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Lydian Licks for Guitar – 143 Sep 23, 2020

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In this podcast, I've got five licks that show different ways you can use the Lydian mode in rock music. I'll also show you how they are constructed and how you can take these ideas and use them in your own solos. 01:36 Lydian Sequences Over E 03:31 E Lydian Over F# 05:14 Lydian in Major Diatonic 08:07 Legato Lydian 09:47 String Skipping Lydian 12:30 ii V I (Lydian) Get the FREE pdf at http://playguitargroup.com/ Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/lydian-licks-for-guitar-143

Lydian Mode - 142 Sep 16, 2020

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Would you like to add cool and airy tones to your lead playing? Would you like to give your major solos a little something extra? Today, I introduce what the Lydian mode is, where you would use the Lydian mode, and the best practices to play the Lydian mode. 0:31 Lydian Mode 1:23 What's the Lydian mode? 2:46 Approaching the Lydian Mode. 5:36 Where would you use the Lydian mode? 9:04 How would you start to use the Lydian mode? Make sure to learn the right steps for Successful Blues Lead Guitar with my FREE video course at https://www.playguitaracademy.com/freeblueslesson Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/lydian-mode-142 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Low Gain Lead Tones - 141 Sep 09, 2020

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When you think of lead guitar, distortion comes to mind. But, some of the most popular lead guitar solos have used clean to very light gain tones. Today I go over how to build and use three awesome low gain lead tones. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/low-gain-lead-tones-141 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Mixolydian Licks - 140 Sep 02, 2020

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Are you learning Mixolydian but it just doesn't sound right yet? Check out these seven Mixolydian licks for a guideline to incorporating this awesome sound into your guitar playing.

Join our Facebook group to download the licks: http://playguitargroup.com

Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/mixolydian-licks-140

What's the Mixolydian Mode? - 139 Aug 26, 2020

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Getting into modes can be difficult to wrap your head around. Today, I get you started with the what, where, and how of the easiest mode to learn: The Mixolydian mode. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/what-s-the-mixolydian-mode-139 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

How Do Scale Patterns Work? - 138 Aug 19, 2020

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On guitar, we learn scales visually without any idea what the notes are and what their function is.

Today, I'm going to show a different way of starting to play scale patterns that makes sense and gives much better results.

FREE three notes per string download: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/3nps

Getting Your Head Right - 137 Aug 12, 2020

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Today, I'm going to help you with the most important part of your guitar playing, your head.

So let's get our heads on straight by really understanding why we play guitar, why it's so easy to get off course, and what we can do to relax and achieve at the same time.

Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/getting-your-head-right-137

Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs – 136 Aug 05, 2020

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Being able to use Hammer-ons and Pull-offs effectively can take your lead playing to the next level. Today, I show you how to use them, the different uses for them, and some very cool exercises you can do to get that smooth sound into your playing. FREE PDF HERE: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/hammer Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/hammer-ons-and-pull-offs-136 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

If You Only Listen to One Episode… This Is the One – 135 Jul 29, 2020

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Today, I share with you the two most powerful things I've found that will keep you out of a guitar rut and help you to experience consistent progress... and I'm pretty sure they aren't what you would think. Get your FREE practice space checklist at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/practice Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/if-you-listen-to-only-one-episode-this-is-the-one-135 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

How to Get Into Recording - 134 Jul 22, 2020

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Have you thought about getting into recording but were unsure where to start? Today, I go over the first steps, the gear you need, and some tips to get you started recording without any stress and confusion. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-to-get-into-recording-134 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

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