Help Files For Vamps
Jam Tracks
Jam tracks are one of the most important tools you can use to apply scales, arpeggios and any thing else you are learning on your instrument. They are also very useful for applying your ear training skills to real musical situations.
- Click for more information on vamps jam tracks:
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- Each link below will download a zip file containing vamps that can be used as backing tracks for improvisation or ear training.
- The vamps are categorized by the type of scale to used over type of chord.
- If you are unfamilar with chords and scales relationship or just want more information then you should purchase the book Essential Scales to learn more about how you could use these vamps.
- Vamps_Major_Modes
- Jazz Minor Mode Vamps
- Symmetrical Mode Vamps
- Blues Scale Vamps
- Min7b5 Chord Vamps
- Minor Major 7 Chord Vamps
- Dominant Chord Vamps
- Minor Mode Vamps
- Minor Chord Vamps
- Dominant 7sus4 Vamps
- Pitch Class Set Vamps
Other Jam Tracks
The free downloadable vamps above do not contain bass and drums nor are the vamps in every key. If you would like jam tracks with a complete band and in every key we have two products available for purchase below:
Backing tracks for popular songs
The download below contains MP3s of popular songs by classic rock and blues players from the 60’s to the present. These tracks are the song minus the guitar part. You can use these tracks to just improvise within the key or if you want to learn the actual guitar parts you have a track so you can test your ability. The original guitar parts are not included.
Help Files For Ear Training
Please find below additional ear training information.
Music Theory Help File for Ear Training. Understand Music Theory and it’s relationship to Ear Training. Please find below additional ear training information for Ear Training One Note or Fanatic’s Guide Book Owners.
Music Theory Ear Training Help File. Lessons for Fanatic’s Guide to Ear Training and Sight Singing. Please find below additional lessons Fanatic’s Guide for Ear Training and Sight Singing.
Help Files For Guitar Technique
Below is free downloadable Videos that could be used with the Guitar Technique Ebook. Some of these videos are just extra files that we thought would be appropriate. Mr. Arnold made a much more complete Video course on technique for Truefire.com. You will find the links below:
Guitar Physiology Survival Guide (Disc + Download)
Guitar Physiology Survival Guide (Instant Download)
Guitar Technique Videos
Help Files For Improvisation
Total Beginning Guitarist Improvisation Videos Low Res
Help Files For Chords
Basic Strumming Help Files
Multiple Jazz Chord Progressions in MP3 format
Help Files For Scales
Coming soon
Help Files For New York Guitar Method
New York Guitar Method Primer Book One
- New York Guitar Method Primer Book One Intervals Chord Answers.
- 19 Video Chord Tips.
- Chord Progression MP3s.
- Video Chord Tips Low Res.
- Hi-Def Technique Pictures.
- Low-Res_Videos for Technique.
- Understanding Rhythm Midifiles and Aiffs.
- Midifiles.
- Technique Photos.
- Understanding Rhythm Midifiles and Aiffs.
New York Guitar Method Primer Book Two
New York Guitar Method Primer Ensemble Book Two
New York Guitar Method Volume One
New York Guitar Method Ensemble Volume One
New York Guitar Method Ensemble Volume Two
Help Files For Rhythm
Rhythm Primer Midifiles
Rhythm Primer Two Midifiles
Rhythms Volume One
Rhythms Volume Two
Rhythms Volume Three
Rhythms Volume Four
Rhythms Volume Five
Odd Meters
Contemporary Rhythms Volume One
Contemporary Rhythms Volume Two
Independence Volume One
Other Help Files
1st Steps for a Beginning Guitarist Help Files
- 19 Video Chord Tips.
- Chord Progression MP3s.
- Video Chord Tips Low Res.
- Hi-Def Technique Pictures.
- Low-Res_Videos for Technique.
- Midifiles.
- Technique Low Res Video.
- Technique Photos.
- Understanding Rhythm Midifiles and Aiffs.
Many Customers have troubles sorting out the help files that come with the download or are found above. Hopefully these notes below will help you sort out which files go with each page.
