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| guitar shredding exercises: Rock Discipline John Petrucci, 1996-11 As the cornerstone for the innovative band Dream Theater, John Petrucci has rapidly become one of the most respected and talked about guitarists of the '90's. He has been featured in virtually every major guitar publication worldwide and was voted Best Guitarist for 1994 in Guitar magazine and Break Through Guitarist of the Year (1993) in Guitar For the Practicing Musician magazine. This powerful and all encompassing book starts with a valuable segment on warm-ups followed by up-to-date practice concepts that address dealing with today's information explosion. John has provided detailed lessons concerning speed and accuracy using rhythmic subdivisions, chromatic exercises, dynamics and scale fragments. Other topics include picking through arpeggios, string skipping, sweep picking, legato technique and how to expand the color and texture of basic power chords. Also included are detailed transcriptions and demonstrations of dozens of exercises, examples and special etudes ranging from easy-to-master to very challenging. All music examples are contained on the included recording and written in both standard notation and tablature. Book jacket. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Guitar World Presents Steve Vai's Guitar Workout Steve Vai, 2013-07-01 (Guitar Educational). Steve Vai reveals his path to virtuoso enlightenment with two challenging guitar workouts, which include scale and chord exercises, ear training, sight-reading, music theory and much more. These comprehensive workouts are reprinted by permission from Guitar World magazine. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Shred! Pete Prown, 2006-05 With knuckle-busting lessons covering surefire techniques, Shred! will light a napalm-hot blaze under your fingers and kick your playing up to ludicrous speed! Shredding is a challenge, but this book breaks it down, demystifying guitar solos that sound intimidating on record. Each chapter examines one killer technique in-depth, including: sweep picking, thrash-chording, blues shredding, tapping, legato playing, and the whammy bar. Each exercise is demonstrated via audio tracks. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Shred Guitar Greg Harrison, 2009-11-01 (Musicians Institute Press). Learn the lead techniques of shred masters such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Eddie Van Halen, Dimebag Darrell, John 5 and Paul Gilbert with this awesome book/CD pack! It covers warm-ups; practice techniques; speed development; three-note-per-string scales; sweep, economy and hybrid picking; string skipping; tapping and much more! The CD contains 95 demo and play-along tracks. |
| guitar shredding exercises: The Total Shred Guitarist German Schauss, 2012-11 For intermediate to advanced players--Cover. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Intelli-Shred Kevin Dillard, 2007 Kevin Dillard introduces a book allowing experienced guitarists to take their playing to an entirely new level. Intelli-Shred offers an in-depth look into the mechanics and concepts behind those amazing guitar solos by legendary artists like Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Randy Rhoads, John Petrucci, and others. Guitarists learn the theory behind melodic modal shapes and arpeggios and various techniques for applying them in solo playing. The exercises and etudes serve to challenge and motivate while simultaneously building strength, speed, dexterity, and knowledge of the fretboard. The CD included demonstrates all the examples in the book. With some tasty and muscular etudes to finish, intermediate plus rockers will find much to keep themselves busy here. -Guitar Techniques Magazine |
| guitar shredding exercises: Shredding Acoustic Guitar: Heavy Metal Meets the Acoustic Guitar, Book & CD Joshua Craig Podolsky, 2013-08 Tap into the purity of the acoustic guitar while you put the pedal to the metal and SHRED! Master shredder Joshua Craig Podolsky covers all the most important techniques and concepts, including shred rhythms, how to develop speed and dexterity, scales and fingerings, patterns and sequences, arpeggios, chromaticism, and tremolo picking. He also provides lots of fun examples, licks, and etudes to play in standard music notation and TAB. Easy-to-read neck diagrams make learning scales and arpeggios effortless. Joshua's approach encourages the player to focus on technique, phrasing, and other musical concepts that might otherwise get lost when playing a distorted, effects-laden electric guitar. The accompanying CD features inspiring demonstrations played with jaw-dropping speed. Shredding Acoustic Guitar is a must-have for any serious shredder and will lead you to pure and straightforward shredding on the acoustic guitar that will impress musicians and audiences alike. Features: * Loads of scales, modes, patterns, and sequences designed specifically for the acoustic guitar * Amazing arpeggios and licks * Lots of acoustic shredding tips * Blazing chromatic lines and etudes * Tremolo picking with one-string modal scales * How to develop speed and dexterity Joshua Craig Podolsky's book gives players at all levels the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of theory and also discover some new things. Josh's book will play an important role in helping young guitarists to develop their own unique style as players and songwriters.