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Unlocking Solo Energy: Mastering Patterns and Sequences

The Steve Stine Podcast
The Steve Stine Podcast
Episode • Jan 30 • 16m

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This episode explores the transformative power of sequences and patterns in guitar playing, demonstrating how they can enrich musical expression and creativity. The conversation delves into techniques for both pentatonic and diatonic scales, emphasizing finger movement, different picking styles, and the emotional impact of recognizable patterns.

• Understanding the significance of patterns in guitar 
• Examples of moving within the A minor pentatonic scale 
• Techniques: picking, legato, hammer-ons, and pull-offs 
• Eric Johnson inspired sequences for dynamic play 
• Transitioning between strings for fluidity 
• Exploring diatonic sequences and their applications 
• Emphasizing rhythmic context over speed in sequences 
• Ongoing exploration and improvisation in practice

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