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Lesson Six:   “Blues Guitar: C Major Scale”

by Harmonix / November 13

Building on the scale you learned in Lesson Two, Mike Williams explains how to play blues in C major, and how a major scale relates to a pentatonic. Read full post »

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Crazy Little Thing Called LEGO: Queen Joins The LEGO Rock Band Kingdom

by Harmonix / November 6

Queen featured as LEGO minifigs and performing their classic hit "We Are the Champions" in LEGO Rock Band. Read full post »

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This One LEGO’s Up To Eleven! Tonight Spinal Tap Rocks Us Tonight

by Harmonix / November 5

Spinal Tap appears as LEGO minifigs in LEGO Rock Band, playing their song "Short and Sweet." Read full post »

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LEGO Goes "Woo-Hoo": Blur Joins The LEGO Rock Band Party

by Harmonix / November 5

Blur appears in LEGO Rock Band as minifigs singing their hit "Song 2." Read full post »

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Lesson Four: “Vocal Techniques: Breath Action”

by Harmonix / October 30

Learning to breathe is no joke when you’re the lead singer. This video could even improve your Rock Band vocal performances! Read full post »

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Introducing… LEGOy Stardust & The Kiddies From Mars!

by Harmonix / October 28

David Bowie’s been an alien, a scary monster, a Thin White Duke..and now he’s a LEGO character! Read full post »

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Harmonix Co-Founder Eran Egozy On "The Secret Life Of Scientists"

by Harmonix / October 27

Learn more about Harmonix's co-founder Eran Egozy in "The Secret Life of Scientists." Read full post »

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Lesson Three: “Blues Guitar: Minor Blues”

by Harmonix / October 23

Now you’re already ready to try playing something fun. Professor Mike Williams shows you how to wail in the style of B.B. King. Read full post »

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Rock School: Lesson Two: “Guitar Scales: The C Scale”

by Harmonix / October 16

Let’s start with some fundamentals, one of the first basic scales you need to learn on the way to becoming a shredder. It’s not “Painkiller” just yet, but here’s the technique that gets you there. Read full post »

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Rock School: Lesson One: “Importance Of Scales”

by Harmonix / October 8

Yes, we know you want to play a ripping solo straight off the line, but you need to get the skills first. Guitar Department chair Larry Baione provides some words of wisdom and a painless introduction. Read full post »

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