In this lesson we will study a Rock/Metal solo of my own. I recorded this solo for the song "Malezas" of my band called Cirse. This is a very dramatic solo in the style of Ozzy Osbourne's No More Tears lp solos (featuring Zakk Wylde).
Now it's time for metal soloing.
After a monster solo lesson by Wallimann i decided to create another metal solo lesson so you guys can have a wider insight into metal soloing!
In this lesson we will continue studying the Malmsteen playing. Today we have a very good exercise to practice alternate picking at high speeds, bendings and vibrato.
In the vain of metal prog bands such as SymphonyX or Dream Theater, this little instrumental is a great workout for all the serious shredders that you are.
Tapping, legato and alternate picking are the main focus here. Take each licks individually and try to apply the ideas that you like in your own playing.
Rock Rythm 'n Solo number four! In my humble opinion this one is the best so far - and I hope you will enjoy playing it as much as i enjoyed creating it. In this lesson we'll cover some cool tricks which will hopefully help you to improve your writing of riffs and rhythm parts.
In this lesson we are going to look at the amazing guitar style of Yngwie Malmsteen. We will use some of his favourite licks, arpeggios, and classically oriented phrases.
Pay attention to his many picking techniques, such as alternate and sweep picking, and his scale choices. You should incorporate this techniques and scales to your playing and composing.
In this lesson we'll continue working on rhythm guitar. Similar to my previous riffing lessons, we'll use Phrygian Major scale for this one. Oh yes - this scale sounds wild in riffing stuff! Also you'll meet trills and learn how to use them in small inserts between the rythm parts of riffs.
Wanna riff?? Get in here!
This lesson is a guitar solo over a 7/4 riff in the style of John Petrucci, Steve Morse and Zakk Wylde.
It is a very interesting exercise that includes alternate picking, legato and bending.The backing track is a Gm based riff. We will use two different scales in the solo. First we will play a G Dorian scale and then G Pentatonic minor scale with chromatics as passing notes.
Let's continue working on Rock Rythm 'n Solo - you will meet a new approach to writing and also play a bit more complicated licks in between the chords. You'll see how you can incorporate sweep picking into slow runs but also how to use fast sweep picking arpeggios for use outside of the solo, to use as small licks. If you have already practiced sweep picking, you can be sure you'll enjoy this one...!
Let's continue working on rock rythm guitar mixed with small solo/lead sections.
In the last lesson we mostly used double-stops to create rhythm guitar patterns. Well, now we will concentrate mostly on full chord shapes. Ready for some rhythm guitar? Hop in!