https://www.fretjam.com Multimedia guitar lessons online that help develop your unique playing style and talent. Learn essential guitar techniques and theory and jam! en-us guitar lessons online Thu, 23 May 2024 09:05:10 -0400 Thu, 23 May 2024 09:05:10 -0400 fretjam.com https://www.fretjam.com/chord-progression-generator.htmlba92a8884163b75125d86fbd88c8238cLearn how this easy to use chord progression generator can improve your improvisation skills and flesh out ideas for a song in a matter of seconds. Sat, 18 May 2024 04:05:10 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/arpeggio-added-tone.htmlc40d3dd03c1fa5280c5566c62e847a13Learn how to add tones to arpeggios to create new phrasing pathways and make improvisation so much easier. Includes video, patterns and audio examples. Tue, 14 May 2024 02:43:01 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/added-tone-arpeggio-patreon.htmld2e552f1afcc1195a43ced75f60922a0Added Tone Arpeggios Tue, 14 May 2024 02:39:22 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/guitar-scale-tools.html4f58ee2aa847146143080076700d5403Discover the web's best guitar scale tools to help you identify scales, their patterns and connect them to related chords on the virtual fretboard Wed, 6 Mar 2024 04:51:55 -0500 https://www.fretjam.com/common-borrowed-chords.html8fa4a9781a429b3efb8b92f9b7a62692Train your eyes and ears to the most common borrowed chords used in music, from Mixolydian to Phrygian. Detailed breakdown with audio examples Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:06:51 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/closed-position-chords.html0a2427707f238d34afa2d0ec20b6b71aLearn how to play closed position chord shapes to create more economical, minimalist chord voicings on guitar. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:52:21 -0500 https://www.fretjam.com/guitar-slides.htmld339fd596bff27c50a55e80802b6cf9cLearn how to use the guitar slide technique to connect neck and scale positions and give even the simplest of lead phrases more feeling and sophistication Sun, 18 Sep 2022 16:24:17 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/arpeggios-from-scales.html2802f089d7563bff6e2829ecbec30daaLearn how to turn scales into arpeggios to add a vertical expression to your lead guitar. Follow this process for integrating arpeggios into your guitar solos Sun, 6 Feb 2022 22:02:16 -0500 https://www.fretjam.com/chord-melody-4.html92c217771a5dbfc88f4bf4d35749cfd2Learn how to more consciously position and target chord shapes to seamlessly connect harmony and melody. Get the most out of your triad knowledge here Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:10:46 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/chord-melody-3.html4f350fd6f57e901e2dec01e70ed27596Learn a simple method for harmonizing melody in any key, involving just three chords. Give your melody a fluid and colourful harmonic accompaniment Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:46:25 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/guitar-chord-melody.html8d9e8a621d3d8648f2a236259d8fe3cdMake your guitar chord playing more interesting by learning how to introduce melody around familiar open chord shapes. In depth lesson with video and examples Sun, 27 Dec 2020 17:30:07 -0500 https://www.fretjam.com/chord-melody-2.html08de563772190d8a88bd610be1150621Learn how to combine guitar chords with melody up the neck for seamless solo playing. Follow this process to give your lead a richer harmonic context. Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:52:17 -0500 https://www.fretjam.com/modal-chord-progressions.html46e95d501399062044af715a52774da1Learn how to identify modal chord progressions in music so you can accompany them confidently on guitar. Includes examples and in depth theory Sat, 3 Oct 2020 16:05:35 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/phrygian-jam-tracks.html3cfbde1a63dce0bcd377174ec6a94d88Jam the minor Phrygian mode in several keys using these tracks and accompanying pattern diagrams, including 3nps, hexatonic and pentatonic Fri, 2 Oct 2020 23:38:30 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/lydian-jam-tracks.html29629d3ea497b8b801d4a4eb059835f3The most beautiful Lydian jam tracks brought together with useful guide patterns (including 3nps, hexatonic and pentatonic). Jam in several keys and styles. