Volume 20 Lessons

In this volume we will study some different approaches to finding your way around the fret board. We will continue our study of the Pentatonic shapes, learn about finding arpeggios on one string, and study the CAGED system and how they relate to the modes and scale shapes. Legato and pedal tones are also discussed.

The  Pentatonic Box Fingerings

The Pentatonic Box Fingerings

In this lesson we will cover the 3 remaining pentatonic box shape fingerings. These shapes can be applied to pentatonic minor or major depending on where you start and the root notes you choose.
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Applying the Pentatonic Boxes to Minor

Applying the Pentatonic Boxes to Minor

In this lesson we will learn some example licks in pentatonic minor using the pentatonic box shapes.
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Applying the Pentatonic Boxes to Major

Applying the Pentatonic Boxes to Major

In this lesson we will learn some example licks in pentatonic major using the pentatonic box shapes.
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The CAGED System

The CAGED System

In this lesson we will study the CAGED system, a method that organizes the fretboard into five zones using five familiar chord shapes. The patterns can be applied to chord shapes, scales, and arpeggios.
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Related the CAGED system to Modes

Related the CAGED system to Modes

In this lesson we will study how the CAGED system relates to the Mode fingerings.
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Single String Harmonizing

Single String Harmonizing

In this lesson we will learn how to build triad chords of the major scale on one string.
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Legato Exercises

Legato Exercises

In this lesson we will learn about Legato and several legato finger exercises. Legato indicates that musical notes are played smoothly and connected. The player transitions from note to note with no intervening silence.
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Legato in C Dorian

Legato in C Dorian

In this lesson we will cover Legato exercise in C Dorian.
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Pedal Tones

Pedal Tones

In this lesson we will learn about pedal tones and present a few examples.
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Combining Legato and Pedal Tones

Combining Legato and Pedal Tones

In this lesson we will learn a few ways to incorporate both legato and pedal tone techniques into a few licks and exercises.
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Daily Scale and Mode Workout

Daily Scale and Mode Workout

In this lesson we will discuss how to practice your scales and modes on a daily basis
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