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Guitar Lab: The I vi Connection, Vol. 1
Mastering Rhythm and Soloing: The Essential Guide to the '1-6 Connection' for Guitarists
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About this course
The I vi Connection Vol. 1 is a transformative course for guitarists at any level of expertise. Centered on the foundational 'I vi Connection,' this course simplifies rhythm and lead playing, revealing a new realm of musical possibilities. By focusing on two-note and three-note motifs for each chord, it provides a solid melodic and harmonic foundation. The course delves into the CAGED system, particularly one of its five chord shapes, to improve fretboard navigation. Highlights include constructing the A triad in the 2nd position and integrating additional notes to form the A major pentatonic scale, making soloing simpler and more melodic. "The I vi Connection Vol. 1" equips you with the skills to craft compelling music through consistent practice, unlocking the full potential of this essential musical progression.
What you'll learn
- Play chord fragments using 2, 3, and 4 note combinations
- Apply chord deconstruction protocol to E-form shapes
- Apply A form as a navigational beacon on the fretboard
- Locate root, third, and fifth within the A form
- Understand alternative third placement in A form
Release date: 03/01/2024 • 1h 36m runtime
Sample lessons
What's included
23 lessons • 1 charts • 1 Jam Tracks
The I vi Connection Vol. 1
I'm Brad Carlton, and I'm here to introduce a course that's a treasure trove for guitarists at any stage of their soloing journey, from beginners to those with decades of experience. The course is centered around the 'I vi Connection' a fundamental progression in music that opens up a world of rhythmic and soloing possibilities. We'll explore how the I vi progression simplifies playing both rhythm and leads, thanks to their shared common tones.
What sets this course apart is how it equips you with a solid melodic and harmonic vocabulary through the use of strong two-note and three-note motifs for each chord. These motifs are your building blocks for crafting compelling music. Additionally, you'll delve into the CAGED system, focusing on one of its five chord forms to deepen your understanding of guitar fretboard navigation.
A special highlight includes a detailed breakdown of constructing the A triad in the 2nd position, showcasing the root (A), 3rd (C#), and 5th (E). We'll further enrich your skills by integrating the 2nd (B) and 6th (F#) into the A arpeggio in the 2nd position, forming the 6th string root A major pentatonic scale. This comprehensive approach not only makes soloing easier but ensures you're always melodic, knowing exactly which notes to target. So, grab your guitar, and let's unlock the full potential of the 'I vi Connection' together.
What sets this course apart is how it equips you with a solid melodic and harmonic vocabulary through the use of strong two-note and three-note motifs for each chord. These motifs are your building blocks for crafting compelling music. Additionally, you'll delve into the CAGED system, focusing on one of its five chord forms to deepen your understanding of guitar fretboard navigation.
A special highlight includes a detailed breakdown of constructing the A triad in the 2nd position, showcasing the root (A), 3rd (C#), and 5th (E). We'll further enrich your skills by integrating the 2nd (B) and 6th (F#) into the A arpeggio in the 2nd position, forming the 6th string root A major pentatonic scale. This comprehensive approach not only makes soloing easier but ensures you're always melodic, knowing exactly which notes to target. So, grab your guitar, and let's unlock the full potential of the 'I vi Connection' together.
Chord Form Beacons | G Form
I'm Brad Carlton, and I'm here to introduce a course that's a treasure trove for guitarists at any stage of their soloing journey, from beginners to those with decades of experience. The course is centered around the 'I vi Connection' a fundamental progression in music that opens up a world of rhythmic and soloing possibilities. We'll explore how the I vi progression simplifies playing both rhythm and leads, thanks to their shared common tones.
What sets this course apart is how it equips you with a solid melodic and harmonic vocabulary through the use of strong two-note and three-note motifs for each chord. These motifs are your building blocks for crafting compelling music. Additionally, you'll delve into the CAGED system, focusing on one of its five chord forms to deepen your understanding of guitar fretboard navigation.
A special highlight includes a detailed breakdown of constructing the A triad in the 2nd position, showcasing the root (A), 3rd (C#), and 5th (E). We'll further enrich your skills by integrating the 2nd (B) and 6th (F#) into the A arpeggio in the 2nd position, forming the 6th string root A major pentatonic scale. This comprehensive approach not only makes soloing easier but ensures you're always melodic, knowing exactly which notes to target. So, grab your guitar, and let's unlock the full potential of the 'I vi Connection' together.