---K. K. Downing (Lead guitarist, Judas Priest) Josh is an extremely versatile guitarist and captivating songwriter. This book lays out the methods he uses to help guitarists at any stage become more proficient at their craft.---David Ellefson (Bassist, Megadeth) About the Author An in-demand session musician, teacher, composer, and producer, Joshua Craig Podol |
| guitar shredding exercises: Shredding Bach German Schauss, 2012-08 J. S. Bach is one of the greatest composers and most virtuosic musicians of all time. His amazing compositions are technically demanding, which make them the perfect match for heavy metal shred guitar. Shredding Bach introduces you to the unique style of this musical master and stretches your playing to the limits. It shows you all the essential techniques to play Bach's music on your electric guitar, including sweep picking, tapping, legato, and rapid alternate picking. Every example has been arranged to be as true and accurate to the original compositions as possible, with only minor adjustments made to accommodate the guitar and shred style. The DVD features German Schauss demonstrating examples from the book. The accompanying CD features all of the examples recorded at multiple speeds to help you practice and to get you on your way to mastering Bach's challenging compositions. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Shred Guitar Improvisation Chris Zoupa, Joseph Alexander, 2019-09-06 One of the huge challenges of rock and shred guitar is to avoid running up and down scales and arpeggios, playing predictable licks. Chris Zoupa shows you tons of different ways of varying scales and shred sequences to keep them surprising, exciting and unpredictable. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Metal Guitar Chop Shop Joe Stump, 2014-04-01 (Berklee Guide). Increase your command of the guitar. Joe Stump reveals licks, techniques, and exerises to build your guitar technique. Learn licks and techniques comon in rock/metal sytles, and commit them to finger memory. The audio tracks include drum tracks for exercise practice, and backing tracks for Joe's technical etudes/solo transcriptions, which are notated in both tablature and traditional notation. |
| guitar shredding exercises: 100 Arpeggio Licks for Shred Guitar Chris Brooks, Joseph Alexander, 2020-10-23 100 Arpeggio Licks for Shred Guitar is a ground-breaking rock guitar method that reveals exactly how your favourite shredders turn arpeggios into explosive signature licks that rip up the guitar neck. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Advanced Guitar Theory and Technique Applied to the Metal and Shred Genres L. Herman, 2012-10-14 Advanced Guitar Theory and Technique Applied to the Metal and Shred genres is an excellent tool to for the intermediate to advanced guitarist wanting to take their technique and knowledge to new, previously unobtainable levels. Throughout the book numerous examples are given that relate theory and technique to the lesson that is being taught. After reading this book you will be able to solo over any background in any style that you choose and always play in tune. Although this book is written with the metal and shred player in the forefront, it is equally effective as a learning resource for any style of playing. The book is divided into three main sections that epitomize the essence of metal and shred guitar; Theory, Arpeggios and Speed Picking.The Theory section employs pattern based methods for teaching modal theory and uses multiple angles and approaches to help you understand and visualize the fretboard. The Arpeggio section goes over all of the main arpeggios that guitarists rely upon and after giving a theory lesson on how to build and apply arpeggios into your own playing goes on to display examples of sweep picking licks that range from merely advanced to virtuoso style sweep, slide and tap techniques.The Speed Picking section displays outstanding examples and exercises to help you get your picking technique up to speed. Problem areas are isolated and addressed, helping you learn how to effectively practice and greatly improve upon your picking technique. This book contains a wealth of knowledge that any guitarist will find invaluable. