A FEW INTERESTING IDEAS FROM MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO

MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO:
In this three part lesson, Michael Angelo Batio takes us through how to harmonize the A harmonic minor scale, applying the Phrygian and Aolean Modes, and some thoughts on his approach to writing songs.
MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO: Harmonizing the A harmonic scale

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I NEED MORE SUSTAIN, DARN IT!

  One aspect of guitar playing that can make the difference between a mediocre sound and an incredible sound is the issue of sustain.  There is nothing more frustrating than to hear another guitarist get these notes that seem to ring out for ever maintaining a lot of body, only to [...]

SETTING UP YOUR FLOYD ROSE

Did you buy a guitar with a Floyd Rose tremolo only to find yourself cursing into the wind when it came time to change your strings? Okay, don’t panic! Owning a guitar with a real tremolo system can take a little getting used to. And because [...]

THE WORLD OF HARMONIZERS AND PITCH SHIFTING

Eventually, the bug is going to bite and you are going to want to enhance your guitar sound with pitch shifting and harmonizer effects. Of course, if you are a normal human being, you won’t likely be able to afford an Eventide Harmonizer. But, even if you [...]

THE ART OF SLIDE GUITAR

In this lesson, we will be covering a few ideas in the area of slide guitar. To start us off, Keni Lee Burgess gives us a brief history behind Resonator type guitars and what to look out for when purchasing one.
KENI LEE BURGESS: Resonator Guitars & bottleneck slides

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FINDING THE RIGHT DISTORTION PEDAL

       By Corey Bray
       Choosing the right distortion pedal for your rig can make the difference between a mediocre and an absolutely fabulous playing experience.  But, with hundreds of distortion pedals out on the market, where do you begin?  If you are into older rock, a classic [...]

THE ART OF BENDING

JEFF BECK STYLE BENDS

DOUBLE STOP BENDS

DOUBLE STOP LESSON

And since we are on the subject of bending, here is a word from Bender.
BENDER’S THOUGHTS

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JOHN PETRUCCI AND ROCK DISCIPLINE

JOHN PETRUCCI
The following videos are taken from John’s Rock Discipline DVD. An instructional DVD that no aspiring guitar player should be without.
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A NOTE ON IMPROVING RHYTHM WITH AL

AL DIMEOLA
Al explains what he believes is the most important aspect of playing to get a grip on.
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A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FROM ERIC JOHNSON

ERIC JOHNSON
Some Tips To Help New Guitarists
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