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:34:46 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/mixolydian-jam-tracks.html1c2241c90607c4f1a0ac3ec4700f692fThe best Mixolydian jam tracks (multiple keys) along with scale diagrams (including 3nps, hexatonic and pentatonic) to help you jam more confidently Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:25:09 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/dorian-jam-tracks.htmlf5e66a2ef63ab8c25e97b86e45dd2ba1Use these Dorian jam tracks and the accompanying diagrams to play Dorian fluidly across the neck in several ways, including 3nps, hexatonic and arpeggios Sat, 26 Sep 2020 15:51:33 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/guitar-modes.htmlc64d6e040ab99d940003ee859374dff7Finally understand how modes work on guitar and start using them in your music. This series covers the basics, modal harmony and ear training Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:58:35 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/minor-9th-11th-chord-progressions.html7ab8eca22779ca00ce8336c6a558900aLearn how to use minor 9th, minor 11th and other minor chords to create more soulful progressions on guitar. Including voice leading and modulation techniques. Sun, 26 Jul 2020 11:13:34 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/minor-11th-arpeggio.htmlc5b9f3c06cc6392b8d4f79824d1d2026Learn how to break down the minor 11th arpeggio to give your minor melody a more vertical, colorful sound. A powerful addition to your scale knowledge. Mon, 11 May 2020 18:23:11 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/guitar-chord-software.htmlb6d86e11499692f8fc89012e05d4f534Discover the best guitar chord software & apps including chord finders, chord namers, transposers and other tools in this definitive, best of the web rundown. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:26:38 -0500 https://www.fretjam.com/melodic-minor-scale.html9348967995f1577d448b5d24563cd599Learn how to use the wonderful melodic minor scale in your music. Lesson covering its roadmap, modes, which chords it works over and how to harmonise the scale Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:53:49 -0500 https://www.fretjam.com/major-7th-chord-progressions.htmlcff58f1396fb41c6abd7caaf2886f91cLearn how major 7th chords can be used in progressions, often in unexpected places. In this lesson we explore the outside function of maj7 chords in major keys. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 11:57:44 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/major-7th-chords.html250209384dd22c6ec2a4f9d236b3f083Learn how to play major 7th chords and how to use them in progressions. Give your major chords a dreamier, more soulful sound Mon, 12 Aug 2019 14:57:11 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/hexatonic-scale-patterns.html77a600c958042e13531f4bbc3904578cUse these hexatonic scale patterns to cover more of the neck, build speed and create flowing musical sequences. Works in major and minor keys. Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:22:54 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/major-key-darkness.html9db0bc97da69f3a2eec881a56bf17cd4Learn how to inject darkness and sadness into major key progressions, giving them a heavier emotional quality. Guitar lesson with video, examples and charts. Wed, 15 May 2019 16:09:48 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/dominant-key-change.htmlcfbc44edb551462419237f5cd723263dSpice up your songwriting. Learn how the dominant function in music can help us change to any key, major or minor. In depth guitar lesson with video. Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:13:55 -0500 https://www.fretjam.com/caged-major-chords.htmlea4f9953a3d87e187a0e505ac59c6f35Learn how to use the CAGED system to extend and colour major chords and create vibrant, easy to play voicings all over the guitar neck. Includes video demonstration and chord charts. Thu, 3 Jan 2019 17:25:40 -0500 https://www.fretjam.com/lydian-mode-guitar.html1668bd2067e59ae557b6f58b6832f033Learn what creates the Lydian mode's distinctive sound, train your ears and learn how to apply it in your own music, both harmonically and melodically. The most comprehensive lesson on Lydian for guitarists. Thu, 8 Nov 2018 17:20:15 -0500 https://www.fretjam.com/minor-pentatonic-bending.html827e7613ddba86656ec5bbbd838af63bLearn how to use string bending in your minor pentatonic scale licks and build your confidence with lead improvisation. Lesson includes key bend points and tips on how to target your bends accurately and melodically. Thu, 4 Oct 2018 14:46:03 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/borrowed-chords.htmld0ecccb487b29aed777e527fcfd39ac0Learn about borrowed chords, how to use them in your songwriting and how to solo over them. Includes in depth video, ear training and tables showing how borrowed chords work in several keys. Wed, 22 Aug 2018 06:47:59 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/diminished-7th-chords.html9a99e1bf73fbcb8af8666fa10656a84eLearn the ways diminished 7th or dim7 chords can work in your music with this in depth guitar lesson. Includes several progression examples and a video overview. Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:35:59 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/relative-triads.html255f8de89eb8cd173e934f974cd7faf7Learn how to play triads in relative positions to the chords you're playing over to give your chord and lead playing more mileage. In depth guitar lesson with video and tabbed examples. