We'll create a Middle Eastern sounding lead with the use of the Phrygian dominant scale. I also included some detailed spoken explanations for your convenience and all the examples are recorded over a click.

In his first GMC lesson Hisham shows us how to solo with the ajosha scale. Dive in to find some fresh sound shred licks and exotic melodies!

Melodies and harmonies in the style of Blind Guardian.

South-Eastern European scales combined with melodic metal rhythm and melody using "Eastern trills" technique.

Rhythm & Soul Octaves ballad in the style of Wes Montgomery.

Middle level lesson covering Hybrid Picking technique.

This lesson covers middle section of "Mojo Oro" tune.

A polyphonic piece with two melodies, one played with thumb, and another played with index-middle combination. This lesson is most useful for the mobility and strength of the thumb.

One of the things you need to focus on if you want to sound country, is your picking. The low notes will be played with he pick held between the thumb and the index, while the middle and ring finger will play the higher notes.