Many days when I pick up my guitar I end up just noodling away… improvising is probably my favorite part of playing the guitar. Improvising over open chords is probably the easiest way to get started, and the key of G is the best key for that. When you’re playing in G major, then you…
A few of you have asked me about how you can play faster, so this video on guitar speed exercises is in response to that. I realize I’m not a string shredding speed demon from Mars like some of the guys you’ll find online, but at the same time, I can play fast enough when…
Here’s a fun yet easy progression you can jam with in A pentatonic minor. The chords are simply Am7, Dm7 and Em7. Try experimenting with your own riffs in between chord changes, or replace one of the changes entirely with a 1 bar solo. Don’t be afraid to go nuts with it! Watch 12 Bar…
Seriously – if you’re playing along with another guitar player – this lesson will help you find something different to play. Puh-lease don’t play exactly the same thing – unless you’re specifically trying to play in unison! Triads are cool because once you get the hang of them, you can easily throw them in anywhere…
