Fusion Series

Embark on a dynamic exploration of Fusion guitar with our comprehensive course. From understanding the genre's roots to mastering advanced techniques, you'll dive deep into the fusion of jazz, rock, and other styles.

2.4 Hours

30 Lessons

Taught by

Mike Dugan

Bobby Koelble

Course Content

All Topics

Basics, Triads, & Sevenths

Seventh and Minor Scales in Fusion

Melodic Minor Triads & Thirds

Topic1

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Styles/Genres / Fusion Series

Introduction to Fusion

00:00:0000:03:39

Introduction to Fusion

Listening

Difficulty

Completed

Topic2

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Styles/Genres / Fusion Series

Major Diatonic Triads

00:00:0000:17:18

Introduction

Diatonic Triads in Vertical Direction

Diatonic Triads in Horizontal Direction

Difficulty

Completed

Topic3

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Styles/Genres / Fusion Series

Diatonic Triad Application

00:00:0000:17:25

Introduction

Minor 7th Chord and Use of Dorian Scale

Fmaj7 Chord and Use of Lydian Scale

Dominant 7 Chord and Use of Mixolydian Scale

Difficulty

Completed

Topic4

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Styles/Genres / Fusion Series

Rhythmic Ideas and Applications

00:00:0000:15:03

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Difficulty

Completed

Topic5

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Styles/Genres / Fusion Series

Adding Sevenths

00:00:0000:16:10

Adding Seventh

Dorian Sound

Lydian Sound

Mixolydian Sound

Putting It All Together

Difficulty

Completed

Topic6

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Styles/Genres / Fusion Series

Melodic Minor Scale

00:00:0000:06:02

Melodic Minor Scale and Concept

Melodic Minor Scale Fingering

Difficulty

Completed

Topic7

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Styles/Genres / Fusion Series

Melodic Minor Diatonic Thirds

00:00:0000:28:42

Melodic Minor Diatonic Thirds Intro and Concept

Melodic Minor Diatonic Thirds over Dm7 Chord

Melodic Minor Diatonic Thirds over Fmaj7 Chord

Melodic Minor Diatonic Thirds over G7 Chord

Difficulty

Completed

Topic8

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Styles/Genres / Fusion Series

Melodic Minor Triads

00:00:0000:11:53

Diatonic Triad Concept and Positions

Triad Patterns-Ascending and Descending

Triad Patterns-Ascending-Descending and Descending-Ascending

Difficulty

Completed

Topic9

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Styles/Genres / Fusion Series

Melodic Minor Triad Application

00:00:0000:30:01

Triad Application over D Minor-Major 7

Triad Application over Fmaj7#5

Triad Application over G7#11

Triad Application-Horizontal Patterns

Difficulty

Completed

What you’ll learn

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Fusion guitar, including its historical context and stylistic elements.

Master essential techniques such as diatonic triads, seventh chords, and modal scales (Dorian, Lydian, Mixolydian).

Develop proficiency in navigating complex chord progressions and scales both vertically and horizontally.

Explore the melodic potential of the melodic minor scale and its application in improvisation and composition.

By the end:

Confidently play and switch between chords and songs!

Fusion Series

All Topics

Basics, Triads, & Sevenths

Seventh and Minor Scales in Fusion

Melodic Minor Triads & Thirds

Introduction to Fusion

Listening

Introduction

Diatonic Triads in Vertical Direction

Diatonic Triads in Horizontal Direction

Introduction

Minor 7th Chord and Use of Dorian Scale

Fmaj7 Chord and Use of Lydian Scale

Dominant 7 Chord and Use of Mixolydian Scale

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Adding Seventh

Dorian Sound

Lydian Sound

Mixolydian Sound

Putting It All Together

Melodic Minor Scale and Concept

Melodic Minor Scale Fingering

Melodic Minor Diatonic Thirds Intro and Concept

Melodic Minor Diatonic Thirds over Dm7 Chord

Melodic Minor Diatonic Thirds over Fmaj7 Chord

Melodic Minor Diatonic Thirds over G7 Chord

Diatonic Triad Concept and Positions

Triad Patterns-Ascending and Descending

Triad Patterns-Ascending-Descending and Descending-Ascending

Triad Application over D Minor-Major 7

Triad Application over Fmaj7#5

Triad Application over G7#11

Triad Application-Horizontal Patterns

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