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E-Minor Pentatonic Melody - Four Arrangements - Beginner to Intermediate Lesson Soundsliced
3 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll learn a basic melody that comes straight out of the E-minor pentatonic scales. We’ll take this ‘8-bar’ melody and play it all across the fretboard in...
E-Minor Pentatonic Scale Work and Exercises - Short Lesson #1 Soundsliced
3 Sections
This lesson is all about learning E-minor pentatonic scales and using a simple exercise to get comfortable using them.  We’ll learn a basic pentatonic scale that spans the entire fretboard,...
Lonesome Road Blues - Two Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the Bluegrass/Folk song “Lonesome Road Blues” done in the key of G.  I’ve written up two arrangements for this tune.  The first time through...
Simple Am Melody - Three Arrangements Soundsliced
6 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll take a look at an original composition I’ve entitled ‘Simple Am Melody.’  We’ll be learning three arrangements starting with a beginner solo and working up a...
Trouble Ahead - Twelve Bar Blues in G - Two Arrangements Soundsliced
3 Sections
This lesson includes. – PDF Tabs and Notation – 30 Minutes of up-close video – 2 Speed Audio Tracks at 123 and 128 BPM (with and without the lead) –...
Come On In My Kitchen - Two Arrangements Soundsliced
3 Sections
This lesson is for the classic Robert Johnson Blues tune ‘Come On In My Kitchen’ in the key of A. I’ve created two arrangements for this tune that both sit...
Bluesy and Jazzy Ragtime Piece - Solo and Rhythm Lesson Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this week’s featured lesson we’ll be taking a look at an original composition I’ve entitled ‘Bluesy and Jazzy Ragtime Peice’ in the key of C. The melody consists of...
Reuben's Train - Beginner and Advanced Arrangements Soundsliced
3 Sections
In this week’s featured lesson we’ll be learning the classic Old-Time tune ‘Reuben’s Train’ in the key of D.  Since the verse and chorus have virtually the same melody and...
East Virginia Blues - Carter Style and Intermediate Flatpicking Soundsliced
4 Sections
Here are my arrangements for the old-time tune “East Virginia Blues” in the key of E.  We’ll be working out of ‘C position’ and the first time through is a...
Summertime Waltz - Easy and Enjoyable Guitar Solo Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this guitar lesson, we’ll be learning to play a simple and enjoyable guitar solo in the key of C. It’s an original composition entitled ‘Summertime Waltz.’ The melody will...
Blue Ridge Cabin Home - Beginner and Intermediate Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll take a look at learning the classic Bluegrass standard “Blue Ridge Cabin Home” in the key of A. I’ve created two arrangements for this tune. The...
St James Infirmary - Four Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
This is a lesson for the popular folk and blues tune “St James Infirmary” in the key of Em.  I’ve created four solos for this tune that will span all...
Cripple Creek - Two Arrangements and Variations
4 Sections
In this week’s featured lesson we’ll be taking a look at the classic Old-Time Fiddle tune ‘Cripple Creek’ in the key of A.  I’ve created two arrangements for this lesson,...
Soulful Folk Solos in C - Three Short Arrangements Soundsliced
4 Sections
This lesson is an original composition I’ve entitled ‘Soulful Folks Solos in C.’  We’ll be learning a rather simple and short (only 8 bars long) melody in which we’ll learn...
Connecting Chords Using Scales - Excerpt from the "Developing Fretboard Aware... Soundsliced
1 Section
This is a simple but powerful way to learn to use your scales and begin to improvise. The purpose of this lesson is to help open doors and create more...
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