INT-07 Improvising with the Memphis Scale

/in /by

About this lesson

The 'Memphis Scale' is a way of improvising using the notes on two strings and positions that form sixths. The name 'Memphis Scale' is actually just a nickname because any scale can be used. Guitarists like Mark Knopfler use this idea a lot and if your student wants to achieve a similar sound, this lesson plan will be perfect. This lesson plan will teach your student how to improvise using the Memphis Scale and clearly shows how to improvise using the method.

The included lesson instructions will explain everything and help you teach it to your student in the easiest way possible. So even if you have never used the Memphis Scale before you can quickly understand it and teach it effectively.

Only Live and Teach Guitar Members have access to this resource and all other resources on the site.

If you're a member, please login to access this resource

If you're not a member yet, find out how our professional materials, resources and support can help you succeed as a guitar teacher here.

Please login or register to gain full access now

Related lessons

INT-01 Introduction to the Pentatonic Scale

New lesson material: Blues Scale

/in /by

A new lesson plan has been added to the Lesson Materials Section covering the Blues Scale. This scale is great to teach your student how to improvise and get a blues sound. It also teaches them how certain intervals create interesting sounds when compared to the underlying chords. The Blues Scale is closely related to the minor pentatonic scale so make sure your student learns that scale before looking at this one.

Access the lesson materials here: SCA-03 Blues Scale

Other lesson plans on various scales and modes are available in the Lesson Materials Section here.

SCA-03 Blues Scale

/in /by

About this lesson

The blues scale is a very interesting scale to use when improvising and easy to learn. Students wanting to learn blues will love it because it easily let's them achieve that blues sound. This lesson plan will explain the scale and provide clear diagrams for your student to memorize the finger positions on the neck. The included lesson instructions will guide you through how to teach the material effectively.

Only Live and Teach Guitar Members have access to this resource and all other resources on the site.

If you're a member, please login to access this resource

If you're not a member yet, find out how our professional materials, resources and support can help you succeed as a guitar teacher here.

Please login or register to gain full access now

Related lessons

SCA-02 Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales

New lesson material: Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales

/in /by

A new lesson plan has been included in the Lesson Materials Section on Pentatonic Scales. As these scales have been discussed in length in INT-01, this resource is a handy reference sheet you can give your student. The clearly labelled diagrams make it an excellent teaching tool.

Access the material here: SCA-02 Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales

You can access other similar resources including the seven basic modes in the SCA series found in the Lesson Materials Section here.

SCA-02 Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales

/in /by

About this lesson

Teaching the Pentatonic scales is a great way to introduce improvisation to your student. They are easy to learn and are easy to apply and come up with some great sounds. This resources gives your student a handy reference sheet they can refer to when using either the Major or Minor Pentatonic Scales. A comprehensive guide on introducing these scales has already been created in INT-01 Introduction to the Pentatonic Scale so this resource does not include lesson instructions. Before you give this material to your student, make sure they feel comfortable with techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bends and vibrato.

Only Live and Teach Guitar Members have access to this resource and all other resources on the site.

If you're a member, please login to access this resource

If you're not a member yet, find out how our professional materials, resources and support can help you succeed as a guitar teacher here.

Please login or register to gain full access now

Related lessons

INT-01 Introduction to the Pentatonic Scale

New lesson material: Locrian Mode

/in /by

A new lesson plan has been added to the Lesson Materials Section covering the Locrian mode. Locrian is the seventh of seven basic modes so you now have a complete set of resources you can use to teach your student modes. Locrian is a chaotic sounding mode and has very little practical uses but it's still worth teaching to your student as it brings the theory full circle.

Access the lesson here: SCA-10 Locrian Mode

All the other lesson plans for modes are available in the Lesson Materials Section.

SCA-10 Locrian Mode

/in /by

About this lesson

Locrian is the seventh of seven basic modes. Before looking at this content, make sure your student fully understands all the other modes. Locrian is often thought of as a 'theory only' mode because it doesn't often get used in practice. It has a very chaotic sound and can be hard to apply in music. It is sometimes used in metal as it can create a very dark and sinister sound.

Only Live and Teach Guitar Members have access to this resource and all other resources on the site.

If you're a member, please login to access this resource

If you're not a member yet, find out how our professional materials, resources and support can help you succeed as a guitar teacher here.

Please login or register to gain full access now

Related lessons

SCA-04 Ionian Mode

SCA-05 Dorian Mode

SCA-06 Phrygian Mode

SCA-07 Lydian Mode

SCA-08 Mixolydian Mode

SCA-09 Aeolian Mode

How can I find new students?

/in /by

Possibly the most effective way is to have your own website you can promote online. You can easily set up your own website in minutes by clicking here. More

You own website

New feature for members: Set up your own website!

/in /by

Members can now set up their own website easily in under five minutes to help attract new students. You don't need any programming knowledge and can fully customize everything. You can even include your own photos and videos to entice students to contact you.You own website

A template website is automatically created for you with your own custom website address. Students can read about you then head over to your own contact page where they can easily send an email to you without seeing your personal contact details.

If you're a member you can set up your own website right now by clicking here.

If you're not a member yet, register here and you can have your own site within minutes.

New lesson material: Three note legato exercises

/in /by

A new lesson plan has been included in the Lesson Materials Section on legato exercises using three notes per string. This lesson follows on from EXE-06 Two Note Legato Exercises and it's recommended you give your student that lesson plan first before using this one. These exercises can be used to help your student learn various scales and two scales are used in the exercises.

Access the lesson here: EXE-07 Three Note Legato Exercises

More exercises are available in the Lesson Materials Section here.