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    Lead Guitar Breakthrough: Fretboard Navigation, Theory & Technique (Book + Online Bonus)
    Lead Guitar Breakthrough: Fretboard Navigation, Theory & Technique (Book + Online Bonus)
    Lead Guitar Breakthrough: Fretboard Navigation, Theory & Technique (Book + Online Bonus)
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    Lead Guitar Breakthrough: Fretboard Navigation, Theory & Technique (Book + Online Bonus)

    By Luke Zecchin

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    THE FIRST STEP TO PLAYING LIKE A PRO IS THINKING LIKE ONE

    Guitar players frequently face the same roadblocks in their playing. Many feel stunted creatively, stuck playing the same old things, and unsure how to move forward. These issues are caused by some common pitfalls. Typical problems include being unable to think beyond familiar patterns, not understanding how music theory relates to the fretboard, and feeling hindered by ineffective technique.

    Lead Guitar Breakthrough guides you step-by-step through essential concepts for overcoming obstacles in your lead playing. This book provides a blueprint for fretboard navigation and the tools needed to cultivate your own style and musicality. It offers a refreshing approach to understanding guitar theory and technique in a way that's engaging, straightforward, and practical. This is a must-have resource for any guitarist looking to enhance their playing ability and musical understanding!

    ONLINE BONUS: This book is complete with free online bonus material. It comes bundled with a companion website to enhance your learning experience. Extras include audio examples, backing tracks, bonus downloads, and more.

    Join thousands of students worldwide! Like easy-to-follow lessons, pro playing tips, and jam-packed value? You'll love learning from this International bestselling instructor.

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGuitarIQ.com
    Release dateMar 30, 2015
    ISBN9780992550738
    Lead Guitar Breakthrough: Fretboard Navigation, Theory & Technique (Book + Online Bonus)
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    Luke Zecchin

    Having played for over 20 years, Luke Zecchin is an accomplished guitarist with a wealth of studio and live experience. Outside his work teaching music, Luke has toured extensively alongside renowned national and international acts, performing at everything from clubs, theaters, and festivals to various appearances on commercial radio and national television. Playing lead guitar, Luke has worked on projects with established international producers and engineers. He has been fortunate enough to see these collaborations break into both the Top 50 ARIA Album and Singles charts, having also received nationwide airplay and notable debuts on the Australian iTunes Rock charts. As the founder of GuitarIQ.com, Luke is dedicated to the education and coaching of guitar players all over the globe. With books available in over 100 countries worldwide, he has emerged as an international chart-topping author in his field. Luke continues to work as an author, educator, and musician from his project studio based in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. ​ Find him online at LukeZecchin.com.

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      Lead Guitar Breakthrough - Luke Zecchin

      Lead Guitar Breakthrough

      Lead Guitar Breakthrough

      Fretboard Navigation, Theory & Technique

      Luke Zecchin

      GuitarIQ.com

      Copyright © 2019 Luke Zecchin

      ISBN: 978-0-9925507-3-8

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without express written consent from the author.

      Published by GuitarIQ.com

      Copyedited by Allister Thompson

      Proofread by Dan Foster

      Illustrated by Jasmin Zecchin

      The author and publisher have made every effort to ensure the information contained in this book is both relevant and accurate at the time of release. They accept no responsibility for any loss, injury, or inconvenience sustained by any person using this book or the information provided within it.

      This book is dedicated to my beautiful wife Jasmin. Through the seasons you are evergreen.

      Getting lost on the guitar? Finally, fretboard memorization made easy!

      If you like this book, you’ll love our Fretboard Memorization Workshop! This online master class is your shortcut to demystifying the fretboard puzzle. Here you’ll be guided step-by-step through the key concepts, techniques, and exercises needed to master your entire fretboard—quickly and easily. These insights have helped thousands of guitar students worldwide!

      To learn more, head to LearnYourFretboard.com.

