Guitar Lab: The I vi Connection, Vol. 4

Mastering Rhythm and Soloing: The Essential Guide to the 'I vi Connection' for Guitarists

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Brad Carlton

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Elevate your guitar playing to new heights with "Guitar Lab: The I vi Connection Vol. 4." Building on the solid foundation established in previous volumes, this course focuses on the I-VI progression, delving into the intricacies of the F# minor chord, your VI chord. Under the expert guidance of Brad Carlton, you'll explore a variety of techniques that will revolutionize your playing.

This volume goes beyond the basics, introducing you to common tones and pedal steel approaches that add depth and texture to your music. You'll master great fingering principles and learn how to craft compelling melodies using the basic framework of a motif, enhancing it to create truly memorable musical expressions.

Key lessons include forming the A triad in the 2nd position and adding extra notes to develop the A major pentatonic scale. These exercises will simplify your soloing and enrich your melodic capabilities. With a focus on creating melodic connections over the I-VI progression, "The I vi Connection Vol. 4" sets you on a path to mastering intricate musical compositions through diligent practice.

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, this volume will streamline your rhythm and lead techniques, uncovering new musical horizons. Grab your guitar and join Brad Carlton in this exciting journey to enhance your guitar playing with "The I vi Connection Vol. 4."

What you'll learn

Combine this move with other chord tone targeting techniques in real-time playing
Create melodic phrases using the 1, b7, b3 interval pattern
Apply this two-note move within improvisation over I-vi progressions
Mute unwanted strings during complex bending techniques
Choose appropriate fingerings based on the musical phrase

Release date: 06/03/2024 • 1h 38m runtime

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3 Note Melodic Moves | 5,b3,1

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3 Note Melodic Moves | 5,b3,1

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What's included

31 lessons • 1 charts • 1 Jam Tracks

The I vi Connection Vol. 4

I'm Brad Carlton with Volume 4 of the I-VI Connection. We'll cover all kinds of moves over the F sharp minor chord, which is your VI chord. We'll talk about common tones, some pedal steel approaches, some great fingering principles, but you'll also learn how to make a chord. Great melodies where you use the basic framework of a motif and then you enhance it.

So grab your guitar and let's play some melodic connections over the I-VI progression.

3 Note Melodic Moves | 1,b3,5

In this lesson, we will explore the three tones in the minor arpeggio over F sharp minor. We'll learn to play the root, flat third, and fifth in various positions on the neck, emphasizing the importance of mastering these notes in different layouts and fingerings. We will cover the connection between pentatonic scales in second and fourth positions, the significance of different chord forms, and techniques such as finger rolls, slides, and vibrato. This lesson aims to expand your arpeggio knowledge and improve your ability to play musically across the neck.

3 Note Melodic Moves | b3,1,5

In this lesson, we will explore the systematic approach to studying groups of notes, specifically focusing on the triad of a root, flat third, and fifth. We will learn to fix the fifth note and explore different starting points to create interesting melodic lines. The lesson will cover techniques such as legato slides, pull-offs, and embellishing melodies with chord tones and target notes. We will emphasize the importance of musicality over speed and provide practical exercises to develop versatility and creativity in your playing.

3 Note Melodic Moves | 5,b3,1

In this lesson, we will explore targeting the primary destination tone (one) within an arpeggio and how to play it with varying rhythms. We'll focus on maintaining position while experimenting with different rhythmic figures, such as triplets and shuffle eighth notes, and demonstrate how to play these on different beats. This lesson will help you develop rhythmic versatility and improve your ability to play over an F sharp minor chord, seamlessly integrating entrance phrases into continuous lines.

3 Note Melodic Moves | b3,5,1

Now we will explore the nuances of playing the flat three, five, and one motif in different ways. We'll focus on mastering finger rolls, achieving a legato tone, and balancing your voices. We will examine the effects of letting notes ring over versus playing them monophonically, and consider the impact of staccato and dynamics on your playing.

3 Note Melodic Moves | 4,b3,1

In this lesson we will explore expanding the use of chord tones by incorporating the F sharp minor pentatonic scale. We'll focus on adding color to your playing with techniques like bending, vibrato, pre-bends, and grace notes. You'll learn how to achieve a smooth legato, manipulate strings effectively, and explore various ways to play riffs.

3 Note Melodic Moves | b3,4,1

In this lesson, we will explore how to play notes in different sequences and orders, focusing on technical preparation and finger positioning. You'll learn to execute descending finger rolls, legato slides, and avoid string noise. This lesson emphasizes thinking ahead about your destination note and adjusting your technique to achieve smooth, clean playing. We will also discuss the importance of practicing with and without noise gates to master subtle nuances in your playing.

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Osokin

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10/15/24

Super Useful Material!

This fourth volume (there are 4 in total) of Brad Carlton's lesson series on the 'I vi Connection' is full of super useful material which will help any serious student guitarist elevate to a higher level. Highly recommended.

Ohio5665

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07/18/24

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Great series!!!