Like Hail to the King, this is a great solo to really start stepping into shredding territory and advance your theory knowledge a bit. A lot of feel in this one so it’s a great blend between style and shred.

Chord Families

This chord progression doesn’t really stay true to one Chord Family - which is what makes it sound so unique! But as they say - you have to know the rules before you can break em!

Extensions

Extensions are a great way to add a lot of color to your chords and arpeggios. Think of your root, third, fifth as your sketch outline and anything else is a pallet of colors.

Review lesson: Extensions

Arpeggios

Arpeggios are basically playing the notes that make up the chord.. Just one at a time. So a C Major arpeggio can be played over a C Major chord, a D minor arpeggio can be played over a D minor chord… make sense? Learn more here!

Review lesson: Arpeggios

Hammer Ons and Pull Offs

Legato style can add more texture to your playing. The contrast between articulating picked notes vs. playing them smoothly using hammer ons and pull offs will make you sound wise beyond your years!

Review lesson: Hammer Ons and Pull Offs

Alternate Picking

Alternate picking is a must when it comes to shredding. You can literally play things twice as fast taking advantage of the upward motion of your pick. Start learning this concept here!

Review lesson: Alternate Picking

CAGED

The CAGED system is a way to visualize the fretboard and help you see how the whole thing interconnects! There are a few methods out there (CAGED, Three Notes Per Strings, Intervals) each one with their pros/cons but all good to know. Lots of lessons here so let’s get you started with an overview.

Review lesson: CAGED

Bending

Bending strings is something that can add a lot of flavor to your playing if done right! Check out this lesson to learn more.

Review lesson: Bending

Pinch Harmonics

Pinch Harmonics are another type of harmonic you can do on the guitar. This one is done with the thumb that’s holding your pick.

Review lesson: Pinch Harmonics

Pentatonic

The Pentatonic is such a prominent scale especially for us guitarists! Many lessons on this one but let’s start off with the basics.

Review lesson: Pentatonic

Advanced Jazz Theory

Ready for some more advanced theory? Check out one of my favorite scales to use over Major V chords leading to a minor I. Really common in jazz so it’s a great way to integrate some jazz theory into your playing.

Chromatic Scale

Chromaticism is the only scale you can’t play incorrectly because it literally has all 12 notes! When used correctly it can really take your playing to the next level.

Review lesson: Chromatic Scale

Diminished Scale

Diminished is such a friendly yet evil sounding scale. Friendly in the sense where it's symmetrical and is fairly easy to execute compared to other scales - but can add a darker element to your playing.

Review lesson: Diminished Scale

A7X Solo Breakdowns