You've probably been there... in the lesson room with your teacher saying, "Okay, 1234 on frets 5678 and go up the strings...," I've done the SAME THINGS with my students in the past, BUT have found a fresh approach that can eliminate the predictability of just 1234. Implement this exercise for...
Marshall, 4x12 cabs, Fuzz Face! What's not to love! Today, I explore ways to create your own Hendrix inspired psychedelic guitar tones. Happy jamming!
Is the staff the clear winner? With TABs so accessible should we give them more credit? Do either actually make us better musicians or better guitar players at the end of the day? This video explores the pros and cons of each and a clear message to what the ACTUAL best way to learn music is...
Firmware 19.05 just recently released for the Fractal Axe-FX 3 and with it brings a new feature: Scene Ignore! I take a look a 3 ways scene ignore might make things easier for the user experience.
The Edge of U2 is famous for his use of delay, but there's more going on under the hood than just the ubiquitous dotted 1/8th. I dive in to the Multi-tap delay block in the Fractal ecosystem to create this wall of awesome-ness.
Here's a great tip for your Axe FX or other Fractal unit.
This video takes a look at how to route series effects or parallel effects in their best possible ways in the Fractal ecosystem. I also discuss the benefits of running delays and reverbs in parallel for added clarity and control. Use...
This is the most efficient and engaging way (aside from playing tunes) to work on triads. These small 3-note chord shapes are incredibly useful for playing rhythm and lead parts alike, and knowing these across all strings and up and down the fretboard will create visual and physical pathways to...
Here's a great tip for your Axe FX or other Fractal unit.
Maybe you've been there, like me. We dial in massive stereo tones in our home studio only to get to the gig and our monitors are mono- which usually means our stereo sounds just muddy up our mix. Check out this concept to get the best of...
Here's a great ambient guitar trick to add to your arsenal of textures. Swells can act very "keyboard" or "pad -like" in a mix. These are also great for loops, and part writing for songs. Certain chord shapes can create a pad effect more than the open and barre chord varieties. Join me in this...
I once underestimated the usefulness of this block, but there's so much good stuff inside! watch as this one block can serve many different purposes!
Today, we're taking a closer look at Neal Schon's solo on "Lights" by Journey. Schon masterfully links the simple major pentatonic scale with important chord tones to create a memorable, melodic, and bluesy guitar part that makes the song a classic.
