Guitar Lessons With Tune In, Tone Up!

TITU supporting article: https://adamharkus.com/search-perfect-guitar-tone/ YouTube video of Dan with this guitar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp-f7Qd72Ic&t=101s Website: https://tunein-toneup.com Dedicated post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/07/14/guitar-lesson-16d-prs-with-thornbuckers-tone-pedals/ In this lesson Dan demonstrates the range of tone available just using the tone and volume controls on his PRS.  This guitar is the latest to Dan's collection and I'm sure that you agree, it sounds phenomenal.  Part of the reason for this, other than the superb workmanship that goes into Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 guitars, is the fact that Dan changed his 85/15 humbuckers for Suhr Thornbuckers - so named because they were inspired by Pete Thorn, a truly incredible player, a lovely guy and a real guitar geek. I have to agree, listening to this podcast that these pickups create a different flavour of tone on Dan's PRS.  I'm tempted, but can't really justify the expense, so I am sticking with the 85/15s which

TITU supporting article: https://adamharkus.com/search-perfect-guitar-tone/ Website: https://tunein-toneup.com Dedicated post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/07/07/guitar-lesson-16c-controls-les-paul-twangy-bright/ In this lesson Dan demonstrates the range of tone available just using the tone and volume controls on your Les Paul.  He concentrates on the middle position, where you can make the most of your chimey bridge pickup by mixing it with your more boomy neck pickup and by adapting the amount of volume and tone for each open up the tonal variety of your Les Paul.

TITU supporting article: http://adamharkus.com/search-perfect-guitar-tone/ Website: https://tunein-toneup.com Dedicated post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/06/30/guitar-lesson-16b-get-rock-tone-stratocaster/ This is the second part of a four-part mini series covering the topic of tone. The aim of this lesson was to see how better to use only the volume and tone controls on the guitar in order to dial in a wealth of different tones and to dispel some myths about stratocasters. In this second part we gain a distorted sound on the amp and then from there Dan demonstrates the different sounds you can get on his stratocaster without touching the amp at all or using footpedals. Everyone can learn something from this lesson and I, for one, wish I had known this sooner. Learning to control your tone from your guitar is hugely beneficial and you will become a much more versatile and confident guitarist by understanding this better. As a basic rule, the more distorted/compressed your tone the less you'll be able to

TITU supporting article: http://adamharkus.com/search-perfect-guitar-tone/ Website: https://tunein-toneup.com Dedicated post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/06/23/guitar-lesson-16a-getting-better-tone-using-only-the-volume-and-tone-controls-on-the-guitar/ This is the first part of a four-part mini series covering the topic of tone. The aim of this lesson was to see how better to use only the volume and tone controls on the guitar in order to dial in a wealth of different tones and also to dispel some myths about certain traditional types of guitar. In this first part we gain a distorted sound on the amp and then from there Dan demonstrates the different sounds you can get on a PRS pickup setup (i.e. with a selection of both humbucker and single coil settings) without touching the amp at all or using footpedals. Everyone can learn something from this lesson and I, for one, wish I had known this sooner. Learning to control your tone from your guitar is hugely beneficial and you will become a much more vers

Website: https://tunein-toneup.com/ Contact: https://tunein-toneup.com/blog/tune-in-tone-up-guitar-lesson-podcast/ Dedicated post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/06/16/guitar-lesson-15a-advice-on-learning-scales-on-one-string-and-further-modes-with-a-metal-focus-on-the-phrygian-2/ In episode 15c, there follows an in-depth study of the Lydian mode.  We use a modal drone and play over this one note.  This is one of the main points which Dan makes about using the Lydian mode: It requires a section of a song where the backing does not change around too much or to be written into an intro or part of a song, particularly if the Lydian chord is momentary.  A droned note is one of the best ways of stabilising the background chords and they are available all over YouTube in every key to get used to creating a Lydian sound. Lydian Mode: Major Scale: W W H W W W H Lydian Mode: W W W H W W H

Website: https://tunein-toneup.com/ Dedicated post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/06/09/guitar-lesson-15b-advice-on-buying-a-mid-range-guitar-and-some-more-on-the-mixolydian-mode/ In episode 15b, We look again at buying guitars, with a focus on the PRS SE range – also reviewed by Adam Harkus – http://adamharkus.com/prs-se-245-spalted-maple-review/ – because one of our listeners is considering this make. After this, we return to look again at the mixolydian mode and how to play through the changes. To experiment with these ideas we improvise over a country backing track.

