We dive into triads through a full song form, using the “la pompe” rhythm to drive classic progressions like I–V, II–V, and gospel-style turnarounds. Each section builds harmonic awareness, helping us hear and feel how chords function across a tune.
We reshape triads into dominant 7 chords using two streamlined methods, creating rich harmonic motion without adding complexity. Applying these sounds to a song progression trains our ears and hands to hear functional movement and play with greater harmonic intent.
We build melodic strength by targeting chord tones, especially 3rds, across E, C, and A triad shapes. Through focused phrases and smooth transitions, we learn to craft solos that outline harmony with intention and clarity.
We dig into sweep picking fundamentals, from three-string downstrokes to directional changes, rhythmic shifts, and two-string speed bursts. By blending control, tone, and movement across chord shapes, we lay the groundwork for clean, musical sweep technique at any tempo.
We expand sweep picking technique with 3- and 5-string arpeggios, looping phrases, and rhythmic variations to build speed and control. By exploring clean and overdriven tones, we refine articulation, fluidity, and musical expression across ascending and descending patterns.
We explore economy picking and five-note phrasing with Eric Johnson-inspired techniques that blend speed, articulation, and melodic flow. Through sweeping, alternate strokes, and rhythmic variations, we build control and apply these ideas in real musical contexts.
Economy picking meets melodic fluency in this session focused on three-note-per-string patterns, arpeggios, and wide-stretch pentatonics. By streamlining picking motion and integrating sweeping ideas, we build speed, precision, and left-hand control across the neck.
We refine ascending and descending sweep techniques with a focus on pick slant adjustments and fluid motion across strings. Through arpeggios, sequences, and scalar drills, we compare economy and alternate picking to build both speed and efficiency in real-world phrasing.
This week we hit pause to reflect, reconnect with the material, and reassess our progress across 35 routines. Using triads from Signed, Sealed, Delivered as a musical anchor, we’re reminded that practice is about depth, not speed—and real growth comes from truly knowing, not just doing.
We lock in closed-voiced triads across E, C, and A shapes, shifting between major and minor to build fretboard fluency. By applying them to real progressions, we uncover how simple triads imply richer harmonies and function musically beyond their shapes.