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Join me (and 19,000 others), and I'll show you how to use the mechanics of music to explore your guitar intuitively and skillfully. Plus, grab your free chord book
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Modal Chord Progressions - How to Recognise & Choose Your Mode
Learn how to identify modal chord progressions in music so you can accompany them confidently on guitar. Includes examples and in depth theory
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Minor Phrygian Jam Tracks with Guide Patterns
Jam the minor Phrygian mode in several keys using these tracks and accompanying pattern diagrams, including 3nps, hexatonic and pentatonic
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Lydian Jam Tracks with Guide Patterns
The most beautiful Lydian jam tracks brought together with useful guide patterns (including 3nps, hexatonic and pentatonic). Jam in several keys and styles.
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Mixolydian Jam Tracks with Guide Patterns
The best Mixolydian jam tracks (multiple keys) along with scale diagrams (including 3nps, hexatonic and pentatonic) to help you jam more confidently
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Dorian Jam Tracks With Guide Patterns
Use these Dorian jam tracks and the accompanying diagrams to play Dorian fluidly across the neck in several ways, including 3nps, hexatonic and arpeggios
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Guitar Modes - Solving The Mystery Step by Step
Finally understand how modes work on guitar and start using them in your music. This series covers the basics, modal harmony and ear training
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Soulful Progressions Using Extended Minor Chords (Minor 9, Minor 11)
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.
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The Minor 11th Arpeggio Roadmap - Vertical Minor Melody
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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Melodic Minor Scale on Guitar - Everything You Need To Know
Learn how to use the wonderful melodic minor scale in your music. Lesson covering its roadmap, modes, which chords it works over and how to harmonise the scale
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