Rock Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 5

Embark on a captivating journey with "Rock Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 5," a course designed to elevate your guitar playing to new heights. This lesson package, a cornerstone of our guitar curriculum, focuses on advanced techniques and concepts essential for mastering rock guitar. From the intricate patterns of the Major Pentatonic and Blues scales to the expressive style of Joe Satriani, this course is tailored to enrich your playing with depth, emotion, and technical prowess. This course is taught by Danny Gill.

Course Overview

Major Pentatonic and Blues Scale Patterns #3, #4

Explore the soul of rock guitar through the Major Pentatonic and Blues Scale Patterns #3 and #4. These scales are essential for crafting solos with emotional depth and technical sophistication. Mastering these patterns will not only improve your fretboard navigation but also enable you to infuse your solos with the raw energy and expressiveness that define the blues and rock genres.

Relative Scales

Dive into the concept of relative scales to unlock a world of musical versatility. This lesson teaches the interconnectedness of major and minor scales, enriching your improvisational toolkit. By understanding relative scales, you can weave complex, emotionally resonant solos that seamlessly blend light and shadow, elevating your musical narratives.

Harmonizing the Pentatonic Scale

Harmonizing the Pentatonic scale introduces a layer of richness and complexity to your playing. This technique, focusing on creating melodies supported by complementary harmonies, enhances your ability to produce a fuller, more engaging sound. It's a step towards achieving a more orchestrated effect in your solo and rhythm playing, laying the groundwork for intricate and memorable musical passages.

Playing With Space

Embrace the art of playing with space, a technique that teaches the value of silence within music. Learning to strategically use pauses and spacing in your playing brings a new dimension to your musical expression, making every note more poignant and impactful. This lesson will transform your approach to solos, highlighting the power of restraint and the importance of letting your music breathe.

3 Licks in the Style of Joe Satriani

Step into the shoes of guitar legend Joe Satriani with three signature licks that capture his unique blend of technique and melody. These licks provide insight into Satriani's approach to the guitar, offering lessons in dynamics, tone, and expressive playing. By incorporating these licks into your repertoire, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for musicality and a host of new ideas to enrich your playing.

Conclusion

"Week 5 of Rock Guitar in 6 Weeks" marks a significant advancement in your guitar journey, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to express yourself more fully through music. Each technique introduced in this course is designed to challenge and inspire, paving the way for a deeper, more expressive level of guitar playing.

Guitar Techniques Used in This Lesson

Here are some of the key guitar techniques highlighted in this lesson, along with links to our glossary for further exploration:

• Alternate Picking
• Legato
• String Bending
• Arpeggios
• Pull-offs
• Harmonics

This concise selection focuses on techniques directly relevant to the lesson content, offering you a focused and effective learning experience.