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VIDEO ARCHIVES#1. The 4 Important Notes You Need To Know
When Playing Scales & Solos
In this video series, you'll discover the 4 most important notes I consider to be essential for playing scales and solos. Once you learn these notes—and how to use them—you'll be amazed at how your solos come alive!
The 4 Notes Pt. 1: The Root
The 4 Notes Pt. 2: The 3rd
The 4 Notes Pt. 3: The 5th
The 4 Notes Pt. 4: The 7th
VIDEO ARCHIVES #2. Fun With Improvising
In this video series, I'll show you some of the most fun you'll ever have practicing improvising! You'll learn several techniques to help your mastery of the fretboard improve by leaps and bounds!
Fun With Improvising 1: Trading Licks with Yourself
Fun With Improvising 2: Using a Looper
Fun With Improvising 3: Scat Singing
VIDEO ARCHIVES #3. Mysteries Revealed
In this video series, I'll share with you some of the mysteries I consider to be essential when learning to play electric guitar. I'll cover tips and techniques for soloing, choosing the right picks, and one of my favorites: octaves.
Mysteries Revealed 1: The Magic Behind Solos
Mysteries Revealed 2: All About Picks
Mysteries Revealed 3: Using Octaves
VIDEO ARCHIVES #4. Little Things That Make A BIG Difference
Sometimes, it's the little things that make a BIG difference, especially when playing electric guitar.In this video series, I'll show you some of the little things you may not have noticed and how BIG a difference they can make!
Little Things That Make A BIG Difference 1: The Pinky Finger
Little Things That Make A BIG Difference 2: Bending Directions
Little Things That Make A BIG Difference 3: How To Make Killer Chords
VIDEO ARCHIVES #5. All About Chords
In this video series, we're going to cover one of my favorite topics: chords, chords, and more chords! If you've always wanted to understand how chords work, then this mini-course is exactly what you've been looking for!
All About Chords 1: Easy Chord Theory
All About Chords 2: Triads & Basic Interval Chord Shortcuts
All About Chords 3: Extended Interval Chord Shortcuts
All About Chords 4: Adjacent Set Chords
VIDEO ARCHIVES #6. Tips To Stay Motivated In Your Playing
Have you ever felt bored with playing the same things over and over again? Well, you've come to the right place because in this video series, I'm going to show you how to put the motivation back into your guitar playing!
Tips To Stay Motivated 1: Common 2-Chord Progressions
Tips To Stay Motivated 2: Uncommon 2-Chord Progressions
Tips To Stay Motivated 3: Creating Licks Via Rhythmic Patterns
VIDEO ARCHIVES #7. How To Spice Up Your Playing
In this video series, we're going to add some extra spice to your playing by discussing the techniques that pros use to spice up their playing. I also have a special bonus video about soloing over chord changes!
How To Spice Up Your Playing 1: Unison Bends
How To Spice Up Your Playing 2: Bending & Releasing
How To Spice Up Your Playing 3: Grace Notes
How To Spice Up Your Playing 4: Extra Pick Strokes
VIDEO ARCHIVES #8. The CAGED Method
In this video series, I'll be covering one of the most fundamental concepts for guitar: The CAGED Method. If you've always wanted to learn a system for navigating the fretboard quickly and effectively, the CAGED Method is it!
CAGED Method Pt. 1: Locating Root Notes
CAGED Method Pt. 2: Soloing Within Chord Shapes
CAGED Method Pt. 3: Moveable Chords
CAGED Method Pt. 4: Finding Scales
VIDEO ARCHIVES #9. Texas Flood (Performance and Lessons)
One of the greatest Blues players of all time was the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan (SRV for short). In this video series, I'll be showing you some of the techniques he used in one of his greatest hits: Texas Flood!
Texas Flood: Performance
Texas Flood 2: Intro Lesson
Texas Flood 3: Lesson Highlights
VIDEO ARCHIVES #10. The Circle of Fifths
In this two-part video series, you'll learn how to use one of the most effective tools in music: The Circle of Fifths. I'll show you how to apply it to your own playing and how versatile this amazing tool really is!
Circle of Fifths Pt. 1
Circle of Fifths Pt. 2
VIDEO ARCHIVES #11. Acoustic Blues
In this video series, I'll throw in some Acoustic Blues Guitar lessons! I'll share with you some important Blues turnarounds as well as a special bonus video lesson of a song by the legendary SRV: Life By the Drop!
