 Zen Metal Riffing 101 - Techniques, Theory, Habits And Execution, Not just for Metal Musicians ..Bundle of 10 Vids (6 Spoken Vids) |
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  Mar 27 2010, 09:26 AM
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 Learning Tone Seeker  Group: Members Posts: 1.105 Joined: 26-January 08 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 3.995  |
Hey Guys !!
Welcome to my First Student Instructor Lesson Series. This is a complete bundle of a series I planned .. all packed in 1 huge lesson.  Name - Zen Location - Melbourne, Australia Playing Style - Metal Playing Since - It's complicated. Fav Guitarists - Too many to name but Marty Friedman never left my top 5 list. Likes - MMA (Mixed martial arts) UFC PrideFC (rip), Staying quiet, Reading, hitting punching bags n mitts, Singing, Watching Space doco's, Food, Coffee, Standup Comedy. Lesson Details Name - Zen Metal Riffing 101 Difficulty Level - 4 or 5 This is primarily a right hand workout so learning the notes will be easy but playing clealy and at speed will be the key. I've packed a lot of information, so hopefully everyone can take somethin out of it. Most importantly, have fun with it and play it LOUD  Standard E Tuning is used. Overview of Vids - Want to study technique? - Videos 5 - 8 (spoken) - Want to know the approach to learn? - Video 9 (spoken) - Theory freak? - Video 10 (spoken)  For the ease of navigation and cleanliness, I dont want to fill up this page with tabs, so please refer to the attached guitar pro file & txt file at the bottom of this post. <div align="left"> Video 1 - Main Video Video 2 - Breakdown Slow - Intro Section Video 3 - Breakdown Slow - Middle Section Video 4 - Breakdown Slow - End Section Video 5 - Picking Analysis (Spoken) Video 6 - Picking Hand Pressure (Spoken) Video 7 - Picking & Developing Speed (Spoken) Video 8 - Phrasing (Spoken) Video 9 - How to Practice (Spoken) Video 10 - Theory (Spoken) <div align="center"> PLease visit my youtube channel (in my signature) to watch these vids in HD. I've added the playlist in it too. Backing Tracks 
Zen_metal_riffing_170.mp3 ( 3.5MB )
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Zen_metal_riffing_150.mp3 ( 3.94MB )
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Zen_metal_riffing_120.mp3 ( 4.91MB )
Number of downloads: 155Tabs 
Zen_Metal_Riffing.gp5 ( 8.67K )
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zen_metal_riffing.txt ( 14.02K )
Number of downloads: 130Final Thoughts Considering the global nature of this outstanding community, I've tried to speak as slowly and clearly as possible. I hope that doesnt put a lot of people to sleep  I have bluntly disclosed my bad playing habits along the way, so those starting out new can keep an eye out for them. This was an excellent learning curve for me and I learned a lot along the way. I respect the instructors more now since I have experienced what goes on behind the scenes in making a lesson. I just wanted to show that you dont have to be at an advanced level to teach and share information with others. The more you share, the more you learn. It's that simple. And the more you share unconditionally, the better person you become. Please let me know if you find any of the info in this lesson incorrect, so I can correct it immediately. Please also give me feedback on my teaching style and how to improve it further as this is my first attempt at this MANY Thanks to Pedja Simovic, Oystein Sollesnes, Daniel Realpe, Ramiro Delforte, Ben, Jafo, Chris Evans who have all been more than helpful and supported me in this little project of mine by answering all my queries and doubts. And a big shout out to the CHATROOM GANG !!  Dont hesitate to message me either here or on youtube if you need any help. AND PLEASE POST YOUR TAKES !! All this effort will goto waste if noone learns it .. So, SHOW ME THE METALHEAD IN YOU !! \m/ This post has been edited by zen: Jun 4 2011, 03:09 AM -------------------- "If the need is deep, you WILL find a way , if it isn't, you'll find some excuse"
Check out my Student Instructor Lesson on Metal Riffing HERE Visit My Youtube Channel |
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Mar 27 2010, 11:15 PM
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 GMC Admin & Bass Instructor  Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 14.039 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.410 |
Wow this is very well done lesson Zen!
Great job!
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Mar 27 2010, 11:31 PM
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 Learning Rock Star - Wiki Coordinator  Group: GMC Senior Posts: 6.575 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Spain Member No.: 3.338 |
Wow Zen, I can tell you've put a lot of effort into this one, amazing
I'm adding this to our knowledge base SI portal tomorrow!  Edit: added! http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/inde...ution_SI_Lesson This post has been edited by Fran: Mar 29 2010, 11:21 AM -------------------- Guitars:
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Mar 27 2010, 11:47 PM
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 Learning Apprentice Player - SI Lick of the Month Winner Group: Members Posts: 2.172 Joined: 14-June 08 From: Copenhagen, Denmark Member No.: 5.298 |
Great lesson, Zen. Lots of work put into this, I know from speaking to you on the chat.
