Guitar Lab: The I vi Connection, Vol. 2

Mastering Rhythm and Soloing: The Essential Guide to the '1-6 Connection' for Guitarists

Marty FriedmanTommy EmmanuelSteve VaiEric GalesEric Johnson

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Guitar Lab: The I vi Connection, Vol. 2

About this course

The I vi Connection Vol. 2 elevates your guitar playing, regardless of your current skill level. This volume builds on the essential 'I vi Connection,' streamlining both your rhythm and lead techniques to uncover new musical horizons. It introduces you to the art of blending two-note and three-note motifs with each chord, establishing a robust foundation in melody and harmony. The exploration of the CAGED system, especially focusing on one specific chord shape, enhances your ability to navigate the fretboard with ease. Key lessons include forming the A triad in the 2nd position and adding extra notes to craft the A major pentatonic scale, thereby simplifying soloing and enriching your melodic expressions. With "The I vi Connection Vol. 2," you're set on a path to mastering intricate musical compositions through diligent practice, leveraging the power of this fundamental chord progression to its fullest.

What you'll learn

  • Perform hyperextension pull-offs cleanly without losing finger control
  • Create musical dialogue by playing the same pattern in different octaves
  • Align appropriate pentatonic scale positions with each chord form pair
  • Maintain proper DIP joint control to avoid sloppy technique
  • Develop visual targeting skills for accurate position shifts
Release date: 04/01/2024 • 1h 26m runtime
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What's included

17 lessons • 1 charts • 1 Jam Tracks

The I vi Connection Vol. 2
Hi, I am Brad Carlton and welcome to Volume Two of the 'I VI Connection.' In this course we'll be talking about three-note motifs, focusing on chord tones: the roots, the thirds, and the fifths, and then introducing the twos and the sixes as a way to sustain your forward motion in your melody. You're also going to learn your CAGED system that will take care of accommodating both the major and minor chords in this I-VI progression.

Grab your guitar, and let's get to it!
3 Note Melodic Moves | 1, 2, 3
Hi, I am Brad Carlton and welcome to Volume Two of the 'I VI Connection.' In this course we'll be talking about three-note motifs, focusing on chord tones: the roots, the thirds, and the fifths, and then introducing the twos and the sixes as a way to sustain your forward motion in your melody. You're also going to learn your CAGED system that will take care of accommodating both the major and minor chords in this I-VI progression.

Grab your guitar, and let's get to it!
3 Note Melodic Moves | 3, 2, 1
Hi, I am Brad Carlton and welcome to Volume Two of the 'I VI Connection.' In this course we'll be talking about three-note motifs, focusing on chord tones: the roots, the thirds, and the fifths, and then introducing the twos and the sixes as a way to sustain your forward motion in your melody. You're also going to learn your CAGED system that will take care of accommodating both the major and minor chords in this I-VI progression.

Grab your guitar, and let's get to it!
3 Note Melodic Moves | 2, 3, 1
Hi, I am Brad Carlton and welcome to Volume Two of the 'I VI Connection.' In this course we'll be talking about three-note motifs, focusing on chord tones: the roots, the thirds, and the fifths, and then introducing the twos and the sixes as a way to sustain your forward motion in your melody. You're also going to learn your CAGED system that will take care of accommodating both the major and minor chords in this I-VI progression.

Grab your guitar, and let's get to it!
3 Note Melodic Moves | 2, 1, 3
Hi, I am Brad Carlton and welcome to Volume Two of the 'I VI Connection.' In this course we'll be talking about three-note motifs, focusing on chord tones: the roots, the thirds, and the fifths, and then introducing the twos and the sixes as a way to sustain your forward motion in your melody. You're also going to learn your CAGED system that will take care of accommodating both the major and minor chords in this I-VI progression.

Grab your guitar, and let's get to it!
3 Note Melodic Moves | 2, 3, 5
Hi, I am Brad Carlton and welcome to Volume Two of the 'I VI Connection.' In this course we'll be talking about three-note motifs, focusing on chord tones: the roots, the thirds, and the fifths, and then introducing the twos and the sixes as a way to sustain your forward motion in your melody. You're also going to learn your CAGED system that will take care of accommodating both the major and minor chords in this I-VI progression.

Grab your guitar, and let's get to it!
3 Note Melodic Moves | 3, 2, 5
Hi, I am Brad Carlton and welcome to Volume Two of the 'I VI Connection.' In this course we'll be talking about three-note motifs, focusing on chord tones: the roots, the thirds, and the fifths, and then introducing the twos and the sixes as a way to sustain your forward motion in your melody. You're also going to learn your CAGED system that will take care of accommodating both the major and minor chords in this I-VI progression.

Grab your guitar, and let's get to it!

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stew170

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11/12/24

Great Brad A Great Teacher and his Videos are Great

Osokin

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10/15/24

Great Stuff!

This second volume (there are 4 in total) of Brad Carlton's lesson series on the 'I vi Connection' is full of great material which will help any serious student guitarist elevate to a higher level. Great stuff!

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