Who could predict in 1980 that Def Leppard would have a 40+ year career, and that the addition of Collen would make such an impact?
Many players are questioning whether or not amps are still the necessities they once were.
All it takes is knowing the correct exercises to get your hands working properly.
Adding first inversion chords gives you 7 new sounds to work with.
Appreciating how different this music sounds from typical guitar music.
"Eruption", "Atomic Punk" and a fiery cover of "You Really Got Me" blew us away in 1978.
How old is too old? The answer may surprise you.
Here are three ways to advance and progress in the area of finger independence.
Is it something that is necessary for your specific musical path - or not?
We're positive you should be exposed to negative harmony.
Can your hands actually be too small to play?
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page inspired a generation of guitarists.
How to avoid getting discouraged.
Less is more, more is more - which is it?
Ways to change your guitar tone without touching an amp or pedals.
Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour's unique sound.
Improvise to Darth Vader's Theme by John Williams.
Improvise to Darth Vader's Theme by John Williams.
Muting your guitar with tape or a hair band!
3-dimensional phrasing - as opposed to 2-dimensional (flat, lifeless) playing.
Studio wizard Tom Scholz literally altered the trajectory of my life.