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Shredding Paganini: Heavy Metal Guitar Meets 9 Masterpieces by Niccolo Paganini, Book & Online Audio [With CD (Audio)] German Schauss, 2011-08 As the follow-up to his best-selling book Shredding Bach, master shredder German Schauss covers yet another all-time great musician. Niccol Paganini, whose lifestyle and fame were similar to that of a modern rock star, was undoubtedly one of the greatest virtuosos that ever lived. Paganini's practice schedule (15 hours a day), combined with a genetic connective tissue disorder that gave him impossible reach and flexibility with his fingers, resulted in extremely demanding and exciting compositions for shredders of any era. Paganini's works, which showcase his extraordinary skills, are perfect for the heavy metal style and will stretch your playing to the limits. The accompanying online audio features all of the examples, many of which are recorded at multiple speeds, to help you practice and get you on your way to mastering Paganini's style. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Blues Guitar For Dummies Jon Chappell, 2011-05-23 Do you wish you could play your favorite blues music on guitar? Even if you don’t read music, it’s not difficult with Blues Guitar for Dummies. With this hands-on guide, you’ll pick up the fundamentals instantly and start jamming like your favorite blues artists! Blues Guitar for Dummies covers all aspects of blues guitar, showing you how to play scales, chords, progressions, riffs, solos, and more! It’s packed with musical examples, chords charts, and photos that let you explore the genre and play the songs of the great blues musicians. This accessible guide will give you the skills you need to: Choose the right guitar, equipment, and strings Hold, tune, and get situated with your guitar Play barre chords and strum to the rhythm Recognize the structure of a blues song Tackle musical riffs Master melodies and solos Make your guitar sing, cry, and wail Jam to any type of blues In addition to this must-have book, a bonus CD is included so that you can listen to famous songs, practice your riffs and chords, and develop your style as a blues musician. It also features a quick guide to musical notation and suggestions on albums, artists, and guitars for further enjoyment. With Blues Guitar for Dummies, you can re-create the masterpieces of the blues legend without the expensive lessons! |
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| guitar shredding exercises: Dave Martone's Serious Shred -- Advanced Scales: Get Your Fingers to Play What's in Your Head, Book & DVD Dave Martone, 2012 In this book, shred master Dave Martone teaches you essential scales to improve your playing using concepts like patterns, formulas, and boxes. Learn about connecting boxes, modes, blues scales,modal interchange, three-string patterns, and creative ways to use pentatonic scales. Martone provides exercises that span the entire fretboard for every scale covered. The included DVD is hosted by Martone and features MP3 play-along tracks and live demonstrations of the examples in the book. -- |
| guitar shredding exercises: Shred Is Not Dead Terry Syrek, 2003-05 Master shredder Terry Syrek makes it easy to become a rock lead-guitar virtuoso. Discover monster chop-building exercises and the secret to mind-bending, super-fast, sweep-picking licks. Plus, make creative use of the pentatonic scale and other scales you wouldn't necessarily think of using. 48 pages. DVD running time: 60 minutes. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Rock Guitar for Adults , 1999-09 This easy-to-use, thorough method is designed to help the baby-boomers get their rock chops up to speed. It covers all the chords and scales needed to play classic rock tunes. A must for weekend warriors. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Shred Boot Camp: The First Comic Book to Teach You the Secrets of Shred Guitar, Book & CD [With CD (Audio)] Tobias Hurwitz, Jesse Smolover, 2009-07 Shred Boot Camp is the first comic book of its kind: a complete book and CD package that guides you through the adventurous journey of saving the human race by performing heavy metal pyrotechnics on your guitar---all while teaching you to shred like a pro! As you conquer your way through this five-week workout, you'll be exposed to the most challenging licks from The Shred Squadron. CAUTION: Shred at your own risk---the world is depending on you! The fastest guitar I ever played in my life was on Shred Boot camp. It's a great product!-Michael Angelo Batio, Guitar World Magazine Shred Boot Camp has to be one of the coolest new shred books out to date!! Plus it contains some of my fastest playing EVER!!!!- Dave Martone |
