Hybrid Picking
$19.99
Beyond Pentatonic Blues Guitar is the pathway to discovering authentic blues sounds beyond the basic blues scale! You’ll learn the language, licks and concepts that your favourite blues guitarists use to add sophistication and flair to their solos.
What you get:
- 50 Progressive Exercises
- 50 Killer Signature Licks
- Audio and Dual-Camera Video
- Bonus 90-Minute Masterclass
Hybrid Picking
$19.99
Beyond Pentatonic Blues Guitar is the pathway to discovering authentic blues sounds beyond the basic blues scale! You’ll learn the language, licks and concepts that your favourite blues guitarists use to add sophistication and flair to their solos.
Hybrid Picking
$19.99 Digital | $24.99 Paperback
The Ultimate Guide to Hybrid Picking Mastery!
Say goodbye to picking limitations and unlock new creative possibilities.
🖐️ Master Hybrid Picking with Every Finger
🎸 Learn a Ton of Killer Licks
🧠 Gain Insights from a True Master
💡 Learn 50 Key Concepts
🎵 100 Key Exercises for Musical Fluency
🎯 Targeted Exercises for Technical Perfection
👀 Follow Every Note with Clear Video Demonstrations
📽 See Every Example Played Note for Note
🔎 Full theoretical breakdowns
Hybrid Picking
$19.99
Beyond Pentatonic Blues Guitar is the pathway to discovering authentic blues sounds beyond the basic blues scale! You’ll learn the language, licks and concepts that your favourite blues guitarists use to add sophistication and flair to their solos.
What you get:
50 Progressive Exercises
50 Killer Signature Licks
Audio and Dual-Camera Video
Bonus 90-Minute Masterclass
Featuring
- 145 Page Book
- 200 Neo Soul Licks Breakdowns
- Practical Advice for Their
- Audio, Guitar Pro & Video Files
- GuitarPro Files
- Key Concepts
- Video Masterclass
- Book Pages
- Audio, Guitar Pro & Video Files
- Chord Files
- Scale Files
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Full of musical examples
A Musical Method!
Step 1: Learn
Learn a must-know hybrid picking concept.
Step 2: Practice
Lock it in with a challenging ‘mastery exercise’.
Step 3: Apply
Make it musical with a killer signature lick!
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Beyond Pentatonic Blues Guitar is the pathway to discovering authentic blues sounds beyond the basic blues scale!
You’ll learn the language, licks and concepts that your favourite blues guitarists use to add sophistication and flair to their solos.
To Hybrid Picking
COVERING
- Finger independence
- Essential patterns
- Musical examples
- Signature sequences and licks
- Technique mechanics
- Practice advice
- Written breakdowns
- Advanced Pick and Finger Combinations
✨ Bonus content: 90min video masterclass and audio & video of every example.
Ross Campbell
World renowned Jazz and Blues guitarist, educator, popular YouTuber and Emmy award winning composer, Tim Lerch is a member of the legendary Northwest Gypsy Jazz Group Pearl Django, leader of the Tim Lerch Trio and 1/2 of a very popular guitar duo with Jamie Findlay. Over the past 50 years Tim has performed with a long list of greats in many styles.
In addition to his busy live playing and recording schedule, Tim is also a well respected and popular teacher with a busy schedule of private lessons, Masterclasses and workshops.
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Reviews
Tom Johnston
April 23, 2023
Best blues instruction book I’ve found.
Ross knocked this one out of the park. Very well written book that doesn’t assume that you are at any certain level to start. Great explanations of his reasoning in choosing these concepts. Also, the examples emphasize the note choices instead of the speed at which they are played. We all know that Ross can play fast, but he knows that we may not be able to, so his instruction is not an ego show but instead is a very sound foundation for interesting blues soloing. The book is of high quality, and the examples are all tabbed out very well. It gets you away from memorizing licks and actually teaches you how to get out of the box. The videos and backing tracks are a great practice aid too. I did his bulletproof guitar course too. Ross is one of the best and most modest teachers out there. You will learn from this book. Guaranteed.
billrost
April 24, 2023
Great book!
