by Justin Comstock | Jun 28, 2016 | Fretboard Theory
Intervals are the most important tool you can use on the guitar.They can help you create your songs by using chords and scales.It is a good idea to understand the sound of each interval.I view the notes in music by 5 different levels or rather 5 different tools. I...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 15, 2015 | Jazz
We are going to discuss a couple different options for practicing with guide tones. I feel that this topic is extremely important and will allow guitarists to have a better understanding of the notes on the fretboard. Guide tones are the backbone of Jazz music. So...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 12, 2015 | Jazz
Over the weekend I was reading a book on Jazz harmony and I stumbled upon on a very interesting and useful topic-guide tones. You probably have never heard of them before. I found that this little piece of knowledge is extremely useful when you are writing a...
by Justin Comstock | Sep 15, 2015 | Fretboard Theory
What is a Superimposed Pentatonic scale? The Pentatonic scale is the gateway to many different genres of music.There are many techniques you can do within the pentatonic system. One technique that we will discuss today is called the superimposed pentatonic scale....
by Justin Comstock | Sep 10, 2015 | Blog
We have compiled a list of some of the most influential Modern Blues albums. We feel that it is important for guitarists to listen to outstanding blues guitar players. We can learn many things from listening to these albums. Check them out! Feel free to add your own...
by Justin Comstock | Sep 4, 2015 | Blog
Lead guitar is the most rewarding activity you can do on the guitar. I have been the lead guitarist in many bands over the years and my knowledge of music theory has helped me accomplish a lot as a lead guitarist. I am getting ready to teach a private course with some...
by Justin Comstock | Aug 27, 2015 | Blog, FretDeck
In order to learn guitar fast, students must complete a 2 part process. The first part is understanding fundamental music theory concepts and the second part is practicing those concepts on the instrument. You will not learn the guitar fast if you ignore either of...
by Justin Comstock | Aug 26, 2015 | Fretboard Theory, FretDeck
Understanding fretboard notes is a great challenge for many guitar players. Many students don’t know where to start. When I first started learning the guitar I had a desire to master the fretboard notes. It has taken many years and many days of practicing but...
by Justin Comstock | Aug 17, 2015 | Blues Guitar, FretDeck
Blues guitar has never been easier with the FretDeck. We are obsessed with Blues guitar and we have created a learning tool for everybody who loves Blues guitar. Mastering the guitar is a daunting task,but, the FretDeck assists guitarists in mastering the instrument....
by Justin Comstock | Aug 12, 2015 | FretDeck, Music Theory
The FretDeck can help guitarists to think quickly and more efficiently. There are many different ways to use the FretDeck. Today we are going to talk about how to transpose with the FretDeck. Transposing is the process in which, you take the chords or melody of a...
