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Learn Slurring Techniques

Here Pamela introduces the technique of slurring. Also known as hammer on's and pull off's, this lesson will take you on a knowledge bound adventure. You will learn how to exercise you hand to build muscle memory and strengthen those fingers. Get ready for a work out.

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• Nov 20th, 2009 @ 3:51 PM EST
• Posted by Tyler.Rugh

The Dorian Mode with Eric Madis

The 32nd lesson with Eric Madis is now online. In this lesson Eric continues his series on modes, this time covering the Dorian mode and it's relation to the blues.

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• Nov 20th, 2009 @ 1:43 PM EST
• Posted by jbooth

The Locrian Mode with Eric Madis

Friday is upon us, and in celebration we are unleashing another Eric Madis blues lessons. In this lesson Eric introduces the Locrian mode and talks about how it can be applied to the blues.

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• Nov 20th, 2009 @ 12:52 PM EST
• Posted by jbooth

Meshuggah - Future Breed Machine

Dennis Hodges teaches this pummeling metal song from the band Meshuggah. This lesson is for 6 string guitars but there is supplemental for 7 strings as well.

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• Nov 19th, 2009 @ 10:32 PM EST
• Posted by AaronMiller

Blues Lesson 20 with Mary Flower

Mary Flower has released her 20th Fingerstyle Blues lesson today! Sit down and get ready to learn the fun song "South Carolina Rag" by Willie Walker. Mary will teach all the usual parts and encourage you to play along. Enjoy!

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• Nov 19th, 2009 @ 4:53 PM EST
• Posted by nessa

Eric Madis - Aeolian Mode

The Blues guitar series with Eric Madis has just turned 30! That's right, 30 lessons of amazing blues goodness. In this lesson Eric will talk about the minor and dominant blues and their relationships. He will also start teaching modes, beginning with the Aeolian mode.

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• Nov 19th, 2009 @ 1:49 PM EST
• Posted by jbooth

Reading Music and Rhythm: Morning Pt. 1

Returning to his reading music and rhythm series, Matt Brown offers up a lesson on the well known "Morning" by Edvard Grieg. Matt discuss technique and finger positions needed to play this piece, as well as musical road signs you'll need to follow. In the final two scenes, Matt will play along with you, then accompany you.

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• Nov 18th, 2009 @ 1:35 PM EST
• Posted by Jason.Mounce

Emil Werstler Interview Part Three

Emil talks in depth about various topics including theory, goals and balance in your playing, getting out of a rut, his influences and more.

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• Nov 18th, 2009 @ 11:44 AM EST
• Posted by AaronMiller

Phase 2 Metal Series With Dennis Hodges - Right Hand Overload

In this lesson Dennis covers right hand techniques that relate to metal style playing. Topics include: string skipping, speed bursts, and accent displacement. He also includes some example riffs that will help you practice these techniques.

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• Nov 17th, 2009 @ 10:59 PM EST
• Posted by AaronMiller

Developing Patterns and Improvising

Pamela Goldsmith has once again granted us insight in our quest to learn classical style guitar. In this lesson she provides tips on understanding patterns that develop through out classical style songs and gives us insight on improvising using these patterns, as well as incorporating tonality and a metronome.

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• Nov 17th, 2009 @ 5:54 PM EST
• Posted by Tyler.Rugh