Rock Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 3

Continue your journey to rock guitar mastery with Week 3 of the acclaimed “Rock Guitar In 6 Weeks” course from Lick Library, guided by the expert instruction of Danny Gill. This week is dedicated to unlocking the vibrant, melodic sound of classic rock, drawing inspiration from the legendary Angus Young of AC/DC. You will delve into the major pentatonic scale, a cornerstone of rock and blues, and learn how to create uplifting and memorable solos. This online guitar course is meticulously designed to build your confidence and fluency on the fretboard, providing you with the essential techniques to play with the energy and flair of a true rock icon. If you’re ready to move beyond basic rock guitar and start crafting solos that sing, this is the next step in your structured guitar learning program.
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Lessons Included in this Course

1 Introduction
2 The Major Pentatonic Scale
3 Combining The major & Minor Pentatonic Scale
4 Major & Minor Pentatonic Pattern 5
5 Double Stops
6 Angus Young Style Lick 1
7 Angus Young Style Lick 2
8 Angus young Style Lick 3
9 Outro

Course Content Overview

This week’s lessons focus on expanding your melodic vocabulary and technical precision. You will learn to navigate the fretboard with greater ease and develop a deeper understanding of how to construct compelling rock solos. The curriculum is structured to ensure you can immediately apply these new skills to your own playing.

Here’s a breakdown of the lesson contents:

  • The Major Pentatonic Scale: Discover the bright, upbeat sound of the major pentatonic scale and learn how to use it to create memorable rock melodies.
  • Connecting Patterns: Master the art of connecting scale patterns across the entire fretboard for fluid and seamless soloing.
  • Double Stops: Add harmonic richness and texture to your rhythm and lead playing with the powerful technique of double stops.
  • 3 Licks in the Style of Angus Young: Learn to play three distinct licks that capture the signature energy and melodic genius of AC/DC’s Angus Young.

This Course is Ideal for Players Who...

This course is perfect for intermediate guitarists who are comfortable with the basics of rock guitar and are looking to take their soloing and improvisational skills to the next level. It is especially beneficial for those who want to:

  • Develop a strong command of the major pentatonic scale for rock and blues soloing.
  • Learn to play in the style of iconic rock guitarists like Angus Young.
  • Improve their fretboard navigation and create more fluid, connected solos.
  • Incorporate professional-sounding techniques like double stops into their playing.
  • Follow a structured, goal-oriented practice routine for consistent improvement.

What will I achieve from completing this course?

“Rock Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 3” provides a clear and effective pathway to advancing your rock guitar skills. Danny Gill, a former student of Joe Satriani, breaks down complex concepts into manageable, easy-to-understand lessons. The course’s focus on practical application ensures that you are not just learning theory, but actively developing the techniques needed for powerful and expressive rock performances. With high-quality video lessons and a structured learning path, Lick Library provides a comprehensive online guitar learning experience that delivers tangible results. This course will empower you to play with greater musicality and confidence, bringing you one step closer to becoming the rock guitarist you aspire to be.

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Rock Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 3

Unlock the secrets of rock guitar with "Rock Guitar In 6 Weeks - Week 3," your step-by-step guide to mastering the guitar stylings reminiscent of Angus Young from AC/DC. This particular week focuses on enhancing your guitar technique, introducing you to complex scales, and delving into the expressive world of rock guitar. Through detailed lessons, you'll expand your musical language and acquire the skills necessary to inject depth and emotion into your playing. This course is taught by Danny Gill.

Course Overview

Major Pentatonic Scale

Exploring the Major Pentatonic Scale is essential for any guitarist aiming to deliver solos that are both fluid and melodically rich. This scale serves as the foundation for creating solos that are uplifting and catchy, crucial for the vibrant atmosphere of rock music. Mastering this scale will significantly enhance your improvisational skills and allow you to compose solos that resonate with your audience.

Connecting Patterns

The technique of connecting scale patterns across the fretboard is crucial for fluid and expressive soloing. It ensures that you can navigate the guitar neck with ease, allowing for solos that weave through different tonal landscapes with grace. This skill is indispensable for guitarists seeking to elevate their solo performances, enabling more coherent and narrative-driven musical expressions.

Double Stops

Incorporating Double Stops into your playing introduces a harmonic richness that is particularly effective in both rhythm and lead guitar work. This technique, which involves playing two notes at the same time, brings a depth and texture to your music, creating a more impactful and sonically interesting output that can captivate listeners.

3 Licks in the Style of Angus Young

Analyzing and learning three distinct licks inspired by Angus Young provides a direct application of the previously discussed techniques. These licks encapsulate the aggression and melodic ingenuity characteristic of rock's most memorable guitar parts. Adopting these licks into your playing not only honors the legacy of a guitar legend but also offers a method for incorporating high-energy and catchy phrases into your own solos.

Benefits to the Viewer

Learners will find immense value in this course as it not only teaches specific guitar techniques but also how to apply them in a musically expressive way. The skills acquired in Week 3 pave the way for a more nuanced approach to guitar playing, empowering musicians to navigate the fretboard confidently, create dynamic solos, and express themselves more profoundly with their instrument.

Conclusion

The third week of "Rock Guitar In 6 Weeks" is designed to push your playing capabilities further, concentrating on the Major Pentatonic Scale, seamless pattern connections, Double Stops, and Angus Young's iconic licks. These lessons are not merely instructional; they are transformative, offering guitarists the techniques needed for powerful and expressive rock performances. Dive into these lessons and discover the potential to revolutionize your guitar playing.


Guitar Techniques Covered in This Course


Danny Gill playing the guitar.

About The Tutor

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Danny Gill

Danny Gill is, without a doubt, the most loved tutor by our community. With an incredible array of DVDs and web lessons for LickLibrary covering a wide variety of topics all of which he covers with incredible detail, it's no wonder he carries as much respect as he does. As...

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