M-Channel Guitar Series Intermediate

Welcome to the M-Channel Guitar Series Intermediate course, offered exclusively on Licklibrary.com. This comprehensive training program is meticulously designed by Jamie Humphries for intermediate guitarists aiming to enhance their playing skills and master new techniques. Through this course, you will dive into an array of guitar techniques including barre chords, picking exercises, and a detailed exploration of scales across the fretboard, along with understanding the circle of fifths and circle of fourths. Below, we break down each technique covered in the course, explaining their benefits and how they can elevate your guitar playing prowess.

Barre Chords

Barre chords are a fundamental guitar technique that allows the guitarist to play chords that are not restricted by the open strings. By learning barre chords, you will unlock the ability to transpose any chord progression to any key, providing versatility in your playing. This course provides in-depth lessons on mastering barre chords, enhancing your ability to play across various genres and styles.

Picking Exercises

Precision and speed in picking are crucial for any guitarist looking to improve their technical skills. Our course includes a series of structured picking exercises designed to increase your hand coordination and picking efficiency. These exercises are essential for developing a clean and articulate sound, whether you're playing rhythm or lead guitar.

Learning Scales Across the Fretboard

Understanding and mastering scales across the fretboard is vital for improvisation and soloing. This part of the course focuses on teaching major, minor, and modal scales in multiple fretboard positions. Gaining fluency in these scales will not only enhance your soloing capabilities but also deepen your understanding of music theory and composition.

Circle of Fifths

The circle of fifths is a visual tool that illustrates the relationships between the twelve tones of the chromatic scale, their corresponding key signatures, and the associated major and minor keys. Learning how to use the circle of fifths will improve your ability to compose music, modulate between keys, and understand harmonic functions.

Circle of Fourths

Similar to the circle of fifths, the circle of fourths is another conceptual music theory tool that helps in understanding key signatures and the relationship between different musical keys. This technique is particularly useful for jazz and progressive music genres where key changes are frequent.

Each of these techniques provides significant benefits to guitarists, enhancing both technical skills and musical understanding. By completing the M-Channel Guitar Series Intermediate, you will not only expand your guitar technique repertoire but also develop a stronger musical foundation, making you a more versatile and competent player.

Below is a list of guitar techniques utilized throughout our lessons. Each technique includes a link to our comprehensive glossary for further reading and deeper understanding:

• Barre Chords
• Alternate Picking
• Arpeggios
• Palm Muting
• Harmonics
• Hammer-ons
• Pull-offs
• Slides
• Chord Progressions

This list represents a portion of the techniques taught in our course. Each link directs you to detailed explanations and tips, ensuring you have the resources to practice and perfect these techniques at your own pace. Join the M-Channel Guitar Series Intermediate course today and elevate your guitar skills to new heights!