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1. Quick Mix (6.3 mb)
A mix of great guitar songs performed by Desi Serna. Taken directly from past live performances. Great songs for learning and understanding guitar theory.
2. "Wish You Were Here" Pink Floyd ( 5.2 mb)
First guitar plays chords based on G and Em with an easy pentatonic scale melody inbetween. This was recorded and looped with a Boss RC20 Loop Station. Second guitar plays a lead guitar solo with the G/Eminor pentatonic scale. Includes hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides and bends. A great beginner level guitar solo. Get free tab when you sign up for the Fretboard Theory preview.
3. "Steal My Kisses" Ben Harper ( 4.4 mb)
Based on a 1 4 5 chord progression in the key of G with a little twist. Beats 3 and 4 of the first measure are based on a G7 chord which is derived from the key of C. This key change is only reflected in the melody and guitar solo, not the actual chord changes. Chords are G, C6 and D6, all played on strings 1-3. The guitar solo is for advanced players only. It utilizes the G major pentatonic scale, G major scale (Ionian mode) and G dominant scale (Mixolydian mode). The dominant scale is only played during the two measures of G7. Lots of chord outlining going on - that is, the lead targets the notes of the chords as they change.
4. "All Along the Watchtower" Jimi Hendrix ( 5.1 mb)
Unlike the Hendrix version, this is played in standard tuning. The chord progression is C#m B and A, or vi V IV in the key of E. The lead guitar solo mainly utilizes the C# minor pentatonic scale along with the notes from E major. Since the C#m is functioning as the root, it's more correct to call this the key of C# minor or C# Aeolian mode. Lots of bending technique here. Requires strong, well-calloused fingers.
5. "Santeria" Sublime ( 2.8 mb)
Based out of the E major scale, but with a major III chord. Verse progression is E G# C#m B. Chorus is A B E B/D# C#m. All partial barre chords as taught in the CAGED system. Solo with the E major pentatonic scale. Outline the G# chord when it comes up.
6. "Mary Had a Little Lamb" Stevie Ray Vaughan ( 2.6 mb)
Based on what appears to be a I IV V chord progression, but each chord is actually a dominant seven V chord from a different key. Instead of trying to outline the chords and follow the key changes, take the blues approach and play E minor pentatonic scale over the whole thing. Chromatic passing tones, as used in the "blues scale," will add flavor.
7. "Neon" John Mayer ( 4 mb)
Extremely complicated! Right hand technique is killer. Sixth string is tuned all the way down to a low C. The chord fingers are a handful. Intro and verse chord changes are Cm Eb Ab, Ab Bb which is vi I IV, IV V in the key of Eb. Use the C minor pentatonic scale or Eb major scale to jam over the top. Because C is functioning as the root, it's more correct to call this C minor or C Aeolian mode. Beware of key changes!
8. "Your Body is a Wonderland" John Mayer ( 4.1 mb)
Drop D tuning. Main chord progression is based on 1 5 4 in the key of F. Use the F major pentatonic scale and F major scale to add melody and riffs. The lead guitar solo is a key change to the key of C major, but with the second chord Dm functioning as the root. Play the notes of C major over the Dm chord. This creates D Dorian mode. Specifically, use inverted thirds as taught in Fretboard Theory Chapter 9 Intervals.
9. "Dance with Me" Orleans ( 4.3 mb)
Click here to watch a video break down of this instrumental arrangement complete with relevant guitar music theory information at YouTube.com.
10. "So Much to Say" Dave Matthews Band ( 5.4 mb)
Not for beginners. Uses some very interesting chord voicings derived from the CAGED chord system, and some extensions as taught in Fretboard Theory Chapter 10 Extensions. Essentially the chord progression is 6 4 2 5 out of the key of C with the 6 chord Am functioning as the root. Dave slips in a major third (C#) into the Am which is technically a key change. Specifically the chords are Am, Amajor, F5add9, Dm, G5add9. The chorus is a straight 5 1 4 1 chord progression in the key of D.
11. "I Want You to Want Me" Cheap Trick ( 4.8 mb)
Chicks dig this song and anyone who sings it. What else do you need to know?
12. "Down on the Corner" Creedence Clearwater Revival ( 3.6 mb)
Great C major scale guitar riff and perfect for all levels of playing. Get free guitar tab to this riff when you sign up for the Fretboard Theory preview. The chord progression is based on the major chords 1 4 5 in the key of C.
13. "Fire on the Mountain" The Grateful Dead ( 7.7 mb)
Perfect for practicing Mixolydian mode. Everthing is derived from the E major scale, but with the 5 chord B functioning as the root. The chord progression is 5 4 and repeats through the entire song. Play the E major scale over the top to create the B Mixolydian Mode sound.
14. "Jammin'" Bob Marley ( 5.1 mb)
Uh oh, we've got key changes. Sometimes the E is major, other times it's minor. Just play the B minor pentatonic scale over the top and make it funky. Consider outling the chord changes. To do this, just visualize the chord shapes that fall in the vicinity of the pentatonic pattern you're using (here's why you should learn the CAGED system and guitar arpeggio patterns). Don't forget to light up a spleef.
15. "Bubble Toes" Jack Johnson ( 6 mb)
The intro chord progression is 5 2 6 4 in the key of G. This is followed by a G7 chord which is actually a key change to C (G7 is 5 in C). The main verse and chorus chord progression is a straight 1 4 5 in the key of G. Use the G major scale to play over the top and create G Ionian mode.
16. "Tequila" The Champs ( 5 mb)
Great Mixolydian Mode jam! This was all layered and looped with a Boss RC-20 Loop Station guitar effect foot pedal. Layer one is a 5 4 chord progression in the key of Bb (F to Eb). Then a bass line is added which is simply the notes F and C. From here you can play the melody and solo with the Bb major scale. Since the F chord is functioning as the root, this produces the F mixolydian mode (a.k.a. "Dominant scale").
17. "Honky Tonk Woman" The Rolling Stones ( 4.1 mb)
Great pentatonic twang bend during the intro. Use the G major pentatonic. Get free tab for this country lick when you sign up for the Fretboard Theory preview.
18. "No Matter What" Badfinger ( 3.9 mb)
I love this song, but I need someone to sing the harmonies with me.
19. "National Anthem" ( 1.9 mb)
Mainly based in the E major scale. First part of the melody is actually a "C form" E major arpeggio pattern derived from the CAGED chord system. Watch out for the major 2 chord and the A# in the melody. This arrangement is hybrid picked in order to add the bass notes. This really helps to bring out the harmony. God Bless America! United We Stand! One Nation Under God! Learn it, love it, live it.
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