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| guitar shredding exercises: Learn Shred Guitar Michael Angelo Batio, 2009-01-01 In the ultimate DVD guide Learn Shred Guitar, speed king Michael Angelo Batio demonstrates secret techniques to help you kick-start your solos, tackle super scales, and play faster! With more than 90 minutes of lessons and hundreds of exercises, Learn Shred Guitar will take your guitar playing and soloing to the next level. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Guitar Hacks Graham Tippett, 2017-04-16 3NPS (three-note-per-string) scales, as used by legions of guitarists but popularized mainly by Joe Satriani, are one of the most efficient ways to navigate the fretboard and get your scales down IF you follow the guidelines in this book. As the name suggests, a 3NPS scale is any scale that contains three notes on each string, and as you'll see in this eBook, this makes for a very consistent way to map out scales on the guitar fretboard. What we’ve done here is revamped the 3NPS scale system and turned it into an incredibly effective means to learn a wide variety of scales all over the fretboard by streamlining the number of patterns, as well as the picking system. This is not a scale theory book, and contains no pentatonic scales. This is a quick and dirty (and very effective) method for learning 3NPS scales all over the fretboard; something to work on in the woodshed. It will improve your picking technique and speed. It does not require a great amount of thinking as you only need to learn two picking patterns, which is really one in two directions, and only three scale patterns instead of the usual seven per scale. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Blues Soloing for Guitar, Volume 1: Blues Basics James Shipway, 2022 The blues guitar book that gives you everything you need to know to play smokin’ blues guitar. Packed full of blues guitar licks and solos, essential blues guitar techniques, scales and chords, and with video lessons, backing tracks and audio demo tracks included, Blues Soloing for Guitar, Volume 1 is the perfect blues guitar book for beginners to intermediate level blues guitar players. - A complete blues guitar method book for beginners and intermediate guitar players who want to learn the basics of electric blues guitar - Master the essential blues guitar techniques, licks and solos you need to sound like an authentic blues player. Taught step-by-step using 100% confusion-free language and simple explanations - See all blues licks and solos demonstrated up close with the dedicated website featuring video lessons and easy to follow demonstrations at multiple speeds - No music reading necessary: guitar tab, chord and fretboard diagrams make it easy to learn even if you can't read music - Downloadable 'play-along' audio practice tracks and blues backing tracks Blues Soloing for Guitar, Volume 1 gives you a complete course for learning the basics of blues guitar. You’ll learn: - The basic 12 bar blues form plus 12 bar blues variations - The blues scales used by all the blues guitar legends (pentatonic, sliding shapes, blues scale etc) - Complete blues solos in the styles of Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Albert King, Freddie King and other blues legends, complete with a lick-by-lick breakdown - String bending, ‘blues curls, vibrato and other important blues techniques - The basics of music theory all blues players need to know - How to jam and improvise your own blues licks and solos (with my blues ‘power moves’ method) This book is perfect for you if: - You want a blues guitar course for learning the basics without it being confusing and taking you years - You want to play cool blues solos suitable for beginners and intermediate blues players - You are an intermediate blues guitar player who wants to brush up your skills, learn new techniques and build up your vocabulary of blues licks - You're looking for some blues songs for beginners to play - You want to feel more confident when you step up to play blues in your band or at a jam session - You're fed up of trawling through millions of YouTube guitar lessons and want a proven, easy to use method to follow which will get you results So if you want to learn what you need to play authentic blues on your guitar, grab your copy and get started right now! |
| guitar shredding exercises: Heavy Metal and Weights Jason Stallworth, 2017-12 Do you know what goes perfectly with Heavy Metal music? Jason Stallworth does. It's weight lifting! Picture yourself pumping iron in time with a couple screaming guitars. Does that sound like workout perfection to you? Then this is the story for you. Jason discovered his two main passions early on: -Heavy Metal -Lifting weights He soon realized that he wanted to do more than just be on the receiving end of both, so he picked up a guitar and taught himself to play it. As he honed riffs by bands like Megadeth and Metallica, he was developing a cut physique at the same time. In Heavy Metal & Weights, Jason brings you his story of becoming which includes all of the above. He will take you on a journey with him from the point in childhood when he first discovered these two passions and how well they went together. From there you will discover how to pursue your own passions while building a healthy physique. There's a huge bonus within these pages. Jason shares his workout plan for building both muscle and strength. You will get a tried and true plan to get fit starting right now. Sure, it will take time and work, but you will get there with Jason's plan. Did we mention that you can do it rocking out to Jason's music! Jason has recorded two Heavy Metal albums and a single focused on giving you great music to work out to. Don't wait, find out how Jason melded together his passions to propel himself forward while helping you do the same. This is a one-of-a-kind story from a one-of-a-kind guy, and you don't want to miss it. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Guitar World Presents John Petrucci's Wild Stringdom John Petrucci, 2000 Guitar World magazine and Alfred Publishing have teamed up to present an exciting new series. In this book John Petrucci details the patterns and techniques that have made Dream Theater the most amazing and important guitar band of our generation. Includes over 130 music examples, transcribed solos, and techniques to help expand vocabulary, creativity, and chord knowledge. |
| guitar shredding exercises: No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists James Shipway, 2019-03-25 Unlock essential guitar theory to boost your ability and confidence as a guitarist. Easy language. Music reading not required! (includes audio lessons - see inside book for details) Inside the 12 chapters of this guitar theory book you’ll learn about intervals, triads, major and minor keys, chord sequences - and understand how to apply them to your playing, improvising and songwriting. I’ll use diagrams and simple, non-intimidating language to teach you in minutes, things which confuse some guitarists for years. This guitar music theory book is for you if: - You want to boost your music theory knowledge so you can become the guitar player you really want to be - You’re a singer songwriter who needs to learn about chords, keys and chord progressions in order to write great songs (like you hear on recordings!) - You want to learn music theory but are unsure where to start - You’re a student who needs a crash course in music theory essentials to prepare for college auditions, entrance exams etc - You’re a beginner who wants to easily learn how music works as you take your first steps in learning to play guitar so you can avoid confusion, improve faster and learn more easily - You feel confused and intimidated by the ‘jargon’ you hear other musicians or YouTube teachers use - You ‘kind of’ understand theory… but you’re not really sure how well! What will this book teach you about? In the 12 lessons you’ll find super clear explanations, practical examples and quiz questions on: - The Musical Alphabet (the only 12 notes used in all music!) - Tones and Semitones - The Major Scale (learn what it actually is…) - Major and Minor Triads (as used in most pop, country, rock and folk music) - Major Scale Intervals (major 3rds, perfect 4ths...what are they?) - Chromatic Intervals (discover what weird names like diminished and augmented really mean) - Major Keys (Parts 1 & 2) - Chord Progressions (start writing pro sounding chord sequences and songs of your own) - Pentatonic Scales (the most common guitar scales ever…) - The Natural Minor Scale (essential for minor key soloing in rock, pop and other styles) - Minor Key Basics (learn the secrets of awesome minor key songs and chord sequences) How will you learn and remember all this? Easy! Each chapter introduces a new element of guitar theory. You get a clear but detailed explanation of the concept and multiple examples/practical exercises, FAQs and more to drive your understanding home. Test yourself using the quiz questions at the end of each chapter (answers supplied). To help you play certain practical examples there is also an appendix of common open chord shapes and barre chords at the back of the book. Plus, every chapter is also available to you as an audio file so you can immerse yourself in guitar theory whilst at the gym or walking the dog! You'll find details for these in the book. You Can Do This … and without all the bull! 'No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists' will make your journey as a guitarist much more enjoyable and way less confusing than mine has been! As a self-taught 18 year old guitarist, it literally took me years to figure this stuff out. I’ve taught the material in this book to thousands of musicians around the world both in person and via my website, and I can tell you this: Learning about music theory doesn’t need to be scary, confusing, difficult or something that you avoid doing because you don’t know where to start. It's time to become the guitar player you know you could be! |
