Kristofer Dahl13th November 2008Killer stuff Emir!
Don't miss the recording collaboration which we (instructors) did over this backing!
Lian Gerbino13th November 2008awesome Emir! I love the sweeps in there!
Sami13th November 2008whoa amazing Emir! you never cease to amaze me
Kuba Szafran13th November 2008Mind-blowing stuff Emir:)! I love Vinnie's song called "Time Traveller" - it's a masterpiece!
Tsarpf13th November 2008Awesomeness!! I just needed something new, this might a little bit too hard, but now that it comes with a guitar pro file, I'm sure I'm going to try!
Pedja Simovic13th November 2008This is my favorite shred lesson so far on GMC.
Great mix of techniques and I love the repetition in it so its not all just random licks.
Very melodic.
Great lesson Emir !
Jose Mena13th November 2008The collab backing track, Awesome playing Emir, great melodic ideas, now I understand why you expected more from us.
Zsolt Galambos13th November 2008Definitely one of the best collab takes, Emir!
I also hear a lot of Vinnie in there.
Jad Diab13th November 2008This sounds awsome man ... Keep rockin'
Bondy13th November 2008This is so cool, been hoping for a Vinnie lesson very cool Emir
Nazgul13th November 2008This is awesome.
Keep up the good work!
Muris Varajic13th November 2008Bravo,bravo!!!!!
wrk13th November 2008Emir, if someone wants to learn how to rock, your lessons are must !!
I was reading your comments on the instructor collab. and this was the most impressive feedback i was ever reading so far.
Pi3813th November 2008Man, this is awesome! Fantastic job!
Bogdan Radovic13th November 2008Killer lesson Emir!!
ItsMe13th November 2008Hahaha in a week ???
I'll need the next year to get this down.
That's "the" rock lesson on GMC !
Gabriel Leopardi13th November 2008This is killer! Excelent stuff Emir!
SensE13th November 2008Thank you. Lots of stuffs for me to work on. Vinnie Moore is one my favourite soloist.
kaznie_NL13th November 2008Wow Emir, this sounds so cool! You love to rock I see
- fatb0t13th November 2008
Are you a real human?!! Amazing, I envy you beyond belief.
Capt.Z13th November 2008I'd say thats pretty advanced emir
Emir Hot13th November 2008Thanks everybody for this cool feedback. I had the backing ready before Kristofer asked for the collaboration so I used this track for both lesson and collab. Everybody did a great job there. This take is more to show Vinnie's style. Check out his song "Meltdown" and you'll get the point.
Jeff13th November 2008Wow, Emir! I wish I could play this song but it's really too advanced for me. I especially like the part between 32 and 36 seconds. A really beautiful sounding riff, which I think is the best part of the song. Maybe I can conquer that one in time!
thanks for this great lesson. man.
Gerardo Siere13th November 2008Absolutely amazing!
Dejan Farkas13th November 2008Vinnie is so great, I like his melodic shredding. My favorite song is Life Force
And your playing is simply amazing Emir
Ajmurrell13th November 2008Excellent technique, really impressive playing and composing skills here!
- Emir Hot13th November 2008Vinnie is so great, I like his melodic shredding. My favorite song is Life Force
And your playing is simply amazing Emir
Thanks for your comment. Yes Vinnie is the guitar king - Sinisa Cekic13th November 2008
Bravo Emir,excellent playing !
- Emir Hot13th November 2008Bravo Emir,excellent playing !
cheers Sinisa 
Fran13th November 2008Awesome licks there Emir, keep rocking
- Emir Hot13th November 2008Awesome licks there Emir, keep rocking
Thank you mate. Rock on 
Hisham Al-Sanea13th November 2008just excellant Emir.
Sergio Dorado13th November 2008Simply amazing! By the way , the lesson collaboration (backing track, comments,etc) is a master LESSON in the total sense of word.Great job! Looking forward the next collab!
Noangels13th November 2008Love the Vin Man,He is a classy player and you can match him very well indeed.Some classic vinnie moments in here including his slippery trademark string skipping diminished run with slides and seamless vibrato at the end:)
- Emir Hot13th November 2008Simply amazing! By the way , the lesson collaboration (backing track, comments,etc) is a master LESSON in the total sense of word.Great job! Looking forward the next collab!
Thank you Sergio. I spent some serious time working on it. The next one will be next year which is not that longLove the Vin Man,He is a classy player and you can match him very well indeed.Some classic vinnie moments in here including his slippery trademark string skipping diminished run with slides and seamless vibrato at the end:)
Thank you. I am very inspired by his playing. Here I tried to show some of my favourite lick that I learned from Vinnie. It's always fun to play in his style. 