      Contents

      Preface

      Online Bonus Material

      Introduction

      Tips on Technique

      1. MAJOR BUILDING BLOCKS

      Introduction

      Our Reference Point

      Our Starting Point

      Warming Up

      Focus Points

      2. SEVEN ESSENTIAL SHAPES

      Introduction

      Laying the Foundations

      The Modal Framework

      Shape 1

      Shape 2

      Shape 3

      Shape 4

      Shape 5

      Shape 6

      Shape 7

      Putting It All Together

      The Bigger Picture

      Ascending & Descending

      Focus Points

      3. CREATIVE NAVIGATION

      Introduction

      Sequence 1 | Alternate Picking (A)

      Sequence 2 | Alternate Picking (B)

      Sequence 3 | Legato (A)

      Sequence 4 | Legato (B)

      Sequence 5 | String Skipping

      Sequence 6 | Odd Note Groupings

      A Quick Note on Speed

      Get Creative

      Focus Points

      4. BREAKING BOUNDARIES

      Introduction

      Let's Get Horizontal

      Single-String Exercises

      Double-String Exercises

      Scales Within Scales

      Let's Get Diagonal

      Visualization Recap

      Focus Points

      5. CONSTRUCTING CHORDS

      Introduction

      Stacking Intervals

      Numbering Chords

      Extending Chords

      Using Chords

      Tonal Gravity

      Building Progressions

      Just a Minor Detour

      Focus Points

      6. HIDDEN CHORDS & SCALES

      Introduction

      Strong Notes

      Hidden Chord Shapes

      Major Chord Shapes

      Minor Chord Shapes

      Hidden Pentatonic Shapes

      The Hybrid Approach

      Major Shapes

      Minor Shapes

      Visualizing Shapes

      Focus Points

      7. MOTION & EMOTION

      Introduction

      Melodic Motion

      Melodic Emotion

      Focus Points

      Final Thoughts

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      Additional Resources

      About the Author

      Books by Luke Zecchin

      Preface

      Welcome, and thank you for choosing Lead Guitar Breakthrough.

      Although we often teach music in a linear and methodical way, in reality, for many guitar players this doesn’t necessarily reflect the way we learn. Our approach is usually far more circular. We piece bits of information together as we go, learning different songs, riffs, shapes, and techniques, constantly revisiting things as our skills improve. While there’s nothing wrong with this approach, it has the tendency to leave us with isolated bits of seemingly unrelated information. We may know how to play certain things on the guitar but find it hard to understand how all the pieces fit together.

      This book is a resource for those eager to improve their lead guitar skills. However, it wasn’t written merely to demonstrate popular guitar licks, show you how to play in one particular style, or break down the solos of your favorite players (although it may inadvertently assist in those pursuits). Here we’re concerned with the bigger picture. The essential function of this book is to provide a road map for understanding how things are connected on the fretboard. As such, we’ll establish a fundamental framework for navigating the entire guitar neck. This will in turn assist you in developing speed and fluidity in your playing, understanding key centers, using chord progressions, building melodic ideas, and more.

      Put simply, this is the book I wish I’d read much earlier in my guitar playing journey. While there are no overnight shortcuts to becoming an accomplished musician, working from a solid foundation will significantly help streamline this process. May this information prove as valuable to you as it has been to me.

      I sincerely hope this book sparks a breakthrough in your own playing and becomes a catalyst for continued discovery and inspiration.

      —Luke Zecchin

      Get your free online bonus now!

      This book comes complete with free online bonus material. We’ve compiled a companion website to enhance your reading experience. Extras include audio examples, backing tracks, bonus downloads, and more!

      To get your free bonus content, head to: www.guitariq.com/lgb-bonus

      Introduction

      Developing a solid understanding of the fundamentals is invaluable for musicians of any skill level. While this book is a resource for guitar players at various stages in their ability, it was primarily written for those wanting more from their lead playing. As I already alluded to, the

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