Melodic Lead Guitar
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9:15 Rocking Up Mixolydian
In this first video, Tom shows how to inject your rock and blues chops into the Mixolydian Mode.
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10:52 3rds and 6ths
Tom shows how to create self harmony by harmonizing single note melodies with 3rd and 6th intervals.
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9:12 Arpeggios
In this video, Tom shows how to use common 7th arpeggios to help you nail the changes in your solos.
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10:05 "The Railroad Track"
Tom shows how to play what he calls the easiest scale pattern in the world!
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10:14 Minor Scales and Modes
Tom demonstrates manye possibilities faound when playing in minor variations.
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10:20 Lydian: A Major Alternative
In this video, Tom shows the ins & outs of the Lydian mode.
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9:41 Major-Key Soloing for Rockers
Tom shows melodic rock soloing in major key centers.
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9:46 Triad Substitutions
In this video, Tom introduces you to the exciting world of triad substitution.
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10:26 Pentatonic Substitutions
Tom introduces you to the pentatonic substitution.
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10:47 Pentatonic Double Stops
Tom shows how to create double stop licks from pentatonic scale patterns.
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16:03 Killer Guitar Tone
In this video, Tom show how to get a tone that will "come across" no matter what style you play.
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8:55 Open-String Embellishments
In this final video, Tom shows how to incorporate open strings into your fretting.
Product Overview
Tom Kolb reveals the tools and strategies necessary for creating memorable, intelligent lead lines. If you're looking to break out of that pentatonic rut and greatly expand your repertoire, look no further.
Tom breaks these topics down in a concise, easy-to-understand fashion and demonstrates their usefulness with exciting musical examples. Topics covered include: rocking up Mixolydian, 3rds and 6ths, arpeggios, “the railroad track” – the easiest scale in the world, minor scales and modes, Lydian: a major alternative, major-key soloing for rockers, triad substitutions, pentatonic double stops, killer guitar tone, and open-string embellishments.
Start improving your lead playing and melodic lines today!
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Submitted 4 months ago
very helpful
I like the instructions and instructor
Submitted 5 months ago
Super video.
Just started working with this video. Looks like it will be great as many of the Groove3 products are. Thanks
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tutorial videoMelodic Lead Guitar
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