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  1. Brian Haner Sr.

    Can you create your own scales?

    I think you made up a scale! I couldn’t identify it. However – I couldn’t help but laugh. The notes in your scale are the ending to every jazz song played by bad wedding bands.
  2. Brian Haner Sr.

    Django Reinhardt

    Check out Robin Nolan. He’s a great friend and pretty much THE go to guy to learn Gypsy. He has books and online courses. Brilliant guy!
  3. Brian Haner Sr.

    Do we live in a simulation?

    If this is a simulation – I paid WAY too much for my Les Paul.
  4. Brian Haner Sr.

    Somebody please help me…

    A tri-tone, obviously by it’s name is “three tones”. So 3 full steps up OR DOWN. It’s symmetrical. In terms of music theory, most people relate it to a scale. So it’s a b5 (or #4). If we take a C major scale: C D E F G A B – Our 5th note is G and we flat it. So Gb is the tritone of C. An easy...
  5. Brian Haner Sr.

    Suggestion For the Synyster Gates School

    Hey Jambi! Would love to hear your thoughts on the 2 sites. Why don’t you send me a private message.
  6. Brian Haner Sr.

    Suggestion For the Synyster Gates School

    We are working on different ways to incentivize the site. As far as it turning into a fan site – we are ECSTATIC that so many Avenged fans are here – but it’s just as important to us to have a site where guitar players who absolutely hate Avenged can come and still learn. Ultimately, we want...
  7. Brian Haner Sr.

    Papagates or Syn! What's next?

    Lots of new stuff coming!
  8. Brian Haner Sr.

    Hit A Wall

    We all want better technique – but it’s just a means to an end. Try practicing playing what you hear in your head. Put on a backing track and DON’T play for the first 4 bars. Instead hear a 4 bar phrase in your head. Then play that phrase on your guitar for the next 4 bars. Rinse and repeat. And...
  9. Brian Haner Sr.

    Finally Seen A7X Live | Dreams & Goals As a Musician

    After chasing various dreams for 40 some years – I totally get it. I’ve played with some incredible musicians. I had a record deal, a gold record, and ended up up somehow being a somewhat famous comedian. Some of my dreams have come true – many have not. But I can promise you one thing – Greztky...
  10. Brian Haner Sr.

    Question about CAGED

    Exactly! If you start with an open C major, that links to an “A shape” C major chord on the 3rd fret. If you start with an open A major, that links to a “G shape” A major chord on the 2nd fret. Let’s keep going. If you play an open G major chord, that links to an “E shape” G major chord on the...
  11. Brian Haner Sr.

    The Best Compression Pedals?

    My favorite compression pedal is the Wampler Ego Comp – but it’s pricey. I think the best bang for your buck is going to be the MXR Dyna Comp or the Mooer Yellow Comp. Both are relatively inexpensive and work great.
  12. Brian Haner Sr.

    Kiesel Guitars

    I don’t think they do. I can ask. It’s usually a custom order.
  13. Brian Haner Sr.

    Kiesel Guitars

    I am actually a Kiesel artist. I signed with them about 4 years ago. They make beautiful instruments. All custom. Nothing imported. You don’t buy “off the rack”. You design your own guitar. Fender sells a guitar wholesale guitar to the Guitar center for $1000. Then Guitar Center marks it up to...
  14. Brian Haner Sr.

    I feel broke

    Hi Yusuf! I did a session the other day and the guy insisted I play his guitar because he liked the tone. I did – and it worked well. It was a Bullet Strat. I learned to play on a broken acoustic guitar and Syn learned to play on a Squire Strat. Nothing to be ashamed of. Keep working! Good...
  15. Brian Haner Sr.

    Best way to clean guitar neck?

    Take your strings off and scrape the dirt off the neck with a credit card – always going with the grain. I use Planet Waves Hydrate and I love it. Just spray it on. Let it soak in and then wipe it off. Lots of people use lemon oil – but it’s a very diluted mixture – like 2% lemon. And even then...
  16. Brian Haner Sr.

    Left Hand Exercises

    Lesson 74. Start at measure 25.
  17. Brian Haner Sr.

    What lessons would you like to see added?

    Syn and I are working on some more videos and were wondering what you would like to see added to the site. From him, me, or both of us together.
  18. Brian Haner Sr.

    S T R E S S E D

    Hi Kallie, Because so many people play guitar, it seems like it must be easy. IT’S NOT! It takes a long time – especially in the beginning. If you were learning a foreign language, (which you kind of are), would you be upset if you couldn’t speak it fluently in a week? You would probably be...
  19. Brian Haner Sr.

    session guitarristY/Pro Stuff

    GREAT advice, Angela! (btw – would love to see you post a couple of videos for the community. You rock!)
  20. Brian Haner Sr.

    Recording software recommendations

    Ed nailed it again. Hard to beat Focusrite for the price.
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