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Go Your Own Way Solo Guitar Lesson + Tutorial | Fleetwood Mac

fleetwood mac Jan 16, 2023

Go Your Own Way Solo Guitar Lesson + Tutorial | Fleetwood Mac

"Go Your Own Way" is a classic rock song by Fleetwood Mac, released in 1977 on their album "Rumours". The song is a staple for guitar players of all skill levels and it's a perfect example of how to combine different elements of guitar playing to create a powerful and memorable song.

One of the most notable elements of "Go Your Own Way" is its iconic guitar riff, played by Lindsey Buckingham. The riff is a combination of power chords, single notes, and open strings, and it creates a driving and energetic sound that sets the tone for the entire song. This riff is not only memorable and catchy, but it's also relatively easy to play, making it a great tool for guitar players who are looking to improve their skills.

"Go Your Own Way" is a perfect example of how to combine different elements of guitar playing to create a powerful and memorable song. The song's iconic guitar riff, fingerpicking, and chord progression make it a...

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Rolling Stones It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (But I Like It) Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

Rolling Stones It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (But I Like It) Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

"It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (But I Like It)" is a rock song by The Rolling Stones, released in 1974 as the lead single from their album of the same name. The song's catchy guitar riff, driving rhythm, and tongue-in-cheek lyrics make it a quintessential rock anthem and a fan favorite.

The song's lyrics "I said it's only rock 'n' roll but I like it" has become an anthem for rock music lovers everywhere, and it perfectly captures the attitude and energy of the song.

Musically, "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (But I Like It)" is a perfect example of The Rolling Stones' signature sound. The song's driving rhythm, provided by Charlie Watts' drums and Bill Wyman's bass, give it a powerful energy, while Keith Richards' guitar riff and Mick Jagger's vocals add a sense of swagger and attitude.

"It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (But I Like It)" is a classic example of The Rolling Stones' ability to create timeless rock anthems....

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INSTANTLY Change The Way You Solo (DO THIS!)

blues Jan 14, 2023

INSTANTLY Change The Way You Solo (DO THIS!)

Call and response is a common technique used in blues guitar solos, where the lead guitar player will play a phrase, or "call," and the rhythm guitar player or the band will respond with another phrase, or "response." This technique creates a back-and-forth conversation between the lead and rhythm guitar, giving the solo a dynamic and interactive feel.

One of the key elements of call and response in blues solos is the use of the blues scale. The lead guitar player will often use the blues scale to play their "call" phrase, and the rhythm guitar player or band will respond using a similar answer type of phrase. This creates a cohesive sound and allows for a seamless transition between the lead and rhythm guitar parts.

Another important aspect of call and response in blues solos is the use of dynamics. The lead guitar player will often start off with a low-key phrase, and the rhythm guitar player or band will respond with a louder, more...

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Can't You See The Marshall Tucker Band Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

Can't You See The Marshall Tucker Band Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

The Marshall Tucker Band's "Can't You See" is a classic southern rock anthem that showcases the band's guitar skills. The song's guitar riff is instantly recognizable and has been imitated by guitarists of all skill levels.

The riff itself is simple, but it's the way the band plays it that makes it so special. They use a combination of fingerpicking and strumming to create a driving rhythm that propels the song forward.

"Can't You See" is a great song for guitarists of all skill levels to learn. The chords are relatively simple. However, by incorporating elements of the band's style such as fingerpicking, strumming, and soloing, guitarists can add their own flair and make the song their own.

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Peg Steely Dan Guitar Lesson + Tutorial | MOST ACCURATE LESSON ONLINE

peg steely dan Jan 08, 2023

Peg Steely Dan Guitar Lesson + Tutorial | MOST ACCURATE LESSON ONLINE

Hey friend Jon MacLennan here and in this video I want to share with you how I play Peg as recorded by Steely Dan. Now this is a brilliant song that has one of the most common Steely Dan chords in it. I'm gonna break it all down for you step-by-step.

There's four parts but keep this in mind that these are advanced chords and this is advanced harmony, it's almost like playing a jazz standard. The brilliant part for me with Steely Dan was they were able to take all this incredible music and amazing chord changes but then write a pop song that people could just sing along with and I think that there's very few artists that could actually pull this off. Perhaps people like Stevie Wonder would be another person who could do it but let's get straight into it.

We're going to start off with the intro progression now this just a pattern it starts on a Gmaj9 and I'm playing starting on the fifth string 10, 9, 11, 10. These...

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3 Simple Arpeggios To Use To Finally Play Perfect Blues Guitar Solos

One of the things that a lot of my students have emailed me about on my website and in my programs is that when they are improvising either they're playing along with backing tracks or jamming with a band. And when they play their solos and they finish a lick, a lot of the times they feel like they're ending on a wrong note, or they're not quite landing how they would like in the musical phrase.

So in this video I want to talk about playing over a blues in the key of G and give you just some simple landing points that you can use in your solos right away.

Alright so let's get straight into it now if we're playing a blues in the key of G typically we're going to have just 3 chords as our essential blues pattern, and those chords are going to be G, C and D. 

Now in the Blues a lot of times those chords are all played as sevenths so that's going to be a G7 a C7 and a D7. Each one of those chords is actually made up of four notes. So what we're going to do is...

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