Real World Guitar with Rob Garland

Discover the rich sound of the major 13 chord. Learn how to stack the 13th above the major 7th and explore the grand arpeggio for major chords. Elevate your music with this underused, beautiful harmony.

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This Major Arpeggio Will Help YOU Create Melodic Ideas� 🎸 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuZoUngCZEs&list=PLIb-QWoMzfdhyjBS2c6PCHNYBQpGp9HHe

Explore the major version of the grand arpeggio. Learn the typical root, third, and fifth, and how to incorporate the major seventh for richer sounds. Elevate your guitar playing with this essential technique.

Adding a simple 5th underneath the root note of power chords adds incredible depth. Hear the difference compared to standard playing. You can even add chromatic walk-downs for a Metallica-meets-Pantera vibe.

Lesson: 🎸 How YOU Can Get The Drop D Sound WITHOUT Retuning�https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_Ufw9F1PYY&list=PLIb-QWoMzfdiPAK7z1BeTPi1mdjw317sJ&index=1&t=1s

Learn how to create that distinctive sound by repeating riffs and adding a slight bend. This technique, playing the 5th underneath the E flat for an E flat power chord, gives your music that classic rock edge.

Tired of detuning, especially with a floating bridge? Discover a clever shortcut to achieve those heavy, Drop D-like tones without changing your tuning. Get ready for some Metallica-meets-Pantera vibes!

Unlock the secrets of cross-picked techniques in this video lesson.

Steve Morse Crosspicked Arpeggios�https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KrziYJOjCA&list=PLIb-QWoMzfdhyjBS2c6PCHNYBQpGp9HHe&index=1

Learn how to execute them flawlessly and elevate your playing.

Discover how to practice guitar arpeggios that sound musically sophisticated, like Steve Morse or Eric Johnson. This method blends performance with skill-building, enhancing left and right-hand synchronization, string crossing, and muting control.

Learn to play individual notes clearly, like Steve Morse. Instead of letting chords sustain, lift your finger after each pluck for a crisp, percussive sound. This technique creates a distinct, non-chordal feel.