Archive for November 2008
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Lydian and Mixolydian Modes - Modal Music Part 3
The Lydian and Mixolydian modes are the two other modes with a major tonality. Today we’ll take a quick look at the similarities and differences with them and the major scale, and take a closer look at modes and chord progressions. After part 3 of this 4 part series, we’re hoping that you will a [...]
Be a Real Guitar Hero: Foo Fighters - Everlong
To celebrate the release of both Guitar Hero: World Tour and Rock Band 2, Today we bring you a lesson from a song that’s in both titles:
10 Chromatic Exercises to Spice Things Up
Most guitar players are familiar with the chormatic exercise, and use it to improve their chops and warm-up before session. Most guitar players know how boring these exercises can get as well. Try adding these variations on the old standard to both improve your playing, and keep your practices interesting.
The Minor Scale - Modal Music Part 2
Today we continue our series on fully understanding and using diatonic scales in music. We are going to look at the major scale’s evil cousin, the minor scale, master of all melodies dark and dreary. We’ll also talk about using the two together in writing songs, and take a closer look at the relationship between [...]
Be A Real Guitar Hero: Avenged Sevenfold - The Beast and the Harlot
Today we tackle one of the more difficult songs from Guitar Hero II, and one of my personal favorites, The Beast and the Harlot by Avenged Sevenfold. This song is actually more complex than you might think upon first listen, as they use a lot of interesting compositional tools, especially when it comes to writing [...]