What sets this course apart is how it equips you with a solid melodic and harmonic vocabulary through the use of strong two-note and three-note motifs for each chord. These motifs are your building blocks for crafting compelling music. Additionally, you'll delve into the CAGED system, focusing on one of its five chord forms to deepen your understanding of guitar fretboard navigation.
A special highlight includes a detailed breakdown of constructing the A triad in the 2nd position, showcasing the root (A), 3rd (C#), and 5th (E). We'll further enrich your skills by integrating the 2nd (B) and 6th (F#) into the A arpeggio in the 2nd position, forming the 6th string root A major pentatonic scale. This comprehensive approach not only makes soloing easier but ensures you're always melodic, knowing exactly which notes to target. So, grab your guitar, and let's unlock the full potential of the 'I vi Connection' together.
Chord Form Beacons | E Form
I'm Brad Carlton, and I'm here to introduce a course that's a treasure trove for guitarists at any stage of their soloing journey, from beginners to those with decades of experience. The course is centered around the 'I vi Connection' a fundamental progression in music that opens up a world of rhythmic and soloing possibilities. We'll explore how the I vi progression simplifies playing both rhythm and leads, thanks to their shared common tones.
What sets this course apart is how it equips you with a solid melodic and harmonic vocabulary through the use of strong two-note and three-note motifs for each chord. These motifs are your building blocks for crafting compelling music. Additionally, you'll delve into the CAGED system, focusing on one of its five chord forms to deepen your understanding of guitar fretboard navigation.
A special highlight includes a detailed breakdown of constructing the A triad in the 2nd position, showcasing the root (A), 3rd (C#), and 5th (E). We'll further enrich your skills by integrating the 2nd (B) and 6th (F#) into the A arpeggio in the 2nd position, forming the 6th string root A major pentatonic scale. This comprehensive approach not only makes soloing easier but ensures you're always melodic, knowing exactly which notes to target. So, grab your guitar, and let's unlock the full potential of the 'I vi Connection' together.
What sets this course apart is how it equips you with a solid melodic and harmonic vocabulary through the use of strong two-note and three-note motifs for each chord. These motifs are your building blocks for crafting compelling music. Additionally, you'll delve into the CAGED system, focusing on one of its five chord forms to deepen your understanding of guitar fretboard navigation.
A special highlight includes a detailed breakdown of constructing the A triad in the 2nd position, showcasing the root (A), 3rd (C#), and 5th (E). We'll further enrich your skills by integrating the 2nd (B) and 6th (F#) into the A arpeggio in the 2nd position, forming the 6th string root A major pentatonic scale. This comprehensive approach not only makes soloing easier but ensures you're always melodic, knowing exactly which notes to target. So, grab your guitar, and let's unlock the full potential of the 'I vi Connection' together.
Chord Form Beacons | D Form
I'm Brad Carlton, and I'm here to introduce a course that's a treasure trove for guitarists at any stage of their soloing journey, from beginners to those with decades of experience. The course is centered around the 'I vi Connection' a fundamental progression in music that opens up a world of rhythmic and soloing possibilities. We'll explore how the I vi progression simplifies playing both rhythm and leads, thanks to their shared common tones.
What sets this course apart is how it equips you with a solid melodic and harmonic vocabulary through the use of strong two-note and three-note motifs for each chord. These motifs are your building blocks for crafting compelling music. Additionally, you'll delve into the CAGED system, focusing on one of its five chord forms to deepen your understanding of guitar fretboard navigation.
A special highlight includes a detailed breakdown of constructing the A triad in the 2nd position, showcasing the root (A), 3rd (C#), and 5th (E). We'll further enrich your skills by integrating the 2nd (B) and 6th (F#) into the A arpeggio in the 2nd position, forming the 6th string root A major pentatonic scale. This comprehensive approach not only makes soloing easier but ensures you're always melodic, knowing exactly which notes to target. So, grab your guitar, and let's unlock the full potential of the 'I vi Connection' together.
What sets this course apart is how it equips you with a solid melodic and harmonic vocabulary through the use of strong two-note and three-note motifs for each chord. These motifs are your building blocks for crafting compelling music. Additionally, you'll delve into the CAGED system, focusing on one of its five chord forms to deepen your understanding of guitar fretboard navigation.