Acoustic Blues 1: Turnarounds for E & G
Acoustic Blues 2: Turnarounds for C & D
VIDEO ARCHIVES #12. Effects And How The Pros Use Them
Have you ever wondered how your favorite guitarists make their guitars sound amazing? One of the best solutions is simply by applying a few basic—yet highly effective—effects to your signal chain. Watch the videos to see how.
Effects and How the Pros Use Them Pt. 1: Distortion
Effects and How the Pros Use Them Pt. 2: Modulation
Effects and How the Pros Use Them Pt. 3: Echo
VIDEO ARCHIVES #13. Practice Methods
Anyone who's ever purchased my various guitar instructional courses knows I'm a stickler for proper and unique practicing techniques. In this video series, I'll show you even more great ideas for incorporating practice methods in your own playing!
Practice Methods Pt. 1: Multiple Pick Strokes
Practice Methods Pt. 2: Back and Forth Exercise
Practice Methods Pt. 3: The 4-3-2-1 Exercise
Practice Methods Pt. 4: Linear Chromatic Exercise
Practice Methods Pt. 5: Call & Response
VIDEO ARCHIVES #14. Techniques the Pros Use
This particular video series is one of my all-time favorites, not only because it showcases a plethora of techniques used by some of the most legendary guitarists but I recorded this series just after getting my Ibanez RG4EX1!
Techniques the Pros Use Pt. 1: Legato & Staccato
Techniques the Pros Use Pt. 2: Harmonics
Techniques the Pros Use Pt. 3: The Whammy Bar
Techniques the Pros Use Pt. 4: Muting
Techniques the Pros Use Pt. 5: Expression Pedal Effects
Techniques the Pros Use Pt. 6: Alternate Picking Sequences
VIDEO ARCHIVES #15. Riffs & Licks
In this video series, you'll learn the various aspects of using riffs and licks in your playing. I'll go over the difference between riffs and licks, and I'll show you how to create additional licks as well as chord progressions.
Riffs & Licks Pt. 1: The Difference Between Riffs & Licks
Riffs & Licks Pt . 2: Using Riffs To Create Solos & Licks
Riffs & Licks Pt. 3: Using Riffs To Create Chord Progressions
VIDEO ARCHIVES #16. Cool Tips for Power Chords
One of the most underestimated (yet highly effective) tools in a guitarist's arsenal is the use of power chords. In this video series, I'll show you some great tips for putting the "power" back into your plain-sounding power chords!
Cool Tips for Power Chords Pt.1: 7th String Illusion!
Cool Tips for Power Chords Pt. 2: Extended Intervals
VIDEO ARCHIVES #17. 3-Note-Per-String Finger Exercises
When it comes to learning scales FAST, 3-Note-Per-String (sometimes referred to as 3NPS) patterns are one of the best methods available. Everyone from Paul Gilbert to Steve Vai to Joe Satriani uses them, and now you can too!
3 Note Per String Finger Exercises Pt. 2: Beginner
3 Note Per String Finger Exercises Pt. 2: Advanced
VIDEO ARCHIVES #18. Blues Licks in the Style of Joe Satriani
There's no doubt about it: Joe Satriani is one of the greatest and most legendary guitarists around. He taught many guitar legends like Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett, and others. In this video series, you'll learn some of the best tips "Satch" has to offer.
Blues Licks in the Style of Joe Satriani Pt. 1: Crowd Chant Pt. 1
Blues Licks in the Style of Joe Satriani Pt. 2: Crowd Chant Pt. 2
VIDEO ARCHIVES #19. Pentatonic Attitude
If you're serious about learning to improvise and how to solo, the Pentatonic Scale is one of your best resources as a guitarist. In this video series, I'll show you some Bluesy Pentatonic Licks with attitude!
Pentatonic Attitude Pt. 1
Pentatonic Attitude Pt. 2
VIDEO ARCHIVES #20. John Petrucci Style Licks
John Petrucci is one of the meanest, fastest, most accurate pickers around. He ranks right up there with similar mind-blowing pickers such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, and Michael Angelo Batio. In this video series, I'll share with you some ideas on how to whip your picking into shape, just like these amazing legends!
John Petrucci Style Licks Pt. 1: Minor
John Petrucci Style Licks Pt. 2: Major
Eric Beaty is a noted YouTube and private guitar instructor, amassing tens of thousands of subscribers and students, and millions of views on his YouTube channel. In addition to creating music and music-related projects, he is a published author of the SMART FOCUS series of books as well as several works of fiction. You can find more information about Eric by visiting his blog at www.ericbeaty.com.
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