Shell voicingShell voicing
Instead of playing the full chord, you can simplify by using shell voicing. In shell voicing, you play only the chord tones which are the root, 3rd and 7th. Below
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How to improvise over one single chord vampHow to improvise over one single chord vamp
Improvising over a simple chord is much more fun than you might think. The simpler the chord is, the more improvisational options are available. Why? Because you have less chord
Quick way to find available tensions for dominant 7th chordsQuick way to find available tensions for dominant 7th chords
This is the super simple, quick way to find the available tensions for dominant 7th and alternated dominant 7th chords
Major scale 2 octaves from any degree or mode – Part 2Major scale 2 octaves from any degree or mode – Part 2
In part 1, we use 3 notes per string pattern. The whole-whole pattern is sometimes tricky to perform, especially for beginner. In this part, we are going to do the
Major scale 2 octaves from any degree or mode – Part 1Major scale 2 octaves from any degree or mode – Part 1
In this post, 2 octaves of major scale from any degree or mode are shown with their intervals
Find intervals on all fourth tunings (part 1) – Minor PentatonicFind intervals on all fourth tunings (part 1) – Minor Pentatonic
Knowing intervals for minor pentatonic scale is essential for improvisation. On all 4ths tuning, it's easy finding intervals because all shapes are movable
Barred chords for all fourths tuningBarred chords for all fourths tuning
Playing major, minor, 7th barred chords on all fourths tuning is trickier than standard tuning. However, when it comes to more complex chords, it offers more options.
Open position scales, all-fourth tuningOpen position scales, all-fourth tuning
Playing open position scale on all-fourths tuning system is much easier because its rememberable shape.
Link triads with scales – ExercisesLink triads with scales – Exercises
This post introduce you the the exercises that help you visualize the fretboard better by linking all major triads positions with Ionian, Lydian, Mixolydian scales. Backing track and video instruction
Link triads with scales – Part 2Link triads with scales – Part 2
In this post, we'll continue to link major and minor triads with the rest of major scale family including Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian and Mixolydian