A special highlight includes a detailed breakdown of constructing the A triad in the 2nd position, showcasing the root (A), 3rd (C#), and 5th (E). We'll further enrich your skills by integrating the 2nd (B) and 6th (F#) into the A arpeggio in the 2nd position, forming the 6th string root A major pentatonic scale. This comprehensive approach not only makes soloing easier but ensures you're always melodic, knowing exactly which notes to target. So, grab your guitar, and let's unlock the full potential of the 'I vi Connection' together.
Chord Form Beacons | C Form
I'm Brad Carlton, and I'm here to introduce a course that's a treasure trove for guitarists at any stage of their soloing journey, from beginners to those with decades of experience. The course is centered around the 'I vi Connection' a fundamental progression in music that opens up a world of rhythmic and soloing possibilities. We'll explore how the I vi progression simplifies playing both rhythm and leads, thanks to their shared common tones.
What sets this course apart is how it equips you with a solid melodic and harmonic vocabulary through the use of strong two-note and three-note motifs for each chord. These motifs are your building blocks for crafting compelling music. Additionally, you'll delve into the CAGED system, focusing on one of its five chord forms to deepen your understanding of guitar fretboard navigation.
A special highlight includes a detailed breakdown of constructing the A triad in the 2nd position, showcasing the root (A), 3rd (C#), and 5th (E). We'll further enrich your skills by integrating the 2nd (B) and 6th (F#) into the A arpeggio in the 2nd position, forming the 6th string root A major pentatonic scale. This comprehensive approach not only makes soloing easier but ensures you're always melodic, knowing exactly which notes to target. So, grab your guitar, and let's unlock the full potential of the 'I vi Connection' together.
What sets this course apart is how it equips you with a solid melodic and harmonic vocabulary through the use of strong two-note and three-note motifs for each chord. These motifs are your building blocks for crafting compelling music. Additionally, you'll delve into the CAGED system, focusing on one of its five chord forms to deepen your understanding of guitar fretboard navigation.
A special highlight includes a detailed breakdown of constructing the A triad in the 2nd position, showcasing the root (A), 3rd (C#), and 5th (E). We'll further enrich your skills by integrating the 2nd (B) and 6th (F#) into the A arpeggio in the 2nd position, forming the 6th string root A major pentatonic scale. This comprehensive approach not only makes soloing easier but ensures you're always melodic, knowing exactly which notes to target. So, grab your guitar, and let's unlock the full potential of the 'I vi Connection' together.
Chord Form Beacons | A Form
I'm Brad Carlton, and I'm here to introduce a course that's a treasure trove for guitarists at any stage of their soloing journey, from beginners to those with decades of experience. The course is centered around the 'I vi Connection' a fundamental progression in music that opens up a world of rhythmic and soloing possibilities. We'll explore how the I vi progression simplifies playing both rhythm and leads, thanks to their shared common tones.
What sets this course apart is how it equips you with a solid melodic and harmonic vocabulary through the use of strong two-note and three-note motifs for each chord. These motifs are your building blocks for crafting compelling music. Additionally, you'll delve into the CAGED system, focusing on one of its five chord forms to deepen your understanding of guitar fretboard navigation.
A special highlight includes a detailed breakdown of constructing the A triad in the 2nd position, showcasing the root (A), 3rd (C#), and 5th (E). We'll further enrich your skills by integrating the 2nd (B) and 6th (F#) into the A arpeggio in the 2nd position, forming the 6th string root A major pentatonic scale. This comprehensive approach not only makes soloing easier but ensures you're always melodic, knowing exactly which notes to target. So, grab your guitar, and let's unlock the full potential of the 'I vi Connection' together.
What sets this course apart is how it equips you with a solid melodic and harmonic vocabulary through the use of strong two-note and three-note motifs for each chord. These motifs are your building blocks for crafting compelling music. Additionally, you'll delve into the CAGED system, focusing on one of its five chord forms to deepen your understanding of guitar fretboard navigation.
A special highlight includes a detailed breakdown of constructing the A triad in the 2nd position, showcasing the root (A), 3rd (C#), and 5th (E). We'll further enrich your skills by integrating the 2nd (B) and 6th (F#) into the A arpeggio in the 2nd position, forming the 6th string root A major pentatonic scale. This comprehensive approach not only makes soloing easier but ensures you're always melodic, knowing exactly which notes to target. So, grab your guitar, and let's unlock the full potential of the 'I vi Connection' together.
