Real World Guitar with Rob Garland

06/18/2026

Discover the secret to playing G and A triads anywhere on the neck. Learn to master inversions and unlock new musical possibilities, starting with the major 7th of G major.

06/15/2026

Unlock the secrets within arpeggios! Learn how to find hidden triads by starting at different intervals. Combine G major and A major triads over a G chord for a powerful sound. This technique takes practice but is incredibly rewarding.

06/12/2026

Discover the rich sound of the major 13 chord. Learn how to stack the 13th above the major 7th and explore the grand arpeggio for major chords. Elevate your music with this underused, beautiful harmony.

06/11/2026

New Lesson!
This Major Arpeggio Will Help YOU Create Melodic Ideas� 🎸 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuZoUngCZEs&list=PLIb-QWoMzfdhyjBS2c6PCHNYBQpGp9HHe

Explore the major version of the grand arpeggio. Learn the typical root, third, and fifth, and how to incorporate the major seventh for richer sounds. Elevate your guitar playing with this essential technique.

06/11/2026

Through many years of teaching I kept using the term 'The Grand Arpeggio.' I thought I'd heard it somewhere and assumed it existed. Well, turns out I may have made it up! I haven't featured the grand arpeggio in any of my courses or books as yet, so I decided to make several lesson videos on it, featuring the major and the minor version.

By visualizing the hidden triads that are inside the grand arpeggio, you'll develop a stronger ear for upper extensions and be able to create more melodic improvisation ideas over major chords.

In my latest lesson (link below) I'll show you how to hear the 9th, sharp 11th and 13th as part of one larger melodic arpeggio, rather than separate chord extensions. This will unlock new sounds for you to improvise with!

This Major Arpeggio Will Help YOU Create Melodic Ideas
🎸 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuZoUngCZEs&list=PLIb-QWoMzfdhyjBS2c6PCHNYBQpGp9HHe

And here's the MINOR version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmaxsdpBMkk&list=PLIb-QWoMzfdjXT1fJ1CwWjB26gWLfUMA4&index=1

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06/08/2026

Adding a simple 5th underneath the root note of power chords adds incredible depth. Hear the difference compared to standard playing. You can even add chromatic walk-downs for a Metallica-meets-Pantera vibe.

06/06/2026

Lesson: 🎸 How YOU Can Get The Drop D Sound WITHOUT Retuning�https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_Ufw9F1PYY&list=PLIb-QWoMzfdiPAK7z1BeTPi1mdjw317sJ&index=1&t=1s

Learn how to create that distinctive sound by repeating riffs and adding a slight bend. This technique, playing the 5th underneath the E flat for an E flat power chord, gives your music that classic rock edge.

06/05/2026

Tired of detuning, especially with a floating bridge? Discover a clever shortcut to achieve those heavy, Drop D-like tones without changing your tuning. Get ready for some Metallica-meets-Pantera vibes!

06/04/2026

Unlock the secrets of cross-picked techniques in this video lesson.

Steve Morse Crosspicked Arpeggios�https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KrziYJOjCA&list=PLIb-QWoMzfdhyjBS2c6PCHNYBQpGp9HHe&index=1

Learn how to execute them flawlessly and elevate your playing.

06/03/2026

Discover how to practice guitar arpeggios that sound musically sophisticated, like Steve Morse or Eric Johnson. This method blends performance with skill-building, enhancing left and right-hand synchronization, string crossing, and muting control.