Improvisation Example
Using the A Blues Scale
Here is an example of A blues scale improvisation. See how to use the A blues scale to create your own solos. Notice that only notes from the ...
Rock (10)
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...
With Or Without You - guitar only
This video shows a classic chord progression which has been used in many songs such as U2 With or Without You. The progression uses the chords D, A, Bm7 an...
Third Eye - full track
This song is in the style of songs like "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple. It uses four power chords: A Power Chord open strings, C Power Chord 3rd fret, D Power Ch...
Hound Dog - Blues Changes with Capo - guitar only
Elvis Hound Dog - The famous Elvis song, "Hound Dog" is based on the Blues Changes chord progression, also known as the 12 bar blues. We wi...
Half Dead - guitar only
This original thrash metal song is in the style of Metallica and Megadeth. It is a great introduction to essential left hand muting technique, also known as playing ...
Dsus4 Chord
This is a Dsus4 chord, also known as a D suspended fourth chord. It's a useful chord shape and has been used in countless rock songs. We're using four strings and three fingers ...
E Blues Scale
The E blues scale is a key ingredient in rock and blues. It will sound familiar to you even if you've never played it before. Learning the blues scale is useful if you are int...
Gun Powder - guitar only
AC/DC TNT - Here is an original song in the style of AC/DC's "TNT." It uses power chords and single notes, and features some very interesting rhythms. In this video...
With Or Without You - full track
This video shows a classic chord progression which has been used in many songs such as U2 With or Without You. The progression uses the chords D, A, Bm7 and...