How To Play Like A Pro And Stop Your Guitar Solo's From Sounding Mediocre!
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I am now going to show you a couple of mini guitar lessons in this article that you really should know to help get your guitar soloing of to a great start and stop you from sounding shall we say mediocre!
OK, let's get into it...
This weeks mini guitar lesson is on how to use the Pentatonic Pattern #1 scale for major and minor solo's.
One of the first things we need to understand is that every pentatonic pattern can be used for both major and minor scales.
So, if you look at pattern #1 at the fifth fret we see that the two keys are A minor (Am) and C major (C). These are know as the relative major and minors.
Therefore to get a real cool bluesy rock sound and knowing that we can use this pattern for BOTH minor and major keys, Am and C maj, we simply play the Am pattern over a backing track written in A major!
Now here's the best part...
Keeping with this pattern, move the whole pattern down the neck towards the tuning pegs by just 3 frets. Now, when we play this same pattern here we will now be playing in A major that produces a very melodic, tuneful soloing sound!!!
The next little trick continues the theme of moving pentatonic pattern 1 around the neck to create killer solos.
In the key of A, play pentatonic pattern #1 at the 5th fret (Am) you will create a great bluesy rock solo.
Now here is a killer tip, move the whole pattern up the neck 7 frets (Em) and continue playing! This will give you a cool melodic sound using the same pattern - try it, it's a mainstay in all killer guitarists soloing!
If you make a place on your hard drive and create a folder for all the little mini guitar lessons I will be giving you over the coming weeks and practice them regularly you will build up an awesome bag of tricks that when put together in a solo will produce a killer sound. Your friends will be amazed at your skill!
Remember: All these mini guitar lessons are invaluable in your quest to become an accomplished guitar player. Don't treat them lightly, put together they will produce an archive of material you can refer back to over and over again even though they are only a small fraction of what you will receive in the Killer Guitar Tips home study course.
I am now going to show you a couple of mini guitar lessons in this article that you really should know to help get your guitar soloing of to a great start and stop you from sounding shall we say mediocre!
OK, let's get into it...
This weeks mini guitar lesson is on how to use the Pentatonic Pattern #1 scale for major and minor solo's.
One of the first things we need to understand is that every pentatonic pattern can be used for both major and minor scales.
So, if you look at pattern #1 at the fifth fret we see that the two keys are A minor (Am) and C major (C). These are know as the relative major and minors.
Therefore to get a real cool bluesy rock sound and knowing that we can use this pattern for BOTH minor and major keys, Am and C maj, we simply play the Am pattern over a backing track written in A major!
Now here's the best part...
Keeping with this pattern, move the whole pattern down the neck towards the tuning pegs by just 3 frets. Now, when we play this same pattern here we will now be playing in A major that produces a very melodic, tuneful soloing sound!!!
The next little trick continues the theme of moving pentatonic pattern 1 around the neck to create killer solos.
In the key of A, play pentatonic pattern #1 at the 5th fret (Am) you will create a great bluesy rock solo.
Now here is a killer tip, move the whole pattern up the neck 7 frets (Em) and continue playing! This will give you a cool melodic sound using the same pattern - try it, it's a mainstay in all killer guitarists soloing!
If you make a place on your hard drive and create a folder for all the little mini guitar lessons I will be giving you over the coming weeks and practice them regularly you will build up an awesome bag of tricks that when put together in a solo will produce a killer sound. Your friends will be amazed at your skill!
Remember: All these mini guitar lessons are invaluable in your quest to become an accomplished guitar player. Don't treat them lightly, put together they will produce an archive of material you can refer back to over and over again even though they are only a small fraction of what you will receive in the Killer Guitar Tips home study course.
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With such a wide variety of guitars, styles, brands, models, where does one begin the process of deciding which one is the best one to buy? The list of manufacturers alone can be daunting. Is hand made better than mechanical made. Some say hand made is the best.
Your style of music that you prefer is a big factor in choosing a guitar. If you want to play primarily rock, that pretty much eliminates an acoustic. If you want to play country, then you need to decide if you'll be playing only in small areas with small crowds, or if you'll need the amplification.
A common thought seems to be that acoustic guitars are best suited to country, jazz and that style of music. Electric guitars it is said are deemed to be best for rock, pop, the blues and so on. So if you want to go with this train of thought, the type of music you will be playing the most will also narrow down the field for you.
If you want to play a bass guitar, then your choices are automatically a lot slimmer. I have been told that tuning a bass guitar is difficult, but then again so is any guitar until you learn how to do it. Steel guitars have their own unique sound, and if that interests you, then that is the way you should go.
The acoustic-electric is a unique guitar. It is unique in the sense that it allows you to play both electric or acoustic on the same guitar. The switch is as simple as plugging in or unplugging the patch chord. An acoustic-electric, just as the name sounds, is an acoustic guitar with a built-in electric pick-up. There are also a wide range of manufacturers, models and price range in acoustic-electric guitars.
Another thing to consider when you're deciding on what type of guitar you want, is the artists you listen to. What type of guitar do they play? If they play, say a fender electric guitar, and you want to reproduce the sound they make, you'll have a hard time doing it on a Gibson acoustic.
