A few classic licks you can use in your compositions, or when practicing. We mix a lot of techniques like we could use into a full song.

A different perspective on the pentatonic scale

Halftone-wholetone symmetric scale, over a Dominant 7th chord. Examples to help you include these fresh colors into your playing!

Challenge yourself with 7 wild stretching licks!

Crazy Rock Fusion licks using Messiaen mode 3 scale!

Country lines using chicken picking

Let's learn some Charlie Parker / Bebop licks over a II V I progression in the key of Bb Major.

One of the things you need to focus on if you want to sound country, is your picking. The low notes will be played with he pick held between the thumb and the index, while the middle and ring finger will play the higher notes.

Bends is a technique that make the guitar such an expressive instrument. They can add so much to a melody and can transform the easiest leads into amazing guitar licks. The key to success here is to be as precise as possible.