Pages 5, 6 and 7 – Tuning the Guitar
Midi Files
Low E String
A String
D String
G String
B String
High E String
MP3 Files
Low E String
A String
D String
G String
B String
High E String
Page 8 – Guitar Technique
Video Files
Video 1 Close Up Picking Front
Video 2 Full Front Scales
Video 3 Left Hand Chords
Video 4 Left Hand Scale
Video 5 Left Hand Scale Front
Video 6 Left Hand Scale Rear
Video 7 Left Hand Stretch
Additional Video Files
Video 8 Right Hand Only
Video 9 Right Hand Technique
Page 9 – Music Theory
Video Files
Example 1
Example 2
Examples 3, 4 and 5
Page 10 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Example 6
Example 7
Page 11 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Example 8
Example 9
Example 10
C Major Scale Video Files
C Major From F Slow
C Major From G Slow
C Major From A Slow
C Major From B Slow
C Major From C Slow
C Major From D Slow
C Major From E Slow
C Major Scale Explanation and Chord Vamp Video
C Major Scale showing three notes per string fingering chart as shown in videos above
Page 12 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Guitar Fretboard Diagrams
Key Signatures
Page 13 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Intervals
Augmented, Minor and Diminished Intervals
Page 14 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Large Intervals
C Major Triad
Page 15 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Diatonic Chords of a Key
Major Chord
Minor Chord
Page 16 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Diminished Chord
Diatonic Chords of C Major
Page 17 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Chord Tones for a C Major Chord
Dominant 7th Chord
Page 18 – Music Theory Continued
Video Files
Examples 1, 2 and 3
Page 20 – Root Position Major Chords
C Major Chord
Adding Notes to a C Major Chord
Adding Tensions to a C Major Chord
Adding Notes with Hammer-ons and Pulloffs to a C Major Chord
G Major Chord
Adding Notes to a G Major Chord
Adding Notes with Hammer-ons and Pulloffs to a G Major Chord
Adding Notes Using Fingerpicking to a G Major Chord
Adding Tensions to a G Major Chord
Page 21 – Root Position Major Chords Continued
F Major Chord
Adding Notes to a F Major Chord
Adding Tensions to a F Major Chord
D Major Chord
Adding Notes to a D Major Chord
Adding Tensions to a D Major Chord
Page 22 – Root Position Major Chords Continues
A Major Chord
E Major Chord
Adding Notes to an E Major Chord
Adding Notes Using Hammer-ons and Pulloffs to an E Major Chord
Adding Tensions to an E Major Chord
Page 23 – Root Position Minor Chords
A Minor Chord
Adding Notes to an A Minor Chord
D Minor Chord
Adding Notes to a D Minor Chord
Adding Tensions to a D Minor Chord II
Page 24 – Root Position Minor Chords Continued
E Minor Chord
Adding Tensions to an E Minor Chord
F Minor Chord
Page 25 – Root Position Dominant 7th Chords
C7 Chord
D7 Chord
E7 Chord
Page 26 – Root Position Dominant 7th Chords
F7 Chord
G7 Chord
Page 28 – Movable Chord Forms
Video explaining how cycle 5 movement can help you learn barre chords and the proper way to think about this exercise.
Video explaining the CAGED system as it relates to chords and it’s merits as a system of education.
Page 29 – Root Position Major Chords
C Major Barre Chord 3rd Fret
C Major Barre Chord 8th Fret
Page 30 – Root Position Minor Chords
C Minor Barre Chord 3rd Fret
C Minor Barre Chord 8th Fret
Page 31 – Root Position Dominant 7th Chords
C7 Chord 3rd Fret
C7 Barre Chord 3rd Fret
C7 Barre Chord 8th Fret
Page 32 – Understanding Rhythm
Rhythmic Notation
Midi Files
Example 1
Page 33 – Rhythm Continued
Midi Files
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Page 34 – Rhythm Continued
Midi Files
Example 5
Example 6
Example 7
Example 8
Page 35 – Rhythm Continued
Midi Files
Example 9
Example 10
Example 11
Example 12
Page 36 – Applying Your New Chords to Chord Progressions
The following MP3 files are to be used by students who are having dufficulty strumming chords or songs in time. If your right hand strumming feel weak or it is causing you to be unable to play correctly try using these files to strengthen your right hand and your rhythmic feel. Each MP3 gets progressively faster so work through all MP3 files.
