Learn Rock Guitar

Here I talk about using the dorian mode in a rock guitar environment. I first show you a simple rock guitar riff you can play, then the defining note of the dorian inside the minor pentatonic, then 3 notes per string patterns and then some cool licks which work in a dorian mode setting. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

If you want to go to the next step in your rock lead guitar you can not pass the modes. Here I give you some first insight how you can work with modes in rock guitar by using a very simple chord progression : Here you find the files associated to this tutorial : I am using the basic patterns of the modes technical exercises. I strongly recomment that you work on all of them when you want to get deeper into modes in any genre :

Here i give you some instructions on how to work with arpeggio's the easy way. You use the normal chord shapes of the E, A, C and D type chords as orientation and this gives you the grid to play along with the target notes of any major or minor chord. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I share some tips and tricks on how you can create a great rock guitar improvisation in any jam session situation by just using this chord progression. E5 / E5 / E5 / E5 / E5 / E5 / G A / E5 / G A / E5 / The trick is to work on different levels of intensity in your tone, expression, playing and sound. Even the things which are played seem to be easy. You need to have your things a bit together to be able to create the vibe in your playing as described. Here you can download the backing track attached to this tutorial :

In this tutorial I show you 7 easy rock guitar licks which from my personal view are the most important rock guitar licks which you need to know to get comfortable in any rock lead guitar situation. They are shown in the key of Am in the 1st position of the minor pentatonics. This tutorial is a must have for any rock guitar player. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial here :

Here I show you a classic drop D rock guitar riff with several variations and a technique to build up a professional sounding rock guitar song with only 3 chords. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here you can learn a few modules of advanced rock guitar riffs in the key of Em - but the techniques I am showing are also working for any other key. If you haven't checked the basic rock guitar riffs tutorial I strongly recommend to do so : Here you can download the files which are associated to the advanced rock guitar riffs tutorial :

Here you can learn the basics of any rock guitar riff from playing power chords, proper damping and palm muting technique and how to use them in a professional manner. The chords are easy but the key is the precision of your picking hand. This tutorial is a " MUST HAVE " for any rock guitar player. Here you find the files associated to this tutorial :

Here you can learn how to play a professional hard rock lead guitar the easy way. Follow my instructions to get the right punch and tone in your bendings. This is a key to sounding great in this genre. If you first need to learn the minor pentatonic positions and get some speed in your lead guitar technique please check out this tutorial first. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

If you want to play a great dark and dramatic rock guitar riff then the phrygian mode is the one to choose. It gives your riff and sound this dark, dramatic and cinematic effect which you might are looking for. In this tutorial I show you a selection of riffs and ideas which you can use for a rock guitar riff with the phrygian mode. In this case it's E phrygian. The backing track is a creation from my experience as a composer for TV and movies. I was a Hollywood composer some years ago before I became a YouTuber. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I share my insight, tips and tricks on how to create an extreme emotional major guitar ballad solo. In this case it's a guitar ballad in the key of F# and I will show you the 2 main positions one can use on major guitar solos and how to create a great guitar sound by living in the tone. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial here : If you have any comments or questions please comment in this topic here.

Here I show you an additional herb in the rock guitar kitchen. These are rock guitar double stops which you can use to make your rock guitar solo more tasty and spicy. I am using the backing track of " In This River " by the Black Label Society in there live version with Zakk Wylde. This tutorial is a " Must Have " for any rock guitar player. Here you can download the files which are associated to this tutorial : If you need any further assistance you may book a private online guitar lesson here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/store/category/1-private-online-guitar-lessons/

Here I give you some ideas of what you can do with a very simple chord progression C / G / F / C G and make it sound great with an ambient and alternative rock vibe. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial here : If you need any further professional support please book a private online guitar lesson here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/store/category/1-private-online-guitar-lessons/

Here I show you a high tension drop D rock guitar riff which makes a great song. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial here : If you need any further assistance please book a private online guitar lesson here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/store/category/1-private-online-guitar-lessons/

