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Chromatic Rock Guitar Soloing
By Brett Garsed
Move beyond scale shapes and develop real control over tension, resolution, and melodic direction. Brett Garsed shows you how to use chromatic movement as a deliberate expressive tool. Not random semitone runs.
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Everything you get
Your complete chromatic approach
Everything you need to master Brett's unique approach to chromatic rock soloing.
110+ Pages
Every concept, example, and solo study fully written out
135+ video files
Watch each concept and lick demonstrated with dual-camera video
BONUS
90-min masterclass
Lifelong access to Brett Garsed's book launch masterclass replay
Audio downloads
Full audio files for every example. Practice alongside the recordings
Guitar Pro Files
Edit, loop, and slow down any example directly in Guitar Pro
WATCH THE EXAMPLES IN ACTION
Some of the concepts you'll master
Example 2.27
Chapter 2: Minor Sounds
Example 4.24
Chapter 4: Navigating the Fretboard
Example 5.23
Chapter 5: Phrygian & Locrian Chromaticism
Example 6.11
Chapter 6: Melodic Minor Modes
Example 6.18
Chapter 6: Melodic Minor Modes
Example 6.30 Solo
Chapter 6: Melodic Minor Modes
Ready to level up your Rock playing?
6 study solos - 100+ licks & examples · full breakdowns · video for every example · 90-min masterclass
WHAT YOU WILL COVER
Modern chromatic language for rock guitar
MINOR, MAJOR & MODAL COLORS
Chromatic fluency in every context
ADVANCED HARMONIC LANGUAGE
Push into modern dominant territory
MOVABLE CELLS & STRUCTURES
Unlock fluid fretboard movement
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Bonus: Lifelong access to Brett Garsed's 90-minute book launch video masterclass replay
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Available in PDF & Paperback
Both formats include all audio, video, and bonus content.
Digital PDF
- Instant download
- 110+ page PDF
- Video & audio for every example
- Guitar Pro files
- Masterclass replay
Paperback
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- 110+ page paperback
- Video & audio for every example
- Guitar Pro files
- Masterclass replay
FULL BREAKDOWN
Course Overview
Get a closer look at the curriculum, chapter by chapter.
Chapter 1: The Lukather Effect: Discovering Chromatic Movement
You will learn how a single inspiring moment — hearing Steve Lukather's chromatic movement on TOTO's "White Sister" — can unlock an entirely new musical concept. You will cover how four consecutive semitones form a movable chromatic cell that works in any key, over both minor and major harmony. You will master the shift from thinking in fixed positions to thinking in sound, applying the concept across different string sets and tonal centers.
Chapter 2: Chromatic Foundations: Minor Sounds
You will learn how to introduce chromatic movement into familiar minor sounds without losing their character. You will cover how to fill the gaps between minor pentatonic tones with deliberate approach notes, then expand that framework into Aeolian and Dorian. You will master placing chromatic notes with intention — always aiming toward strong chord tones — so your lines gain color and depth while the minor identity remains clear.
Chapter 3: Chromaticism in Major: Mixolydian & Blues Sounds
You will learn how to apply chromatic movement within major and dominant-flavored sounds, starting with A Mixolydian. You will cover the expressive power of the flat-3 to 3 movement and the flat-5 to 5 motion, both deeply rooted in blues language. You will master weaving these chromatic inflections into Mixolydian lines across multiple positions, and hear all the concepts in action through a complete solo study.
Chapter 4: Chromatic Movement: Navigating the Fretboard
You will learn how to use chromatic ideas as physical vehicles for moving fluidly across the neck. You will cover position shifting, half-step slides, four-notes-per-string groupings, and spreading chromatic movement across two strings. You will master integrating these techniques into real musical phrases so that fretboard navigation feels seamless and expressive, culminating in a full solo study in A Dorian.
Chapter 5: Darker Colors: Phrygian & Locrian Chromaticism
You will learn how small, single-note alterations — the flat-2 in Phrygian and the flat-5 in Locrian — dramatically shift the emotional weight of a line. You will cover how to highlight these defining tones intentionally rather than avoiding them, transforming unfamiliar intervals into expressive tools. You will master building phrases in both modes through dedicated solo studies, and learn practical homework strategies for integrating Phrygian color into your existing vocabulary.
Chapter 6: Modern Chromatic Sounds: Melodic Minor Modes
You will learn how melodic minor, Lydian dominant, and the altered scale introduce a sharper, more modern chromatic palette. You will cover how the major 7 in melodic minor changes a line's pull, how the raised 4 defines Lydian dominant, and how the altered scale creates rich tension over dominant chords. You will master applying each color in its proper harmonic context through a minor blues turnaround solo study.
Chapter 7: Solo Studies: Chromaticism in Context
You will learn how to apply everything covered in the book across two contrasting real-world musical settings. You will cover a ballad-style solo in E minor, where restraint and selective chromatic gestures shape the emotional arc, and a blues-rock fusion solo where bolder chromatic bursts serve a groovier feel. You will master balancing diatonic phrasing with chromatic tension so your lines sound intentional, stylistically appropriate, and unmistakably your own.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know
Is this course for beginners, intermediate, or advanced players?
This guide is designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists who have some familiarity with lead playing but want to expand their vocabulary and creative approach to soloing. The progressive structure ensures a clear path from foundational concepts to more complex techniques.
Does the book come with audio and video files?
Yes, both the digital and physical versions of the book include access to a complete set of supplemental materials. This includes all audio, video masterclasses (over 6 hours!), and Guitar Pro files for every example, lick, and solo, making it a complete multimedia course.
What’s the difference between the PDF and the paperback version?
The primary difference is the format. The PDF is a digital-only version that you can view on any device. The paperback is a physical, printed book. Both versions include identical content and grant you the exact same access to all accompanying audio, video, and Guitar Pro files.
How do I access the bonus video masterclasses?
Instructions for accessing all bonus content and media files are provided inside the book. You’ll find a URL that directs you to a private, members-only page where you can download or stream all the included resources.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Brett Garsed
Brett Garsed is one of the most distinctive voices in rock and fusion guitar. Known for his fluid legato technique, advanced harmonic vocabulary, and deeply musical approach to improvisation, Brett has spent decades developing a language that is immediately recognizable and endlessly studied.
In Chromatic Rock Guitar Soloing, he distills his approach to chromatic movement into a structured, teachable framework. The emphasis throughout is consistent: strong ears, strong targets, and deliberate tension. The foundations of musical control at the highest level.
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