R&b Solo

In the world of shred, blues, jazz, rock, heck, in any world where you play guitar, one of the toughest, and interesting methods for picking is called hybrid picking, a combination of using both your pick and fingers to get more notes and more inventive and interesting licks a ...more

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to manipulate multiple copies of a single track in Traktor, formerly known as Traktor DJ studio, to achieve interesting effects. More specifically, this tutorial looks at phasing, beat repeat, snare fill, drum solo and half-time fill techniqu ...more

Altered chords are a great spice to add to any song, especially in Jazz and Fusion. But trying to improvise over them in a solo can be disastrous if you aren't playing on the key tones of the chord, you will just create a large amount of a-tonal and diminished notes that you m ...more

So you've gotten down the CAGED system, fantastic! You're on your way to be a master of your fretboard! But if you're not sure what else you can do with the CAGED system, try the lesson in this video. You will learn how to arpeggiate your chords in the CAGED system up and down ...more

The check just arrived; now what? Whether you sipped tap water all night or ordered a rare bottle of wine, we have an answer. Learn how to avoid over paying. Follow proper bill splitting etiquette with this how to video. You Will Need * Separate checks * Common sense * Courte ...more

This video lesson will teach you how to use both Major and Minor pentatonic in the same solo. Let’s first review the E minor Pentatonic Scale at the 12th fret.

Check out this instructional guitar video that shows you how to play the song "Seabreeze" by Tyrone Wells. This demonstration is taught by Tyrone Wells himself. You will need a guitar, a willing heart, a love for music, and fingers. Follow these simple steps to play "Seabreeze ...more

Learn how to play Shout it out loud by Kiss on electric guitar. The guitar is tuned down 1/2 step for this song (Eb, Bb, Gb, Db, Ab, Eb). First riff: Two lead guitars are playing together. 2nd string, 16th fret, twice. Bend up and back down. 14th fret. Second guitar is playin ...more

Using a Strat guitar since it has a basic type of string system, this demonstrator shows how to properly adjust the string height of a guitar. In order to do this, one must use an Allen wrench screw or a screwdriver for each saddle, a flathead screwdriver, and a 64th ruler. Th ...more

Got ballet tickets? Learn to appreciate and enjoy the performance with these steps. You Will Need * A ticket to a ballet performance * Internet access * A book on ballet (optional) * Binoculars (optional) Step 1 Prepare for the performance by learning about the ballet you wil ...more

These techniques are important for playing any type of solo - here Charles Sedlak will show you how to do hammer-ons and pull-offs. And no, you don't actually need a hammer for this, and if you thought so, stop playing right now, put it down - you don't deserve that guitar of ...more

Learn how to play "Get Back" by Demi Lovato, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs here: Standard Tuning: Verse:listen to the song for timing |------------| |------------| |------------| 4x |-5555--9-10-| |-5555--9-10-| |-3333--7-8--| Pre-c ...more

Learn how to play "Light On" by David Cook, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning: Am Never really said too much C Afraid it wouldn’t be enough G Just try to keep my spirits up Dm E When there’s no point i ...more

In this lesson you will learn how to play lead guitar and solo using the dorian mode. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play guitar using the dorian mode. Part 2 of 2 - How to Play guitar using the dorian mode.

Although mainly demonstrational, this video shows you how to play the melody "Lord Mayo" on guitar. This video is intended for advanced players who learn easily by watching or listening. Read the useful tips posted below to aid your guitar learning: The tune is a traditional ...more

Let every note of your solo really shine and find your perfect place in the mix using Compression in Logic.

After learning the foundation tricks of "sit!" "stay!" and "come!" have your dog try their paws at a jump. You Will Need * PVC dog jump * Leash * Dog * Dog treats Step 1: Set up the jump Set up the dog jump. For a small dog, set the bar at the lowest rung; for a medium- or la ...more

Learn how to attend a wedding alone. Not having a date for a wedding can be a good thing, if you know how to work it. You Will Need * A hotel room * A killer suit or dress * Conversation openers * Dance lessons Step 1. Get a room Reserve a room where the bride and groom su ...more

The pataflafla is a unique drum rudiment that is sure to challenge your ability to play flam strokes. It requires that you play back-to-back flams with the same hand. This rudiment is great for drum fills and solo patterns.

The flam accent is a powerful drum rudiment that uses the basic flam within a triplet feel. The pattern is great for creative drum fills and solo patterns within a wide variety of musical genres.

Want to learn how to improvise and play jazz piano? Well first you have to learn techniques from the jazz greats of yesteryear. This piano lesson teaches you how to play "Misty" by Erroll Garner. With some practice and basic understanding of music theory and harmony you will s ...more

In this how-to video, you will learn how to play the Carlos Santana song "Europa" on a ukulele. You will need a tuned ukulele and knowledge of basic chord shapes. The chord progression consists of the chords Gm, C7, F, Am, and Dm. End the previous progression with the chords G ...more

In this electric guitar video lesson we explore one of the most important rock licks. It's not hard to do, but it is very handy when constructing electric guitar solos.

