Lead Basics Level 2
Instructor: Gabriel LeopardiDifficulty: 2 (of 10)
Focus: Understand and master the basics of solo guitar - level II This follow-up course builds upon what you have learned in Lead Basics 1: Start exploring powerful scales & techniques to develop better understanding of lead guitar. With this foundation you will be able to play your own solos, or start jamming.
Gabriel will walk you through the Dorian & Minor scale, alternate picking to start building speed, as well our preferred method of practicing: through improvisation / phrasing.
Designed & produced by Kristofer Dahl / Gabriel Leopardi.
Next step: Technique Builder
Natural Minor Scale
by Gabriel LeopardiHow to play and use the natural minor scale, and the basics of Alternate Picking
Tags: A minor scale, aeolian mode, alternate picking, D minor, single string picking, picking basics, minor licks, A minor licks1Difficulty1
String crossing
by Gabriel LeopardiThe picking mechanics of string crossing
Tags: outside picking, inside picking, cross strings, alternate picking, picking exercises, sequences, natural minor, A minor scale, A pentatonic minor2Difficulty2
Phrasing & Improvisation
by Gabriel LeopardiHow to create phrases and the call & response concept.
Tags: call & response, phrases, jamming, improvising, A minor, A pentatonic minor, play-along, motivic development, how to make phrases, how to make responses, melodic soloing, melody3Difficulty2
The Dorian Scale
by Gabriel LeopardiStart diggin' the Dorian scale!
Tags: A dorian, D dorian, characteristic note, modes, modal, funk, fusion, rock fusion, groove, john scofield, blues licks, dorian licks, dorian phrasing4Difficulty1
