Advanced Guitar Theory and Technique Applied to the Metal and Shred Genres

Author: L. Herman
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781478387374
Category : Electric guitar
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Advanced Guitar Theory and Technique Applied to the Metal and Shred genres is an excellent tool to for the intermediate to advanced guitarist wanting to take their technique and knowledge to new, previously unobtainable levels. Throughout the book numerous examples are given that relate theory and technique to the lesson that is being taught. After reading this book you will be able to solo over any background in any style that you choose and always play in tune. Although this book is written with the metal and shred player in the forefront, it is equally effective as a learning resource for any style of playing. The book is divided into three main sections that epitomize the essence of metal and shred guitar; Theory, Arpeggios and Speed Picking.The Theory section employs pattern based methods for teaching modal theory and uses multiple angles and approaches to help you understand and visualize the fretboard. The Arpeggio section goes over all of the main arpeggios that guitarists rely upon and after giving a theory lesson on how to build and apply arpeggios into your own playing goes on to display examples of sweep picking licks that range from merely advanced to virtuoso style sweep, slide and tap techniques.The Speed Picking section displays outstanding examples and exercises to help you get your picking technique up to speed. Problem areas are isolated and addressed, helping you learn how to effectively practice and greatly improve upon your picking technique. This book contains a wealth of knowledge that any guitarist will find invaluable.

Advanced Guitar Diatonic Exercises to Build Speed and Technique for the Shred Metal Guitarist

Author: L. Herman
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781497489585
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
Advanced Guitar Diatonic Exercises contains over 200 diatonic exercises that are categorically engineered to provide the guitarist with a practical and reliable path towards both; technical mastery of the instrument and a greater understanding of music theory. All exercises are constructed from notes that are diatonic to a scale and are designed to increase the speed, fluidity, accuracy and proficiency of a given technique. Exercises that focus upon improving legato, alternate picking, economy picking, sweep picking and string skipping are all to be found in abundance. Always consisting of the notes, shapes and patterns that are consistent with modal theory, each exercise identifies isolates and targets individual difficult aspects of advanced techniques, providing the player with the tools necessary to improve their technical skill level. Diatonic exercises are easily transferable into usable licks and are reliable sources of new ideas and musical discoveries that can be individualized and absorbed into personal playing.

Shredding Death Metal Guitar: Extreme Technique Meets Metal Guitar, Book & Online Audio [With CD (Audio)]

Author: Jared Meeker
Publisher: Shredding Styles
ISBN: 9780739095393
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Features: Techniques, scales, modes, patterns and sequences for death metal guitarists ; Sample riffs in the styles of Death, Opeth, Meshuggah, and more! ; Covers classic, melodic, and progressive death metal ; Detailed breakdown of picking styles, including alternate, tremolo, sweep, economy, and cross picking ; Lessons in bending, tapping, pick harmonics, string crossing, rhythm, and odd time signatures. Includes CD with over 50 minutes of authentic and powerful demonstrations." -- front cover.

Rock Guitar Virtuosos

Author: Jan-Peter Herbst
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1009059947
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description
Virtuosos in the 21st century are exploring ways to expand standard playing techniques in a climate expecting ever-higher levels of perfection, supported by technological advances such as extended-range guitars. This Element examines the development and current state of virtuosic rock guitar in terms of playing, technology, and culture.

The Complete Book of Shred Guitar

Author: Pablo Pescatore
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Incorporated
ISBN: 9781513462622
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Complete Book of Shred Guitar focuses on the technical aspects of playing the electric guitar in the shred style. As the guitar plays such an important role in metal, neoclassical and hard rock, much is demanded of lead guitarists. Having precise and effective technique is paramount, and usually the result of disciplined practice and critical listening over a period of years. With this method, however, you will achieve noticeable results within a relatively short period.Includes: alternate and sweep picking, tapping and pedal point technique, scales and chord progressions, bending, vibrato and legato techniques, all types of harmonics, the volume swell technique, use of the whammy bar and effects pedals, 120 downloadable examples plus a bonus track, and much more.This volume is a technical tour de force and clearly one of Mel Bay's most advanced rock guitar books. The author, Pablo Pescatore of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a virtuoso, conservatory-educated guitarist, well-versed in music theory and sight singing; he has written several books on learning styles, recorded numerous projects and taught electric and classical guitar technique for more than 20 years.The book's 120 online audio examples are recorded at two speeds: blazing, jaw-dropping fast and then slowly, at half speed for student play-along. Throughout, the author assures the reader that all things are possible with diligent practice.

Fretboard Mastery

Author: Troy Stetina
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780793597895
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description
Guitarskole.

The Total Shred Guitarist

Author: German Schauss
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9780739093764
Category : Guitar
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"For intermediate to advanced players"--Cover.

Wolf Marshall Guitar Method

Author: Wolf Marshall
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780793521524
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 92

Book Description
(Guitar Educational). This bestseller is now available with CD! The perfect follow-up for grads of the Wolf Marshall Guitar Method, this book/CD pack lets you explore the advanced styles of today's greatest players. From modal scales to wide interval playing, guitarists from jazz greats to monster rock dudes apply the meaty contents of this volume. Chapters include: triads, scale combining, modes, arpeggios, pentatonics, wide intervals, tap-on technique, and more.

Metal Guitar Chop Shop

Author: Joe Stump
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1480394025
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
(Berklee Guide). Increase your command of the guitar. Joe Stump reveals licks, techniques, and exerises to build your guitar technique. Learn licks and techniques comon in rock/metal sytles, and commit them to finger memory. The audio tracks include drum tracks for exercise practice, and backing tracks for Joe's technical etudes/solo transcriptions, which are notated in both tablature and traditional notation.

Ultimate Shred Machine

Author: Chris Zoupa
Publisher: Fundamental Changes Limited
ISBN: 9781911267850
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
The ultimate guide to mastering shred guitar technique with Chris Zoupa. Forget the 'vanilla' guides and make way for the Ultimate Shred Machine! This no-nonsense guide cuts through the misinformation surrounding these techniques and teaches the essential skills to super-charge your playing.