I ordered the paperback version and am I glad I did. The quality of the book is up there with Cherry Lane and Hal Leonard tab books. NOT cheap at all. Ross’s forward is really inspiring and well written. The lessons are great and have helped me reinvigorate my playing since Ive been stuck for a while and getting bored with my playing. After 35 years playing this is the kind of book I want to refresh my memory on playing the notes and not just licks. I honestly cant believe this was only $20 bucks. He could charge 5 more and I would buy it. It now sits next to my favorites, Rikki Rooksby -How to write Songs on Guitar, and The Heavy Guitar Bible The first book i got as a kid in 85. Great work Ross!
pbt777
May 2, 2023
Ross makes it easy and clear
I’ve watched many of Ross’ videos on YouTube and found his teaching straight forward and easy to understand. Many others on YouTube are clearly knowledgeable, but don’t translate that very well for the novice. Ross’ teaching is much clearer. Then when he promoted this book, I kind of wondered, how can you learn blues guitar through a book, but I decided to give it a go. Man, was it worth it! I’m only up to chapter 5, but I’ve already had my eyes open to things I never would have thought of. Playing the blues is getting much more fun, and less frustrating. And I just read at the conclusion of chapter 4, “not to worry if you don’t recognize some chord tones, we are only just getting started.” By the end of this book I’ll being saying, “John Mayer, move over!” (LOL)
What Students are Saying
Luke B.
What we’ve all been waiting for!
Finally here it is! I’ve been following Brett’s playing for many years now. His stunning fluidity and ability to play across strings effortlessly means his lines are fresh and unique. It’s been hard to know exactly what he’s thinking and how on earth he’s actually executing these lines- especially what his right hand is doing. Until now. This book is a fanastic deep dive into Brett’s hybrid technique, and a book fans have long been waiting for!
Denny
Brett is simply an excellent teacher, and his teaching abilities are on display in this book. I love how thorough and organized he presents the material. He leaves no stone unturned.
The best part of this book is that after each exercise, Brett provides you with a lick that reinforces what you just learned in a musical context. This to me is just as invaluable, putting exercises into musical ideas and contexts. A great way to teach and learn. Great book.
All features are great
This book is very well written and organized to help you get started in Hybrid picking and if followed correctly and of course diligently you will progress quickly and add a new dimension to your playing.
Great work!!
Richard
Awesome book – I would highly recommend this for players wanting to get deeper into a very efficient and musical way of mastering the guitar neck.
Thai B.
April 8, 2024
Masterpiece
In the same league as Frank Gambale’s Improvisation Made Easier to me. Brett Garsed Style is all over the book, incredible exploration of his mechanics ! This is very deep work by the master himself. One of the best lead guitar book available.
Phenomenal resource
The material as well as audio/video downloads of the exercises/licks make this by far the best guitar technique instruction book Ive ever seen. Thank you to Brett and everyone involved this is a gift to all guitar players.
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What Students are Saying
Luke B.
What we’ve all been waiting for!
Finally here it is! I’ve been following Brett’s playing for many years now. His stunning fluidity and ability to play across strings effortlessly means his lines are fresh and unique. It’s been hard to know exactly what he’s thinking and how on earth he’s actually executing these lines- especially what his right hand is doing. Until now. This book is a fanastic deep dive into Brett’s hybrid technique, and a book fans have long been waiting for!
Denny
Brett is simply an excellent teacher, and his teaching abilities are on display in this book. I love how thorough and organized he presents the material. He leaves no stone unturned.
The best part of this book is that after each exercise, Brett provides you with a lick that reinforces what you just learned in a musical context. This to me is just as invaluable, putting exercises into musical ideas and contexts. A great way to teach and learn. Great book.
All features are great
This book is very well written and organized to help you get started in Hybrid picking and if followed correctly and of course diligently you will progress quickly and add a new dimension to your playing.
Great work!!
Richard
Awesome book – I would highly recommend this for players wanting to get deeper into a very efficient and musical way of mastering the guitar neck.
Thai B.
April 8, 2024
Masterpiece
In the same league as Frank Gambale’s Improvisation Made Easier to me. Brett Garsed Style is all over the book, incredible exploration of his mechanics ! This is very deep work by the master himself. One of the best lead guitar book available.
Phenomenal resource
The material as well as audio/video downloads of the exercises/licks make this by far the best guitar technique instruction book Ive ever seen. Thank you to Brett and everyone involved this is a gift to all guitar players.
"The sheer joy of seeing presentations become more memorable and interesting is a thing of beauty!"
