Eric Johnson Lesson: Cracking the Code
A definitive investigation of all of Eric Johnson's signature six-string innovations.
Today we bring you the latest lesson video by Troy Grady of Cracking the Code fame.
The new video, titled "Eric the Right," is actually Episode 3, Season 2 of Cracking the Code. You can find this season's previous episodes under RELATED CONTENT, below the photo.
From Grady:
"This is our Eric Johnson episode, and we really wanted to make this the definitive investigation of as many of his signature innovations as possible. There's a lot pickslanting in here, from pentatonic and arpeggio ideas, to the infamous Hot Licks “bounce technique” scene that pretty much baffled everyone 25 years ago."
Enjoy! P.S.: Here's more info about Grady:
Troy Grady is the creator of Cracking the Code, a documentary series with a unique analytical approach to understanding guitar technique. Melding archival footage, in-depth interviews, painstakingly crafted animation and custom soundtrack, it’s a pop-science investigation of an age-old mystery: Why are some players seemingly super-powered?
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