In The Style Of Green Day, 21st century breakdown album
Gitarrero
Apr 29 2010, 03:59 PM
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Hi everybody!

My name ist Christian, I am 29 years old and I'm from Germany. I've been a member here at GMC for almost two years now, so I thought it's about time for a student instructor lesson. I really love punk rock, especially american punk bands. One of my all time favourite bands has always been Green Day, since their album "Dookie". This was also one of the first albums I played along to.
This band has a really powerfull sound, quite often their songs start with one "crunchy" guitar and after a few seconds the drums, bass and a distorted guitar will kick in. One remarkable thing about the guitar playing of Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Days singer and main guitar player, is that he uses the power of his shouler when playing rhythm guitar, thus creating a powerfull sound. He also states that the strings are hit by both his pick and his thumb.
So, this lesson covers a few riffs in the style of Green Day, especially songs from their latest album 21st Century Breakdown. Nothing too difficult here, we will cover:
Power Chords
Left Hand Muting
Chord Slides
and that's about it!
I tuned the guitar 1/2 step down for this lesson, Green Day do that sometimes as well.
I hope you enjoy this lesson, I'd love to do more in the future, so let me now what's good about this one and what can be better.
Rock on!

Here is the main video:


A little spoken introduction:


The first part, pay attention to the left hand muting and play with as much power as possible!


The second part, only three powerchords, but pay attention to the left hand muting once again!


The third part, it's about precision with theses slides, plus you'll learn to mute with the left hand and strum hard with the right hand!


The fourth part is a rhythm part, pay attention on timing and hit the strings as hard as possible!


The fifth part is an easy solo, nothing too difficult here...



And here are two backings and the tabs.


BT 125 bpm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvQK52kpbu8

BT 100 bpm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAaya7Fi4Rk


Attached File  Gitarrero___SI_lesson____Green_Day.pdf ( 14.36K ) Number of downloads: 261


If you need anything else, just let me know!

P.S.: And a little bonus video...

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Gitarrero
May 10 2010, 06:39 PM
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Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that I'll gladly send you the BTs, just PM me!

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good stuf man!!

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May 11 2010, 02:31 PM
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Nice lesson Gitarrero smile.gif
Bonus style video is handy too cool.gif, I only wear ties in weddings so I always forget how to do it laugh.gif wink.gif

By the way, jsut added this one to the knowledge base and wil feature it at the SI Portal later smile.gif
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Bogdan Radovic
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Very good and fun lesson man! We need more of these!!! smile.gif

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Lian Gerbino
May 19 2010, 09:25 PM
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man!!! you're a genius! awesome lesson, awesome explanations and a big big congrats on your last vid, how to make the tie's ... thing! LOL!
great lesson, great playing, and thank you so much for this awesome add to the community! smile.gif

btw, I'm so proud of you man! you were working hard last weeks and here's is some of the results!

wiedersehen!

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Another great lesson man! Also, killer outfit smile.gif Loved the tie. Nice touch smile.gif

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