Stage Five - From The Complete Basic Course

Stage Five is the fifth guitar lesson in the 2007 revision of The Complete Basic Course. This program places an emphasis on improvisation. The lesson begins with a blues improvisation and explains how to use passing chords and how to improvise lead licks.

The lead that is demonstrated at the beginning of this YouTube video (above) is taught in four sections which are to be mastered by the end of this program. Several new techniques are covered in this section.

Next, a seven part lead is taught that demonstrates improvisation and practicing techniques. Do you ever wonder how experienced guitarists practice? This is it. It's a method of practice that is creative instead of boring. It's a method that will bring out an expressive part of your playing style that you may not have known existed.

The program closes with a lesson on harmony lead guitar construction. It includes several exercises with bass and drum rhythm tracks to give you the experience of jamming with a band.

Although this program is designed to be accomplished in a month, it will probably take much longer for many students because it contains material that is challenging even for experienced players.

There are additional files included for those who have a computer with a DVD drive. These files include a printable form of tablature, animated play along tab, and a complete chapter list. This is bonus material, so even if you don't have a computer this isn't necessary to master these lessons.