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Freebo Artist Series

Freebo, acclaimed bassist, guitar player and songwriter walks you through the craft of writing and playing songs.

Marty FriedmanTommy EmmanuelSteve VaiEric GalesEric Johnson

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Freebo Artist Series
Freebo

Freebo

Educator

acoustic, fingerstyle

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About this course

Freebo, acclaimed bassist, guitar player and songwriter walks you through the craft of writing and playing songs.

What you'll learn

  • Playing 1-4-5 progressions using single-finger chord shapes with partial capo
  • Learn to apply chord inversions with pedal tones in the key of G
  • Transposing the partial capo technique to different keys
  • Using ostinato bass patterns for rhythmic foundation
  • Understand how to use pedal bass tones to create harmonic tension and unresolved feelings
Release date: 11/05/2012 • 11h 02m runtime
late beginnerintermediatelate intermediateacoustic guitarchord progressionssoloing
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Sample lessons
Basic Theory
Basic Theory
Introduction to Basic Theory
Relative Minors
Relative Minors
Relative Minor Chords
Alternative Chord Progressions
Alternative Chord Progressions
Alternative Chord Progressions
Picking Techniques
Picking Techniques
Right Hand Techniques

What's included

39 lessons • 25 charts

Introducing Freebo
In the first lesson of his artist series, Freebo introduces himself as both a person and musician. He moves on to talk about his guitar, choice of strings and even throws in a bit of philosophy.
Introducing Freebo
In the first lesson of his artist series, Freebo introduces himself as both a person and musician. He moves on to talk about his guitar, choice of strings and even throws in a bit of philosophy.
Introducing Freebo
In the first lesson of his artist series, Freebo introduces himself as both a person and musician. He moves on to talk about his guitar, choice of strings and even throws in a bit of philosophy.
Introducing Freebo
In the first lesson of his artist series, Freebo introduces himself as both a person and musician. He moves on to talk about his guitar, choice of strings and even throws in a bit of philosophy.
Introducing Freebo
In the first lesson of his artist series, Freebo introduces himself as both a person and musician. He moves on to talk about his guitar, choice of strings and even throws in a bit of philosophy.
Tuning Your Guitar
Freebo jumps into his first official lesson on the basics of the guitar. Before anything else, you must learn how to tune your guitar. Walk through the process with Freebo in this lesson.
Basic Theory
Freebo touches on some basic theory in this lesson, including the very helpful I-IV-V progression. He uses a keyboard for visual reference.

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hodgie

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04/20/25

Great for those who want to compose on the guitar.

Freebo is a true teacher because it is readily apparent what a humble learner he has been in getting beyond the personal plateaus to peaks beyond. There is a gem to be found in each lesson here for those who want to grow musically.

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