Triads are at the core of every great rhythm part, lead line, and harmonic idea, and they’re essential for any guitarist looking to build command over their instrument. Mastering triads will help you build your confidence as a rhythm player, refine your ear, and play with more control and musicality in any style. But for guitarists at every level, learning how to practice them is often the most important step we take. That’s what the “Back to Basics” series is all about.
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Learn how to play “Hummingbird” by Ricky Skaggs with this immersive TrueFire Song Lesson, taught by acclaimed guitarist and educator Tyler Grant. A high-energy instrumental staple, “Hummingbird” blends precision, drive, and melodic interplay, featuring tightly woven acoustic guitar parts, blazing mandolin lines, and a rock-solid rhythm section.
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Today, 09:41
The pentatonic scale is one of the most universal tools in a guitarist’s vocabulary, but it doesn’t have to sound predictable. By weaving in modal colors and new interval choices, you can completely reshape how your solos feel, flow, and connect harmonically.
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Learn how to play “Devil Inside” by INXS with this immersive TrueFire Song Lesson, taught by acclaimed guitarist and educator Irene Ketikidi. A defining hit of the late ’80s, “Devil Inside” showcases INXS’s signature fusion of pop, rock, and funk, anchored by infectious rhythm parts, dynamic layering, and a tight, driving groove. In this hands-on lesson, you’ll explore every guitar part that makes the song so powerful, from the punchy main riff to the shimmering rhythm textures and melodic solo work.
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Today, 09:41
Master the Fretboard One Triad at a Time Scales form the backbone of everything we play on the guitar, from melodies and riffs to fills and improvisation. But for many players, scales feel abstract, difficult to retain, and challenging to apply. The key to mastering scales isn't just memorizing shapes, it's learning them in a way that sticks and actually shows up in your playing. That's the goal of the Back to Basics series.
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Today, 09:01
Tap Into The Unfiltered Soul of Blues Guitar and Unleash Your Most Expressive Playing Ask any serious guitarist, journalist, or educator to name the players who have redefined the modern blues idiom, fusing the past with fearless creativity - and Eric Gales' name will be on every list. From his first record deal as a teenager to commanding festival stages around the world, Eric has spent decades pushing the language of blues guitar forward, blending fiery technique, raw emotion, and an unmistakable voice that transcends genre.
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Today, 09:01
Even More Ways to Master Walking Blues: Quarter-Note Groove, Guide-Tone Craft, and Ear Training Guitar Lab: 100 Walking Blues Bassline Formulas, Vol. 4 pushes your walking-bass playing even further, diving deep into one-bar and two-bar phrases that open up new rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic possibilities. This volume focuses on developing lines that do more than just walk - they outline chords, preview harmonic movement, and add expressive detail inspired by horn phrasing and comping ideas.
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Today, 09:01
Unlock New Levels of Improvisation with Jamming Over a Track: Volume 9! Join Brad Carlton as he takes you deeper into the world of improvisation using the same tracks from Volume 8, but with fresh modal approaches.
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Today, 01:20
The fifth edition of Sound and Music for the Theatre traces the process of how to build a sound design to support a theatrical production, from initial concept through implementation in actual performances.
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You already know scales, chords, and modes... You practice regularly. Yet the moment the key changes, the fretboard feels unfamiliar again?
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Master the art of industry-ready guitar samples with my exclusive eBook, including in-depth videos where I break down my playing style. Give your guitar a pro-level tone and character with my signature amp presets—loved by top producers.
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22-01-2026, 22:37
Getting stuck in a loop is one of the most common and frustrating parts of music production. In this Ableton Live video tutorial series, production expert Stephen O’Connell shows you practical, repeatable ways to turn short ideas into finished songs using Ableton Live’s core tools and workflows. If you have trouble wrapping up a production but have stores of unfinished projects filling up your drives, this course is for you!
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22-01-2026, 16:58
Akai MPC Live III [front cover] • Rupert Neve Designs OptoFET • Universal Audio Paradise Guitar Studio • Kali Audio SM-8 monitors • AEA Nuvo N28 ribbon mic • McDSP FutzVerb • Wes Audio Pandora • JBL PRX925 & PRX935 • IK Multimedia ReSing • AFK Audio Drumbeam • GIK Acoustics portable vocal booth • Acustica Audio Cadet • Fiedler Audio Mastering Console 2 • 1010music Bento sampler • Toontrack The Drum Factory SDX • SPL P8 preamp • Scaler 3 compositional software • SPOTLIGHT: MPE-capable Desktop Synths • Eurorack modules • New sample libraries — and much more!
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22-01-2026, 13:31
hi friends! in this video i run through creating some sounds in Serum 2, unplanned, just kind of showing my work flow!
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22-01-2026, 10:52
Shaping Sound in the Studio and Beyond: Audio Aesthetics and Technology closes the divide between technology and aesthetics and bridges the gap between analog and digital audio practices, equipping students and emerging engineers with the real-world knowledge and flexible learning pathways needed to thrive in modern audio production environments.
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22-01-2026, 08:58