Fretboard Freedom Master Plan
Lessons Included in this Course
Course Content Overview
This curriculum is a deep-dive into the essential theory and practical skills that underpin true fretboard mastery. You will not only learn scales and arpeggios, but also understand the underlying principles that govern how music works on the guitar.
- The CAGED System Unlocked: Discover the five foundational chord shapes that form the basis of the CAGED system, and learn how to connect them across the entire fretboard.
- Pentatonic Power: Master the five pentatonic scale shapes and learn how to seamlessly transition between them, creating fluid and melodic solos.
- Modes Made Simple: Demystify the modes of the major scale, understanding their unique sonic characteristics and how to apply them to create different moods and textures in your music.
- Arpeggio Alchemy: Learn to outline chord changes and add a sophisticated, melodic dimension to your playing by mastering major, minor, and dominant 7th arpeggios.
- Music Theory for the Modern Guitarist: Gain a practical understanding of music theory concepts such as intervals, chord construction, and key signatures, and learn how to apply them directly to your playing.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is designed for any guitarist who is ready to move beyond simply playing songs and start truly understanding the instrument. It is especially well-suited for:
- Intermediate players who feel stuck in a rut and want to break free from the same old licks and patterns.
- Guitarists who want to learn how to improvise but don’t know where to start.
- Songwriters who want to expand their harmonic vocabulary and write more interesting and sophisticated chord progressions.
- Players of all levels who want to gain a deeper understanding of music theory and how it applies to the guitar.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
The Fretboard Freedom Master Plan is a proven system for developing complete fretboard mastery. With Nick Jennison as your guide, you will benefit from:
- A systematic approach: The course is structured in a logical and progressive manner, with each lesson building on the concepts and skills learned in the previous one.
- Practical, real-world applications: This is not a dry, academic course. Every concept is demonstrated with musical examples and licks that you can immediately apply to your own playing.
- High-quality learning materials: The course includes over three hours of HD video, detailed TABs and notation, and a set of professional backing tracks to jam over.
- Expert instruction: Nick Jennison is a world-class guitarist and a gifted teacher, with a knack for explaining complex concepts in a clear and engaging way.
Don’t let the fretboard intimidate you any longer. Enroll in the Fretboard Freedom Master Plan today and take the first step towards becoming the guitarist you’ve always wanted to be.
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Fretboard Freedom Master Plan by Nick Jennison
Unlock the full potential of your guitar playing with the "Fretboard Freedom Master Plan" by Nick Jennison, exclusively on Licklibrary.com. This comprehensive course offers note-for-note guitar lessons designed to give you an in-depth understanding of guitar theory and techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, Nick Jennison’s lessons will guide you through essential concepts and practical applications that will transform your playing.
A More Useful Look at Theory
In this segment, Nick Jennison breaks down complex music theory into digestible, practical insights that you can apply directly to your playing. Understanding theory is crucial for improvisation, songwriting, and overall musicality. By focusing on useful aspects of theory, these lessons help demystify the fretboard, making it easier for you to navigate and create music intuitively.
The Pentatonic Scale
The pentatonic scale is the foundation of many musical genres, from blues to rock. Jennison teaches you how to master this versatile scale, ensuring you can play confidently in any key. Learning the pentatonic scale will enhance your soloing skills and provide a solid basis for further musical exploration.
Moving the Shape Into Other Octaves
Expanding the pentatonic scale into other octaves allows you to cover more of the fretboard and adds variety to your solos. Jennison shows you how to move shapes across the neck, making your playing more dynamic and interesting. This technique is essential for creating fluid, expressive solos.
Introducing a New Shape
Learning new scale shapes keeps your playing fresh and exciting. Jennison introduces new shapes that complement the pentatonic scale, broadening your melodic vocabulary. These shapes help you play more interesting lines and improve your ability to navigate the fretboard.
The Pentatonic Scale Across the Whole Neck
Mastering the pentatonic scale across the entire neck is a game-changer. Jennison guides you through connecting different scale shapes, allowing you to play seamlessly from one end of the fretboard to the other. This comprehensive approach ensures that you can solo effortlessly in any position.
Finding Notes & Changing Key
Knowing where the notes are on the fretboard is fundamental to changing keys and improvising. Jennison’s lessons teach you how to locate notes quickly and switch keys with ease. This skill is invaluable for playing with other musicians and adapting to different musical contexts.
The 'Other' Intervals
Beyond the usual intervals, Jennison explores lesser-known intervals that add unique flavours to your playing. Understanding these 'other' intervals enhances your harmonic knowledge and enables you to create more sophisticated and interesting music.
Major Pentatonics & Major Scales
Delving into major pentatonics and major scales, Jennison expands your harmonic toolkit. These scales are essential for a wide range of musical styles, and mastering them allows you to play more melodically and harmonically rich solos.
Modes as Formulae
Modes are a crucial aspect of music theory that can transform your playing. Jennison explains modes in a practical, easy-to-understand manner, showing you how to use them as formulae to create different musical moods and atmospheres.
Arpeggios & Chords as 'Mini Scales'
Understanding arpeggios and chords as 'mini scales' opens up new possibilities for your playing. Jennison demonstrates how to use these concepts to create more melodic solos and harmonise with chords effectively. This approach helps you see the fretboard in a more interconnected way.
Performance Context
Watching Nick Jennison perform the techniques he teaches adds immense value to the lessons. Seeing these concepts in action provides a clear understanding of how they apply to real music. It also offers inspiration and practical examples of how to incorporate these techniques into your own playing. Performances by the tutor showcase the fluidity and expressiveness that these techniques can bring to your music.
By mastering these techniques, you will not only improve your technical skills but also gain a deeper musical understanding and creativity. Join Nick Jennison in the "Fretboard Freedom Master Plan" and start your journey to becoming a more confident and versatile guitarist today.
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About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Nick Jennison
I’m Nick Jennison, a guitarist, vocalist, producer and educator from the North East of England. It’s pretty cold up here, which seems like the perfect excuse to stay inside and make a bunch of great guitar-related videos for your viewing pleasure. I’ll be covering topics from technique, tone and musicality,...