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From: John Bilderbeck
Re: Fretboard Domination (Weekly lessons for up to one year.)

Dear Reader,

Most guitar players never discover the joy and freedom of having complete mastery of the fretboard. They never join the ranks of those who play anywhere on the board with seemingly effortless ease. And they never create the sounds they really hear themselves playing in their heads.

It's as if they are forever stuck with their training wheels and can't get rid of them. They are handicapped somehow but don't know how or why.

Why Don't Most Guitar Players Learn
How To Use the Entire Fretboard?

It's usually the way they are taught or the way they teach themselves...

  • When you go to a teacher you are first taught to play in positions. A position is a range of frets on the fretboard. A range of 4 frets usually. You learn one position, then the next and so on.
  • These 'positions' create little boxes which are very hard to get out of. They become a habit. They are like training wheels... but most never learn how to remove those training wheels. The wheels end up being a hindrance... something that holds you back without you knowing it.
  • Most people never follow through with a teacher or a method. They nearly always give up BEFORE they have learnt all the boxes and how they link together. They quit lessons (or working with a method) BEFORE   the training wheels come off. So they get stuck with the 'training-wheel boxes' with no idea why or how to break out of them.
  • So think of these positions or 'boxes' as rooms with brick walls. There are several of these rooms and to really break free of them you need to smash the walls down between them to be able to freely wander anywhere you like.

Chords and Scales are the Same Thing!

Another problem this creates is that there is no seeming relationship to the notes you play in a 'box' to the chords you learn either.

  • For example... how does a c major scale box shape on the 3rd fret relate to a C bar chord on the 8th fret and vice versa?
  • It seems most people play chords in one place on the fretboard and play the scale in another.

This results in you not understanding the relationship between chords and scales. And this makes soloing a lot more difficult to understand than it needs to be.

It's as if chords and scales are two different things... whereas in reality they are one and the same. The chords are born from within the scales. They are all part and parcel of each other.

All a chord is, is the scale played in harmony...played two or three, or 4 notes at a time.

So why learn a chord down the bottom of the neck and a scale in the middle without knowing how they relate to one another?

It's mad, but it's how most of us learn to play. And that's because we learn to play in boxes... and those boxes are really prisons with brick walls that prevent you achieving what you want.

The Solution Is To Start
From a Different Perspective

Fretboard Domination starts with the way you want to end up being able to play.

  • Pro's play along the length of the neck. They have complete freedom and command of the fretboard and they can express themselves easily.
  • Most amateurs play across the neck in little boxes. Thus they have difficulty in coming up with new ideas and have trouble really expressing themselves. They end up sounding a lot the same.

The boxes are training wheels and are necessary. But most never learn how to get rid of the training wheels once and for all.

So the solution is somewhat counter-intuitive... not something you instinctively or automatically think of when learning...

Instead of playing across the neck in boxes, you need to play along the neck like the pros. You need to start off this way so you can get the big picture of the entire fretboard and how everything relates to each other... chords, scale patterns, arpeggios etc.

You do that by looking at the Big Picture. Just like looking at a completed jigsaw puzzle so you know what it looks like when you start to put all the pieces together.

It gives you a sense of direction and a goal.

The Master Pattern is Your Key To
Fretboard Domination and Control!

Here's a video showing the concept of the Master Pattern.
(TIP: If you're shrewd, you will learn a lot from this
video to turbo-charge your knowledge and playing ability.)

Click on the video below to play.

With the Master Pattern you'll experience increased learning benefits...

  • Easier to learn to play by ear because all the patterns are the same
  • Easier to understand the connection between scales, chords, triads, arpeggios, scales etc
  • Easier to learn to play songs in any key because all the patterns are the same
  • You'll learn 2 or 3 times faster than most because you'll know the relationships and how they fit into the Master Pattern Big Picture!

I could go on and on here. But I won't.

So let's cut to the chase and find
out what's included in your
Fretboard Domination membership...

The focus overall is to help you quickly develop the 2 most important skills any musician worth his salt strives for...

  1. To be able to learn and play songs by ear. Just by listening you will be able to hear what chord progressions and scales are being used.
  2. To be able to play any song you learn in any key right on the spot.

So they are the over-riding goals we will work towards.

Next... it's important to understand the mechanics of how the guitar fretboard actually works in relation to modern music.

First you need to understand some very basic music theory... about scales and how chords are made from scales. How scales and chords are one and the same.

Secondly you need to know HOW that basic simple music theory actually sits on the fretboard... and that's where the Master Pattern comes in.

From there we will explore every nook and cranny of the Master Pattern so you can navigate easily from one end of the board to the other with whatever style of music you decide to play.

