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Guitar - Legato Lesson 1 - Brett Ecklund - April 2024
Guitar legato is a technique that involves playing notes smoothly and connectedly, with minimal interruption between them. It's a way to achieve fluidity in your playing, making your melodies and solos sound more expressive. In this first lesson on guitar legato, we'll focus on the basics: hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides, which are the foundation of legato playing.
Guitar - Legato Lesson 2 - Brett Ecklund - May 2024
In a level 2 context, this typically applies to beginning or intermediate players who are learning to apply this technique more consistently and with greater control. At this level, musicians might work on exercises and pieces that help them practice transitioning smoothly between notes, maintaining a consistent tone, and controlling their breath or finger movements to achieve a seamless sound. This practice would not only involve simple scales and pieces but also slightly more complex sequences that challenge their ability to maintain legato over longer phrases or through more intricate passages.
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Guitar - Legato Lesson 3 - Brett Ecklund - June 2024
Legato (Level 3): In music, "legato" means to play notes smoothly and connectedly, without breaks. At Level 3, students focus on perfecting this technique, ensuring each note flows seamlessly into the next, creating a continuous, melodic sound.
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Guitar - Staccato Lesson 1 - Brett Ecklund - July 2024
Staccato is a musical articulation that indicates notes should be played in a short, detached manner. This technique creates a sharp, distinct sound for each note, contrasting with the smooth, connected style of legato playing.
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Guitar - Staccato Lesson 2 - Brett Ecklund - August 2024
Staccato, a fundamental musical articulation, means playing notes sharply and detached. As you progress to intermediate staccato techniques, you’ll explore more complex applications that add texture and rhythm to your music.
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Guitar - Staccato Lesson 3 - Brett Ecklund - September 2024
This articulation technique involves sharply cutting off the sound of each note, creating a clear separation between them, which gives the music a crisp and rhythmic quality. In advanced staccato playing, precision and control are crucial, as each note must be executed with a consistent, brisk attack and quick release, maintaining the intended musical expression while ensuring that the staccato does not disrupt the overall phrasing or flow of the piece.
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Guitar - Staccato Lesson 3.5 - Brett Ecklund - October 2024
This articulation technique involves sharply cutting off the sound of each note, creating a clear separation between them, which gives the music a crisp and rhythmic quality. In advanced staccato playing, precision and control are crucial, as each note must be executed with a consistent, brisk attack and quick release, maintaining the intended musical expression while ensuring that the staccato does not disrupt the overall phrasing or flow of the piece.
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Guitar - Tapping Lesson 1.2 - Brett Ecklund - November 2024
Guitar Tapping 1.2 introduces an essential technique for intermediate guitarists looking to expand their lead guitar skills. Tapping involves using the fingers of the picking hand to "tap" the fretboard, allowing for fast and fluid note transitions. This method creates a more legato sound, often used in rock and metal guitar solos. In this lesson, you will focus on refining your accuracy, speed, and hand coordination, building on the foundational skills learned in earlier tapping exercises. Perfect for those ready to elevate their playing to the next level! 🎸
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Guitar - Tapping Lesson 2 - Brett Ecklund - December 2024
Take your guitar tapping skills to the next level with Lesson 2.2! This advanced session dives into complex tapping patterns and rhythmic techniques, helping you craft intricate melodies and dynamic solos. Perfect for those ready to expand their musical creativity, you'll learn how to combine finger independence with fluid motion to create jaw-dropping performances. Push your boundaries and bring your tapping skills to life in exciting new ways!
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