Basic Strumming
MP3 files for Basic Strumming Exercises
G Basic Strum 1 Slow
G Basic Strum 1 Fast
G Basic Strum 2 Slow
G Basic Strum 2 Fast
C Basic Strum 1
C Basic Strum 2
C Basic Strum 3
Page 37 – Chord Progression 1st
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
Video Files
Video example of Chord Progression 1 using alternate chord voicings and feel in the style of Jimi Hendrix. Meant for Advanced beginners.
Video help file for switching between chords quickly.
Video help file for strumming using the scratch method on Chord Progression 1.
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 1” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example A 9
MP3 File Example A 10
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example B 9
MP3 File Example B 10
MP3 File Example B 11
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
MP3 File Example C 7
MP3 File Example C 8
Page 37 – Chord Progression 1 Continued
Video introduction and explanation of how to use these files plus further application of chord progressions.
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 1
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
MP3 Example C Slow 6
Page 38 – Chord Progression 2
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
Video Files
Video showing alternate way to play Chord Progression 2. Meant for Advanced beginners.
Video showing helpful way for beginners to switch between barre chords.
Video showing alternate way to play Chord Progression 2 using open strings.
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 2” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example A 9
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
MP3 File Example C 7
MP3 File Example C 8
MP3 File Example C 9
Page 38 – Chord Progression 2 Continued
Video introduction and explanation of how to use these files plus further application of chord progressions.
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 2
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
Page 39 – Chord Progression 3
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
Video Files
Alternate way of playing Chord Progression 3.
Another alternate way of playing Chord Progression 3.
Yet another alternate way of playing Chord Progression 3.
Help file for switching between chords quickly.
Another help file for switching between chords quickly.
Help file for substituting barre chords for original chords. Meant for beginners.
Help file for playing the rhythm of Chord Progression 3.
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 3” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
MP3 File Example C 7
Page 39 – Chord Progression 3 Continued
Video introduction and explanation of how to use these files plus further application of chord progressions.
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 3
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example A Slow 6
MP3 Example A Slow 7
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example B Slow 7
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
MP3 Example C Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 7
Page 40 – Chord Progression 4
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 4” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
Page 40 – Chord Progression 4 Continued
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 1
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example A Slow 6
MP3 Example A Slow 7
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example B Slow 7
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
MP3 Example C Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 7
Page 41 – Chord Progression 5
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 5” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
MP3 File Example C 7
MP3 File Example C 8
Page 41 – Chord Progression 5 Continued
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 1
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example A Slow 6
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
MP3 Example C Slow 6
Page 42 – Chord Progression 6
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
Video Files
Alternate ways of playing Chord Progression 6
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 6” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
MP3 File Example C 7
MP3 File Example C 8
Page 42 – Chord Progression 6 Continued
Video introduction and explanation of how to use these files plus further application of chord progressions.
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 6
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example A Slow 6
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
MP3 Example C Slow 6
Page 43 – Chord Progression 7
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
Video Files
Alternate ways of playing Chord Progression 7.
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 7” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
MP3 File Example C 7
MP3 File Example C 8
Page 43 – Chord Progression 7 Continued
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 7
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example A Slow 6
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
MP3 Example C Slow 6
Page 44 – Chord Progression 8
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
Midi File Example C
MP3 Example C
Video Files
Alternate way of playing Chord Progression 8.
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 8” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 1
MP3 File Example A 2
MP3 File Example A 3
MP3 File Example A 4
MP3 File Example A 5
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example B 1
MP3 File Example B 2
MP3 File Example B 3
MP3 File Example B 4
MP3 File Example B 5
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example C 1
MP3 File Example C 2
MP3 File Example C 3
MP3 File Example C 4
MP3 File Example C 5
MP3 File Example C 6
MP3 File Example C 7
MP3 File Example C 8
Page 44 – Chord Progression 8 Continued
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 8
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example A Slow 6
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
MP3 Example C Slow 1
MP3 Example C Slow 2
MP3 Example C Slow 3
MP3 Example C Slow 4
MP3 Example C Slow 5
MP3 Example C Slow 6
Pages 45 and 46 – Chord Progression 9
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
MP3 Example B
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 9” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example A 9
MP3 File Example A 10
MP3 File Example A 11
MP3 File Example A 12
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example B 9
MP3 File Example B 10
MP3 File Example B 11
MP3 File Example B 12
Pages 45 and 46 – Chord Progression 9 Continued
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 9
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example A Slow 6
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 6
Pages 47 and 48 – Chord Progression 10
Audio Files
Midi File Example A
Midi File Example B
All Chord Progression Midi Files in one downloadable file *
MP3 Example B
All Chord Progression MP3 Files in one downloadable file *
More MP3 Files
If you are having problems getting started with the chord progressions found in 1st Steps the MP3 files directly below will help you slowly gain ability through audio files that start at a very slow tempo and gradually speed up. If you find that you have extreme problems with playing the chord progressions even at these slower tempos please reference the section titled “Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 10” following these examples.
