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Make your guitar chord playing more interesting by learning how to introduce melody around familiar open chord shapes. In depth lesson with video and examples
Learn how to combine guitar chords with melody up the neck for seamless solo playing. Follow this process to give your lead a richer harmonic context.
Learn how to identify modal chord progressions in music so you can accompany them confidently on guitar. Includes examples and in depth theory
Jam the minor Phrygian mode in several keys using these tracks and accompanying pattern diagrams, including 3nps, hexatonic and pentatonic
The most beautiful Lydian jam tracks brought together with useful guide patterns (including 3nps, hexatonic and pentatonic). Jam in several keys and styles.
The best Mixolydian jam tracks (multiple keys) along with scale diagrams (including 3nps, hexatonic and pentatonic) to help you jam more confidently
Use these Dorian jam tracks and the accompanying diagrams to play Dorian fluidly across the neck in several ways, including 3nps, hexatonic and arpeggios
Finally understand how modes work on guitar and start using them in your music. This series covers the basics, modal harmony and ear training
Learn how to use minor 9th, minor 11th and other minor chords to create more soulful progressions on guitar. Including voice leading and modulation techniques.
Learn how to break down the minor 11th arpeggio to give your minor melody a more vertical, colorful sound. A powerful addition to your scale knowledge.
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