Kalimar and Brian sit down and talk theory and all things pentatonic with Eric Alexander of Penta Guitar. When was the last time you really looked at your fretboard? Say hello to Line 0. Also, we ask for homework, gluttons for punishment that we are. And in case it's unclear, it's a circle of fifths, OK? Follow and Retweet to Eric (@pentaguitar) for free coaching! Guest of the year! Grab Eric's book: www.pentaguitar.com and use the discount code: GRADE43 Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:pentaGuitar JUST PLAY™ – JUST PLAY™Modes: What are they and how do I use them? - Classic FMCircle Of FifthsWhat is a 12-tone system in music? – Sage-AdvicesSystem - WikipediaWhat are the five pentatonic boxes? – Guitar ReviewedEric on TwitterRetracing the Sounds of Sogdiana | The SogdiansSyriac Orthodox Church - WikipediaLute - WikipediaOud - WikipediaMandolino - WikipediaNiccolò Paganini - WikipediaPolytonality - WikipediaGrab Eric's book at a discounted price!

After letting things SLIDE for a while, the guys talk the ins and outs and arounds of slide guitar. Somehow, doing less is more. Wikipedia proves to be an excellent resource. Strings are talked about. Oh and Kalimar sounds a little like the internet, but c'est la guerre - at least you didn't see the video issues! Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Everything you need to know about starting to learn about slide guitar but were afraid to ask — seriously, this is a great article. Sonny Landreth Slide Supernatural on TruefireWhat Is POST? (Power On Self Test Definition)501chorusechoKalimar's Code NameMiami University - WikipediaRowin DUMBLER LEF-315 Dumble Amp Simulator Pedal Ships Free | ReverbDumble Amplifiers - WikipediaMid-Fi Electronics ::: PedalsA Brief but Complete Guide to Guitar Compression — Anatomy of Guitar ToneElton John Guitarist Davey Johnstone on Their History, Final Tour – Rolling StoneKalimar's Multi PedalSupro Delta King 12 1x12-inch 15-watt Tube Combo Amp - Black and Cream | SweetwaterJIMMY PAGE's 17 Greatest Guitar Techniques! - YouTubeFlying in a Blue Dream - WikipediaFewer vs. Less: Correct Usage Guide | Merriam-WebsterPlaying With Dynamics - TrueFire - Guitar Lesson - TrueFireThe Rock Slide Ariel Posen Signature Slide - Small | SweetwaterFocus On: Standard Tuning Slide - Guitar Lesson - David HamburgerGuitar Slides | SweetwaterAmazon.com: Moleskin Padding Adhesive Tape, Moleskin Padding for Shoes, Moleskin Tape for Toes Feet Blisters Prevention, 2 Rolls : Health & HouseholdBrian's Slide CollectionBonnie Raitt Explains Unconventional Way She Plays Slide Guitar, Talks How She Got Into Slide Guitar | Music News @ Ultimate-Guitar.ComYou Gotta Move (Tutorial + Tab) - YouTubeVan Halen - Runnin' With The Devil (Official Music Video) - YouTubeBack to School (1986) Academic Evaluation Scene - YouTube11 alternate tunings every guitarist should know | Guitar World14 Best Short Scale Electric Guitars in 2022 - Guitar LobbyWhat is a Parlor Guitar? | Parlor GuitarsThe Splinter Self - Playing the Changes: Demonstration - Eric Haugen - Guitar Lesson - TrueFireFrank Gambale - Wikipedia

The guys sit down with Ryan from 60 Cycle hum and talk about...well...all kind of things. Daylight Saving Time, parenting victories, and like ... guitars and stuff. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:How to Play the Flute — Pretty obvious when you think about itDaylight Saving Time — SAVING!(1) THE SECRET TO SUCCESS - Dickdy Fox - Jerry Meguire - YouTubeSinister Plot to Eliminate Handedness — get it...sinister Clipart, Vectors, Logos, Illustrations, Templates and Graphics - iStock — Where Ryan made a living before podcasting and reviewing gear60 Cycle Hum – The guitar podcast60 Cycle Hum - YouTubeJHS on the 'TubeAmazon.com: Lefty's True Left-Handed Scissors for General Purpose Use, 2 Sizes IncludedBad CatsNAMMGearfestPutting the Band Back TogetherRSSWTF with Marc Maron PodcastTony Iommi — One of the original badassesSurfy BearHX Stomp — We presume if you've heard Kalimar speak you don't need this but...Land Lines — You may need this. It's been the internet for a while now.

