Guitar Lab: The I vi Connection, Vol. 3

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

Marty FriedmanTommy EmmanuelSteve VaiEric GalesEric Johnson

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Guitar Lab: The I vi Connection, Vol. 3

About this course

The I vi Connection Vol. 3 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. 3," 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

  • Apply pick blocking technique to prevent unwanted string noise
  • Create pedal tone phrases using both upper and lower notes
  • Visualize minor thirds and minor tenths on the fretboard
  • Approach target notes from above within the pentatonic framework
  • Develop two-note motifs into improvisational phrases
Release date: 05/01/2024 • 1h 37m runtime
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Sample lessons
F#m Arpeggio | Two One Layout
F#m Arpeggio | Two One Layout
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What's included

23 lessons • 1 charts • 1 Jam Tracks

The I vi Connection Vol. 3
I'm Brad Carlton and welcome to volume 3 of the 'I VI Connection'.

In this edition of Guitar Lab I'll be explaining two-note motifs, arpeggios, melodic patterns, all kinds of great technical tips. I'll also give you some insight as to how to practice improvising.

So grab your guitar and let's play some improvisation.
F#m Arpeggio | II Position
I'm Brad Carlton and welcome to volume 3 of the 'I VI Connection'.

In this edition of Guitar Lab I'll be explaining two-note motifs, arpeggios, melodic patterns, all kinds of great technical tips. I'll also give you some insight as to how to practice improvising.

So grab your guitar and let's play some improvisation.
F# Min Pent | II Position
I'm Brad Carlton and welcome to volume 3 of the 'I VI Connection'.

In this edition of Guitar Lab I'll be explaining two-note motifs, arpeggios, melodic patterns, all kinds of great technical tips. I'll also give you some insight as to how to practice improvising.

So grab your guitar and let's play some improvisation.
F#m Arpeggio | Two One Layout
I'm Brad Carlton and welcome to volume 3 of the 'I VI Connection'.

In this edition of Guitar Lab I'll be explaining two-note motifs, arpeggios, melodic patterns, all kinds of great technical tips. I'll also give you some insight as to how to practice improvising.

So grab your guitar and let's play some improvisation.
F# Min Pent | Three Two Layout
I'm Brad Carlton and welcome to volume 3 of the 'I VI Connection'.

In this edition of Guitar Lab I'll be explaining two-note motifs, arpeggios, melodic patterns, all kinds of great technical tips. I'll also give you some insight as to how to practice improvising.

So grab your guitar and let's play some improvisation.
F#m Arpeggio Diagonal | One Two Layout
I'm Brad Carlton and welcome to volume 3 of the 'I VI Connection'.

In this edition of Guitar Lab I'll be explaining two-note motifs, arpeggios, melodic patterns, all kinds of great technical tips. I'll also give you some insight as to how to practice improvising.

So grab your guitar and let's play some improvisation.
F# Min Pent Diagonal | Two Three Layout
I'm Brad Carlton and welcome to volume 3 of the 'I VI Connection'.

In this edition of Guitar Lab I'll be explaining two-note motifs, arpeggios, melodic patterns, all kinds of great technical tips. I'll also give you some insight as to how to practice improvising.

So grab your guitar and let's play some improvisation.

+ 16 more lessons

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Reviews

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barzo

Verified buyer

10/21/24

No Stone Unturned

As always Brad Carlton provides excellent instruction and insight to those of us looking for complete examples of melody, harmony with the underlying theory behind the how to and the why.

Osokin

Verified buyer

10/15/24

Excellent Material!

This third 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.

Ohio5665

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07/18/24

Guitar Lab: The I vi Connection, Vol. 3

I purchased all four volumes of this course and as all of Brad Carlton's lessons they are full of great tips and info

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