Mel Bay Guitar University
Rock Curriculum: Foundations of Rock
by Nite Driscoll

This 66 page book covers the evolution of rock guitar, with focus on intermediate to advanced application of scales, arpeggios and techniques using example solos in the style of guitar legends such as Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Satriani and more. Concepts demonstrated include the CAGED System, lick based bending exercises, and extending power chords. Presented in standard notation and tablature. Lessons are provided on accompanying DVD (37 min.) and CD, which also include rehearsal tracks.

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Contents

Introduction

Section One: The CAGED System
Explanation of the CAGED System
F Major Chord (E Form)

F Major Arpeggio
F Major Scale
F Major Pentatonic
F Major Pentatonic Scale with f3
F Blues Scale

F Major Chord (D Form)

F Major Arpeggio
F Major Scale
F Major Pentatonic
F Major Pentatonic Scale with f3
F Blues Scale

F Major Chord (C Form)

F Major Arpeggio
F Major Scale
F Major Pentatonic
F Major Pentatonic Scale with f3
F Blues Scale

F Major Chord (A Form)

F Major Arpeggio
F Major Scale
F Major Pentatonic
F Major Pentatonic Scale with f3
F Blues Scale

F Major Chord (G Form)

F Major Arpeggio
F Major Scale
F Major Pentatonic
F Major Pentatonic Scale with f3
F Blues Scale

Section Two: Exercises

Bending Exercises
Extending the Power Chord

Section Three: Applications

Notes on “In the Style of the Fifties”
In the Style of the Fifties
Notes on “In the Style of Buddy Holly”
In the Style of Buddy Holly
Notes on “In the Style of Chuck Berry”
In the Style of Chuck Berry
Notes on “In the Style of Bo Diddley”
In the Style of Bo Diddley
Notes on “In the Style of Dick Dale #1”
In the Style of Dick Dale #1
Notes on “In the Style of Dick Dale #2”
In the Style of Dick Dale #2
Notes on “In the Style of Jimi Hendrix Red House Blues”
In the Style of Jimi Hendrix “Red House Blues”
Notes on “In the Style of Jimi Hendrix - Rhythm”
In the Style of Jimi Hendrix - Rhythm
Notes on “In the Style of Eric Clapton - Rhythm”
In the Style of Eric Clapton - Rhythm
Notes on “In the Style of Eric Clapton - Lead”
In the Style of Eric Clapton - Lead
Notes on “In the Style of Randy Rhoads”
In the Style of Randy Rhoads
Notes on “In the Style of Van Halen”
In the Style of Van Halen
Notes on “In the Style of Stevie Ray Vaughan”
In the Style of Stevie Ray Vaughan
Notes on “In the Style of Yngwie Malmsteen”
In the Style of Yngwie Malmsteen
Notes on “In The Style of Joe Satriani”
In The Style of Joe Satriani