MIXING CHORDS
& LICKS


EPISODE 6 – FREE GUITAR LESSON


Learn how to combine rhythm and lead guitar using
a chord progression in C major. Discover how to add
melodic licks between chords and connect musical
ideas across the fretboard.
32 years running

Learn how to combine rhythm and lead guitar in this free lesson, using a familiar chord progression in C major to create a more flowing and musical guitar part.

We’ll explore how to add short melodic licks between chords, use scale notes and chord tones to connect musical phrases, and develop your ideas across different areas of the fretboard.

In this lesson, you’ll explore:

  • Combining chords and melodic licks.
  • Using the C major / A minor scale to create connecting phrases.
  • Targeting chord tones to follow the harmony.
  • Moving musical ideas into different fretboard positions.
  • Developing your own licks using slides, bends, vibrato and rhythmic variation.

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