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Open C Scale | Guitar Tutorial Sep 14, 2011: In this lesson you will learn how to play the open C major scale. You will also learn a tip that will enlighten you to why chords look the way that they look! Check it out!

Open G Scale | Guitar Tutorial Sep 7, 2011: In this lesson you will learn how to play the open G scale. You will also learn the tie-in to the 5 major scales you learned in the Guitarmann Electric series. In fact, this lesson will unlock the secret to why there are 2 different names for the 5 major scales you learned earlier!

Advanced Bluegrass Strum Pattern | Guitar Tutorial Aug 31, 2011: In this lesson you will learn how to really make your bluegrass picking shine! This is an advanced lesson on how to apply fast-flat picking with alternating bass notes to a given chord. There are a few simple techniques that will help develop this unique style.

Alternating Bass Bluegrass Strum | Guitar Tutorial Aug 24, 2011: In this lesson you will learn a very common strum pattern used by bluegrass players. It has a happy "bouncing back and forth sound," because the bass note alternates on each beat. Learn how to play this strum pattern as well as how to determine which bass note to choose when alternating.

Intro Bluegrass Strum | Guitar Tutorial Aug 10, 2011: In this lesson, you will learn a strum pattern that is in 2/4 time and will work great for bluegrass music. As you progress with this strum pattern, you will be able to more easily progress into more advanced strum patterns used in bluegrass music.

Jazz Walking Bass Line | Guitar Tutorial Aug 3, 2011: Once you know some jazz progressions, this simple concept will make you sound like a jazz pro. You will learn how to create a "walking bass line" amongst any chords. The result is the sound of a bass guitar playing along with chords.

Jazz in C | Guitar Tutorial Jul 27, 2011: In this lesson, you will learn my personal favorite jazz progression in the key of C! This progression is for those who want something a little challenging, because the chords are very unique. However, the progression is very versatile and sounds great.

Fast Open G Scale | Guitar Tutorial Jul 20, 2011: In this lesson, you will learn a fun way to impress your friends! Play a scale at blazing speeds. Specifically, you'll learn the open G major scale, and you'll learn techniques to play incredibly fast. Go ahead; try it out!

Warm Up Drill | Guitar Tutorial Jul 13, 2011: In this weekly lesson update, you'll learn a great warm up drill that you can use to increase your finger speed and learn any scale much better. Go ahead; try it out!

"Starry Night" by Chris August | Guitar Tutorial Jul 6, 2011: This FREE lesson is from a member's request in the Guitarmann forums. Learn how the "cadence strum" works with the song example, "Starry Night" by Chris August. Once you have the hang of it, you can apply it to any song in 4/4 to give it a different feel.

Cadence Strum Pattern Jun 22, 2011: Learn a new strum pattern in 4/4 that will make for a fun change of pace. This strum pattern works well at around 80 BPM. Go ahead; try it out!

"I Will Search" Chords | Guitar Tutorial | Isreal and New Breed Jun 15, 2011: In this FREE weekly lesson, you will learn how to play the chords used in the Israel Houghton song "I Will Search." This song uses alternate E chords, making switches very easy. You'll also learn how to play a very unique chord that is outside of the chord family and hear what it sounds like.

"I Will Search" Intro | Guitar Tutorial | Isreal and New Breed Jun 8, 2011: In this FREE weekly lesson, you will learn the intro to the song "I Will Search" by Israel Houghton. This song uses a droning E octave lick and an alternate A chord progression that is relatively easy to play.

Blues in E Alternate Chords | Guitar Tutorial Jun 1, 2011: In this members only lesson, you will learn some alternate chords to play for typical blues songs in the key of E. Once you know these chords, you'll have 2 ways to play the common chords so you will be able to expand your sound.

Drop D Tuning Speed Licks | Guitar Tutorial May 24, 2011: In this lesson you will learn how to create speed licks that will work great for solos, intro licks, or licks that will work in between chords. You'll see exactly how to play these licks and how to build speed. Finally, you'll see an extended jam that will incorporate all that you've learned with drop D!

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