Simple knowledge of pentatonics is all you need to utilize the modes in your lead guitar playing.
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Simple knowledge of pentatonics is all you need to utilize the modes in your lead guitar playing.
Mike`s ideas will help you move up the neck very quickly.
Develop both dexterity and versatility with these fretboard exercises.
You can make your own scales with these tips from Mike Campese.
Practicing scales in an interesting and systematic way.
Here`s a master class on the distinct sound of the harmonic minor scale, with your instructor, Mike Campese.
Here are some exercises to develop and improve outside picking and alternate picking.
Some of Greg`s personal uses and insights into this somewhat eclectic scale.
Even more of Greg`s personal uses and insights into this somewhat eclectic scale.
How to get a better handle on the fretboard by concentrating on one string at a time.
Scott`s tackles the unteachable, and talks about adding bends, slides, and killer vibrato to your solo work
Here are more exercises to develop and improve outside picking and alternate picking.
Scott Allen explodes the myth of the pentatonic scale being only appropriate for beginners.
Mike is focusing on the Japanese Hirajoshi scale in this lesson on exotic scales.
A different perspective on the pentatonic scale using arpeggios.
Digging in with practical application of the pentatonic scale.
If you are familiar with pentatonic scales, this may be a great way to get into modal playing.
Michael Knight returns with the first installment of his Exotic Scales series.
Michael Knight has a 4-note diminished scale for you to add to your repertoire.
Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas provides some clarity on the subject of scales.
Here it is, it`s right here, it`s here now and it`s right here for you - scale practicing that opens up creative options.
Are you playing too much? Well, it may be that you are not using enough pentatonic scales in your soloing!
You might think that the pentatonic scale is just an easy scale but with no depth - well, you are wrong.
Discover how learning scales actually fosters creativity.