C Ionian Scale in 3rds
This video shows the C Ionian scale in 3rds. This ascending 'zig-zag' pattern can be applied to any scale and is a good way to learn a scale in depth. This pattern ca...
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Charlie Parker (Bird) Concept Improvisation Example 3
Here is another example of the Charlie Parker concept discussed and taught be Larry Coryell. He plays some really hip (cool) rhythms he...
Octave Relation - example F on 1st, 6th, 4th and 2nd string
Octave Relation - example F on 1st, 6th, 4th and 2nd stringThe next F note is followed again on the 2nd string.We now ha...
Atlantic City Bruce Springsteen B section
Bruce Springsteen Atlantic City -Come and learn the B section to Bruce Springsteen's "Atlantic City." It has an Em, G, C, and D chord and a one mea...
Coldplay Clocks A section slow
Clocks Coldplay -"Clocks" is one of Coldplay's many hit songs which earned them several awards and Billboard chart entries.The song appears on their secon...
Rhythm Changes B Section Rhythmic and Harmonic Variations Example 4
This video of I Got Rhythm B section is full of really cool stuff! Check out Bireli's right hand in measures two through ...
The Devlins Waiting Intro
The Devlins Waiting - In this video, you will learn the intro section to the song " Waiting." "Waiting" is a song written by the Irish rock band the Devlins. The s...
Octave from 5th string - example C
Octave Relation - In this clip, you will be shown on how to find the relation between a C octave on the 5th and 3rd string.Again these are the same s...
Django Reinhardt Style Phrases Example 18
E harmonic minor lick - This lick uses notes from the E harmonic minor scale. Notice how the first two four-note cells are the same, just in a diff...
Land of the Silver Birch - full track
Here is the melody for "Land of the Silver Birch", a traditional Canadian song. "Land of the Silver Birch" really works well as a rock song! This melod...