MP3 File Example A 6
MP3 File Example A 7
MP3 File Example A 8
MP3 File Example A 9
MP3 File Example A 10
MP3 File Example B 6
MP3 File Example B 7
MP3 File Example B 8
MP3 File Example B 9
MP3 File Example B 10
Pages 47 and 48 – Chord Progression 10 Continued
Slow MP3 Files for Chord Progression 10
MP3 Example A Slow 1
MP3 Example A Slow 2
MP3 Example A Slow 3
MP3 Example A Slow 4
MP3 Example A Slow 5
MP3 Example B Slow 1
MP3 Example B Slow 2
MP3 Example B Slow 3
MP3 Example B Slow 4
MP3 Example B Slow 5
Pages 47 and 48 – Chord Progression 10 Continued
Video Progression Files
An explanation of the Blues Chord Progression.
Alternate way of playing the Blues Progression.
Another alternate way of playing the Blues Progression.
Yet another alternate way of playing the Blues Progression.
One more way of playing the Blues Progression.
Turnaround Progression 1
Turnaround Progression 2
Turnaround Progression 3
Blues Scale Files
Uses of the Blues Scale.
C Blues Scale played from all degrees.
C Blues Scale pdf showing three notes per string fingering chart as shown in video above.
Video explanations on bending notes
Beginning
Advanced
Vibrato video explanations
Vibrato
Finger Vibrato
Hammer-on Pull Off video
Hammer-on Pull Off
Blues triplet feel for Chord Progression 10 in MP3 format
Blues triplet feel 1
Blues triplet feel 2
Blues triplet feel 3
Blues triplet feel 4
Blues triplet feel 5
h2 class=”blue”>Pages 51 and 52
1st Steps Pictures
Guitar Players’ Toolbox
Low Res Scale Fingering Videos for Guitarist all Modes
- Major Scale Fingering.
- Dorian Scale Fingering.
- Phrygian Scale Fingering.
- Lydian Scale Fingering.
- Mixolydian Scale Fingering.
- Aeolian Scale Fingering.
- Locrian Scale Fingering.
- Melodic Minor Ascending (Jazz Minor) Scale Fingering.
- Dorianb2 Scale Fingering.
- Lydian Sharp 5 Scale Fingering.
- Lydian b7 Scale Fingering.
- Mixolydian b6 Scale Fingering.
- Locrian Natural Two Scale Fingering.
- Altered Scale Fingering.
- Diminished Scale Fingering.
- Symmetrical Diminished Scale Fingering.
- Whole Tone Scale Fingering.
- Harmonic Minor Scale Fingering.
- Mixolydian 2b, b6 Scale Fingering.
- Major Pentatonic Scale Fingering.
- Blues Scale Fingering.
Low Res Scale Chord Relationships Videos
- [s3bubbleVideoSingle bucket=”media.muse-eek.com” track=”members/Scale_Chord_Relationship.mp4″ aspect=”16:9″ autoplay=”false” download=”false”/]
- [s3bubbleVideoSingle bucket=”media.muse-eek.com” track=”members/Scale_Chord_Relate_Too.mp4″ aspect=”16:9″ autoplay=”false” download=”false”/]
Low Res NYU Summer Guitar Intensive Duets
Musicians’ Toolbox
NYU Summer Guitar Intensive Lectures Low Res
Help Files For Chord Workbook
Chord Workbook for Guitar Volume One Chord Tips
Chord Workbook for Guitar Volume One Chord Progression MP3s
Help Files for Music Theory Workbook for Guitar Volume One
Below is free downloadable files that relate to the Music Theory Workbook Volume One
- Alternate answers for the 1st 5 pages of exercises in MT1 within a 5 fret range.