Learn how to play blues rock on the electric guitar. This lesson covers both chords and solos inspired by ZZ top and BB king.

Want to learn how to improvise and play jazz piano? Well first you have to learn from the jazz greats of yesteryear. This lesson teaches you how to play "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" by Charles Mingus on piano. With some practice and basic understanding of music theory and harmony yo ...more

Want to learn how to improvise and play jazz piano? Well first you have to learn techniques from the jazz greats of yesteryear. This two part piano lesson teaches you how to play "The Christmas Song" by Mel Tormé and Bob Wells. With some practice and basic understanding of mus ...more

Want to learn how to improvise and play jazz piano? Well first you have to learn from the jazz greats of yesteryear. This lesson teaches you how to play "A Child is Born," written by the great trumpet player Thad Jones, on piano. The most moving recording of this song is on th ...more

This video is a bass lesson that demonstrates how to use a two-handed tapping technique often used by Eddie Van Halen and others on guitar. To do this on bass, you should put your middle finger over the top of your index finger to make a more solid tapping finger, and put your ...more

If you need to know how to play the acoustic fingerstyle guitar, you've come to the right video tutorials. This three-part instructional guitar lesson will show you want you need to know about playing the acoustic guitar like a pro. Just listen and learn from these tips and tr ...more

Want to learn how to improvise and play jazz piano? Well first you have to learn techniques from the jazz greats of yesteryear. This piano lesson teaches you how to play "A House Is Not A Home" by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. With some practice and basic understanding of musi ...more

Practice your soloing skills and record melodic lead lines over your favorite song or backing track by importing pre-recorded tracks into Logic.

Want to learn how to improvise and play jazz piano? Well first you have to learn from the jazz greats of yesteryear. This lesson teaches you how to play "The Man I Love"by George & Ira Gershwin on piano. With some practice and basic understanding of music theory and harmony yo ...more

Want to learn how to improvise and play jazz piano? Well first you have to learn techniques from the jazz greats of yesteryear. This piano lesson teaches you how to improvise in the key of D Major in Ionian mode. With some practice and basic understanding of music theory and h ...more

In this videos you will learn how to take care of your trumpet, clean the valves and play basic scales, then you can dream of playing dark clubs and soaring solos. Part 1 of 18 - How to Play beginning trumpet. Play beginning trumpet - Part 2 of 18. Click through to watch this ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to play lead guitar. Lead guitar plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, and guitar solos. When learning to play the lead guitar, the first thing that users should do is to start by playing the minor pentatonic scale, which can ...more

Learn how to play triads up and down the guitar very fast. Great for metal solos.

A step by step lesson on how to play call and response exercises with the West African Djembe drum. These exercises are meant to deepen listening skills and will also assist you in learning the building blocks of how to create great solos with your Djembe. Part 1 of 2 - How to ...more

If you are looking for some new licks to incorporate into your solos on the electric guitar, then this how to video is a great place to start. In this guitar lesson you will learn how to play the tapping technique when playing chords and single line melodies. Some guitarists u ...more

If you are looking for some new licks to incorporate into your solos on the electric guitar, then this how to video is a great place to start. In this guitar lesson you will learn how to play a major lick. This riff outlines chord shapes and uses slides to create a pedal slide ...more

If you are looking for some new licks to incorporate into your solos on the electric guitar, then this how to video is a great place to start. In this guitar lesson you will learn how to play a linear blues lickin the key of E. A linear lick is played up and down the neck of t ...more

In this clip, you'll learn how to incorporate hammer-pulls into your ukulele soloing. If you want to get really good at playing the ukulele, it stands to reason that you'll need to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in high-quality video lessons like this one from the fo ...more

Thirds are part of any country song. Watch this video lesson to explore playing thirds in various keys and how to tastefully use them when soloing.

Octaves are a cool way of spicing up your solos either by adding in the ocatve note after playing the lower note, or, in the way that George Benson and other great Jazz artists have made famous, playing full octave type power chords that allow you to play all sorts of melodies ...more

Improve your technique and picking speed and prepare yourself for lightning fast solos and complicated melody lines by practicing this killin' 16th note Minor Pentatonic Scale exercise.

If you are looking for some new licks to incorporate into your solos on the electric guitar, then this how to video is a great place to start. In this guitar lesson you will learn how to play a lick from the song "Shove the Sun Aside" by Dave Weiner. This riff is played on a 7 ...more

In this video we are going to build upon hammer on and pull off skills. We are going to introduce tapping, which can be used to further enhance your soloing. I'll go over some basic tapping tips to get you started, and walk you through a classical riff. Then I'll introduce our ...more