Ivan Milenkovic13th November 2008Awesome playing and lesson Emir, great job
- Emir Hot13th November 2008
thank you Ivan
bsamn14th November 2008oh man this is awesome....after turkish march...i know where to go
- Emir Hot14th November 2008oh man this is awesome....after turkish march...i know where to go
good man I am here for any help - Alex8714th November 2008
Great soloing Emir. You have an amazing technique!
- Nadir14th November 2008
Great lesson. I like Vinnie, Maze is my favorite.
Chris Evans14th November 2008brilliant! learning this should keep me going till well into retirement!
awesome Emir, just awesome!- Emir Hot14th November 2008Great lesson. I like Vinnie, Maze is my favorite.
Maze is a killer onebrilliant! learning this should keep me going till well into retirement!
awesome Emir, just awesome!
Thank you. Make sure you receive good pension so you can practice safely 
Nemanja Filipovic14th November 2008Wow,amazing lesson Emir.Thanks man.
- Emir Hot14th November 2008
cheers Nemanja
chmilew14th November 2008Amazing lesson, wonderful playing..
Emir you rock !
And you said it, there's a great amount of material to work on ! It should keep me busy for a long time
Thank you !
(Vinnie is amazing btw)
Caelumamittendum14th November 2008Great lesson as always, Emir!
I want moore! (get it?)- Emir Hot14th November 2008Amazing lesson, wonderful playing..
Emir you rock !
And you said it, there's a great amount of material to work on ! It should keep me busy for a long time
Thank you !
(Vinnie is amazing btw)
Cool. I would actually love to see someone playing this stuff. I've never seen anybody posting a video of an attempt on my lessons.Great lesson as always, Emir!
I want moore! (get it?)
Sure man, more to come - inertia14th November 2008
Hey Emir, I know you went to guitar school and everything like that, but are you sure you never took a trip to the crossroads
Seriously though, this lesson is amazing but a bit too advanced for me, I'll definitely give a couple of the licks a try though
cheers 
Gen15th November 2008Really nice lesson!
What are you using to get such a cool Tone/Dist? I know most of the stuff happens in the fingers but i'd just like to know your rig, i'm curious, i really like that kind of crunchy distortion- Emir Hot15th November 2008Hey Emir, I know you went to guitar school and everything like that, but are you sure you never took a trip to the crossroads
Seriously though, this lesson is amazing but a bit too advanced for me, I'll definitely give a couple of the licks a try though
cheers
I haven't signed a contract with the devil yet (this applies if you were talking about the movie)Really nice lesson!
What are you using to get such a cool Tone/Dist? I know most of the stuff happens in the fingers but i'd just like to know your rig, i'm curious, i really like that kind of crunchy distortion
This was just AMPLITUBE 2 If you look carefuly, sometimes I quickly switch the pickup positions. That also colours the tone. - Drazz9915th November 2008
This is just amazing! Vinnie Moore is one of my all time favorite players. I met him at a guitar clinic once, really down to earth and an overall great guy.
- Emir Hot15th November 2008This is just amazing! Vinnie Moore is one of my all time favorite players. I met him at a guitar clinic once, really down to earth and an overall great guy.
I agree. I went for a drink with him. Very cool guy 
Nick32515th November 2008amazing
Jerry Arcidiacono15th November 2008I say bravo too
Great lesson and playing Emir!- Emir Hot15th November 2008I say bravo too
Great lesson and playing Emir!
Thanks 
Alejandro Pinero15th November 2008very good lesson Emir
Trond Vold15th November 2008
That was top notch!- Emir Hot16th November 2008
Cheers Trond
Siggum16th November 2008Forgot to praise you for this one, to be honest i havent heard alot of Vinnie, but looks like i'll have to dig into it.. great and creative played Emir
- Emir Hot16th November 2008Forgot to praise you for this one, to be honest i havent heard alot of Vinnie, but looks like i'll have to dig into it.. great and creative played Emir
Thank you Definitely check out Vinnie's playing. One of the biggest influences for me - Laidback16th November 2008
Awesome !!
I`ve seen and heard this lesson a million times..... but I can`t believed what I see !!!
Thats real Killer stuff. - Emir Hot16th November 2008Awesome !!
I`ve seen and heard this lesson a million times..... but I can`t believed what I see !!!
Thats real Killer stuff.
Cheers mate have you tried playing it? - Ttask16th November 2008
I didn't know much about Vinnie Moore but thanks to this lesson I'll check out his discography. Very cool sounding and also very fun (and challenging) to learn with swept arpeggios from hell!
playaxeman16th November 2008Woooooooooow,
Realy hot stuff. Looks difficult though to be honest.
You are realy a great and talented guitarist.
I can learn a lot form you and all the other good GMC instructor's .
i am glad i joined GMC
I wish i was as half as good as Emir was
Thx
Vinod Saranga17th November 2008breathtaking
- Emir Hot17th November 2008
Thank you guys. Definitely check out Vinine Moore. Great player
Piotr Kaczor17th November 2008Really master solo Emir! Amazing lesson!
- Emir Hot17th November 2008
Cheers Piotr
- Halle17th November 2008
Awesome lesson Emir! This really inspires me
Ian Bushell17th November 2008Top class solo!
- Ian Bushell17th November 2008
Top class solo!
Clare17th November 2008HI EMIR, THAT WAS TOTALLY INSANE!! YOU GOT TO BE ONE OF THE CLEANEST PLAYERS OUT THERE, NO DOUBT IN MY MIND YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST GUITARIST OUT THERE, IN FACT I FIND YOU TO BE BETTER THAN ALOT OF THE SO CALLED GUITAR HERO,S THAT WE ALL KNOW ABOUT, YOUR AWESOME IN MY EYES, AND NO I,M NOT GOING TO TRY THIS LESSON, AS WICKED AS IT IS, IT,S BEYOND MY LEVEL AT THIS TIME, MAYBE IN ANOTHER 20 YEARS....LOL...KEEP THEM LESSONS COMING EMIR, I COULD WATCH YOU EVERYDAY.!!!!
- Emir Hot18th November 2008HI EMIR, THAT WAS TOTALLY INSANE!! YOU GOT TO BE ONE OF THE CLEANEST PLAYERS OUT THERE, NO DOUBT IN MY MIND YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST GUITARIST OUT THERE, IN FACT I FIND YOU TO BE BETTER THAN ALOT OF THE SO CALLED GUITAR HERO,S THAT WE ALL KNOW ABOUT, YOUR AWESOME IN MY EYES, AND NO I,M NOT GOING TO TRY THIS LESSON, AS WICKED AS IT IS, IT,S BEYOND MY LEVEL AT THIS TIME, MAYBE IN ANOTHER 20 YEARS....LOL...KEEP THEM LESSONS COMING EMIR, I COULD WATCH YOU EVERYDAY.!!!!
Thank you for these kind words. The main purpose of this lesson is to teach you how to play in style of Vinnie Moore. My intension wasn't really to record it just for watching but it's cool that you like it, it might make you try it soon 20 years is too much, you can get here in a couple of years even if you have just started playing. Speaking about guitar hero I was one of them "guitar hero UK 2005"
cheers 
Eat-Sleep-andJam18th November 2008Hello Emir.
First of I just want to tell you how much of a inspiration you are to everyone here. When I saw this lesson I cringed when I remembered you rated yourself as "Intermediate-to Advanced" in the one topic.
It made me feel like a true newbie, but the lesson was worth every cent of that feeling. I will practice this alot, and Im not just saying that. I am making it a goal to get something to record me playing and maybe even a new computer so I can upload a recording of this in the future.
It may take a long time but I am up for the challenge. I hope all is well and I would love to see some more "Technique Specific" Lessons from you in the future. Like some fast Alternate Picking Runs
See ya around - John- Emir Hot18th November 2008Hello Emir.
First of I just want to tell you how much of a inspiration you are to everyone here. When I saw this lesson I cringed when I remembered you rated yourself as "Intermediate-to Advanced" in the one topic.
It made me feel like a true newbie, but the lesson was worth every cent of that feeling. I will practice this alot, and Im not just saying that. I am making it a goal to get something to record me playing and maybe even a new computer so I can upload a recording of this in the future.
It may take a long time but I am up for the challenge. I hope all is well and I would love to see some more "Technique Specific" Lessons from you in the future. Like some fast Alternate Picking Runs
See ya around - John
Thank you so much for this message. I have to say when I voted for myself Intermediate-to Advanced, I didn't want anyone feel like a newbie 10 years ago I thought I was an advanced player but if you ever get to the point where I am now you will understand what I mean by saying Intermediate-to Advanced. It is a very individual oppinion.
I am looking forward to watching you playing this stuff, no matter how long it takes. If you set a goal then never give up, just go for it
I will continue producing similar lessons as well.
all the best 
Fretburns23rd November 2008WoW! THAT WAS AWSOME!!.i must definatley check out Vinnie! im gona make this my next lesson when ive finished some of my others,,(im trying some of Muris,s stuff)they all take me ages...i loved that lick you did in number 4 video,ive played it in a pentatonic style before,but never used it like you did...pure genius!! thanks you are a great player..
