Where To Start - Prog Metal? |
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Where To Start - Prog Metal? |
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Dec 9 2008, 04:09 AM |
Pavels speed and power metal lessons... and pavels Ionic scale speedpicking exercise
but you really cant go wrong where you start https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...e-speedpicking/ https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...d-metal-riffs3/ https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/Speedriffing1/ |
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Dec 9 2008, 04:11 AM |
I just joined and I am at a low intermediate level. I would like to build on technique to be able to play some of the dark progressive music of bands like Opeth, Katatonia, Dreamtheater, etc. Where do I start? I know I need some finger independence exercises and I have found good ones here. I also have found some good lessons in the "In the Style of" section. Any other sugestions? Thanks! start here with Juan https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...-solo-beginner/ then here with jerry https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-gu...ignature-metal/ and just for kicks and thirds here with trond https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-gu...d-style-lesson/ All three are pretty easy, compared to others. |
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Dec 9 2008, 04:15 AM |
I just joined and I am at a low intermediate level. I would like to build on technique to be able to play some of the dark progressive music of bands like Opeth, Katatonia, Dreamtheater, etc. Where do I start? I know I need some finger independence exercises and I have found good ones here. I also have found some good lessons in the "In the Style of" section. Any other sugestions? Thanks! I think the first you should work on is vibrato and phrasing, then work on technique. If you reverse it (like I did), I discovered that shredding is nothing without phrasing, and my fingers forgot all shred speed as I tried to work on my slow playing. Anyway, I think it's important to start on stuff you can't really play, as you'll learn alot from it if you try hard enough. https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/prepar...resting-blocks/ https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...ibrato-lesson1/ I'd try to get these down 100%, and practise a bit technique on the side. I would advise you to stick to this at the start though. Hope this helps! Edit: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/modal-madness/ - is vital https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/modal-...ic-minor-modes/ - metal scale. I'd say vital aswell, eventually. This post has been edited by kjutte: Dec 9 2008, 04:20 AM |
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Dec 9 2008, 04:16 AM |
Pavels speed and power metal lessons... and pavels Ionic scale speedpicking exercise but you really cant go wrong where you start https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...e-speedpicking/ https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guit...d-metal-riffs3/ https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/Speedriffing1/ the only of those three I drill with is Ionian. Pavel is one of my favorites in many ways, however, in terms of metal and progressive, no, there are others that I think are more natural in that direction. Actually my favorite Pavel stuff is not his speed stuff. His sound is just too harsh on those for me. I like his more lyrical stuff, where he puts in great rhythms, and quick little AP runs in the mix of things. And stuff like his Hand Control. I am not criticizing Pavel, he is one of the best here, but I just don't consider this work to be his strongest point. EDIT: OH, definitely, definitely listen to Lian's stuff. The guy is a creative genius, in terms of making something sound fabulous, and when you dig into it, it often is not nearly as difficult as it sound like it would be. Also, Gabriel has some neat stuff, like F#Phrygian to Minor. And that is really progressive, they use Phrygian a lot. But He does not advertise as such. Look at Gabriel's stuff, he has a wealth of great material. And so do some others. The Argentina GMC crew is really good at great sounding metal stuff, progressive, generally with a neo flavor. This post has been edited by fkalich: Dec 9 2008, 04:21 AM |
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Dec 9 2008, 04:22 AM |
I think you guys should advice about vibrato also, as it is essential.
I'd check Emir, Zsolt, Piotr and lavendell for vibrato guidance. |
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Dec 9 2008, 04:26 AM |
Been here since January and still cant get it as fast as Pavel on his ionic speedpicking lesson...
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Dec 13 2008, 06:09 PM |
Frankw - have you been using a guitar trainer? Have you had good results? Thanks, Mike http://www.tascam.com/catalogue;40,21.html Mike, The only reason I'm not using one is because it's not in the budget at the moment. Check out this link. I used to slow down records to figure out complicated licks. This is infinitely easier. Frank |
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