Electric guitar foundations
Playing the electric guitar is different than playing acoustic or classical guitar. Yes, the fretboards are all the same, and so is the theory, but the technique needed for the electric is an area of study unto itself. Specific techniques like right-hand picking, left-hand economy of motion and melodic sustain all require unique attention when the neck is smaller and the sound is amplified. Read full description…
Playing the electric guitar is different than playing acoustic or classical guitar. Yes, the fretboards are all the same, and so is the theory, but the technique needed for the electric is an area of study unto itself. Specific techniques like right-hand picking, left-hand economy of motion and melodic sustain all require unique attention when the neck is smaller and the sound is amplified.
In this course, Kaspar Jalily helps you build your plugged-in fundamentals by outlining the techniques, exercises and warm ups that he uses himself. In addition to drills of dexterity, Kaspar also teaches the theoretical concepts that are most valuable to an electric guitarist: scales, chords, triads, pentatonics and modes. All of these concepts are applied directly on the instrument to make sure they stick with you throughout your journey as a guitarist.
If you are a beginner, this course will definitely lay a solid ground for your electric guitar technique and will aid your future creativity. You can also follow the provided 7 weeks practice plan to make sure you make steady progress and build discipline in your practice routine.
Intermediate and advanced players will use this course to consolidate areas of your technique. You’ll incorporate concepts in a systematic way and be able to access them more spontaneously.
In short, this course is designed by Kaspar to leave no stone unturned in your ‘Electric guitar foundation.’
Preview the course
Full course
Introduction |
Part I : Warm up routine & practice tips |
Warm up routine - Introduction |
Hand Position |
Exercise 1 : Chromatic pattern |
Technique variations on exercise 1 |
Exercise 2 : Diminished Pattern |
Technique variations on exercise 2 |
Exercise 3: Finger twister |
Technique variations on exercise 3 |
Exercise 4 : Continuous motion |
Tip 1 : Note length and volume |
Tip 2 : Learning notes on the fretboard |
Tip 3 : Metronome technique |
Part 2 : Basic triads |
Theory introduction: The major scale and chords |
G major scale harmony |
Major triads shapes in G |
Minor triad shapes in G |
Part 3 : Pentatonic scale in detail |
Introduction to the pentatonic scale |
Pentatonic Scale: Box 1 |
Pentatonic scale: Box 2 |
Pentatonic scale: Box 3 |
Pentatonic scale: Box 4 |
Pentatonic scale: Box 5 |
Combining all pentatonic boxes together |
Connecting the boxes to the chords |
Technique variations for pentatonics |
Note groupings: Groups of 4 |
Note grouping: Groups of 5 |
Coming up with your own licks using pentatonics |
Part 4 : The major modes in detail |
Theory introduction: The 7 major modes |
Mode 1 : Ionian |
Mode 2: Dorian |
Mode 3: Phrygian |
Mode 4: Lydian |
Mode 5: Mixolydian |
Mode 6: Aeolian |
Mode 7: Locrian |
Combining all the 7 modes all over the neck |
Basic major chord extensions to highlight the modes |
Basic minor chord extensions to highlight the modes |
Connecting the modes to the chords |
Adding chromaticism to the modes |
Creating your own lines using the modes |
Outro |
About the artist
Kaspar Jalily
Kaspar is a session musician originally from Paris, France. Initially trained as a classical guitarist, he translated his classical technique to the electric guitar and developed his own unique voice on the instrument.
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