Make The Fretboard Work For You

Guitars Lessons by Matthew Von Doran

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

Unlock your musical potential with "Make The Fretboard Work For You," an all-encompassing guitar course designed by Licklibrary.com. This innovative program is tailored to empower guitarists of all skill levels through mastering several crucial techniques including theory, technique, improvising, composing, and chord construction. Each module of the course is crafted to enhance your understanding and technical ability, ensuring that every session adds a substantial value to your musical journey. This course is taught by Matthew Von Doran.

Theory

The theory section of "Make The Fretboard Work For You" serves as the backbone of your musical education, providing you with the tools to understand the why behind the music. This comprehensive module delves into the essentials of music theory, from scales and modes to key signatures and time signatures. Learning these elements not only improves your ability to read music but also deepens your overall musical comprehension, enabling you to apply this knowledge in practical, real-world playing scenarios. Grasping the theory enhances your ability to communicate with other musicians and elevates your songwriting capabilities.

Technique

Technique training is crucial, and this course offers detailed lessons that focus on refining your playing skills. Through high-quality video lessons, you will learn to perfect various playing techniques that increase your fluency on the fretboard. Precision, speed, and agility are emphasized, with exercises designed to enhance each aspect of your playing. Whether it’s mastering finger placement, improving picking accuracy, or developing a cleaner articulation, this module ensures that your technical proficiency is nothing short of professional.

Improvising

Improvisation is a vital skill for any musician, particularly for those looking to express themselves uniquely through their instrument. "Make The Fretback Work For You" teaches you to unleash your creativity, offering strategies to improvise effectively across different musical genres. By combining theory knowledge with technical skills, the improvisation lessons encourage you to experiment with melodies, rhythms, and harmonics, expanding your musical vocabulary and ability to play confidently in any jam session or performance setting.

Composing

Turn your musical ideas into full-fledged compositions with the composing module of this course. Here, you’ll explore song structure, melody construction, and harmonic progressions. By understanding the elements of song creation, you will be equipped to compose original pieces that are both expressive and technically sound. This module not only boosts your songwriting skills but also inspires you to explore your artistic vision, ultimately helping you develop a personal style.

Chord Construction

Knowledge of chord construction is essential for both rhythm and lead guitarists. This course breaks down complex chord theories into understandable lessons, teaching you how to build and utilize various chord types across different musical contexts. From basic triads to advanced extended chords, you’ll gain the skills to enhance your playing with rich harmonic textures, thereby improving your performances and compositions significantly.

Conclusion

"Make The Fretboard Work For You" from Licklibrary.com is more than just a guitar course; it’s a comprehensive educational journey that enhances every aspect of your guitar playing. Whether you’re starting out or looking to elevate your playing to a professional level, this course will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge.

List of Guitar Techniques Used

This course is structured to make every technique accessible and engaging, ensuring that every guitarist can make the fretboard work wonderfully for them.

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Technical Details

  • Code

    RDR0384

  • Artist

    Matthew Von Doran

  • Media

    Online Stream, Download, DVD

  • Media format

    PAL + NTSC

  • Genre

    Rock, Contemporary

  • Skill level

    Suitable For All

  • EIN No

    5060088824283

  • TAB Included

  • NB: If purchasing as 'DVD', please ensure that your DVD player fully supports the 'Media format' (PAL + NTSC) that this product is available in, as indicated above.

About The Tutor

Tutor Profile

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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