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Kristofer Dahl15th November 2022Amazing feedback Santu, we can only agree 🤩
santu ronzu14th November 2022ok I now heard the Stevens track, I didn't know it, ha ha
- santu ronzu14th November 2022
This is really nice, excellent melody, I have seen a lot of your videos, honest, I think you are even BETTER than the guitarists you supposedly emulate
- Tom5120th June 2016
I really like that 80s style - thanks for the cool lesson Ben!
Ben Higgins20th June 2016Cheers, guys... embrace the epic 80's sound!
Manu RASSE20th June 2016Hi Ben
Very Nice lesson, I try it
Hajduk19th June 2016What a great lesson
- Kristofer Dahl19th June 2016
Lovely melody and tone - thanks Ben!
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Hi and welcome to my new beginner lesson in the style of Steve Stevens. Steve is most well known as the guitarist for Billy Idol but has collaborated with numerous artists, including Vince Neil, as well as being involved in session work and a solo career.
Stevens is of course known for his performance on the "Top Gun" theme. I'm taking my cues from this classic piece of 80's history so be prepared for big reverb, big hair and big tone!
One of Steve's unique techniques is taking his inspiration from fingerstyle guitarists and applying it to rock songs such as Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell" or Vince Neil's version of "Set Me Free". This is a cool technique involving the use of the thumb for the bass notes and the first two fingers taking care of the upstrokes on the highest two strings.
You'll get a chance to stretch your fingers with the major arpeggio shapes at the end as well!
Enjoy!
Tuning:
E A D G B E - Standard Tuning
Tempo:
130bpm
Key:
C
Gear:
Ibanez RG7421, Overloud TH3, Cubase, Superior Drummer 2
Scales:
Scrubbing / forward / rewind: arrow right, arrow left keys
Jump to start: Home or `s` , you can also click/tap the lesson part again (the numbers above player)
Go to next part: PageUP or End.
Volume: ArrowUp / ArrowDown keys
Go to any part: Number keys (combinations also possible)
Pause or play: `k` or space key
Fullscreen: `f`, esc to close
Increase / decrease speed : `+` or `-`
Jump to start: Home or `s` , you can also click/tap the lesson part again (the numbers above player)
Go to next part: PageUP or End.
Volume: ArrowUp / ArrowDown keys
Go to any part: Number keys (combinations also possible)
Pause or play: `k` or space key
Fullscreen: `f`, esc to close
Increase / decrease speed : `+` or `-`