- Blank Worksheet for further study
- Note and Staff Chart for Music Theory Workbook for Guitar Volume One
- Music Theory Additional Lesson 1
- Applying Music Theory to Your Instrument
- Diatonic Chords of a Key
- Learning to Read Music
- Low Res Video Help Files for Music Theory Workbook for Guitar Volume one
There is a video course available that can really help you understand music theory and see how it relates to the common chords you play.
Help Files for Music Theory Workbook for Guitar Volume Two
Coming soon
Help Files For Essentials
Help Files for Essentials Chords and Scales
Help Files For Time Transformation
Help For Direct Application
Please check back.
Help For Comping Styles
Comping Styles for Guitar Volume Two: Funk MP3s
Comping Styles for Bass Volume Two: Funk MP3s
Help For Midifiles
Below is free downloadable midifiles for relevant products
- 1st Steps for a Beginning Guitarist Midifiles.
- ChopBuster 013578 BbLyd midifiles
- Comping Styles For Bass Midifiles
- Contemporary Rhythms V1 Midifiles
- Contemporary Rhythms V1 Midifiles
- Guitar Clinic Midifiles
- Independence Volume One Midifiles
- LINES: Sight Reading and Sight Singing Midifiles
- New York Guitar Method Book One Midifiles
- New York Guitar Method Primer Book One Midifiles
- Odd Meters Midifiles
- Rhythm Primer 1 Midifiles
- Rhythm Primer 2 Midifiles
- Rhythms V1 Midifiles
- Rhythms V2 Midifiles
- Rhythms V3 Midifiles
- Rhythms V4 Midifiles
- Rhythms V5 Midifiles
- Right Hand Technique Midifiles
- Sight Reading Solved Intermediate Level
- Single String Studies Guitar Classical Midifiles
- Single String Studies Bass V1 5 String Midifiles
- Single String Studies Bass V1 6 String Midifiles
- Single String Studies Bass V1 Midifiles
- Single String Studies Bass V2 Midifiles
- Single String Studies Guitar V1 Midifiles
- Single String Studies Guitar V2 Midifiles
- Time Transformation Midifiles
- Roberta Piket Jazz Piano Vocabulary MP3 and Midifiles
The following midifiles are useful if you own: Rhythm Primer, 1st Steps for a Beginning Guitarist or New York Guitar Method Primer Book One. These Understanding Rhythm Midifiles play the examples found in the section of the book entitled “Understanding Rhythm.”
Help Files for Music Theory Workbook for All Instrumentalists
Below is free downloadable files that relate to the Music Theory Workbook for All Instrumentalist Volume One
Help Files For My Music Book
Please find below the audio for the My Music Book
Help Files For Sight Reading
Help files for Sight Reading
Below is free downloadable Sight Reading PDFs by many composers to use as additional material for reading. It is recommended that you use the MetroDrone as often as possible with your sight so that you can develop a better sense of key and feel the “Long Line Rhythm.”
For Guitarists we recommend you use these files in conjunction with:
- New York Guitar Method Ensemble Primer Book Two
- New York Guitar Method Ensemble Book Volume One
- New York Guitar Method Ensemble Book Volume Two
For other instrumentalist and guitarist seeking mastering of rhythm we recommend these books:
The Rhythm Series
- Rhythm Primer
- Rhythm Primer Volume Two
- Rhythms Volume One
- Rhythms Volume Two
- Rhythms Volume Three
- Rhythms Volume Four
- Rhythms Volume Five
- Odd Meters
The Sight Reading Series
Additionial books can be found in our pitch class set series which are excellent for sight reading put also for developing a more modern sound in your playing
The Pitch Class Series
Below are compressed files congaing many people for sight reading in each download. In general Mr. Arnold recommends sight reading one hour a day using a combination of the books listed above and these free downloads.
The Classical Series
- Bach Volume One
- Bach Volume Two
- Bach Volume Three
- Bela Bartok
- Beethoven
- Ole Bull
- Arnold Schoenberg
- Anton Webern
Please keep in mind that some of these files are large downloads.