The guys sit down with part guitarist, part roadie, part internet entertainer, part dog whisperer Steve Sterlacci. On the docket: Guitars, practice, goals, playoffs, and the importance of video editing. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Steve SterlacciThe Kids in the Hall 2022 - YouTubeJessica Lynn - WikipediaAmazon.com: BrianFay Wireless Guitar System Rechargeable Charging Case Can Last for 36 Hours UHF Band Transmitter Receiver for Guitar and Bass Audio Instruments (Black) : Musical InstrumentsEqual-loudness contour - WikipediaFletcher Munson Curve: Easily Understand in 5 Minutes | Parlours MusicAnalog Man Boss GE-7/ProLine 6 Helix Guitar Processor — Steve's primary touring rig and a big part of his YouTube channel activityThe Sterlacci YouTube booger episode — This is the episode we talk about where Steve had a Fiverr freelancer add something to cover a booger that was hanging off his nose.The Rock Slide | Polished Brass Guitar Slide — Kalimar's new slide. Having a properly sized slide makes all the difference. Kalimar added a piece of moleskin to the inside so it fits a bit more snugly.Alex Price - YouTube — Alex sent Kalimar the wireless unit. Alex has a great YouTube channel. He's also professor of Jazz at Duquesne University in Pennsylvania.Jack Johnson (musician) - Wikipedia — Kalimar started the episode comparing Steve to Jack Johnson. Here's why: Jack Johnson is a former professional surfer turned musician. Tim Pierce Guitar — Steve learned a lot of his playing from watching Tim's channel.Guthrie Trapp | Country Guitar Lessons | ArtistWorks — Steve described Guthrie Trapp's lessons as an absolute game changer for him in his musical journey.SNARR Northeast - Special Needs Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation — Where Steve and Jessica rescued their adorable pup!Line 6 HX Crying Lead Sound - Stomp, Helix, LT. HXFX, Pod Go - YouTube — You can see the Les Paul we got to see on the zoom call in this video.

The guys get together and talk about...gasp...live music. With musicians...and all manner of other stuff. Kalimar drops the blues philosophy...modes ergo sum. Instrument cables. And what we'll be sliding into next time. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Pro Co EVLGCSLN-20 Evolution Silent Straight to Right Angle Instrument Cable - 20 foot | Sweetwater — Kalimar talked about learning about the connector you are buying with your instrument cable. It's often a good sign of the product. Look for quality connectors on your main instrument cables! G & H plugs Amphenol Switchcraft Neutrik This is a link to the cable Kalimar ended up buying Savage Guitarworks — Savage is a TrueFire Student who's active on their Discord Server. Really nice person.Line 6 Catalyst 60 60-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier | Sweetwater — Kalimar's new amp. It's a dumbed down version of Helix modelling technology. It's plenty loud. For occasional gigs (read not getting tossed around in a van or having beer spilled on it) it's fantastic. It allows you to dial in a quieter sound at home and then just pick it up and take with you. It's very lightweight - about 24lbs. Some features: Attenuator (reduces speaker output volume while maintaining same tone) USB connection (so the amp can function as an audio interface) XLR line out (for connecting to a PA) headphone out audio in FX loop (allows you to also use your own fancy modeller and the Catalyst power amp and speaker) Tens of thousands of different guitar, vocal, even harmonica lessons — TrueFire Discount code: KALIMAR30 g Gives you discounts on all their courses, jam tracks, song lessons, all-access pass, etc. Local Northern Virginia Blues Jam — This is the event Kalimar attended and will continue to attend as regularly as possiblePRS Headstock Tuner | ReverbNexxus 360 Tuner | Accessories | D'Addario5 Principles of Organization - YouTubeWorking Class Guitar — Cory Congilio's guitar Courses. He's got it laid out really well. Kalimar is working through "Complete Blues Guitar Vol 1". You can buy the courses individually or sign up for about $9.00 a month. Well worth the subscription price.Spinal Tap Nigel Tufnel solo - YouTube

You've not heard guitar like this. The guys sit down with life long collaborator, physics'splainer, and sound-art musician Sekhar Ramakrishnan. Sound systems, sytems of sounds, and brown M and M's all feature. You need advice about Ohm's, you came to the right place. Thanks for hanging in there fans - we brought two fistfuls of podcast back. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Bitches Brew - WikipediaHome - Hotone AudioTheremin, Lydia Kavina: Rachmaninoff - Vocalise - YouTubeNels ClineAMM (Eddie Prévost, John Tilbury, Keith Rowe) at Sonic Protest Festival 2016 - YouTubeindex | SuperColliderEllen Fullman performs at MOCAD - YouTubeSpace Ghost Coast to Coast Opening Theme - YouTube04 Rafael Toral - Maersk Line [Touch] - YouTubeKeith Rowe at Kongsberg Jazzfestival , Norway 08.07.2010 - YouTubeMusic | IllposedBroken (Nine Inch Nails EP) - WikipediaMichael Hedges - WikipediaOrder '1963: New Directions' Nowillposed