I liked it, though this music doesn't really speak to me in the same way any more, but I'm sure it's appreciated by a lot of people Keep up the good work, Zen, keep doing these lessons and I'm sure it'll be rewarded some time. |
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Mar 27 2010, 11:56 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.533 Joined: 29-March 08 From: kansas, USA Member No.: 4.733 |
very nice
I really like your distortion Quick question about your guitar ?How do you like it this is one of the few guitars i can get left handed , but i have to order and never get to play it off the shelf |
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Mar 28 2010, 12:18 AM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 5.655 Joined: 11-October 09 From: Bogota Member No.: 7.694 |
This is really great! thanks for taking the time and effort to put this together
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INSTRUCTOR PROFILE "If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music." Gustav Mahler Subscribe to my Youtube Channel here |
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Mar 28 2010, 12:36 AM
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 Learning Tone Master Group: Members Posts: 1.940 Joined: 18-January 09 Member No.: 6.623 |
Amazing lesson, great work! I know worked like a horse on this one
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Mar 28 2010, 01:46 AM
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 Experienced Tone Seeker Group: Members Posts: 1.553 Joined: 15-September 07 From: Bogota,Colombia Member No.: 2.793 |
What an amazing lesson, thanks for sharing man!
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Mar 28 2010, 01:47 AM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 8.109 Joined: 13-September 08 From: Nis, Serbia Member No.: 5.892 |
Fantastic work my friend, I am very proud to have you as my student
Really well done, perfectly explained and lay out is simply awesome. Keep up the good work Zen!
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Mar 28 2010, 01:49 AM
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 Learning Rock Star Group: Members Posts: 1.518 Joined: 16-April 09 From: Sandnes, Norway Member No.: 7.072 |
Very complete lesson, Zen ! Videos are perfectly made and very instructional. I especially loved the theory video !
 I must also compliment your awesome composition and great playing I look forward to watching your other lessons, if you want to keep sharing your knowledge and metal spirit
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Mar 28 2010, 02:37 AM
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 Experienced Tone Seeker  Group: GMC Wiki:er Posts: 1.037 Joined: 30-January 07 From: Canada Member No.: 1.135 |
\m/ Way to go Chetan! \m/
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Mar 28 2010, 03:20 AM
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 Experienced Guitar Lord Group: Members Posts: 2.283 Joined: 2-May 09 From: Kathmandu Member No.: 7.127 |
This is a killer lesson zen. You are a real metal head. Awesome job!
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Mar 28 2010, 04:39 AM
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Learning Tone Seeker Group: Members Posts: 1.105 Joined: 26-January 08 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 3.995 |
Thanks Guys, I'm so glad you liked this.
..I've done nothing but work on this for the past 10 days or so .. Now i can get back to my practice schedule  I'm from the 'open source' school of thought, so will continue to add whatever I learn to this board. @jstcrsn - I personally LOVE Schecters as they fit well in my hands but I would still not advice you to buy one without playing it first. -------------------- "If the need is deep, you WILL find a way , if it isn't, you'll find some excuse"
Check out my Student Instructor Lesson on Metal Riffing HERE Visit My Youtube Channel |
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Mar 28 2010, 08:51 AM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 22-October 09 From: Greece Member No.: 7.723 |
Great SI lesson zen!!
Im not much into metal but I will definitely try this one even if it is out of my league Cool picking analysis btw (Video 5)
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Mar 28 2010, 08:59 AM
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Learning Tone Seeker Group: Members Posts: 1.105 Joined: 26-January 08 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 3.995 |
QUOTE (Darknodar123 @ Mar 28 2010, 06:51 PM)  Great SI lesson zen!! Im not much into metal but I will definitely try this one even if it is out of my league Cool picking analysis btw (Video 5) Thanks Try the "how to practice" video .. I've gone through the topic of how to make it more easy or difficult, depending on your skill level. This post has been edited by zen: Mar 28 2010, 08:59 AM -------------------- "If the need is deep, you WILL find a way , if it isn't, you'll find some excuse"
Check out my Student Instructor Lesson on Metal Riffing HERE Visit My Youtube Channel |
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Mar 28 2010, 09:27 AM
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 Learning Tone Seeker Group: Members Posts: 1.543 Joined: 26-May 08 From: Lodz, Poland Member No.: 5.185 |
Some titanic job man! And the theory videos are also quite helpful:) Many thanks.
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Mar 28 2010, 11:03 AM
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 Accomplished Rock Star  Group: Student Instructor Posts: 3.673 Joined: 24-June 08 From: Rottweil, Germany Member No.: 5.361 |
Great lesson and a cool shirt!
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Mar 28 2010, 11:47 AM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 26-December 07 From: Enschede, Netherlands Member No.: 3.618 |
Nice work zen, this really breaks it down
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Mar 28 2010, 06:17 PM
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 Instructor (Blind Guardian) Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 3.433 Joined: 5-March 08 From: Germany Member No.: 4.464 |
Killer job, you came up with a really good lesson!
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Mar 28 2010, 06:29 PM
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 Learning Rock Star Group: Members Posts: 895 Joined: 28-November 06 From: Montreal, Canada Member No.: 956 |
This one os a great lesson Zen I specially like the theory part it was really clear...
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