- Emir Hot23rd November 2008WoW! THAT WAS AWSOME!!.i must definatley check out Vinnie! im gona make this my next lesson when ive finished some of my others,,(im trying some of Muris,s stuff)they all take me ages...i loved that lick you did in number 4 video,ive played it in a pentatonic style before,but never used it like you did...pure genius!! thanks you are a great player..
Thank you mate, I am glad if you can pick some useful stuff from here.
Cheers - Emilio Perez30th November 2008
Awesome, really stuning solo.
- Emir Hot30th November 2008
Thank you Emilio
beebo1st January 2009I can tell u listened to meltdown then did like a remake...cool!
- Emir Hot2nd January 2009I can tell u listened to meltdown then did like a remake...cool!
Yes that's what I wrote in the lesson brief. There are some licks taken from his other songs but the song structure is the most similar to Metldown. 
Young Guitarist6th January 2009I just threw my guitar out the window...
- Emir Hot6th January 2009I just threw my guitar out the window...
don't do that mate 
MigeZ10th May 2009Nice Emir you nailed that
- Emir Hot11th May 2009Nice Emir you nailed that
Cheers 
Darfuria21st July 2009I love the execution of that Dm pentatonic lick at 00:41, it's perfect. Good job.
- Emir Hot21st July 2009I love the execution of that Dm pentatonic lick at 00:41, it's perfect. Good job.
I like it too It's actually Dm7 arpeggio 
Jesse3rd August 2009Hey Emir!
What an amazing lesson.
This made me "discover" Vinnie Moore, what a great player, I love the use of the pentatonic scale, makes it different and real tasty.
Hope we'll talk to each other soon as Mentor - Student.
Great playing man,
it's really inspiring.
GGTopGuitarist4th August 2009am i the only one finding 0:21 - 0:23 the hardest? i can do that rundown at 110 but not 120 ¬_¬
- GGTopGuitarist6th August 2009
Hey i'm gonna have a go at recording this awesome solo today and i'll post the video in the forum later
so look out for it - Emir Hot8th August 2009Hey Emir!
What an amazing lesson.
This made me "discover" Vinnie Moore, what a great player, I love the use of the pentatonic scale, makes it different and real tasty.
Hope we'll talk to each other soon as Mentor - Student.
Great playing man,
it's really inspiring.
Yes I am happy to do that mentor program when I am back from holiday. Thanksam i the only one finding 0:21 - 0:23 the hardest? i can do that rundown at 110 but not 120 ¬_¬
Not that hard I saw you did it for the REC. Sorry for not marking it, I was on a holiday. Great take btw. 
iamblackmo26th August 2009This is absolutely disgusting, Emir. Those licks and your arrangement of this piece is remarkable well done and seems to serve one purpose: To set people on fire.
5/5- Emir Hot26th August 2009This is absolutely disgusting, Emir. Those licks and your arrangement of this piece is remarkable well done and seems to serve one purpose: To set people on fire.
5/5
The purpose of this lesson is educational or so I believe
Cheers 
Krisztian Lovrek21st November 2009WOW...Awesome!
- Emir Hot21st November 2009WOW...Awesome!
Thanks 
thefireball22nd November 2011WOW lovin it
- Vaiman31st January 2012
Very good. Very inspiring Emir. Flawless. You are a perfectionist...No???
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Hi! This time I made a lesson in style of one of my biggest guitar influences. Vinnie Moore left something incredible for many guitarists to learn from. His technique, phrasing, modal approach, melody, accuracy and precision have to be seen and heard million times to be believed. I recommend every single album of this great guitarist if you seriously want to master modern melodic rock/shred improvising. His first solo album "Mind's Eye" was marked as best neoclassical shred album of all times but I suggest listening to every single album.
In this lesson I tried to use many of Vinnie's usual licks. There are many (mixed) scales. For example, in the first octave D natural minor, and in the second D dorian as one whole melodic run. Also some mixtures with chromatic approach are often heard. I used many different arpeggio types to demonstrate various ways of connecting positions on the neck. There are a couple of tapping and tremolo bar licks in the last couple of bars so I think you have pretty good amount of material to work on. I have to admit that I used one Paul Gilbert lick as well but it perfectly fits in the song atmosphere so I decided to leave it:)
I would mark this lesson as the hardest I have made so far but at the same time my favorite. If you are not familiar with this kind of playing I suggest that you take a couple of bars a day until you master them. That way you can possibly get the whole piece in about a week if you spend some serious time practicing.
The lesson is mainly inspired by Vinnie's song "Meltdown" which has very similar riff and structure.
Enjoy playing!
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