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Archive: Rock School

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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Lesson Five: “Using Parametric EQ”

by Brett Milano / November 6

Maybe you don’t need to play guitar or sing; you’re a tech wizard and the home studio is your axe. This video offers some pointers for getting that pro-quality sound. 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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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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