Influences Behind the Music

thebuzzr indie | Kevin Estrella, Pyramids on Mars | “Phoenix from the Ashes”

Artist/Band: Kevin Estrella, Pyramids on MarsLocation: Hamilton, Canada”Phoenix from the Ashes”, newest single from Pyramids on Mars. Available for download August 21, 2021. Official music video coming in 3 weeks! Pyramids on Mars · Phoenix from the Ashes Facebook Twitter Bandcamp Link Podcast Youtube

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guitar lessons | Kevin Estrella, Pyramids On Mars™ | Dom7th – Major7th Symmetrical Scale (Dream Division)

Description (by Kevin Estrella) We take apart a riff from the song Dream Division by Pyramids on Mars. This riff is based on a chord transition from B Dominant 7th to A# Major 7th. This is based on a Symmetrical scale. We will learn both the Dominant7th and Major7th Symmetrical scales, and then apply the “pentatonic picking pattern.”…

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guitar lessons | Kevin Estrella, Pyramids on Mars™ | Bach Inspired Pedaltone Melodies (BWV1006)

Description (by Kevin Estrella) A pedaltone melody inspired by J S Bach’s Lute Suite (BWV1006) Lesson here. Kevin is the guitarist and composer of instrumental rock band Pyramids on Mars™. His music is hard rock, industrial, and metal infused with lead guitar melodies inspired by violin melodies of Baroque classical composers Bach & Vivaldi. His…

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guitar lessons | Kevin Estrella, Pyramids on Mars™ | Diatonic 7ths Arpeggio Sequence Version II

Description (by Kevin Estrella) A 3-String arpeggio sweep that incorporate the 7th degree of the scale. (1, 3, 5, 7 degrees of the scale). Most guitar players use primarily Major and Minor arpeggios that use only 3 degrees of the scale (1, 3, 5). By incorporating the 7th degree of the scale we are able to create…

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guitar lessons | Kevin Estrella, Pyramids on Mars™ | Diatonic 7ths Arpeggio Sequence

Description A 3-String arpeggio sweep that incorporates the 7th degree of the scale. (1, 3, 5, 7 degrees of the scale) and uses the ricochet effect. Most guitar players use primarily Major and Minor arpeggios that use only 3 degrees of the scale (1, 3, 5) By incorporating the 7th degree of the scale we are able…

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