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Line Integration

Al Joseph
IntermediateRockImprovising 11 lessons19m

In this tutorial we're going to take some basic concepts of time feel and use them to improve both our technique and vocabulary when improvising. To properly integrate a line you must know it inside and out. You must know your lines rhythmically and harmonically. Today we'll focus more on the rhythmic aspect of lines (this is the most important way to learn them anyway).  Get ready to be able to play your favorite lines on command. You'll be able to play your favorite lines in just about any musical context as long the line fits harmonically. Like I said before, we'll explore this rythmically. The harmonic side of things will be explained in a later tutorial as well as my earlier tutorials. Let's begin...

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  1. 1 2:54 Lesson · 3m Line Integration - Intro In this tutorial we're going to take some basic concepts of time feel and use them to improve both our technique and vocabulary when improvising. To properly integrate a line you must know it inside and out... Guitar Pro
  2. 2 4:44 Lesson · 5m Line Integration - Cycling Explanation CYCLING: The method here is to take any lick you like and breaking it down in a way in which you can play it non stop to a metronome or drum loop. Keep in mind I don't use metronomes to build speed alone. I... Guitar Pro
  3. 3 0:28 Lesson Line Integration - Rock Cycle CYCLING: The method here is to take any lick you like and breaking it down in a way in which you can play it non stop to a metronome or drum loop. Keep in mind I don't use metronomes to build speed alone. I... Tab Guitar Pro
  4. 4 0:26 Lesson Line Integration - Fusion Cycle CYCLING: The method here is to take any lick you like and breaking it down in a way in which you can play it non stop to a metronome or drum loop. Keep in mind I don't use metronomes to build speed alone. I... Tab Guitar Pro
  5. 5 4:26 Lesson · 4m Line Integration - Meter Pivoting Explanation METER PIVOTING: Now here comes the fun part. Pivoting on the meter is crucial and revealing of your understanding of time using the lick you are playing. Time is the only way to play anything, and any thing... Guitar Pro
  6. 6 0:46 Lesson · 1m Line Integration - Rock Pivoting (Downbeat) METER PIVOTING: Now here comes the fun part. Pivoting on the meter is crucial and revealing of your understanding of time using the lick you are playing. Time is the only way to play anything, and any thing... Tab Guitar Pro
  7. 7 0:45 Lesson · 1m Line Integration - Rock Pivoting (Offbeat) METER PIVOTING: Now here comes the fun part. Pivoting on the meter is crucial and revealing of your understanding of time using the lick you are playing. Time is the only way to play anything, and any thing... Tab Guitar Pro
  8. 8 0:43 Lesson · 1m Line Integration - Fusion Pivoting (Downbeat) METER PIVOTING: Now here comes the fun part. Pivoting on the meter is crucial and revealing of your understanding of time using the lick you are playing. Time is the only way to play anything, and any thing... Tab Guitar Pro
  9. 9 0:45 Lesson · 1m Line Integration - Fusion Pivoting (Offbeat) METER PIVOTING: Now here comes the fun part. Pivoting on the meter is crucial and revealing of your understanding of time using the lick you are playing. Time is the only way to play anything, and any thing... Tab Guitar Pro
  10. 10 2:08 Backing track · 2m Line Integration - Backing Track Enjoy the backing track! If you've worked hard at this you'll find your work is far from over. This is a discipline. If you want to become a professional who posesses his/her own sound, then you need to... Tab Guitar Pro
  11. 11 1:06 Lesson · 1m Line Integration - Wrap Up If you've worked hard at this you'll find your work is far from over. This is a discipline. If you want to become a professional who posesses his/her own sound, then you need to explore these methods everyday... Guitar Pro

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