Chris FriesenFeb 2, 20212 minBurn the House Down (AJR)Hey there folks, I've gotten a request to work on AJR's Burn the House Down There are a few things that stand out about this tune. First...
Chris FriesenJan 19, 20214 minAdding Up Solsbury Hill (Peter Gabriel)Hey there everyone, I want to share this transcription and arrangement I did for some students. I've experienced some synchronicity from...
Chris FriesenJan 15, 20212 minHave A Cigar (Pink Floyd)Hey there Everyone, Here is a transcription of David Gilmour's guitar work for the intro of this classic Pink Floyd tune Have a Cigar....
Chris FriesenDec 22, 20202 minTrapped into the grid of Don't Let Me Down (The Chainsmokers)Hey folks, I hope this finds you well. I've had a student interested in pop music bring up a tune to look at. I have yet to do a Trap...
Chris FriesenDec 16, 20201 minKeyboard Solo for Jump (Van Halen)Hey everyone, There seems to be a lot of hype around Jump by Van Halen. Since Eddie's death many students have shown interest in this...
Chris FriesenNov 17, 20203 minRhythm and Harmony in Everlong (Foo Fighters)Hey there everyone, I had a student ask about this song Everlong by Foo Fighters. After listening through I thought it sounded...
Chris FriesenOct 4, 20202 minTriads and Triplets with Stormy Monday (The Allman Brothers)Hey folks, This was a lesson that was suggested to me by a mentor a few months back. Pat has been a good friend of mine and a supporter...
Chris FriesenSep 22, 20202 minPhasing with Kashmir: Led ZeppelinHey everybody, I had a student inquire about Kashmir by Led Zeppelin. It's such a compelling line that he was inspired to learn it. I...
Chris FriesenAug 18, 20201 minStrumming Rhythms in Sultans of Swing (Dire Straits)Hey there folks! I built up a chart for a classic tune to practice some of the rhythms you would have practiced in the Basic Rhythm...
Chris FriesenJul 7, 20201 minBasic Rhythm Studies for Multiple InstrumentsHey there folks, I've been noticing some curiosities regarding how rhythms affect chords. Below are two examples of how you can take...