How to ACTUALLY Use CAGED to Solo MelodicallyTroy Downward2026-05-17 | πΈ Get TABs, Backing Tracks & Exclusive Content: β‘οΈ patreon.com/troydownward (Free Trial Available!)
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Turn 1 Lick into 5! This is crucial when you want to expand on an idea whilst improvising, or just want to get more back for your buck when learning a new idea.
00:00 Intro 01:27 The Lick 02:58 Lick 1 04:14 Lick 2 06:07 Lick 3 07:56 Lick 4 09:44 Lick 5 11:48 How to get it up to speedLet loose with this repetitive lick! π₯Troy Downward2026-08-02 | ...Who DOESNβT love repetitive ideas π₯Troy Downward2026-07-31 | ...This is how to βbreak outβ of the box!Troy Downward2026-07-30 | ...You HAVE to learn this MM lick (TAB)π₯πΈTroy Downward2026-07-30 | ...Learn this lick! π₯ full lesson available in link.Troy Downward2026-07-30 | ...3 Licks That Will Completely Fix Your Boring SolosTroy Downward2026-07-29 | πΈ Get TABs, Backing Tracks & Exclusive Content: β‘οΈ patreon.com/troydownward (Free Trial Available!)
Bored of playing the exact same pentatonic blues licks? The problem usually isnβt your notes - itβs your rhythm.
In this video, Iβm breaking down 3 blues licks that use rhythmic displacement to throw off the standard grid. By taking simple note patterns and shifting where the accents land using triplets, youβll instantly add tension, unpredictability, and dynamic phrasing to your solos - without having to learn complex new scale shapes.
00:00 Intro 02:05 Lick 1 04:28 Lick 1 Variations 05:12 Lick 2 08:29 Lick 2 Variations 09:30 Lick 3 12:00 Lick 3 VariationsLearn this repeating lick! π₯Troy Downward2026-07-27 | ...Learn this EASY repetitive lick π₯Troy Downward2026-07-26 | ...This is the hands on course that gets you MOVING! #pentatonicfluencyTroy Downward2026-07-24 | ...More is moreβ¦. Is more ποΈπ¨Troy Downward2026-07-23 | ...Quick Lick π₯ Full solo & backing on Patreon.Troy Downward2026-07-23 | ...Get IN and OUT with this lick! π₯Troy Downward2026-07-22 | ...10 Lead Guitar Ideas Youre Probably Not UsingTroy Downward2026-07-21 | πΈ Get TABs, Backing Tracks & Exclusive Content: β‘οΈ patreon.com/troydownward (Free Trial Available!)
00:00 Intro 01:14 Number 1 01:58 Number 2 03:48 Number 3 05:12 Number 4 06:09 Number 5 08:20 Number 6 10:29 Number 7 11:54 Number 8 12:59 Number 9 14:03 Number 10Learn this quick repetitive sequence!Troy Downward2026-07-19 | ...7 Repetitive Licks Thatll Change How You Play FastTroy Downward2026-07-10 | πΈ Get TABs, Backing Tracks & Exclusive Content: β‘οΈ patreon.com/troydownward (Free Trial Available!)
If your guitar solos fall apart the second you try to speed up, these five explosive blues bursts will instantly lock your phrasing into place. Steal these fast licks today to build fluid technique and inject effortless speed into your next blues solo.
Play along to these pentatonic work outs to improve your fluency, speed and visualisation. Dig deeper into my course, Pentatonic Fluency if this tempo is out of your reach.
The Blues Scale is a great sound, however it can be challenging to get fresh ideas from this classic sounding scale. Here are 7 licks to get you inspired!
Pentatonic sequences can bring such joy and flash to your solo, but they can be frustrating to work out. Your search is over with these 7 killer sequences you can use straight away.
The Natural Minor Scale can be a challenge to make sound musical. Learn these 7 licks to get a good grasp on my approach over the track 'Stairway To Heaven'
The trick to get around the blues in a more exciting and sophisticated way is to mix the major and minor pentatonic scale. These 5 licks will show you exactly how to do that.
Stop struggling and start sounding like a pro. Most guitarists plateau because theyβve picked up bad habits that hold their playing back. In this video, Iβm breaking down 9 Pro habits that will transform your playing and help you sound instantly more polished.
Stop getting caught out any time you want to shred some repetitive ideas across the fretboard. Learn these licks to navigate each box of the pentatonic scale and become confident wherever you are on the fretboard.
0:00 Intro 01:13 The Lick 01:26 Struggling with speed? 02:01 Getting Into It 06:54 Play Along Slow 07:40 Play Along Fast 07:50 Get More! 09:20 Hybrid PickingNew fast lick lesson this weekβ¦Troy Downward2026-04-15 | ...Easy Groups Of 5 in your FAVORITE position!Troy Downward2026-04-09 | ...Stop strugglingβ¦ this works..Troy Downward2026-04-08 | Visit troydownward.com/courses/pentatonic-fluency to sign up!Check this quick lick out π₯πΈTroy Downward2026-04-08 | ...5 Fast Repetitive Pentatonic Licks!!Troy Downward2026-04-07 | ...5 Fast Repetitive Licks for 5 Pentatonic BoxesTroy Downward2026-04-06 | πΈ Get TABs, Backing Tracks & Exclusive Content: β‘οΈ patreon.com/troydownward (Free Trial Available!)
Stop getting caught out any time you want to shred some repetitive ideas across the fretboard. Learn these licks to navigate each box of the pentatonic scale and become confident wherever you are on the fretboard.
0O:00 Intro 00:39 Need Help? 01:20 Exercise 1 - Flow Between Boxes 05:27 Exercise 2 - Break It Down 08:53 Exercise 3 - Mix It Up and Slide! 12:43 Exercise 4 - The Pro Sequence 16:00 Exercise 5 - The Brain BusterStructure your PENTATONIC playing the RIGHT WAYTroy Downward2026-03-29 | Visit troydownward.com/courses/pentatonic-fluencyCheck out these 5 licks in each box! Full length video linked π₯Troy Downward2026-03-27 | ...