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Kristofer Dahl28th October 2010Just fantastic Ben - I also find your instructions throughout all the parts , as well as the spoken video, really helpful! I have no excuse for not getting into Schenker now..!
Justin Myrick28th October 2010Amazing! Truly amazing!!
Ben Higgins28th October 2010Thank you very much, guys !! And yes, Kris.. your mission, should you choose to accept it: To Schenker-ise yourself !! :-)
Daniel Realpe28th October 2010Such great punch you got going in your playing. Nice to listen to
Marek Rojewski28th October 2010Eh so much great music to discover and listen too = lifelong quest. Thanks for the lesson:)
maty28th October 2010I love the sound
good work
SubbedChris28th October 2010wow....just WOW.....That was so awesome!!!! I love every second of it! 
Great job once again Ben!!
Jerry Arcidiacono28th October 2010Great solo over tempo changes! Classic rock style
Adrian Figallo28th October 2010very cool style ben!!
Ben Higgins28th October 2010Thanks so much - glad you all enjoy it !! :-D
playaxeman28th October 2010finally a Schenker lesson. Wow fantastic. I have been watching this lesson over and over. I love it especially the fast parts. I hear a lot of Schenker's style Like the into the arena intro, the fast part at 0.30, the doctor Doctor kinda at 0.40. The part at 1.00 is great. Your really nailing his style Ben. This is a great solo. Schenker is great player listen to him play at the live album lights out where his is playing at a very young age. If you can play his style you are great too man!!
Gabriel Leopardi28th October 2010Amazing playing Ben! This tune is very tastefull and your vibrato + tone are perfect.
Great job!
Ben Higgins28th October 2010Guys, you're comments really mean a lot.. thank you. Yes, you're right it's about time someone gave Schenker the attention he deserves. :-) I did try to reference a couple of his songs so I'm really pleased you noticed and enjoyed the lesson !!
Lian Gerbino28th October 2010great lesson man!!!
thefireball29th October 2010Stellar job, man! I love the phrasing! Wonderful first In the Style Of lesson. 
Gary29th October 2010You nailed the style.. and the tone of Schenker. Had I not known what I was listening to I would have thought it was Michael himself. Great Lesson.
Bogdan Radovic29th October 2010Great choice to cover Michael Schenker style! I love the phrasing!
Mate Nagy29th October 2010Your playing and your approach to vibrato and phrasing is definitely honorable !
Thanks for this lesson
Ben Higgins29th October 2010Thanks so much guys !! :-D
zicco30th October 2010This is a fantastic lesson, Schenker is one of my favorite guitarists, so this is a really fun lesson. Thank you very much Ben.
Zsolt Galambos31st October 2010Brilliant introduction to his style!
Piotr Kaczor31st October 2010Perfect playing, Ben!
Ben Higgins31st October 2010Thanks so much again guys ! :-)
guitar5731st October 2010Hallelujah!!!! Hallelujah!!!! MICHAEL SCHENKER... GOD!!!!!! Many Thanks!!! Great work!!!! regards!!!
Juan Cortes31st October 2010very inspired Ben! great lesson!
Ivan Milenkovic1st November 2010Great licks, sounds awesome!
Ben Higgins2nd November 2010Thanks again Dudes, glad that you're all enjoying the style !
inglorious6th November 2010great lesson dude
sounds awesome
HungryForHeaven4th January 2011Just wonderful, Ben. I'm on it!
Gitarrero16th January 2011Hey Ben, I just checked this lesson out, it's so great! Far beyond my level, but I'll start at a very slow tempo Also, your german is pretty good!
Ben Higgins29th January 2011Thanks a lot guys, really happy you like the lesson ! Danke !
Kristian Hyvarinen13th June 2011I can't get enough of this lesson! Incredible playing and taste, and that blues shred at 01:00 is just insane! 
Marcus Desaiha14th March 2012This was very nicely written Ben. Cudos!
Hi GMC'ers! In this lesson we're taking a look at the playing style of Michael Schenker, the guitar legend from Germany. Don't worry if you don't have a Flying V and Wah pedal, you can still enjoy this lesson and benefit from it. Michael is well known for his use of the pentatonic scale and his very precise hammer-on technique. A lot of his solos had neo-classical elements, just listen to 'Into The Arena' from his first solo album, released in 1980.
Schenker has always had excellent string bending skill and a very tasteful vibrato. If there's one thing I'd like you to take from this lesson, and Michael's playing in general, it's about taste. He can create a beautifully memorable solo without going over the top. With carefully crafted melody lines and a solid sense of control, Michael Schenker has created a signature guitar sound that has endured through decades and influenced some of the biggest names in rock and metal including Metallica, Dave Mustaine, and Iron Maiden.
So have fun with this and hopefully it will encourage you to explore Michael's music further. Recommended listening: MSG - 'Michael Schenker Group', 1980 & MSG - 'Assault Attack', 1982.
Tonality of the lesson: E minor - F# - A - E minor
If you have any questions:
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Techniques:
* Trills
* Vibrato
* Bends
* Hammer-ons
* Pull-offs
Scales:
* F# Minor
* E Minor
* A Mixolydian
Enjoy!/ Ben
F# Minor Pentatonic: