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If you've ever wondered how people make their backing tracks then this is for you. This is a walkthrough of how the Pink Floyd, "Another Brick in the Wall, Part…
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Here are several concepts regarding the pentatonic scales that may help you see them and use them differently and more effectively. The main goal here is to get you out…
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This performance of "I'm Still Standing" by Sir Elton John was a collaboration conducted by my friend Renan. Audio Production duties were handled by the Mighty David AKA "Enairgy" who…
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This is a classic rock solo that incorporates many great sounding guitar techniques. The tab is available here as well as a performance of the solo so you can see…
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Write Guitar Solos using notes from Chords - Beginning Guitar Solo Techniques Part 1 Beginning Guitar Solo Techniques | Basic Chordal Approach Part 2 If you know the chord progression,…
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This was my take on the classic 80s song Axel F. The guitar solo for this is shred style guitar playing. An excerpt from the shot has been put at…
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If you know the chord progression to a song, then you can use the notes from those chords to make simple guitar solos or as the basis for more complex…