Chicago Guitar Lessons

3021 N. Troy
Chgo, IL.
773-463-0212

DIFFUCULT PATTERNS

Here is a great way to pick up
new licks and get out of those
old scales and patterns we
always play over and over again.
We have 3 examples for each.

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THE DIFFUCULT PATTERNS

1. First open the Track to hear
   an amazing riff.
   
2. Our first reaction is that we
   can't do it, yet lets look at the
   method.
   
3. Now open the TAB or
   Powertab version.
   
4. You see the pattern and
   the "Breakdown" to a 4
   note "Lick"
   
5. Play each 4 note "Lick" slowly
   
   

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   Fingering
   
6. Fingering needs to be set by the most logical finger for each fret.
   The finger is assigned to a fret. some are close to each other.
   Other fingerings have a "Spread". Check out the 1 - 2 - 4 and the
   1 - 3 - 4 finger patterns.
   Number the fingers on your hand that applies to the neck.
   
   INDEX = 1
   MIDDLE = 2
   RING = 3
   PINKY = 4
   
   Then line them up to the fretted area.

DIFFICULT NOW ?

Play the pattern thru without repeats.
Play with out a time keeping device,
( drum machine, loops, etc.)
These are usually bad ideas but
not when we are triyng too get
our bearings.

Advance to loop or machine
and you will have a remnant
of the lick in your hands.
This is a unique point that is
different for everybody.

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WANT MORE ?

Powertabs
How about hearing the lesson or song.

1. Go to Powertabs 1.7 to download the player. We send request songs in Powertab or monthly lessons - FREE !
2. Start setting up your computer Into a Home Studio
3. Learn to use Quicktime for play-along tracks and real drums.