Luke Lewis
Head of Marketing
Available in Paperback and PDF
Digital Version
- 120 Page PDF
- Video & Audio Demonstrations
- Guitar Pro Files
- Bonus Video Masterclass
Physical Version
- 120 Page Book
- Video & Audio Demonstrations
- Guitar Pro Files
- Bonus Video Masterclass
"It is brilliant!
My guitar had become a cage. I loved playing, the feel of the strings beneath my fingertips, the way chords resonated against my chest. But my picking felt…stuck. I’d hit a plateau, a frustrating wall where everything sounded the same. My solos lacked bite, my rhythm playing felt stiff. I knew I needed something, anything, to break through.
Then I stumbled upon Brett Garsed’s “Hybrid Picking.” The title alone sparked a flicker of hope. I’d heard whispers of this technique, a mysterious blend of pick and fingers, a way to unlock a whole new dimension of sound. I devoured the digital version in a single sitting, mesmerized by Garsed’s clear explanations and the seemingly endless possibilities. The step-by-step approach, from simple exercises to mind-bending licks, felt like a lifeline.”
Luke Lewis
Head of Marketing
"It is brilliant!
My guitar had become a cage. I loved playing, the feel of the strings beneath my fingertips, the way chords resonated against my chest. But my picking felt…stuck. I’d hit a plateau, a frustrating wall where everything sounded the same. My solos lacked bite, my rhythm playing felt stiff. I knew I needed something, anything, to break through.
Then I stumbled upon Brett Garsed’s “Hybrid Picking.” The title alone sparked a flicker of hope. I’d heard whispers of this technique, a mysterious blend of pick and fingers, a way to unlock a whole new dimension of sound. I devoured the digital version in a single sitting, mesmerized by Garsed’s clear explanations and the seemingly endless possibilities. The step-by-step approach, from simple exercises to mind-bending licks, felt like a lifeline.”
Luke Lewis
Head of Marketing
"It is brilliant!
My guitar had become a cage. I loved playing, the feel of the strings beneath my fingertips, the way chords resonated against my chest. But my picking felt…stuck. I’d hit a plateau, a frustrating wall where everything sounded the same. My solos lacked bite, my rhythm playing felt stiff. I knew I needed something, anything, to break through.
Then I stumbled upon Brett Garsed’s “Hybrid Picking.” The title alone sparked a flicker of hope. I’d heard whispers of this technique, a mysterious blend of pick and fingers, a way to unlock a whole new dimension of sound. I devoured the digital version in a single sitting, mesmerized by Garsed’s clear explanations and the seemingly endless possibilities. The step-by-step approach, from simple exercises to mind-bending licks, felt like a lifeline.”
Luke Lewis
Head of Marketing
What You'll Achieve
Master Picking with Every Finger
Brett guides you from incorporating just one finger with the pick to seamlessly using up to three, unlocking new levels of control and versatility.
Expand Your Creative Reach
Break free from limitations and explore uncharted territory by applying Brett’s hybrid picking patterns to your own musical imagination.
Learn New Musical Ideas
Brett guides you from incorporating just one finger with the pick to seamlessly using up to three, unlocking new levels of control and versatility.
Effortless Playing Without Thinking
Break free from limitations and explore uncharted territory by applying Brett’s hybrid picking patterns to your own musical imagination.
Arpeggio Alchemy
$19.99 Digital | $24.99 Paperback
🖐️ Master Hybrid Picking with Every Finger
🎸 Learn a Ton of Killer Licks
🧠 Gain Insights from a True Master
💡 Learn 50 Key Concepts
🎵 100 Key Exercises for Musical Fluency
Course Overview
Chapter 1: Triad Arpeggio Patterns
Start with the most fundamental arpeggios—triads. Learn essential major, minor, diminished, and augmented shapes, along with fretboard visualization strategies that will set the foundation for everything that follows.
Chapter 2: Diatonic Triad Superimposition
Unlock the power of layering arpeggios over chords. By superimposing diatonic triads, you’ll add movement, tension, and harmonic sophistication to your solos.
Chapter 3: 7th Chord Arpeggio Patterns
Expand beyond triads and incorporate major 7th, minor 7th, dominant 7th, diminished 7th, and half-diminished arpeggios to enhance your harmonic vocabulary.
Chapter 4: Chord-Arpeggio Substitutes
Learn how to swap arpeggios for alternate chord tones, creating unexpected harmonic textures and smooth voice-leading options in your playing.