Website: https://tunein-toneup.com/ Dedicated post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/06/09/guitar-lesson-15b-advice-on-buying-a-mid-range-guitar-and-some-more-on-the-mixolydian-mode/ In episode 15b, We look again at buying guitars, with a focus on the PRS SE range – also reviewed by Adam Harkus – http://adamharkus.com/prs-se-245-spalted-maple-review/ – because one of our listeners is considering this make. After this, we return to look again at the mixolydian mode and how to play through the changes. To experiment with these ideas we improvise over a country backing track.

Website: https://tunein-toneup.com Support page: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/06/03/guitar-lesson-15a-advice-on-learning-scales-on-one-string-and-further-modes-with-a-metal-focus-on-the-phrygian/ In episode 15a, We look at theory again, specifically with a focus on the benefit of learning scales on one string and the advantages of spending time gaining a good musical knowledge. After this, we examine the Phrygian mode and the Phygian Dominant, which uses the major third instead of the minor third. To experiment with these ideas we improvise over a metal backing track from YouTube. Lesson 15a brief breakdown: 1 minute 30 seconds – start, covering the validity of learning scales on one string. 5 minutes 30 seconds – quick thank you to a couple of our SoundCloud listeners who got in touch with us with some very nice feedback. 11 minutes 10 seconds – Gary’s exercise playing each of the seven modes starting on the 3rd fret of the A string (C), then doing the same for ‘G’ on the E string, then doing the same f

Website: https://tunein-toneup.com Support page: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/05/19/guitar-lesson-14-understanding-and-using-modes-a-dorian-and-b-mixolydian/ After looking at the scales and the notes of the scales in detail, I wanted to return to look at how modes are constructed and the feel that they give when used well. PART 1 – The first of a four-part lesson of modes. Lesson 14a includes an introduction and rationale, followed by a focus on the mixolydian mode, including some hints and applications and some playing by Dan and myself over backing tracks. PART 2 – In Lesson 14b we look at another very commonly used mode – the dorian mode. As the rationale and use of this mode is slightly more accessible than the mixolydian we tend to get stuck straight into improvising over relevant backing tracks this time round. Keep listening for Guitar Lesson 15 – where Dan and I will return to look at the other modes which we have not covered in Guitar Lesson 14.

Website: https://tunein-toneup.com Support page: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/05/19/guitar-lesson-14-understanding-and-using-modes-a-dorian-and-b-mixolydian/ After looking at the scales and the notes of the scales in detail, I wanted to return to look at how modes are constructed and the feel that they give when used well. PART 1 – The first of a four-part lesson of modes. Lesson 14a includes an introduction and rationale, followed by a focus on the mixolydian mode, including some hints and applications and some playing by Dan and myself over backing tracks. PART 2 – In Lesson 14b we look at another very commonly used mode – the dorian mode. As the rationale and use of this mode is slightly more accessible than the mixolydian we tend to get stuck straight into improvising over relevant backing tracks this time round. Keep listening for Guitar Lesson 15 – where Dan and I will return to look at the other modes which we have not covered in Guitar Lesson 14.

Our related post on the Blogging Musician's site: http://adamharkus.com/unlocking-fretboard-understanding-key-signatures-guitar/ Our website: https://tunein-toneup.com/ Our dedicated post for lesson 13: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/05/05/guitar-lesson-13-how-to-practice-without-a-guitar-and-further-rhythm-ideas-and-alternate-tuning/ Guitar Lesson 13b: PART 2 - Here, Dan really helped me out by giving me some superb ideas for what to do while unable to practise and how to develop my musical understanding of keys and the fretboard without needing to use the guitar. Very helpful as I currently have some tendonitis making it difficult to play. Check out this post on this topic by TITU: http://adamharkus.com/unlocking-fretboard-understanding-key-signatures-guitar/

Our related post on the Blogging Musician's site: http://adamharkus.com/unlocking-fretboard-understanding-key-signatures-guitar/ Our website: https://tunein-toneup.com/ Our dedicated post for lesson 13: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/05/05/guitar-lesson-13-how-to-practice-without-a-guitar-and-further-rhythm-ideas-and-alternate-tuning/ Guitar Lesson 13a: This lesson is mainly as a result of some of the feedback which we have had from listeners, namely that they found lesson 5 on rhythm playing really useful and wanted more of this. As a result I showed up to Dan with the two questions: PART 1 - This was to revisit chord melodies and song writing ideas. What we covered in this section of the lesson organically grew and we added in some ideas about alternate tunings, including DADGAD. PART 2 (12.5.17)- Here, Dan really helped me out by giving me some superb ideas for what to do while unable to practise and how to develop my musical understanding of keys and the fretboard without needing to use the guitar. V