Rhythm is 50% of music so it is important that you understand rhythm and practice rhythm in specific. Here I show you the basic 16th note figures which appear in rock guitar and how to practice them. This tutorial is a " MUST HAVE " for any rock guitar player. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial here : If you need any further assistance please book a private online guitar lesson here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/store/category/1-private-online-guitar-lessons/

Here I show you an easy road rock guitar riff which works with anticipation to get this great " moving forward " road rock guitar sound. In the 2nd part of the tutorial I give you some advice on how to work with modes with this specific chord progression. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial here : If you need any further assistance please book a private online lesson here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/store/category/1-private-online-guitar-lessons/

Here I share my ideas, knowledge and philosophy, how to create THE perfect rock guitar sound and how to work dynamically with distortion or overdrive and what you can do with the effects : reverb, compression, delay, noise gate, chorus, flanger and wah wah. This tutorial is a MUST HAVE for any rock guitar player ! If you need any further professional assistance please book a private online guitar lesson here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/store/category/1-private-online-guitar-lessons/

Here I teach you a really simple soft rock guitar riff in the key of Dm and a second guitar by using the dynamics of your distortion. In the second part of the tutorial I show you how to create an emotional soft rock guitar solo by using target notes of the chords and how to connect and develop those target notes to a total emotional soft rock guitar solo. Here you find the files associated to this tutorial here : If you need any further assistance please book a private online guitar lesson here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/store/category/1-private-online-guitar-lessons/

Here I am talking about the high notes in rock guitar solos. What makes most rock guitar solos outstanding ? The quick answer is : The high notes. When you analyze the solo's of all big names as Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Eddie Van Halen and many more it gets clear that the intensity and the sound of the high notes make the big difference. This is a MUST HAVE tutorial ! Here you can download the files attached to this tutorial : If you need any further assistance you can book a private online guitar lesson here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/store/category/1-private-online-guitar-lessons/

Here I show you 3 pro shuffle rock guitar licks which you can use on any shuffle rock guitar track. These ones are quite easy to play so you need an intermediate guitar playing level to fit the task. You find the files associated to this tutorial here : If you need any further professional assistance please book a private online guitar lesson here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/store/category/1-private-online-guitar-lessons/

Here you can learn a wonderful sweet rock guitar ballad arpeggio riff. It works with open strings and sounds really nice and open. Beside the riff I will give you some advice on how to make a melodic solo and how to make variations on the melody and also to add some counterpoint ideas. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial : If you have any further questions please book a private online guitar lesson here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/store/category/1-private-online-guitar-lessons/

Here you can learn how to become a better Rock rhythm guitar player. This tutorial is for all rock guitar players out there who want to become really steady rhythm machines such as Malcolm Young or Mike Whiteford's of Aerosmith. Having a real steady and tight Rock Rhythm guitar means that you involve your whole body into the Rhythm while you're playing and that you are counting the beats 1 2 3 4 consciously. So this tutorial is about how to do you train your whole body in your whole system to play rock chords with a typical rock technique and moving your foot to the beat and counting and having the whole system going simultaneously. Some exercises seem like to be total be…

Here comes another really cool drop D rock guitar lesson where I show you how to build up a great and dirty rock guitar with only 3 chords and how to develop those chords and the riff to make it sound interesting and professional for your audience. You can download the files associated to this tutorial here : If you need any further professional assistance please book a private online guitar lesson here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/store/category/1-private-online-guitar-lessons/

Advanced Rock Guitar Secrets When it comes to advanced rock lead guitar working with the palm muted, pinch harmonic, vibrato and bending technique I share my knowledge about it here. I am talking about sequence runs and arpeggios in combination with those techniques and how to work with them in a regular advanced - semi professional rock guitar solo. This tutorial is a " Must Have " for all rock guitar players who want to take it to the next level. Here you find the files attached to this tutorial here : If you need any further professional assistance please book a private online guitar lesson here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/m…

Creative Rock Guitar Riff Here I show how to get creative on a very simple rock guitar riff with the chords : Am / F G I start very simple and then make variations on the rhythm in the 1st part and then variations on the chords in the 2nd part. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial : If you need any further professional assistance please book a private online guitar lesson here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/store/category/1-private-online-guitar-lessons/