Faster By The Day Week 2! (Patreon)

Faster by the day week two is upon us! I’ve been reading messages and comments from people making gains fingering the g string with this program. It’s getting me pumped up and inspired to shred! In this week’s installment, we’ll be building on the concepts in week one.

QUICK WIN

Always start your practice session with something easy. An emotional victory helps generate momentum. This week’s legato warm up is twice the speed of last week, ramping up the rhythmic subdivision from quarter notes to 8th notes. Your left hand will turn into a machine with this simple lick I stole from John Petrucci 

NEW IDEA

Building on the A Dorian Chords from last week, I’ve expanded the exercise to include one more set of chord inversions along the neck. This is a powerful way to increase fretboard memory and build song ideas. Listen to the music in these voicings!

CREATIVE EXPLORATION

Make the new A DORIAN chord inversions your own by experimenting over a fixed drone. The benefit of this exercise is massive. Training your ears, fretboard knowledge and increasing your musicality

SONGS

This week’s Thunderstruck lick is 20 bpm faster, going from 60-80 beats per minute. You been….THUNDERSTRUCK!!!

MUSIC THEORY

This weeks music theory builds on the DORIAN scale we learned last week. Learn to use a particular scale by targeting the key pitches. DORIAN utilizes the raised 6TH degree to set itself apart from other minor scales

FREE PLAY

End your g string fingering session with a cool down period. Free play with no pressure. This is your time to discover your unique voice on the guitar. Explore the elements that compose your style and listen for new ideas to emerge 

GET RESULTS!

 Playing with your wood doesn’t happen by accident. Set aside 30 minutes everyday in an environment with zero distractions. Focus 420 percent on your axe and fuse a connection with your soul. Good luck and stay tuned for week 3, taking our skills to the next level! 

🛑 A Drone (for improvising)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9aEwkrEpuY&t=608s

🛑 A Dorian Backing Track

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOZYjxy4JuI