Scott Mercer Latest articles by Scott Mercer Need to Add Some Spice to Your Melodies and Solos? This Lesson on Chromaticism Will Give You Food for Thought By Scott Mercer published 20 April 22 Learn how to use non-diatonic “outside” notes for tastier licks in jazz and other styles. Lessons Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“Not since the Renaissance.” Gene Simmons on the group he calls the best in over 200 years2Here’s what ‘Back to the Future’ got wrong about Marty McFly’s Chuck Berry–inspired guitar show3How Jay Graydon nailed the impossible guitar solo in Steely Dan's “Peg"4Major record labels are working out deals with AI firms. Where does that leave musicians and songwriters?5Sammy Hagar says Eddie Van Halen was preoccupied with the cello when he died – and has called on Wolfgang to form a Van Halen tribute with him
Need to Add Some Spice to Your Melodies and Solos? This Lesson on Chromaticism Will Give You Food for Thought By Scott Mercer published 20 April 22 Learn how to use non-diatonic “outside” notes for tastier licks in jazz and other styles.