Lessons 1 - 12
01. Introduction to this Subscription Site.
02. Lecture on Using a Notebook.
03. Grip, Strap, Holding the Guitar.
03-1 Theory 01 C Major Scale.
04. Learning the Notes on the Fretboard.
04-1 Learning the Fretboard: 2020 Version.
04-2 Ear Training, Part 1.
04-3 Ear Training, Part 2.
05. String Bending: Lecture and Demonstration.
05-1 String Bending Technique & Practice.
06. C Major Triads. Learn Vertically and Horizontally.
07. Apply Triads: VI IV I V. Practice with a Backing Track.
08. How to Change Strings.
09. Triads & Playing Bb Blues.
10. Triads & Melody: Twinkle.
11. R 3 7 Chords. Muting Technique. A Blues. Bb Blues. Practice with a Metronome.
12. Amp Settings. Practice 3 Things Daily: Chromatic Scales, Triads, R 3 7 Swing Groove.
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TF Lesson 001 Introduction
Introduction to this subscription series.
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TF Lesson 002 Notebook
Learning strategy: use a notebook.
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TF Lesson 003 Grip & Strap
Lecture and Demonstration: your fretting-hand grip, and the importance of using a strap to hold the guitar.
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Theory 01 C Major Scale
Learning the elements of a Major scale, starting with C Major: degree, whole step and half step, and some attention to intervals and triads.
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TF Lesson 004 Learn the Notes on the Fretboard
Learning the Notes on the Fretboard.
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TF Lesson 004-1 Learning the Fretboard
Learning the Notes on the Fretboard: 2020 Version. In order to succeed with this lesson, you will need to know the C Major scale. If you are not thoroughly familiar with that scale, please study the Theory 01 video.
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TF Lesson 004-2 Ear Training, Part 1
Learning the Fretboard: Ear Training Method, Part 1. Develop your ear and strengthen your knowledge of the notes on the fretboard. Guitar: Squier STRAT. BOSS Katana 50 Amp. D’Addario Strings. Pickboy 1 mm TF Signature.
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TF Lesson 004-3 Ear Training, Part 2
Learning the Fretboard: Ear Training Method, Part 2. Guitar: Squier STRAT. BOSS Katana 50 Amp. D’Addario Strings. Pickboy 1 mm TF Signature.
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TF Lesson 005 String Bending Technique
String Bending, Blues Style, with reference to the music of B.B. King. Exercises with a focus on pitch to improve your technique.
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TF Lesson 005-1 String Bending Technique/Practice
String Bending: Technique and How to Practice. Guitar: PRS Silver Sky. Fender Pro Reverb Amps (2). D’Addario Strings. Pickboy 1 mm TF Signature.
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TF Lesson 006 C Major Triads
Triads. Learning C Major triads, including inversions, horizontally and vertically on the fret board.
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TF Lesson 007 Applying Triads, Loop Station Tips
Applying triads in music, using a VI IV I V progression in G Major. How to practice and make your own backing tracks with BOSS RC-1 Loop Station.
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TF Lesson 008 Changing Strings
How to change strings. Tomo also recommends various strings for guitar players to try.
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TF Lesson 009 Triads + Bb Blues
From Triads to Bb Blues.
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TF Lesson 010 Twinkle Twinkle
Choosing the right inversions of triads to play a melody: Twinkle Twinkle.
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TF Lesson 011 Learn R 3 7 Chords
Learn R 3 7 Chords: Muting Technique, Playing A Blues, Playing Bb Blues, Practicing with a Metronome. Guitar: 1965 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Nolatone Club Master.
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TF Lesson 012 Practice Ideas, Gear Settings
Three things to practice daily: chromatic scales, triads and playing R 3 7 groove with a metronome. Also: setting up your amp to get the most out of your practice time. This lesson features a classic Fender 1965 Stratocaster and a Nolatone Club Master amp.