Most music shops though are pretty good about showing you the different guitars, and letting you see how they feel, and hear what they sound like. For beginners, unless you're certain you want an electric guitar, the acoustic-electric makes an excellent beginner guitar.
Your style of music that you prefer is a big factor in choosing a guitar. If you want to play primarily rock, that pretty much eliminates an acoustic. If you want to play country, then you need to decide if you'll be playing only in small areas with small crowds, or if you'll need the amplification.
A common thought seems to be that acoustic guitars are best suited to country, jazz and that style of music. Electric guitars it is said are deemed to be best for rock, pop, the blues and so on. So if you want to go with this train of thought, the type of music you will be playing the most will also narrow down the field for you.
If you want to play a bass guitar, then your choices are automatically a lot slimmer. I have been told that tuning a bass guitar is difficult, but then again so is any guitar until you learn how to do it. Steel guitars have their own unique sound, and if that interests you, then that is the way you should go.
The acoustic-electric is a unique guitar. It is unique in the sense that it allows you to play both electric or acoustic on the same guitar. The switch is as simple as plugging in or unplugging the patch chord. An acoustic-electric, just as the name sounds, is an acoustic guitar with a built-in electric pick-up. There are also a wide range of manufacturers, models and price range in acoustic-electric guitars.
Another thing to consider when you're deciding on what type of guitar you want, is the artists you listen to. What type of guitar do they play? If they play, say a fender electric guitar, and you want to reproduce the sound they make, you'll have a hard time doing it on a Gibson acoustic.
Most music shops though are pretty good about showing you the different guitars, and letting you see how they feel, and hear what they sound like. For beginners, unless you're certain you want an electric guitar, the acoustic-electric makes an excellent beginner guitar.
About the Author:
Wendy Racklave writes for Playhouse MM which has details of low cost Ibanez bass guitars and low price vintage bass guitar.
With such a wide variety of guitars, styles, brands, models, where does one begin the process of deciding which one is the best one to buy? The list of manufacturers alone can be daunting. Is hand made better than mechanical made. Some say hand made is the best.
The style of music you're going to want to play as well as the places you'll be playing in will definitely have an impact on the choices you make. Let's face it, if you're going to be playing dances, or other such gatherings with lots of people, you will most likely need a guitar that can be amplified. That pretty much eliminates acoustic.
Many people say that Acoustic guitars are best suited to country, jazz and that style of music. These same people will tell you that Electric guitars are best suited to rock, pop, blues and that style of music. I have personally heard both types of music played quite well on either type of guitar. However, having said that, I must say that whether you plan to play in front of a small group of people, or if you have aspirations of someday playing in front of a large crowd can affect your decision.
If you're interested in playing steel guitar or a bass, then you have already narrowed the field down a lot. Now you simply need to choose between brand name and model. It has been said that learning to play a bass guitar or a steel guitar will take considerably more time and effort than learning to play either acoustic or electric.
An interesting option, especially for the beginner is the acoustic-electric. It allows you to try the different sounds and styles of music all on one guitar. Many people say you sacrifice some of the quality of the sound in exchange for the flexibility. Maybe you do, then again maybe you don't.
How much do you know about the artists you listen to? Do you know what style and brand of guitar they play? If you want to reproduce sounds similar to theirs, you may do best to have the same type of guitar as they do. It's hard to get the same sound from two entirely different types of guitars.
As to making the choice between manufacturers and models, that is entirely up to the individual person buying the guitar. A guitar that may be excellent for you, and produce a sound you love, may not be exactly the one for me. A good way to have an idea what you're looking for is to talk to people, or do some research and see what your favourite artist uses.
The style of music you're going to want to play as well as the places you'll be playing in will definitely have an impact on the choices you make. Let's face it, if you're going to be playing dances, or other such gatherings with lots of people, you will most likely need a guitar that can be amplified. That pretty much eliminates acoustic.
Many people say that Acoustic guitars are best suited to country, jazz and that style of music. These same people will tell you that Electric guitars are best suited to rock, pop, blues and that style of music. I have personally heard both types of music played quite well on either type of guitar. However, having said that, I must say that whether you plan to play in front of a small group of people, or if you have aspirations of someday playing in front of a large crowd can affect your decision.
If you're interested in playing steel guitar or a bass, then you have already narrowed the field down a lot. Now you simply need to choose between brand name and model. It has been said that learning to play a bass guitar or a steel guitar will take considerably more time and effort than learning to play either acoustic or electric.
An interesting option, especially for the beginner is the acoustic-electric. It allows you to try the different sounds and styles of music all on one guitar. Many people say you sacrifice some of the quality of the sound in exchange for the flexibility. Maybe you do, then again maybe you don't.
How much do you know about the artists you listen to? Do you know what style and brand of guitar they play? If you want to reproduce sounds similar to theirs, you may do best to have the same type of guitar as they do. It's hard to get the same sound from two entirely different types of guitars.
As to making the choice between manufacturers and models, that is entirely up to the individual person buying the guitar. A guitar that may be excellent for you, and produce a sound you love, may not be exactly the one for me. A good way to have an idea what you're looking for is to talk to people, or do some research and see what your favourite artist uses.
About the Author:
Wendy Racklave writes for Playhouse MM which has details of inexpensive Ibanez bass guitars and affordable vintage bass guitar.