A Arpeggio | II Position
I'm Brad Carlton, and I'm here to introduce a course that's a treasure trove for guitarists at any stage of their soloing journey, from beginners to those with decades of experience. The course is centered around the 'I vi Connection' a fundamental progression in music that opens up a world of rhythmic and soloing possibilities. We'll explore how the I vi progression simplifies playing both rhythm and leads, thanks to their shared common tones.
What sets this course apart is how it equips you with a solid melodic and harmonic vocabulary through the use of strong two-note and three-note motifs for each chord. These motifs are your building blocks for crafting compelling music. Additionally, you'll delve into the CAGED system, focusing on one of its five chord forms to deepen your understanding of guitar fretboard navigation.
A special highlight includes a detailed breakdown of constructing the A triad in the 2nd position, showcasing the root (A), 3rd (C#), and 5th (E). We'll further enrich your skills by integrating the 2nd (B) and 6th (F#) into the A arpeggio in the 2nd position, forming the 6th string root A major pentatonic scale. This comprehensive approach not only makes soloing easier but ensures you're always melodic, knowing exactly which notes to target. So, grab your guitar, and let's unlock the full potential of the 'I vi Connection' together.
What sets this course apart is how it equips you with a solid melodic and harmonic vocabulary through the use of strong two-note and three-note motifs for each chord. These motifs are your building blocks for crafting compelling music. Additionally, you'll delve into the CAGED system, focusing on one of its five chord forms to deepen your understanding of guitar fretboard navigation.
A special highlight includes a detailed breakdown of constructing the A triad in the 2nd position, showcasing the root (A), 3rd (C#), and 5th (E). We'll further enrich your skills by integrating the 2nd (B) and 6th (F#) into the A arpeggio in the 2nd position, forming the 6th string root A major pentatonic scale. This comprehensive approach not only makes soloing easier but ensures you're always melodic, knowing exactly which notes to target. So, grab your guitar, and let's unlock the full potential of the 'I vi Connection' together.
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Reviews
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Osokin
Verified buyer
10/15/24
Highly Recommended!
This first volume (there are 4 in total) of Brad Carlton's lesson series on the 'I vi Connection' is full of excellent material which will help any serious student guitarist elevate to a higher level. Highly recommended.
Darren V.
03/06/24
Learning that Sticks!
This is a phenomenal course! I had previously taken a CAGED course from another instructor and spent countless hours moving shapes up and down the fretboard but with no real plan or purpose. What I learned in this course opened my eyes to how being more intentional with where I take off and where I land can improve my solos exponentially. One of the main reasons I'm giving this course a five: I have spent the last several years traveling the country and Canada as a literacy consultant (which basically means I coach teachers and administrators on ways to teach reading and writing more effectively). When I evaluate teaching practice, I always ask myself this question: How much of the learning sticks? How much did I walk away with that is now cemented into my longterm memory and can be used across contexts? With this course, the learning sticks. Brad understands the basic tenets of effective teaching and uses it masterfully to guide/coach students rather than simply lecture. 1. Keeping direct instruction concise and as simple as possible (in other words, new content is presented in small, bite-size chunks). 2. Spiraled instruction and repetition: Brad stays with the same key for the entire course and each lesson builds on previous learning. "Remember when I said..." He repeats skills in different contexts. So we've practiced moving from the 3 to 1, now let's reverse course and go 1 to 3. 3. Modeling: He models how it can/should look but does so in a way that is approachable and attainable for students at this level, which leaves me as the student feeling like "hey, I can do this!" 4. Application: he has chunked the course in such a way that players who may be new to this work (like me) can feel successful as they apply what they learned (I'm not left to simply mimic him, but rather, I'm given skills that are generalizable and can be used across a myriad of contexts). To anyone who sees this ridiculously long review and wants the Cliff Notes, I can sum it up with this: Take the course. You won't regret it.
AzizAziz
03/03/24
A Gem of a course
Don't underestimate this course. This is a gold mine for folks who keeps on wondering how to improvise a solo. I love the delivery of the course, it is succinct yet generous.
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