Our website - https://tunein-toneup.com Dedicated post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/04/21/guitar-lesson-12-hendrix-inspired-rhythm-playing-with-some-useful-fills-and-jamming-etiquette/ PART 2: Dan gives me some great advice about jamming after asking me some questions about problems I have come across in my experience. Finally, we have a go at improvising over some backing tracks. Including some guitar swapping and totally shredtastic - when Dan's up anyway :)

Our website - https://tunein-toneup.com Dedicated post: PART 1: 1. First, we discuss the time in which Jimi Hendrix was playing and what was in his situation which pushed him towards playing rhythm and lead together. 2. Now Dan shows me some fills of a Bm barre chord. 3. Next we look at a progression Bm, A, G, D 4. Then Dan looks at Jimi's popular chord grip, using an F shape chord moved up the neck with the bass note played with the thumb. 5. Finally we finish with discussion about different approaches you can take to your guitar learning and how what we have done fits into this as something accessible for most types of player. Lastly, some discussion about our podcast.

Our website - https://tunein-toneup.com Dedicated post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/04/07/guitar-lesson-11-what-is-delay-and-how-do-you-use-it-effectively/ Guitar lesson 11 is a follow-on from last week when you consider the use of delay pedals is important for the style of David Gilmour amongst other players. Insofar as delay pedals go I am a beginner and learnt so much from Dan’s generous time. We look at violining, Purple Rain, metal tones, Sweet Disposition and much much more. We had discussed this before the lesson and so I took along my PodXT Line6 multi-effects pedal for us to gain some delay sounds.

Our website - https://tunein-toneup.com Dedicated post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/03/23/guitar-lesson-10-tips-for-improvising-better-guitar-solos-with-comfortably-numb/ In guitar lesson 10, Dan puts on a Comfortably Numb backing track and I have a go at improvising over the top. Dan then identifies strengths and some suggestions about my playing, leading to some outstanding advice on how to improve, including using themes in order to create interest and help to be creative in the moment. As ever, I further explore the themes which Dan introduces me to with my own research on our website - https://tunein-toneup.com. These website posts include a write up of each lesson with brief excerpts and relevant YouTube video tutorials, guitar covers, solos and alternative versions. This lesson is here: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/03/23/guitar-lesson-10-tips-for-improvising-better-guitar-solos-with-comfortably-numb/

Our website - https://tunein-toneup.com Dedicated post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/03/10/guitar-lesson-9-pinch-harmonics-and-the-tremolo-bar/ In this guitar lesson, episode 9 of our podcast, Dan gives me some tricks and tips about some more advanced techniques, from the metal and rock genres. Used widely by legends such as Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, make your guitar sing like a whale and scream like a horse using pinch harmonics and the tremolo bar. As ever, I further explore the themes which Dan introduces me to with my own research on our website - https://tunein-toneup.com. These website posts include a write up of each lesson with brief excerpts and relevant YouTube video tutorials, guitar covers, solos and alternative versions. This lesson is here: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/03/10/guitar-lesson-9-pinch-harmonics-and-the-tremolo-bar/

Our website - https://tunein-toneup.com This lesson: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/02/19/guitar-lesson-8-the-riffs-style-and-licks-of-jimmy-page-and-gary-moore/ In guitar lesson 8, we study 5 Jimmy Page/Led Zeppelin riffs and examine how Jimmy Page puts together his solos, before moving onto an in-depth study of some of Gary Moore’s popular melodic solos and analysing his virtuoso technique. See https://tunein-toneup.com/ for extra support. Dedicated post for this episode: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/02/19/guitar-lesson-8-the-riffs-style-and-licks-of-jimmy-page-and-gary-moore/

In this lesson, we look at how to use the pentatonic scale in an interesting and useful way to create cool solos and learn how to jam with a soulful sound. Dan gives Gary hints on note choice, extending pentatonic licks from position to position and blues techniques. Punctuated with demonstrations and improvisations - we hope you get loads of ideas for licks and blues jamming. Please see our website at https://tunein-toneup.com for show notes and get in touch with any thoughts and suggestions.

This is the first part of episode 6 of Tune in, Tone up! Edited to just contain the advice Dan gives to Gary on buying a new guitar and covering Gibsons, Les Pauls, PRS, Suhr and Charvel among many others.