There will be plenty of videos showing how to do all this stuff. All you have to do is read the lesson, watch the video and play it.

"I am LOVING your course. Thanks for the excellent material. You make it so simple to understand. I have tried to learn how to play many times before and never had this much fun learning. Your encouraging words help me stay focused on my goal of learning how to play."

John - N.Y.

"I was probably one of JBs first internet students and had been strumming a few songs. Since I started with John my guitar playing has reached a new level and is getting better all the time. From the start JB kept saying to play properly you have to learn the basics. I was not fully convinced but I started to read his ebooks and that got me interested and from there on I was like a sponge wanting to learn more and more. What I like about JBs style of teaching is he makes you think for yourself and therefore you retain the knowledge much easier. Everything in his courses are laid out in such a way that it makes it easy to learn all aspects of the guitar from strumming to playing solos and what ever else you may want to learn."

Don T - Auckland, N.Z.

"Shortly after viewing John's video lesson on Transposing I happened to walk into my neighborhood hardware store where some tired old song was playing over the loudspeaker system. I don't recall the name of the song nor the group but as a result of John's lesson I recognized this songs guitar chording as a one, six, four, five progression, and this allowed me to appreciate the music in a way I previously could not.

In this way I am now listening to music with more the ear and intention of a musician than just a consumer. Thank you, John, for your material that is shepherding me along a deliberate effort beyond merely playing the guitar but really knowing the guitar. I highly recommend your products to anyone determined to do the same. Buy this series!"

Marc Lund - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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But Fretboard Domination is much more than just the Master Pattern...

We'll also look at developing some other important skills too:

  • Muscle-Memory - how to train your hands to play perfectly on auto-pilot. Think relaxed, effortless, smooth, perfect, no mistakes.
  • Basic chord tips and tricks - how to master the basic open chords and play them like a pro.
  • Basic strumming and picking techniques - learn how to strum and pick properly for economy of movement and a relaxed, light touch.
  • Strumming patterns - how to play the most popular strumming patterns and create your own. Basic to advanced.
  • Timing and Rhythm - good timing is essential. Learn how to develop rock-steady time with simple and compound rhythms.
  • Power Chords - what they are and how to use them... think 'Smoke on the Water'. Sneaky pro tips and tricks to combine power chords for amazing new sounds.
  • Bar Chords - How bar chords really work. Understand the smaller chords that exist inside the bigger full bar chords. Learn them as chord scales... a very easy and very powerful concept that will open your eyes and ears like magic.
  • Chord progressions - Learn how they work and learn how to recognize them when you hear them.
  • Triads - triads are the building blocks of all the HOT SOLOS  of all the best pro's. Pro's tend to use chord tones (triads) to solo with rather than scales. Learn these skills. Easier than you think.
  • Pentatonic scales and chords - most know about pentatonic scales but don't know you can create some really cool sounding chords with them too. Learn the real secrets of pentatonics for immediate application and improvement to your playing style.
  • Simple tips tricks and ideas for creating solos that tell a story and make your audience really sit up and take notice. Wanna make 'em cry? Some will when you learn how to apply these tricks. You'll have them in the palm of your hand. Guaranteed!
  • Technique development - vibrato, string-bending, slides, hammer on's and pull off's, tapping etc. How to develop these skills properly to sound like a pro.
  • Advanced chords - all chords live inside the Master Pattern. Even advanced chords. Drop 2 and 3 chords are really cool sounding chords that give you more options for playing a chord in many different places on the neck.
  • Chord soloing - learn how to use chords to play solos.

All this lives inside the Master Pattern.

The answer to your guitar playing dreams lives inside the Master Pattern and in knowing how to play ALONG the neck instead of getting stuck in boxes that only go across the neck.

Get excited...this really is amazing stuff. It's simple and it's all under your fingertips with the Master Pattern.

It's not really a secret... and when you think about it... it's obvious!

Your Fretboard Domination Membership

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Fretboard Domination One Year Membership

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Every week for the next 52 weeks you will receive an email with a link to download that week's lesson.
Included is a PDF eBook with your lesson. Also you will receive a video (or several) to download to watch and learn from.
The important thing is to put into practice right away what you learn. Get it under your fingers right away. Playing your guitar is the most important thing you can do.
Most lesson eBooks will have 3-5 pages explaining the concept and with the necessary diagrams and charts you can print out and refer to. (Archive the lessons for access at any time 24/7. Work at your own pace.)
Some lessons will be spread over several days and come in several parts. So some weeks will be busier than others.
There will be time-released bonuses that you will find extremely valuable to turbo-boost your fun and learning even more!

