Stratovarius Style Lesson

			
			FULL SONG LESSON. 
		
			One of the most popular Power Metal bands of all times and one of my favorite as well ;) 		

		Tags : 
			Stratovarius, Timo Tolki, power metal, speed metal, neoclassical		


		Hi there, I´m glad to stay here once again. This time, we´ll take a look at the well known band called Stratovarius. One of the most popular Power Metal bands of all times and one of my favorite as well :) 



I wrote this short tune to show you some licks used by them. In there, I´ve included some classic licks from the band as well as some techniques so popular in their sound too. so, take this etude step by step and have fun.



We have 3 basic parts.

In the first one, we´ll focus on riff/intro, using alternate picking and 3-notes-per-string scale at the end.



In second one, we play some alternate picking over a classic string skipping pattern.



In the last one, we use fast picking and string skipping.



Special thanks to: vintageplaya666, superize, Canis, Caelumamittendum who requested this lesson in my board.                                          



Chords: are included in every video.

Used scales: A Harmonic minor,A Melodic minor. 

Bar: 4/4

Notes: Eighth/ Eighth Triplet/ Sixteenth

Tune Down: 1/2 step

TEMPO: 185 bpm



As some of you know, I use a POD xt to rec all my lessons. from now I´ll include the settings of every sound for members who wants to learn how is made every preset. Take in mind that same settings in other gear will produce a different sound, but, as we talked at the forum, this could be cool for some members, so enjoy!



Sound Guide:

Amp model: JCM 800 (marshall)

Drive 6.4

Bass 4.9

Middle 5.2

Treble 7.2

Presence 6.2



Small room Reverb:

Predelay 0%

Decay 42 %

Tone 61%

Mix 16%



If you have any problems let me know. Take care. I hope you like this lesson, see you around.



Lian Gerbino