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Technical Basics Series Pt.1

Al Joseph

Hey Guys! Thanks again for stopping by. This series on "Technical Basics" is about just that. When playing and creating technical lines it's important to understand the origins on which the various modern lines today are played. Today I've taken a snippet of an otherwise long pentatonic line and threaded it throughout the neck, making for a visual, mental, and physical workout! Let's head over to the next video for more instructions...

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  1. 1 1:49 Lesson · 2m Technical Basics Series Pt.1 - Pentatonic Workout Hey Guys! Thanks again for stopping by. This series on "Technical Basics" is about just that. When playing and creating technical lines it's important to understand the origins on which the various modern...
  2. 2 2:43 Lesson · 3m Technical Basics Series Pt.1 - Let's Work Out Let's Work Out! Practicing is all about stripping away, not necessarily adding and adding. For instance, speed picking is a simple concept: pick, pick, pick, and pick some more until it hurts, or practice to a...
  3. 3 2:31 Lesson · 3m Technical Basics Series Pt.1 - Demonstration No.1 Quick Notes: 1. Relax - If you're feeling any strain you are doing it wrong. (this is not a weight lifting contest, this is about skill) 2. Accent downbeats on groupings - 8th notes 8th note triplets 16th... Tab Guitar Pro
  4. 4 2:28 Lesson · 2m Technical Basics Series Pt.1 - Demonstration No.2 Quick Notes: 1. Relax - If you're feeling any strain you are doing it wrong. (this is not a weight lifting contest, this is about skill) 2. Accent downbeats on groupings - 8th notes 8th note triplets 16th... Tab Guitar Pro
  5. 5 1:55 Lesson · 2m Technical Basics Series Pt.1 - Wrap Up I hope this tutorial was helpful for you! Let's make some preliminary observations before you go at it again.... Are there any "Silent Killers" in your technique? Do you: 1. Tense up in your neck, back, face...
  6. 6 3:17 Backing track · 3m Technical Basics Series Pt.1 - Backing Track Have fun with the backing track and practice hard! Tab

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