Playing over different types of beats/bars.

By using the very simple concept exposed in this lesson, you will soon be able to create some very complicated sounding riffs.

Fresh fusion funking in 7/8!

Using some wide intervals can help you spice up your playing. Let's explore some of these ideas and spice up your phrasing!

This rhythm is called "Kalajdzisko oro" (oro is a type of Macedonian dance with very complex rhythmical structures). It's intended to improve your picking skills and widen the range of your playing style and rhythm understanding.

Riffing in odd meters using thumb, index, medium fingers or pick.

Odd time signatures are used in various musical styles. Many guitarists meet these signatures for the first time listening progressive rock songs or progressive metal songs.

When you hear a song that uses odd-time signatures, it's a good exercise to try to find the right time signature. For the 11/8 you can count the eighth notes, you can also count the quarter notes and add a eighth note.

Here's a lesson for you to expand your skill on the drums. I've used a simple guitar riff to help explain how to shift the kick around to different places, as well as add ghost notes on the snare.