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Reading and Rhythm 28: Stars and Stripes Forever Pt. 2

Matt Brown brings you lesson 28 in his reading and rhythm series. In this lesson, Matt finishes up his two part series on Stars and Stripes Forever, by teaching the accompaniment piece. You'll have the opportunity to play along with Matt, as well as perform a duet at the end.

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• Jul 3rd, 2009 @ 1:34 PM EDT
• Posted by Jason.Mounce

Blues Lesson 15 : More T-Bone Walker Licks

The 15th lesson in the amazing Blues series with Eric Madis is now live. In this lesson Eric introduces several new T-Bone Walker licks and talks about the ways in which they can be used.

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• Jul 2nd, 2009 @ 6:08 PM EDT
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Blues Lesson 14 : T-Bone Walker Lick

Eric Madis has returned with another amazing entry into his blues lesson series. In this lesson Eric teaches a classic T-Bone Walker lick and talks about several different variations you can play.

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• Jul 2nd, 2009 @ 5:26 PM EDT
• Posted by jbooth

Reading and Rhythm 27: Stars and Stripes Forever Pt 1

In lesson 27 of his reading and rhythm series, Matt Brown introduces the B flat major scale and uses the classic tune Stars and Stripes Forever to demonstrate it. Matt will once again be providing a two part series on Stars and Stripes Forever. You'll start by learning the basic melody.

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• Jul 2nd, 2009 @ 4:59 PM EDT
• Posted by Jason.Mounce

Reading and Rhythm 26: Sea to Sea Pt. 2

Matt Brown returns to his reading and rhythm lesson series with the 3 second part of his look at the guitar duet "Sea to Sea." In lesson 26, you'll be learning the second guitar part to this duet. Matt will provide an opportunity to practice along with him, then you'll play the second guitar part, while he plays the first.

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• Jul 2nd, 2009 @ 4:31 PM EDT
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Erik Mongrain: Harmonics - Basics and Open Tunings

Erik expounds upon the many possibilities of open tunings and the new harmonics that you can use in them. This is the first in a series of five harmonics lessons and in this lesson he explains what harmonics are and the basics of playing them.

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• Jul 2nd, 2009 @ 9:19 AM EDT
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Kris Norris: Mastering Modes Mini Series: Ionian

In this lesson Kris explains the history behind the modes and then explains the basics of the Ionian mode and its target tones. He then plays over a backing track to illustrate the Ionian sound.

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• Jul 1st, 2009 @ 1:20 PM EDT
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Erik Mongrain: Warmups and Fingering Exercises

In this lesson Erik shows how he gets warmed up to play with some exercises that will also help build muscle and dexterity. He shows a unique way to stretch your fingers and also shares ideas on how to practice.

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• Jul 1st, 2009 @ 1:17 PM EDT
• Posted by AaronMiller

Celtic lesson 8: Another Jig Will Do

Your friend Steve Eulberg returns today with Celtic lesson 8. This lesson takes you into the world of slip jigs and teaches a fantastic song "Another Jig Will Do" as an example. Steve invites you to play along after he shows you the chords and melody to this song. Enjoy!

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• Jul 1st, 2009 @ 8:27 AM EDT
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Classical Guitar with Danny Voris: Romantic Period

Continuing on with his discussions on the musical periods, Danny offers up a lesson on the Romantic Period. In this lesson Danny will demonstrate a famous piece from this era that has an anonymous composer. The piece is frequently known as The Romance, Spanish Lullaby or The Spanish Romance.

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• Jun 30th, 2009 @ 5:20 PM EDT
• Posted by Jason.Mounce