Lesson 134 – GUITAR STRINGS frequently asked questions – FAQ – 7:37 min

In this lesson David answers some commonly asked questions regarding guitar strings. Learn how often to change strings, can I buy just one string or a whole pack, how to know what string gauge you have on your guitar, what to do after breaking a string, what is a guitar set-up, difference in tone between between old and new strings, and the importance of having a backup set of strings. ROCK ON GOOD PEOPLE!

Lesson 133 – All about GUITAR STRINGS – what you will need to know – 14:32 minutes 

This module is about guitar strings – the types, brands, gauges, acoustic strings, electric strings – its all about strings. David teaches how strings are divided into light, medium, and heavy gauge. David will also teach you how strings affect tone and playability and suggests to try different gauges and see how you like them playability and tone wise. David talks about the variables to determine how often you will want to change your strings. David also talks about how new strings sound and why its important to change your strings on a regular basis. David also teaches how guitar string gauges affect playability on your guitar.

Lesson 132 Tone is truly in your hands and in your heart – develop your own style – pt 2 -7:48 min

In this module David continues his discussion on tone and suggests to try and develop your own style creatively. We are all products of our influences – and David suggests to embrace that and pull style wise from the guitar players that you gravitate towards. Become an amalgamate of the players you like, but with your own spin and your own tone. Take it and make it your own in your own way. We also discuss how so much about tone and guitars is subjective – you have to find what you like best. And tone is truly in your hands and in your heart. This is part two of a two-part module. Rock on! 

Lesson 131 Tone is truly in your hands and in your heart – part 1 – 5:58 minutes 

In this module we discuss how your tone truly depends on what is in your hands and your heart. Not necessarily the amp or effect you are using. Certainly get creative with effects, settings, and amps, but dont rely on them for your tone. Its all about technique and David uses an interesting Van Halen/Ted Nugent story to get this point across.

Lesson 130A More on OPEN G TUNING with chords and riffs – fun stuff! 10:59 min

IN this lesson Marty teaches you more about open G tuning. Its a fun and very popular alternate tuning that will give you all types of cool chords and sounds. Many bands use this tuning often like the Rolling Stones and the Black Crows as well as many more. Marty will go over all the ins and outs. 

Lesson 130 Open G Tuning – WAY FUN! – 8:08 minutes

This module with teach you to tune your guitar to G tuning. Its a really fun alternate tuning that many bands use. So the strings will be tuned low to high D, G, D, G, B, G . The low E string gets dropped a full step to a D, the A string gets tuned down a whole step to a G, the D G and B strings stay the same, and the high E string gets dropped down a whole step to D much like the low E string. Watch the lesson and try it – have fun!

Lesson 129A Learn how to create riffs and rhythms in drop D TUNING – 9:42 min

In this lesson we teach how to come up with some cool and heavy rhythms and riffs utilizing DROP D tuning. Just drop that Low E string down a whole step to D and leave all the orther strings alone and you are in DROP D tuning. SO low to high the tuning is D  A  D  G  B  E. In this lesson learn how to play one finger chords that will springboard the riff and rhythm ideas – way cool – check it out! 

Lesson 129 Drop D Tuning – WAY HEAVY AND WAY COOL –  5:09 minutes

This module with teach you how to tune your guitar to drop D tuning. You will have to retune only one string, the low E string will have to be tuned a whole step down to D – the other five strings stay the same. So the six strings are now tuned low to high D, A, D, G, B, E. This is a great tuning as it is very heavy and also allows you to play chords with one finger off the low E and A strings – very cool – check out the lesson and try it out!

Lesson 128 New STRETCH exercise, builds strength and dexterity – 10:39 min

In this lesson we will teach you another stretching exercise. This is a great workout for the frethand and will build strength and dexterity. It will also work on your arpeggiating skills and picking. Having a strong fret hand with a good stretch is very important and will make other techniques much easier – embrace the challenge and go for it! Rock on!

Lesson 127 – Learn a new STRUM PATTERN with BAR CHORDS & CHUCKING – 7:24 min

In this lesson Marty teaches a fun strum pattern that you will be playing fast and easy. You will also learn a bar chord progression that sounds real nice and can be embellished with rhythmic chucking. Have fun and rock oN!