Thursday, September 6, 2012

012 Kaleidoscope, Sliding Pentatonic, Links

DEC GUITAR NEWSLETTER, issue no. 12

Oct 12, 2011.
NEWS WITH ME:
My latest project is a duo called Driven to Clarity. Good things are beginning to happen. We just played a music festival called Hungerstock and we'll be playing the Hard Rock Cafe in December. We have some videos up and we'll have audio tracks and a website very soon. I would really appreciate it if you take a moment to go to our youtube and facebook pages. We're trying to get our numbers up for the WHOOZNXT competition. Thank you so much!

www.youtube.com/driventoclarity - give us your thumbs up if you like the videos!
www.facebook.com/driventoclarity - click 'Like' if you like our page!

More News:
My very good friend Devin Arne has released an amazing record called Kaleidoscope. A description of the music is below:

Devin Arne's newest release represents diversity in sound - just as a Kaleidoscope creates a spectrum of colors.  From the dark and cinematic, to the whimsical and minimalistic, the backing music not only showcases the talents of the collaborating rappers and singers, but also takes you on a sonic journey to far-reaching places.  I found myself nodding my head to sounds of the east fused with infectious old-school hip-hop beats.  Pushing it above and beyond were avant-garde and ultra-modern classical sprinklings throughout.  You'll never be lost though - all of the grooves are funky and the melodies are catchy and uplifting.  Definitely an album worth checking out.

You can find the album on iTunes if you are curious. For more about Devin, visit his website: http://www.devinarne.com/About.html

FINALLY - if you life in the area, you need to hear Carl Filipiak! He is one amazing guitar player with a band that has some unreal players in it.

http://www.myspace.com/carlfilipiak
http://www.carlfilipiak.com/schedule.html

also, type in "carl filipiak" (youtube, or grooveshark) and you'll get more great examples of his playing.

LESSON - The Sliding Pentatonic Scale

This one is one of my favorites. If you feel stuck in the box - this is a great way to get out.

e|-|---|---|---|---|---|-o-|-h-|-o-|/sl|-o-|
B|-|---|---|---|---|---|-o-|-h-|-*-|---|---|
G|-|---|---|-o-|-h-|-o-|/sl|-o-|---|---|---|
D|-|---|---|-o-|-h-|-*-|---|---|---|---|---|
A|-|-o-|-h-|-o-|/sl|-o-|---|---|---|---|---|
E|-|-o-|-h-|-*-|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|    h = hammer on

Whatever fret you choose, the * is your tonic (root note of the scale.)

For more info - email me back and I will send you a full paper on the subject.

LINKS - Technique
( ** = Dave really likes this link!)

YouTube - Tips On How To Play The Classical Guitar : Left Hand Techniques on Classical Guitar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x11_lsEF6-4

Guitar Technique: Relaxation & Stress Reduction |
http://relax-mind.com/guitar-technique-relaxation-stress-reduction/

**How to pick properly. This really works!!! - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_fqkNglmGA

How to Pick Properly Part 2 - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfiV5iTVDy8&feature=related

LINKS - Theory

**Creative Techniques | Sweeping 1: Suspended Arpeggios - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRPD7Le0nxI

**Sus2 (Add9) Sweeping Arpeggios - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoC_Y8Foivg

**stretch pentatonic - Stretch It ! by Eric Vandenberg
http://www.ibreathemusic.com/article/10

Variations on the Pentatonic Scale - Premier Guitar
http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/May/Variations_on_the_Pentatonic_Scale.aspx

**Frank Gambale-Chop Builder Parte 1 - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTaUWbT8eAQ&feature=related

TOM LIPPINCOTT ARTICLES
http://tomlippincott.com/articles.htm

**Altered Pentatonic Scales
http://www.lucaspickford.com/alteredp.htm

Music Theory: Modes of the Major Scale
http://musictheoryblog.blogspot.com/2007/01/modes-of-major-scale.html

Pitch axis theory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_Axis_Theory

LINKS - Jazz / Improvisation

YouTube - Jazz Funk Licks - Stephane Lucarelli - lesson at GMC -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJPApB_pxXA&feature=related

**YouTube - Jazz Fusion Guitar - Quartal harmony - ( John Scofield style)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK7gam0PW3s&feature=related

Al Di Melola Lesson - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ4FZ80Qdd8&feature=related

Frank Gambale / Acoustic improvisation /1 - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXbi3UM-PO8&feature=related

Rhythm Changes Lesson (Part 1) - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmgID8tIfQ4&feature=related

LINKS - Great performances

**Bob Brozman plays "Highway 49 Blues" - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuzfgagmrBk&feature=related

LINKS - Etc

Richie Kotzen - Guitar Lesson - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKyu0DXPGyc&feature=related

**Six String Experience | News, Tips, Tricks, Reviews and advice about all things guitar
http://sixstringexperience.com/blog2/

Beardyman Brings the Beat and a Case for Music Education - ThoseWhoDig.net.
http://thosewhodig.net/?Beardyman-Brings-the-Beat-and-a-Case-for-Music-Education&article=452

**Fun Music Squares
http://seawitchery.tumblr.com/post/4070384205/i-started-out-clicking-strategically-and-by-the

The Bulletproof Musician | Learn How to Overcome Stage Fright & Performance Anxiety
http://www.bulletproofmusician.com/

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