Perfect for beginning guitarists as well as players who want to enhance their knowledge, this volume covers basic rock theory, essential left-hand techniques, power chords, rhythm guitar, and how to improvise with the pentatonic scale. Includes licks in the styles of rock greats like Chuck Berry, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin and others. The most thorough book for beginning rock students! All music is shown in standard notation and TAB.

If you have completed Beginning Rock Guitar and Intermediate Rock Guitar, this is your best next step. Mastering Rock Guitar is perfect for guitarists who have been playing for a while and are ready to expand their knowledge and technique. The book contains in-depth lessons on pentatonic extensions, the major and harmonic minor scales, arpeggios, intervals, and chords derived from scales and modes. Exercises extend technical abilities to include legato playing, speed picking, tapping, sweep-picking and bending. All music is shown in standard notation and TAB.

This powerful book and audio lesson will expand your knowledge of not only the familiar "V" dominant 7th, but all of the secondary dominant 7ths that can be found in major and minor keys. Join Don Mock as he builds "master scales" for each dominant 7th and shows you the best voicings and the theory behind how they function. You'll also explore the subject of extensions and alterations that can be added to dominants and the two basic ways dominants operate which are "static" and "functioning." You'll play them in progressions and tunes and learn sample solos that demonstrate the correct scales, arpeggios and melodies for the various dominants. Discover why the study of dominant 7th chords will offer you the "keys to the kingdom" for truly understanding the workings of music. This one magical little chord gives music it's movement, energy and tension. Knowing how dominants work will also greatly improve your dealings with other chord types including major and minors.

(Guitar Educational). Total Rock Guitar is a unique and comprehensive source for learning rock guitar, designed to develop both lead and rhythm playing. This book/CD pack covers: getting a tone that rocks; open chords, power chords and barre chords; riffs, scales and licks; string bending, strumming, palm muting, harmonics and alternate picking; all rock styles; and much more. The examples in the book are in standard notation with chord grids and tablature, and the CD includes full-band backing for all 22 songs.

As well as teaching essential rock rhythm concepts, Rock Rhythm Guitar Playing playing breaks down the most important ideas in rock, decade by decade, for the last 70 years.

From the second half of the 20th century into the new millenium, some bands have stretched the limits of rock. The great progressive rock artists of the world such as Yes, Kim Crimson, Queensryche, Dream Theater, and Symphony X have expanded the possibilities, exploring elements of classical, jazz and other styles while maintaining the excitement and edge of rock. This book provides a look at the inner workings of this music, providing the tools and inspiration you need to create your own progressive rock sound. You'll learn fascinating chords, odd time signatures, metric and harmonic modulations, exotic scales and advanced guitar soloing concepts. Finally, here is guidance for the guitarist who's ready to rise above and beyond the confines of simple rock 'n' roll and push the boundaries where few dare to go. The CD demonstrates the examples in the book. 96 pages.

(Guitar Educational). Learn the seven modes, all while playing chords and solos in the styles of Randy Rhoads, Alex Lifeson, John Petrucci, Eric Clapton, Yngwie Malmsteen and others. Beginner, intermediate and advanced solos are included for each mode, as well as seven jam tracks on two DVDs, so you can practice these solos or make up your own. Also includes detailed instruction on common chords and scale patterns for each mode. More than 3 hours of instruction and jam tracks on 2 DVDs!