Chapter 5: The Three Minor 7th Arpeggios
Deepen your understanding of minor 7th arpeggios and their variations, giving you multiple expressive options over minor chords and progressions.
Chapter 6: Harmonizing Arpeggio Phrases
Discover how to harmonize arpeggio lines within a solo, creating thicker, more interesting textures that bring out the movement of your phrases.
Chapter 7: Diatonic Arpeggio Combinations
Learn how to connect arpeggios within a key, seamlessly blending them to create smooth, flowing lines instead of isolated patterns.
Chapter 8: Arpeggios of the Melodic & Harmonic Minor Scales
Explore melodic and harmonic minor arpeggios to create altered dominant sounds, modal shifts, and jazz-fusion textures in your playing.
Chapter 9: Harmonic & Melodic Minor Arpeggio Combinations
Combine melodic and harmonic minor arpeggios for more exotic and expressive lines, perfect for jazz, fusion, and progressive rock.
Chapter 10: Additional Arpeggio Combinations
Expand your fretboard vocabulary by experimenting with less common arpeggio pairings, giving your solos an unpredictable, modern edge.
Chapter 11: Symmetrical Arpeggios – Diminished & Augmented
Master the diminished and augmented arpeggios, two of the most versatile and symmetrical sounds in music, unlocking chromatic and tension-building phrases.
Chapter 12: Horizontal “Speed” Arpeggio Shapes
Learn horizontal arpeggio patterns that flow across the neck, enabling fast, fluid runs and increasing your ability to move freely between registers.
Chapter 13: Chord-Tone Arpeggio Stacking
Stack arpeggios from different chord tones to create layered, harmonically rich phrases, making your solos sound fuller and more connected to the harmony.
Chapter 14: Arpeggio Inversions and Sequences
Break free from static shapes by inverting arpeggios, allowing for more fluid voice-leading and new melodic perspectives.
Chapter 15: The Larry Coryell Arpeggio Sequence
Study the influential arpeggio concepts of jazz legend Larry Coryell, giving you a fusion-inspired approach to arpeggio-based improvisation.
Chapter 16: Arpeggios from Intervals
Explore how intervallic structures can be used to create arpeggios with unique shapes and sounds, taking your phrasing to new places.
Chapter 17: Arpeggios with Chromatics
Blend chromaticism into arpeggios for a more modern, fluid, and unpredictable approach to melodic development.
Chapter 18: Modern Arpeggio Use
Learn how contemporary guitarists apply arpeggios in rock, jazz, fusion, and progressive music, giving you inspiration for your own style.
Chapter 19: Interval Stacks as Arpeggios
Push the boundaries of traditional arpeggios by using stacked intervals to create unconventional and advanced harmonic ideas.
By the End of This Book…
You’ll have a comprehensive system for using arpeggios—allowing you to outline chord changes effortlessly, improvise with confidence, and develop a truly unique voice on the guitar.
WHAT IS ARPEGGIO ALCHEMY
& ARPEGGIO SUPERIMPOSITION?
Alchemy is the art of transformation—taking ordinary elements and turning them into something extraordinary. Arpeggio Alchemy applies this same concept to music, revealing how any arpeggio can be expanded and reshaped into an endless source of melodic inspiration.
Through substitution and superimposition, simple patterns evolve into expressive, harmonically rich phrases that elevate your improvisation.
This book unveils the hidden melodic power of triads, intervals, and arpeggios, showing how they can be layered and combined to break free from predictable lines and create fresh, unexpected sounds. Whether you’re adding harmonic depth to blues and rock, shaping fusion solos, or navigating jazz standards, these concepts will redefine how you think about improvisation, melody, and the fretboard.
YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO...
✔ Transform arpeggios into advanced melodic tools
✔ Master essential triad and seventh-chord arpeggios
✔ Use triads & intervals to unlock new harmonic colors
✔ Superimpose arpeggios for rich, modern improvisation
✔ Develop fluid fretboard movement & effortless phrasing
But that’s just the beginning—this book also introduces melodic, harmonic, intervallic, and shape-based concepts designed to revolutionize your playing.
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES...
✔ Real-world musical examples across multiple styles
✔ Step-by-step lessons on diatonic & non-diatonic arpeggios
✔ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Symmetrical, and Quartal Ideas
✔ Audio examples of every exercise and lick, plus backing tracks
Unlock the full melodic potential of triads, arpeggios, and intervals—pick up your copy today and master the art of Arpeggio Alchemy!