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What it says on the tin! While a wide reach is a huge part of my playing, I do get questions about this a lot, and wanted to tackle this for you so that you can learn to use some of the sounds. Although maybe the full chord approach may not be possible, these ideas will help you find creative ways to break down big voicings into manageable sizes to move around and create with. Hope you enjoy! If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #chords #stretches #guitartechnique

Hey all! For this week, I wanted to do a full breakdown of the entire etude, to act as an accompaniment for the PDF that I released earlier in the week. This should help clarify some particular concepts, especially dynamics and flow! Also, as mentioned in the video, I am doing free half hour lessons for anyone who posts a video of themselves tackling the etude. Have fun, and can't wait to see what you have to share!! If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #wideintervals #guitarlesson #improvisation

For this week's lesson, we're tackling open voicings, and a few tricks you can use to achieve that sound. Special thanks to Barry for submitting this topic! Hope you enjoy the lesson, and be sure to check out the extended lesson for this week! If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #chords #guitarchords #harmony

Hey all! As promised, here's the lesson I wanted to tackle last time on comping! We're talking about 5 common things that any accompanist should have in mind, whether it be comping under a soloist or a melody. Try these mindsets in your practice, and I hope you enjoy the lesson. In addition, do be sure to check out the Patreon if you'd like to get a copy of the handout. If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #comping #jazzlesson #rhythmsection

This week, we're tackling a pretty universal topic: Breaking Ruts. These usually plague many musicians and artists, and is honestly something that even extends outside of music...so today we're covering a few ways of getting out of them. Hope this is helpful for you all! If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #creativity #art #music

This week we're talking about actual chordal technique. Essentially, how to get a good sounding chord, and diagnosing some common issues that are frequent amongst guitarists. Hope you enjoy! If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #guitar #chords #technique

For this week's lesson, we're talking about Superimposition on a fundamental level. Covering some basics and offering a bit of a primer for those who've just started using it or haven't covered it before. This is such a useful tool, and sets up some more advanced ideas. Have fun! Check out the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/juandhas If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #superimposition #harmony #soloing

This week we're taking a look at Tension/Release, and how we can use it to create a more contrasting solo as improvisers. This one's a little heavy, so I suggest really taking the time to unpack everything! Check out the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/juandhas If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #improvisation #lesson #tensionrelease

For this week, I'm finally tackling something that people were asking me about for the past while! We're talking about rhythmic effects today, and driving percussive playing. This kind of thing is very much inspired by guys like Charlie Hunter, Lionel Loueke and Wayne Krantz. Hope you enjoy this lesson, and please do let me know if you have any topics you'd like me to cover! Check out the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/juandhas If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #rhythm #groove #guitarlesson

For this week, we look at the fundamentals of chord tones! How to use them, how to not be intimidated by the process and little exercises that you can scale according to your current level. Hope you enjoy this lesson! If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #chordtones #chordchanges #improvisation

For this week's lesson, I wanted to cover a general topic that can apply to any instrumentalist, and is a building block for more advanced harmony. Secondary Dominants are a great tension device for your chord progressions, and can even set up moving to somewhere else that isn't your original key. Hope you find this useful! If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #secondarydominants #musictheory #harmony

For this week's lesson, I decided to finally tackle Inner Voice Movement! This one's been a long time coming, so I hope you enjoy the insight and find this useful. As always, please do be sure to like/subscribe and do let me know if you'd like me to tackle any other topics in the near future! If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #guitarlesson #sologuitar #chordmelody

Hey all, this week we're talking about comping and how you can fit into different scenarios as an accompanist! A very vital lesson, that's a bit difficult to learn without experience, but here we cover three things that can get you started with how to approach this in your playing. Hope you enjoy! If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #comping #guitarlesson #chords

For this week's lesson, I wanted to tackle an interesting topic...specifically on how to use your Strengths in an effective manner. Often times, while we find ourselves managing to work shorter scenarios by leaning into our strengths, they sometimes cage us when working in a larger context such as a multi-set gig or an album. Hope you enjoy, and that this helps you out in your playing! If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #guitarlesson #soloing #phrasing

PDF of the Chord Checklist available here! - https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-lesson-51542991 This week, I thought I would try something different and give you all a checklist that you can apply to your practicing to see if you have your fundamentals down when it comes to a new chord voicing. This is especially useful if you've just learned a new chord, and want to try use it more effectively! Have fun! If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #chords #practice #guitarlesson

This week, we're tackling the topic of Counterpoint, and handling multiple parts for improvisation. This tool can be used in multiple contexts, either as a soloist or a solo guitarist, and is just a great vehicle for understanding Harmony. Hope you find this one useful, and be sure to check out Patreon for the extended lesson! If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #counterpoint #improvisation #jazz

This week we're tackling the topic of Harmonic Vocabulary! Usually students think of learning more voicings is the solution to comping better or improving chord melody arrangements. In reality, I think the answer lies more in how everything fits together for the greater whole. Hope you enjoy the lesson and be sure to check out the Patreon extended lesson! If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #chords #harmony #guitarlesson

This week's lesson was inspired by a livestream I did over on Instagram, where somebody asked about maintaining the form whilst improvising. So I thought this would be a great universal topic to cover, as well as diagnosing some common reasons why you might be dropping the form. Do check out the Patreon extended lesson for some exercises to help, if you'd like to dive in deeper! If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #guitarlesson #form #improvisation

Huge announcement for me - I've started a Patreon! This is honestly an extremely exciting venture, and I'm looking forward to building up on this little community we've got going on right now. Plenty of stuff on offer, and hopefully we can get this going so that not only will you see an added dimension to the educational side, but also see a new tune every 1-2 months. See you over on Patreon! If you'd like to support the channel with a one-time donation, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #juandhas #patreon #channelupdate

This week, we're tackling Meshuggah! Been a huge fan of the band for a long time, and recently transcribed the solo from "Born in Dissonance"! Plenty of great diminished vocabulary in here and many melodic devices that you can use to break out of patterns and ruts in your playing! Full disclaimer: this solo was already hitting the limits of my sustained technical facility, so had to cap the tempo at 90%. Hope you enjoy and find this lesson useful! If you'd like to support the channel through donations, you can do so via the following link - https://www.paypal.me/JuanDhas Private Lessons Available at - https://www.juandhas.com/lessons Books, Lesson packages and Sheet Music available at - https://www.juandhas.com/store Feel free to check out my music below! - Bandcamp - https://juandhas.bandcamp.com​ Please do like, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Also, do check out my social media links below! #meshuggah #fredrikthordendal #improvisation