Is there a M. Schenker version for dummies? That's lightyears away from my reach Awesome lesson, though!
Again... AWESOME! There's just a lot of AWESOME at GMC!
This was very nicely written Ben. Cudos!
I can't get enough of this lesson! Incredible playing and taste, and that blues shred at 01:00 is just insane!
Thanks a lot guys, really happy you like the lesson ! Danke !
Hey 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!
Just wonderful, Ben. I'm on it!
great lesson dude
sounds awesome
Thanks again Dudes, glad that you're all enjoying the style !
Great licks, sounds awesome!
very inspired Ben! great lesson!
Hallelujah!!!! Hallelujah!!!! MICHAEL SCHENKER... GOD!!!!!! Many Thanks!!! Great work!!!! regards!!!
Thanks so much again guys ! :-)
Perfect playing, Ben!
Brilliant introduction to his style!
This is a fantastic lesson, Schenker is one of my favorite guitarists, so this is a really fun lesson. Thank you very much Ben.
Thanks so much guys !! :-D
Your playing and your approach to vibrato and phrasing is definitely honorable !
Thanks for this lesson
Great choice to cover Michael Schenker style! I love the phrasing!
You 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.
Stellar job, man! I love the phrasing! Wonderful first In the Style Of lesson.
great lesson man!!!
Guys, 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 !!
Amazing playing Ben! This tune is very tastefull and your vibrato + tone are perfect.
Great job!
finally 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!!
Thanks so much - glad you all enjoy it !! :-D
very cool style ben!!
Great solo over tempo changes! Classic rock style
wow....just WOW.....That was so awesome!!!! I love every second of it! Great job once again Ben!!
I love the sound
good work
Eh so much great music to discover and listen too = lifelong quest. Thanks for the lesson:)
Such great punch you got going in your playing. Nice to listen to
Thank you very much, guys !! And yes, Kris.. your mission, should you choose to accept it: To Schenker-ise yourself !! :-)
Amazing! Truly amazing!!
Just 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..!
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: