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Scalloped Fretboards - What Are They and How They Can Help? fender stratocaster neoclassical shred guitar scalloped fingerboard yngwie malmsteen
By Chris Brooks

The scalloped fretboard, where the wood between the frets is meticulously carved away, is a design feature that often sparks debate among guitarists. While its origins are steeped i...

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Learn Yngwie Malmsteen's Delay Pedal Sequencing Trick delay pedal neoclassical licks scale sequences yngwie malmsteen
By Chris Brooks

The iconic slap-back delay sequences in songs like Black Star and the free-form improvisation of Echo Etude are a lot of fun to emulate. But how?

In this lesson, I'll talk about th...

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Building Classic Yngwie Malmsteen Style Pedal Tone Licks, Pt 2 neoclassical licks pedal tone licks yngwie malmsteen
By Chris Brooks

In the last lesson, we covered what pedal tone licks are, then focused on Yngwie Malmsteen's use of inverted pedal tones for some overt baroque influence in neoclassical rock.

Toda...

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How to Play Yngwie Malmsteen Style Pedal Tone Licks, Pt 1 neoclassical licks neoclassical shred guitar pedal tone licks yngwie malmsteen
By Chris Brooks

Yngwie Malmsteen, the undisputed pioneer of neoclassical metal, famously integrated classical music concepts into hard rock guitar, with J.S. Bach's influence being particularly pro...

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The Motivation to Practice: How to Cultivate It For Daily Growth guitar practice motivation
By Chris Brooks

One of the most common challenges musicians face is finding the motivation to practice consistently. Let's explore some strategies to cultivate the habit of practicing for at least ...

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The Three Stages of Technique Development for Guitar guitar practice guitar technique motor skills
By Chris Brooks

Fitts and Posner's theory of motor skill development is a foundational concept in understanding how we acquire and refine skills, including guitar playing. This theory divides the l...

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