The guys put on their teaching hat and try to understand modes in a shotgun wedding of necessity and invention. Kalimar drops his guide to modes. Brian has some serious questions. It's a barn burner. Grab a soda and strap in. Kalimar sums up his thoughts in this post. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Modes: What are they and how do I use them? - Classic FMGuitar Lab: Chord Scales Vol. 1 - Chord Scale Principles - Brad Carlton - YouTubeTypical Major Modal ExplanationModes ChartThe NA Scale Building System — An interesting way to visualize a guitar or bass fretboardBuild a better scale — In case you want to explore how to build these scales, this can be useful.Music Theory for GuitarThe Jazz Piano Book Why Modes Are ConfusingThe Cursed TRS/MIDI CableMaybe Don't Buy This Brand — While it's very inexpensive, the trs side was too long. I guess you get what you pay for.The Spark Product LineThe World's Greatest Super Computer — Admittedly, it's from a time when we just added the adjective "super" to something to make it awesome. Over the Top — Two Words: Lincoln HawkMusic theory - WikipediaJosh Smith, playing through chord changes

The homework is FINALLY unearthed from under the pile of gear and the guys discuss the fun of muting, clearing the decks, and the merits of gear therapy, podcast style. Remember, most of us are rhythm guitarists! Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Dan Benjamin, of the Grade 43 podcast intro on the webTrueHeart Blues with Kirk Fletcher — we and Cornell DupreeCornell Dupree - WikipediaSpark MINI – Portable Smart Guitar Amp and Bluetooth SpeakerDonate Musical Instruments - Pickup PleaseIdeas For Donating Used Instrumentsfive watt world - YouTube10 Packs of 3.5 inch Professional Plastic Small Spring Clamps Heavy Duty for Crafts or Plastic Clips and Backdrop Clips Clamps for Backdrop Stand,Photography, Home Improvement and so on - - Amazon.comTwitterrific: Twitter Your Way — because it's a bitch to review that many chorus pedalsAmazon.com: Anker Outlet Extender with Stepless Dimming Night Light,Surge Protector, 331 Outlet Extender with 6 AC Outlets and 2 USB Ports, 18W USB Wall Charger Plug for College Dorm Room, Home,Cruise and Kitchen : ElectronicsAnker 12 Outlets Power Strip Surge Protector (2 × 4000 J）with Flat Plug,8ft Extension Cord, White - Walmart.com — because we're running a datacenter, not a podcast right?Personalized Gear Advice | Sweetwater.comJohn Nathan Cordy talks about Gear acquisition syndromeDonate your used strings - Help Women in different stages of addiction recovery handcraft jewelry as a form of art therapy.Brazilian Guitar Pedal maker - CachaloteJosh SkajaEric Petrus NovacasterKalimar's new midi control pedalKirk Fletcher's New Album

The guys sit down with Eric Petrus of NoVA Guitar Setups and talk entrepreneurship, custom Tele's, the crossover between chef'ing and guitar craft, and partying like your job depends on it. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Understanding Neck Profiles — C Carve? Soft V? Undercoating?Eric's Guitar Repair Business CoursesPetrus NoVAcaster Custom GuitarCovers — Not what you think...What Is A Kill Switch? — Kalimar Demo's the NoVa Guitars using custom strat by @novaguitarsetups and the @cachaloteaudio fuzz using an expression pedal.Classical Guitars and Truss Rods — well...how the hell do you truss it then????The Whole Neck IdeaEric’s Newsletter

The guys sit down with Chase Bliss founder (and all time Grade 43 Zoom Champ) Joel Korte to chat a little about pedals but more on music, life, passion, balance sheets, and of course, Star Wars. Spoiler Alert: Kalimar is Darth Vader's cousin. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Chase Bliss Videos on YouTubeThe Official Mute Button of Grade43 — not that we really remember to use it...Watch this first: Chase Bliss Going Direct To ConsumerChase Bliss Habit TapesGeneration Loss: Cooper's PedalFind a Casette Player on eBayAlternative Video ConferencingStar Wars — This is a space showKirk Fletcher Course on TrueFire