Current TFU Student Level 2
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TFU 6.6 Video CD-ROM:
Vertical Soloing II
We continue our study of "vertical
soloing" in this second set of lessons. Learning how to "see" all of the
chord tones in a single "vertical" position is essential for learning how to
play and improvise over chord changes. Of equal benefit, you are forced to
break away from your comfort zone, visual routines and old bag of licks. In
short, vertical soloing is your key to busting out of the rut and
accelerating your knowledge of the fretboard.
Our first progression is a I IV progression in the key of A. You will learn
all five forms of the caged system for this vamp. Next will be the arpeggios
for each chord, then the major pentatonic scales and finally the entire
major scale. Common tones are examined as well as the notes that change in a
I IV progression when using pentatonics. Various arpeggios are also
presented as a means to isolate subgroups of the entire mode.
>>Chop Suey
Swedish guitar virtuoso Andreas Oberg was born
in Stockholm on August 6, 1978. At the age of 18, Andreas made a name for
himself on the vibrant Swedish music scene performing with many of Sweden's
top artists and he was also admitted to the Royal Music Academy in
Stockholm. During recent years Andreas Oberg has been working with his own
projects as well as performing with artists in many different styles such as
Les Paul, Toots Thielemans, Bireli Lagrene, Larry Coryell, Barbara
Hendricks, John Pisano, Martin Taylor, Stuart Hamm, Danny Gottlieb, Jimmy
Rosenberg, Frank Vignola, Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden, Ulf Wakenius, Joey
DeFrancesco, Mark Murphy, Stochelo Rosenberg, Angelo Debarre, and Florin
Nicolescu just to name a few.
Here is Andreas at this years Allstar Guitar Night show in Anaheim
California at winter NAMM. Also be on the look out for two new video courses
that he just shot here in the studio.
TrueFire offers two tuition plans for students to choose from. They both
include an All Access TV account, which features over 2,500 video guitar
lessons, performances and interviews from many of the world's top players, a
certain amount of All-Access minutes, student discounts and more! Visit
JOIN to compare tuition and plans
or click on the links below for the full description.
TrueFire University's Level 2 plan includes monthly video CD-ROMs cross all
styles and focus on developing better rhythm, improvisation and soloing chops.
TFU Level 2 is ideal for late intermediate and advanced guitar players who
prefer to cherry pick their study material and advance at their own pace.
View archived issues of TrueFire's Chop Suey here. Please keep in mind that
the free picks and downloads from past issues may no longer be available for
free from the artist.
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