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Use this improvisation technique to build great phrases by targeting the "color tones' within the chords.

It will make your phrases and licks much more unique and sophisticated, and it's really easy to do!

Every guitarist needs to learn how to fill in chord progressions with licks. 

And yes, there actually is a strategy to doing this! Follow this step-by-step guide to learning how to start improvising licks in your chord proegressions today!

Building fast-twitch muscle fiber is critical to playing easily, relaxed and with speed & power. 

Use this exercise daily, without even needing a guitar, to build fast-twitch muscles and finger strength!

Adding articulation to your licks is a sure-fire way to improve your phrasing and make your improvisations sound meaningful and complete. 

It's not just about note choice, but it's about how you execute those notes.

Stop searching and fumbling through your solos when you improvise. Instead, know exactly what note you want and more importantly, how to target that note. 

By using the concept of "enclosure" you'll immediately feel more confident and have a more phrase-like approach to running through any scale you choose. This one tip will save your solos from sounding dull and boring!

If you want to really become a solid player, timing and rhythm is the most important thing you can master. A lot of people can play cool licks, but without them being completely in "the pocket" the licks just don't matter.

With this one challenging drill, you can quickly take your playing to the next level by learning to tap your foot on the backbeat and feel the rhythm in a way you never have before.

Do you want a tighter pocket and more groove while playing fingerstyle guitar? If so, then learning how to slap while finger picking is one of the greatest tools you can use.

By incorporating this percussive element into your playing you'll instantly transform every song you play!

If you're having trouble making barre chords sound great, or if they're uncomfortable and challenging for you, simply make this one small adjustment and you'll notice a world of difference. 
It will improve your consistency, tone and comfort level so you can enjoy playing those songs that might be giving you trouble.

Do you ever have trouble landing all your fingers at the same time when making a chord? Regardless of your current level, if you aren’t landing every single chord perfectly, there is a reason…and that reason (probably) is that you are staggering your fingers when landing. Here are some great tips on how you can easily fix this problem.