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Phase 1 of our teaching process starts with the absolute basics for beginners.
BEGINNER ACOUSTIC LESSONWith Steve Eulberg, 38 minutes BEGINNER ELECTRIC LESSONWith Mark Brennan, 30 minutes KIDS ACOUSTIC LESSONWith Steve Eulberg, 7 minutesPhase 3 is Song Lessons. Each week we teach songs based on member requests.
Iron Maiden | The TrooperWith Dennis Hodges, 39 minutes AC/DC | Back in BlackWith David MacKenzie, 8 minutes Black Crowes | She Talks to AngelsWith Mark Brennan, 34 minutes Advanced Star Spangled BannerWith David MacKenzie, 37 minutesNote: Open the “Supplemental Content” tab for tablature to this lickCombining Both Licks
It is possible to play the first lick Brad demonstrated without tapping. This involves some difficult left hand stretches. However, it is possible. In this situation, a guitarist may choose to tap the lick, or simply use the left hand to finger everything. This decision is based on a few important factors. Tapping produces an altogether different tone than basic hammer-ons and pull-offs. If this tone suits the lick better, than the lick should be tapped. The lick’s context within the whole solo also determines whether such a lick should be tapped. For example, if an elaborate tapping section follows the lick, tap the first lick to eliminate unnecessary right hand adjustments.
The second lick Brad demonstrates is an example of a more traditional tapping lick. It is not possible to play this lick using just one hand. Tapping is typically employed to play a series of rapid arpeggios. The individual notes that comprise a chord form an arpeggio. Playing arpeggios allows you to outline specific chords throughout the course of a solo. For example, this particular lick begins with an Am arpeggio. Then, a C major arpeggio is played on the B string. Like the first lick, this lick ends with a tapped A note and a large descending slide.
Note: Open the “Supplemental Content” tab for tablature to this lick.Tapping in a Musical Context
Play the basic tapping sequence from the second lick. Tap the 12th fret with the third finger. Then, perform the sequence from the first lick with the second finger. This creates a brand new lick that works great over an Am chord. This lick is very difficult to play. Play as slow as possible to ensure that the tone produced with the third finger is identical to the tone produced by the middle finger.
Once you feel comfortable with the basic mechanics of tapping, experiment with creating your own tapping licks. Also, learn some tapping licks from your favorite recordings.
Note: Open the Supplemental Content tab for tablature to some infamous tapping licks.
After amassing a library of tapping licks, begin to incorporate them into the context of your own solos. Practice playing them over sort of rhythmic backing track.
Tapping has a very distinct sound. If you use this technique too frequently, it will lose all of its effect. Remember that with special techniques, it is very easy to have too much of a good thing.
Phase 2 of our teaching method focuses on genre specific techniques and skills. After you have mastered all of the lessons and topics covered in Phase 1, you then move onto your preferred genre of music. Our phase 2
lessons are taught with the overall idea that you are already equipped with a basic understanding of the guitar, how to play notes, read tablature, and position your finger correctly.
Singer-Songwriter Steve Eulberg teaches you Bluegrass, one of the most recognizable styles of guitar. Some refer to bluegrass as a celebration of the simple things in life. Dive into this series to learn the essential components of the bluegrass guitar style.
10 Lessons | 276+ minutes of video.
Influenced by the likes of Tommy Emmanuel and Doyle Dykes, Mr. Jim Deeming teaches you Fingerstyle guitar. Fingerstyle is a technique that uses the fingers of the right hand to individually pluck the strings, rather than a flatpick to strum the strings.
11 Lessons | 291+ minutes of video.
Brad Henecke takes you through a series of skills and techniques common in the Classic Rock style of music. Learn important subject areas such as technique, scales/modes, chords, and the basic tools that will enable you to write your own songs.
44 Lessons | 788+ minutes of video.
Carrying a degree in Guitar Performance, Matt Brown teaches you everything you need to know to play rhythm or lead guitar to your favorite rock songs. Start with practicing techniques and work your way to improvised solos.
9 Lessons | 191+ minutes of video.
Famed session musician and the first author to offer comprehensive instruction for Slack Key Guitar, Mark Kailana Nelson offers you his 35 years of playing experience in this exclusive JamPlay series. Hawaiian slack key guitar is one of the world's great guitar traditions.
10 Lessons | 189+ minutes of video.
David Anthony, acclaimed song writer and teacher, will teach some of the most useful tips and tricks of the trade in this lesson series. David explains how to add natural, tap, slapped, and harp harmonics to your original compositions.
11 Lessons | 159+ minutes of video.
Playing the guitar fast just sounds cool. Whether you are playing Lead Guitar, Bluegrass or Rock Rhythm eventually you will want to shoot out some blazing fast licks. This series, taught by Brad Henecke, is all about building speed.
12 Lessons | 62+ minutes of video.
Matt Brown explains the fundamentals involved in jazz guitar playing. You will learn how to accompany ("comp"), improvise, and play melodies in the jazz style. Matt also provides you with music theory concepts necessary to composing your own jazz solo arrangements..
8 Lessons | 245+ minutes of video.
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