Make The Fretboard Work For You

With Matthew Von Doran

Learn how to take command of the guitar fretboard with Matthew Von Doran. This incredible guitar essential fretboard knowledge DVD will show you how to strengthen your grasp of understanding guitar scales, chord and arpeggio vocabulary on the guitar by going from the big picture to the little picture of how it all works together. By exploring the shapes within the shapes on the guitar fretboard you'll see how all of your guitar scale and arpeggio patterns can be integrated into one macro-visualization. This guitar visualisation DVD guitar course is filled with straight-forward guitar practice concepts that use proven visualization techniques designed to accelerate your growth in all areas of guitar playing... music theory, guitar technique, improvising, composing, chord construction, and more. And in the end, you‘ll be creating music on a broader and deeper level than ever before. Also includes guitar backing tracks. Matthew Von Doran has been active in the Los Angeles music scene for over 30 years as a jazz & rock artist, sideman, session player, and educator. He has worked with numerous bands worldwide reflecting all styles and genres of music

Make The Fretboard Work For You: Master Guitar With Licklibrary.com

Elevate your guitar skills with "Make The Fretboard Work For You," a comprehensive guitar course offered by Licklibrary.com. Designed for guitarists at all levels, this course focuses on essential music techniques including theory, technique, improvising, composing, and chord construction. Each section of the course is carefully designed to expand your skills and understanding, making every lesson valuable to your musical evolution. This course is taught by Matthew Von Doran.

Theory

The theory module is the foundation of your musical education in this course, equipping you with the knowledge to understand the building blocks of music. It covers crucial topics such as scales, modes, key and time signatures. Mastering these concepts not only improves your ability to read and interpret music but also deepens your overall understanding of musical structures, enhancing your communication with other musicians and boosting your songwriting skills.

Technique

Developing solid technique is key to becoming a proficient guitarist, and this course addresses this with precision. Through detailed video tutorials, you'll improve your dexterity and control over the instrument. The technique lessons focus on enhancing your finger placement, picking accuracy, and overall fluidity, ensuring that each note you play is clean and precise.

Improvising

Improvisation is an essential skill for any guitarist, enabling you to express your musical voice in a spontaneous and personal way. This course provides you with the tools to improvise with confidence across various styles. Integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills, you’ll learn to craft unique solos and melodies, enhancing your versatility and capability to engage any audience.

Composing

This course also dives into the art of composing, teaching you how to transform your musical ideas into complete songs. You will explore various elements of composition such as crafting melodies, structuring songs, and using harmonic progressions creatively. This module encourages you to create original music that reflects your unique artistic expression, helping you to carve out your personal musical identity.

Chord Construction

Understanding chord construction is crucial for every guitarist. This part of the course simplifies the complexity of chords, from basic triads to more sophisticated extended and altered chords. Learning about different chord types and their applications will enrich your playing, adding depth to both your rhythmic and lead guitar roles.

Conclusion

"Make The Fretboard Work For You" from Licklibrary.com is an all-in-one guitar course that broadens every facet of your playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced guitarist looking to refine your skills, this course provides you with the tools to excel.

List of Guitar Techniques Used

The course is structured to be engaging and comprehensive, helping every student truly make the fretboard work effectively for their musical goals.

About The Tutor

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Matthew Von Doran

Hailing from Germany, Matthew Von Doran grew up in Washington D.C., Canada and LA, he followed the traditional guitar route of Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin before being caught up in the fusion scene after hearing a Mahavishnu Orchestra composition. From here Von Doran went down the route...

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