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Closer Look: Extended Range Guitar (JamPlay)
JD McGibney

JD McGibney

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rock, metal

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About this course

Unleash the full potential of your extended-range guitar with "A Closer Look at Extended Range Guitar," the groundbreaking online guitar course exclusively available on TrueFire and produced by JamPlay. Designed for guitarists who wield 7, 8, or even 9-string guitars, this course opens the doors to a world of infinite sonic possibilities.

Led by expert instructors, "A Closer Look at Extended Range Guitar" takes you on an exhilarating journey through the intricacies of these unique instruments. Whether you're a seasoned extended-range guitarist or a curious player seeking to expand your musical horizons, this course provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration.

Delve into advanced techniques, scale patterns, chord voicings, and innovative approaches specific to extended-range guitars. From Djent-inspired rhythms to ethereal melodies, this course empowers you to tap into uncharted musical territories, elevating your playing to awe-inspiring levels.

The course is a treasure trove of high-definition video lessons, interactive tabs, and backing tracks, enabling you to immerse yourself fully in the learning process. As you progress, you'll gain the confidence to navigate the extended fretboard with ease, unlocking a wealth of creative potential.

"A Closer Look at Extended Range Guitar" goes beyond technique, encouraging you to express your unique voice as a guitarist. Discover how to compose captivating music, blend genres seamlessly, and leave a lasting impression on your listeners with your distinctive style.

Whether you crave to be a virtuoso, create groundbreaking compositions, or join cutting-edge bands, this course equips you with the tools to stand at the forefront of modern guitar playing.

Embrace the power and versatility of your extended-range guitar with "A Closer Look at Extended Range Guitar" and redefine what's possible with your six-plus strings.

What you'll learn

  • Play riffs, melodies, and songs utilizing the extended range
  • Adapt existing 6-string scale patterns to 7-string
  • Feel equally comfortable on 7-string as on 6-string guitar
  • Understand the physical differences between 6-string and 7-string guitars
  • Understand that 7-string guitar is less intimidating than it appears
Release date: 02/15/2023 • 1h 08m runtime
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Sample lessons
Major Scale on a 7 String Guitar
Major Scale on a 7 String Guitar
Major and Minor Triads
Playing Harmonies to Melody Lines
Playing Harmonies to Melody Lines

What's included

11 lessons • 9 charts • 6 Jam Tracks

Course Introduction
Let's join JD for an overview of the course.
Introducing the 7 String Guitar
We will kick things off by getting to know our instrument
1-2-3-4 Dexterity Exercise
For this lesson, we will learn a simple exercise that will help us get a feel for the wider neck and extra string.
Major Scale on a 7 String Guitar
Now we will take a look at the major scale pattern and how to apply it with an additional string
Minor Scale on a 7 String Guitar
JD shows us the minor scale pattern using the extended range of the 7-string guitar in this lesson
Power Chords
In this lesson, we will take a look at power chords and how they work on the additional B string
Major and Minor Triads
For our next lesson, JD will teach us how to build and use major and minor triads

+ 4 more lessons

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Reviews

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Niru P.

08/16/23

Truly marvellous!

JD McGibney does not miss, all of his lessons are truly spectacular. This course is the perfect intro to looking at guitar in a different and holistic way. To those who are interested in learning to play 7 string guitar and unlocking your true potential as a well-rounded guitarist then this course is tailor-made for you! The dexterity exercises combined with theory behind playing solos, as well as theory gives you the tools you need to succeed as a guitarist if you want to play more complex genres such as prog & metal. Buy this course! You won't regret it!

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