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Beyond Blues: How to Use the Super Locrian Scale
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Beyond Blues: How to Use the Super Locrian Scale

Get deep inside the Super Locrian scale and learn how to add ear-twisting tension to your blues lines.

Twang 101: Chromatic Country Runs
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Twang 101: Chromatic Country Runs

Understand everything you need to know about how to use the "country chromatic scale" and create some of the most finger-busting licks this side of Brent Mason.

Rhythm Rules: Atypical Funk
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Rhythm Rules: Atypical Funk

Move past the typical "James Brown" chord shapes by incorporating stacked fourths, 7#9, and 7sus4 shapes to breath new life into your rhythm playing.

Kick Out the Jams: Pumped Up Licks
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Kick Out the Jams: Pumped Up Licks

Joe Robinson shows you 5 essential licks that demonstrate everything from fiery SRV-inspired blues-rock soloing to quirky, angular phrases.

Beyond Blues: Altered-Scale Secrets
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Beyond Blues: Altered-Scale Secrets

Unlock the secrets of implying altered sounds over dominant 7th chords using the Super Locrian scale.

Drop Dead Shred: Sweep City
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Drop Dead Shred: Sweep City

Learn the ins and outs, ups and downs of sweep picking with this lesson by uber-shredder Nita Strauss.

Fretboard Workshop: Why Triads are Essential
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Fretboard Workshop: Why Triads are Essential

Develop a deeper understanding of basic triads, learn about inversions and voice-leading, and create more interesting rhythm parts in this month''s Fretboard Workshop.

Style Guide: Django Reinhardt and Gypsy Jazz
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Style Guide: Django Reinhardt and Gypsy Jazz

Uncover the secrets behind Django''s style by learning about three- and four-note voicings, blazing arpeggios, and some cool diminished-sounding tricks.

Beyond Blues: 12 Keys, Five Shapes, and the Blues
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Beyond Blues: 12 Keys, Five Shapes, and the Blues

Understand how to visualize chord shapes all over the neck and learn how five simple arpeggio shapes can unlock 12 keys.

Twang 101: Why You Should Care About Hybrid Picking
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Twang 101: Why You Should Care About Hybrid Picking

What in the heck is “hybrid picking” and why should you care? Learn how to unleash some picking-hand tricks, create open-string phrases and pedal-steel licks.