Dean Brown - Modern Techniques for the Electric Guitarist

In this in-depth instructional video course, funk/fusion guitar master and GIT instructor Dean Brown explains and demonstrates: two-hand rhythmic independence; developing rhythm patterns over a variety of grooves; creating rhythmic variety & texture; improv tools and concepts; and more. Includes a lesson book, embedded play-along tracks, and bonus live performances featuring an all-star band.

Lesson

• Introduction (02:02) - Dean Brown welcomes us to the course.

• Rhythm & Accompaniment Pt. 1 (18:36) - In this first of two videos, Dean discusses some techniques for playing rhythm or as an accompaniment.

• Rhythm & Accompaniment Pt. 2 (17:22) - Dean continues with his lesson on rhythm & accompaniment.

• Chord Voicings Pt. 1 (19:39) - Dean shares techniques on chord voicings.

• Chord Voicings Pt. 2 (21:40) - Dean continues with his lesson on chord voicings.

• Improvising Techniques (11:57) - In this video, Dean discusses improvisation techniques.

• Ear Training (12:03) - Dean talks about "ear training".

• Closing Remarks (01:40) - Dean wraps up the lesson.

Performance

• Just Do It! (06:06) - Dean and the band play the song "Just Do It!".

• Solid (06:05) - Dean and the band play the song "Solid".

• Camel Hump (06:20) - Dean and the band play the song "Camel Hump".

• Minor Blues (07:14) - Dean and the band play the song "Minor Blues".

• Big Foot (06:52) - Dean and the band play the song "Big Foot".

• Beatin' Silver (03:06) - Dean and the band play the song "Beatin' Silver".

• Break Song (02:48) - Dean and the band play the song "Break Song".