This practice routine consolidates everything from Level 7.

Core learning points:

• Notes on string 6 - 'Key Tones'

Chords

• Root 6 power chords (2 and 3 finger options)

• F major chord options

• Root 6 barre chords

Scales

• Minor pentatonic scale position 1 in

• A minor

• G minor

• D minor

• E minor

• Basic improvisation in A minor over jam tracks 25 and 26

Recommended songs

Power Chord Practice:

• Beastie Boys - No Sleep Till Brooklin'

• Sabbath Iron Man & Paranoid

• Led Zep riffs - Heartbreaker, Communication Breakdown, Whole Lotta Love

Minor pentatonic solos

• Heartbreak Hotel

Classic songs and riffs!

• Sweet child o mine - easy chords, with channel change/ overdrive

Sus 2/4 riffs and songs

• Learn To Fly (capo 2nd fret version)

• Ticket To Ride

• Summer of 69

• Pretenders - Brass In Pocket