Six month home study course with 68 page workbook in tab and notation converted to PDF files with six "Work along" audio CDs converted to MP3 files, all delivered on CD-Rom.
Develops more advanced playing technique, essential theory and harmony, arpeggios and modes. Exercises build command of scales and keys. Includes practice tracks, 90 exercises and 9 work sheets.
LESSON 1 TRIADS WITHIN KEYSHarmonize scales in triads, play triad arpeggios within the keys in 5 positions within string groups. Learn the diatonic harmony numbering system. Study arpeggios thru harmonic progressions. LESSON 2 ONE OCTAVE ARPEGGIOSMajor 7th, minor 7th, dominant 7th, minor 7b5 played chromatically and in cycles of 4ths.Exercises in arpeggios shapes. LESSON 3 TWO OCTAVE ARPEGGIOS7th chord arpeggios, played chromatically, in cycles of 4ths & within keys. Connect one octave arpeggio shapes. LESSON 4 MODESLearn the modes & their relationship to diatonic harmony in four positions. Learn to spell Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolin and Locrian modes. LESSON 5 SWEEP PICKINGAlter your picking again to the most efficient way of picking. Learn to play scale and arpeggios with this technique to increase your speed way beyond what alternate picking can deliver. LESSON 6 "4 PLAY"Fusion tune with a hooky melody that modulates through four keys & gives you the opportunity to develop ideas and explore the fretboard in song format. Practice tracks & scale diagrams
