Scales

The Secret Of Great Pentatonic Guitar Soloing!

16th October, 2020 by Stuart Shields

It’s the first scale every guitarist must learn and our go-to choice when we want to play a good honest melodic guitar solo; but can we have too much of a good thing?!

Understanding & Hearing The Modes - A Quick Guide

18th September, 2020 by Stuart Shields

Ah, the topic that has melted the brains of guitarists for generations; The Modes! What are they & why should I care? We give you a crash course in The Modes without all that bothersome theory!

Should I Learn Guitar Scales?

19th June, 2020 by Stuart Shields

The answer is both yes and no. The truth is, we could go our entire lives without learning a single scale; but here are some reasons why scales aren’t just for the super nerdy.

Melodic Use Of Guitar Scales

31st March, 2020 by Stuart Shields

A few tips and hints designed to shake things up a bit.

Pro Guitar Phrasing

31st March, 2020 by Stuart Shields

Phrasing; the Holy Grail of the improvising guitarist and that which separates us mere mortals from history’s greatest players.