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 13:43:54 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/major-7th-arpeggios.htmlf9bab6d3e5f0c0602b7b8f9ed28e3ad6Learn how major 7th arpeggios can be used over all chord types, not just maj7. This guitar lesson will take you through the basics of major 7th arpeggios and how to use them in your solos. Sat, 12 May 2018 12:07:19 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/6ths.html28dbf98f5f159303b326602c2139250fLearn how to harmonise using 6ths right across the guitar neck and create beautiful sequences. This lesson will show you how to harmonise any chord in sixths. Fri, 20 Apr 2018 21:40:20 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/minor-2-5-1-pentatonics.html41e9042ae5b3280d7413c0444f3c7dfcLearn how to create musical phrases over minor 2 5 1 using these pentatonic scales. Video and tabs show you how to play the right pentatonic scales so you sound great every time. Fri, 30 Mar 2018 13:08:43 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/minor-key-pentatonics.htmlb57608f32e972b9ad67a2d9fc59319baLearn how to use pentatonic scales to make amazing minor key solos and break out of using the same scale over all chords. Includes detailed diagrams, tabbed examples and backing tracks. Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:59:39 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/augmented-guitar-chords.html4d4b22c474fba8debc8f6a5d9125760aIn depth augmented guitar chords lesson shows you not only where to put your fingers, but also how to use augmented chords in progressions, Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:34:37 -0500 https://www.fretjam.com/pedal-point.html1ccf3a9c2f66959b212417b79d19b899Learn the basics behind pedal point on guitar, including effective speed building pedal tone exercises using open strings. Develop several core playing skills in one go. Thu, 21 Dec 2017 19:38:00 -0500 https://www.fretjam.com/guitar-intervals.html99af3653fa2f462aa23530038354c15eLearn about guitar intervals and what the numbers mean in scale and chord diagrams. By the end of this lesson you'll see the huge value in learning intervals. Fri, 27 Oct 2017 18:42:22 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/dark-guitar-chords.html2253aa35481cb912c8fbbd5e7ab830ccA special guitar chord chart focusing on dark, tense and spooky sounding chords. Use them to give your music tension, foreboding and give the listener uneasy feelings. Wed, 27 Sep 2017 21:34:03 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/ear-training-modes.htmlab4423aa2125d0b261c75ff292ffaaa3Finally hear and internalise the difference between modes using these powerful exercises and backing tracks. This is the easiest way to master ear training for modes. Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:56:36 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/mixolydian-blues.htmle81f0926628f5ef65b22bde8d740f9d2Learn how to apply the Mixolydian scale to blues as an alternative to pentatonic scales. In depth blues guitar lesson includes video, backing tracks and examples. Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:21:42 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/blues-chord-progressions.html3d919a99728d406d64d875a401836012Learn all the standard blues chord progressions including 12 bar blues, 8 bar and 16 bar plus jazz blues variations. Includes audio examples and timing maps. Tue, 4 Jul 2017 18:33:27 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/guitar-scales-beginner.html426d50338fbf699e4e6c8ce931c036c9Simple and clear intro to guitar scales for beginners and the basics of how they work. Learn how scales are built and formed on the guitar fretboard. Sun, 21 May 2017 16:45:24 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/major-scale-positions.html8da15a7561533753a069092f52fece04Learn the seven positions of the major scale, connect them into one large pattern and unbox your major scale solos across the entire fretboard. Tue, 16 May 2017 19:20:41 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/guitar-scale-patterns.html54af6c30be3c254f1cb5ea19fa70a7a3Drastically cut the time spent memorizing guitar scale patterns and learn the 21 most commonly used scales by using this simple root connection process. Sat, 13 May 2017 21:12:27 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/melodic-minor-positions.html9a3ac727d3ba574ca31607fd6d7f1b70Learn the 7 melodic minor positions to master the melodic minor scale across the entire guitar fretboard. This lesson shows you how to break down and memorise the pattern. Thu, 11 May 2017 17:57:53 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/parts-of-the-guitar.html1cd1494c6e492b03e7fb779aa56ee6e4Take some time to learn the parts of the guitar and get to know your instrument! Clear guitar parts diagram with detailed breakdown of both acoustic and electric. Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:09:24 -0400 https://www.fretjam.com/dominant-jazz-chords.html1c4208a0ea749623906fccc09214b128Learn different ways to play the dominant chord in jazz music and give your 5 chord the tension it needs for jazz. Includes in depth video, chord charts and progression examples. Thu, 23 Mar 2017 21:48:16 -0400