Lessons are delivered as zip files. They are created in lesson folders so you can find them easily on your computer and access them at any time.

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Printable PDF eBooks each week with instructions, tips etc. Plus extra ebooks with chord charts, scale charts, chord progression charts and a lot more.

M4V video files that  automatically sync with iTunes and your iPod!  (NOTE: You need to have Quicktime Player 7, or iTunes installed on your computer to play the videos.

So each week you'll get:

  • PDF lesson eBook(s)
  • Videos explaining the concepts and giving a demonstration
  • Backing tracks to practice with - midi and mp3 at various tempos from slow to fast and different styles - rocky, bluesy, country, jazzy, heavy etc.
  • Any other material necessary for the lesson

Member Forum

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You will also have exclusive access to the Fretboard Domination Forum where you can discuss the weekly lessons with fellow members.

You can ask questions, share successes, upload videos and mp3's of your playing etc. There will also be some extra tips and tricks about the lesson for the week.

Also, I will be monitoring the Forum and will be using your feedback to create more videos based on what YOU want.

 Your first lesson covers: 

Lesson #1 - Quick Start

  • You'll get a PDF explaining the lesson.
  • You'll get 2 videos...  Video 1 is basic tips on playing guitar - Video 2 will demonstrate how to practice to develop the correct 'muscle-memory' so you can play perfectly on auto-pilot. Very important concepts to apply to all your practicing from now on. You'll avoid all the bad habits and mistakes that most beginners suffer from and the problems they cause.
  • You'll receive Guitar Chord Secrets eBook which will form the basis of the must-know theory. (You may have this course already. But here it's combined into one eBook.)
    Have another read through this to prepare for the real work that starts in week 2.

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The cost of your membership is just $47 $17.00 per month. When you join, you will be billed $17.00. Then you will be billed $17.00 each month as long as you remain a member. (You can cancel at anytime and won't be billed anymore.)

I think this is a very reasonable price and represents good value for money. A regular teacher would charge up to $30 or more per lesson once a week. About $100-$150 a month! This is only $17.00 and you get all the eBooks, videos and backing tracks and bonuses to keep on your computer. You can archive everything and refer back to it whenever you want.

Limited to 1,000 Total Memberships

I also don't want to make it too cheap because I don't want any time wasters, moaners or tire-kickers. And I want to keep membership limited to 1,000 total.

But because of these tough financial times, I want to keep the price low. So instead of $47 per month, you can join now for just $17.00 per month.

60 day guarantee 100% Satisfaction
60-Day Money-Back Guarantee!

 

Now I realize that this is not for everyone. And you won't get the benefits if you're lazy and can't be bothered doing the work.

This is not a quick and easy magic bullet. You have to work at learning to understand the concepts and apply them. And if you aren't prepared to do that, or if Fretboard Domination doesn't work for you... then I don't want your money!

Not Sure? Then try it out for 60 days (8 weeks) completely "risk-free!"

Try it out at my risk! "If  at any time during the next 60 days you decide it's not working for you, just let me know and I will give you a full and prompt no-questions-asked refund!" 

PLUS...   you can  keep everything you have downloaded! J ust for giving me a chance!

Is that fair enough? I really can't do any better than that.

NOTE: After the 60 days is up, you can still cancel at any time and you will NOT be billed again.  E.g. You stay a member for 3 months and decide to quit... then the 3 months is all you ever pay for. (You do NOT have to commit to, or pay for, the full year of lessons.)

This special price will not last. Once membership is full, the price will go up to $47 per month when vacancies become available. So join now... you have nothing to lose and everything to gain with my 100% 60 day money-back guarantee.

Yes, I want to secure my Fretboard Domination membership now. 

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You will receive weekly pdf, video and mp3 lessons and access to the member's Forum. 60 Day Money-Back Guarantee. After the 60 day trial period you can cancel your membership at any time and won't be billed anymore.

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I look forward to meeting you on the inside.

To your guitar playing success,

John Bilderbeck - Guitar Teacher/Coach

P. S. Every week you'll get a new pdf ebook with a concept you can put into practice immediately for instant results. You'll also get videos and mp3 backing tracks in various styles to practice the concepts with.

P.P.S. Remember, you have 60 days to try my lessons. If they don't improve your guitar playing dramatically and you're not absolutely 100% delighted with them, I will give a FULL and prompt no-questions-asked refund. And you can keep everything you've downloaded just for trying me out. Fair enough?

Throw away your training wheels and join now...

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YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR FIRST LESSON INSTANTLY
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