Essential Guitar - Harmony & Theory Advanced

Guitars Lessons by Danny Gill

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Essential Guitar - Harmony & Theory Advanced

In the world of guitar mastery, venturing beyond the basics to explore advanced harmonic and theoretical landscapes opens up a universe of musical expression and creativity. "Essential Guitar - Harmony & Theory Advanced" is a comprehensive course designed for guitarists who are ready to dive deep into the sophisticated aspects of guitar playing. This course meticulously covers a range of advanced techniques including the major scale modes, the harmonic minor scale, the melodic minor scale, modal interchange, secondary dominants, and the diminished scale. Each technique is explored in detail, providing viewers with the tools to enhance their musical vocabulary and improvisation skills. This course is taught by Danny Gill.

Course Overview

The Major Scale Modes

The major scale modes are foundational to understanding modern music. This course demystifies modes, teaching guitarists how to harness the unique emotional qualities of each mode. Learning these modes expands the player's ability to improvise across different musical genres, offering a palette of tonal colors to express a wide range of emotions and atmospheres.

The Harmonic Minor Scale

The harmonic minor scale, with its distinctive raised seventh, introduces a classical tension and resolution feel to music. This course guides you through its usage in creating dramatic solos and melodies that stand out. Mastery of the harmonic minor scale unlocks new realms of musical expression, particularly in genres like neoclassical metal and jazz.

The Melodic Minor Scale

Exploring the melodic minor scale opens up a world of sophisticated sounds, particularly in jazz and fusion music. This course breaks down the scale’s structure and how to use it to create fluid, engaging solos that move smoothly between tension and resolution. Understanding the melodic minor scale is crucial for guitarists looking to add a modern, sophisticated edge to their playing.

Modal Interchange

Modal interchange offers a powerful tool for songwriting and improvisation, allowing guitarists to borrow chords from parallel modes and scales to enrich their harmonic palette. This course teaches you how to apply modal interchange creatively, enhancing your compositions with unexpected and engaging harmonic shifts.

Secondary Dominants

Secondary dominants are introduced as a means to inject tension and direction into chord progressions. This technique is essential for creating more dynamic and compelling music, guiding listeners through a musical journey with purposeful harmonic movement.

The Diminished Scale

The diminished scale, with its symmetrical structure, is a source of intrigue and complexity. This course delves into its application for creating tension-filled solos and complex chord voicings, essential for jazz, metal, and beyond. Learning to use the diminished scale effectively can dramatically elevate a guitarist's improvisational and compositional skills.

Benefits of Using a Backing Track

Incorporating a backing track into practice sessions is crucial for developing musicality, timing, and improvisational skills. This course includes a backing track tailored to the advanced techniques covered, providing a realistic context for applying new concepts. Practicing with a backing track helps guitarists to internalize rhythms, work on their tone, and play more expressively, preparing them for live performance and studio recording.

Conclusion

"Essential Guitar - Harmony & Theory Advanced" is an invaluable resource for guitarists aiming to deepen their understanding of musical theory and apply it practically to their playing. With detailed lessons on advanced techniques, this course equips musicians with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex harmonic landscapes and express themselves more fully through their instrument.

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Technical Details

  • Code

    RDR0244

  • Artist

    Danny Gill

  • Media

    Online Stream, Download, DVD

  • Media format

    PAL + NTSC

  • Genre

    Fusion, Contemporary, Jazz, Rock

  • Skill level

    Expert

  • EIN No

    5060088822289

  • TAB Included

  • NB: If purchasing as 'DVD', please ensure that your DVD player fully supports the 'Media format' (PAL + NTSC) that this product is available in, as indicated above.

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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