| guitar shredding exercises: The 7 Day Practice Routine for Guitarists Craig Smith, 2018-11-06 The 7 Day Practice Routine for Guitarists is a comprehensive practice routine and music theory manual for all Guitarists. 90 Pages of Guitar Music, Text, Chord, Scale and Arpeggio Diagrams. Printable Chord, Scale and Arpeggio Charts. Printable music examples in TAB and Standard Notation. Guitar Pro Audio Files (linked). Guiliani's 120 Arpeggio Studies. Bach's Bouree in E minor. FREE Updates. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Joe Satriani - Guitar Secrets Joe Satriani, 1993-02 (Guitar Educational). Learn guitar tips, tricks and secrets with this collection of articles and tips from Satriani's famous columns that have appeared in Guitar For The Practicing Musician magazine. Who better to learn guitar from than the master himself? |
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| guitar shredding exercises: Shred Guitar Soloing Compilation Chris Zoupa, Joseph Alexander, 2020-02-22 Legendary YouTube teacher, Shred-Jedi and Metal-Meister Chris Zoupa brings together his three bestselling soloing guides in one phenomenal edition! 320-pages of mind-melting licks and over 300 audio tracks to download for FREE. |
| guitar shredding exercises: The Shred Guide Francesco Fareri, Total Guitar Total Guitar Academy, 2020-10-18 This book is a collection of guitar exercises, more than 120 divided into 4 sections Alternate Picking, Legato Workout, Sweep Picking and Tapping. Its main objective being that of offering you new instructions on how to improve your coordination, articulation and your command of the guitar, regardless of what music genre you play. Virtuosity means that you can play anything you desire. As soon as you are ready to startyour daily practice, first thing always keep in mind the following three points: Strings muting Sound control Correct articulation These are the main points to focus each time you play any type of exercise,so that your hands can memorize the correct movement. It is also very importantto use always the right articulation for your hands and fingers justto play with confidence and to have the total control of your guitar. All the exercises are based on G major Scale but as you will notice exercisesare like pattern that you can move up and down in your scal's shape so the next step ischange the key of exercises following the circle of fifth and use these patterns on Harmonic or Melodic scale. Metronome is very important and it will be your best friend duringthe study of this book...but don't rush or be ossessive by it! |
| guitar shredding exercises: It's Your Move Dom Famularo, Joe Bergamini, 2001-09 It's Your Move is about achieving maximum potential as a player. The book gathers questions that have been asked of Dom Famularo during his private teaching career for 30 years, which includes many master classes, clinics, large drum expos, and 40 years of professional playing. The included exercises are vignettes to spark fun and creativity. This book is for your hands and your feet, on the drum pad and the drumset. The title of the book means it's up to you and your desire be a better player. Dom offers the seeds of ideas, now the student must react. It is the student's choice. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Shred on Your Guitar Like a Demi-God Tommy Gordon, 2015-03-21 The All-Styles Guitar Player’s Guide to Simplified Practicing and Study Whether you’re a musician taking lessons or completely self-taught, this is the book that helps you simplify your music by changing your attitude about guitar lessons and practicing. You can’t achieve ultimate mastery of your instrument without rethinking the way you practice, jam, or rehearse your music. Whether you play solo, or with a band, this is a quick read that every guitarist needs, and it complements other music instruction and guitar music books. Learn to Quickly Shred Your Complete Fretboard with Ninja Arpeggios and Permutations This is an HONEST guitar music guide with takeaways for absolute beginners and for seasoned pros. The principal guitar practice technique presented in the book is applied to all the music that you’re already playing or writing, and is not about creating separate abstract exercises. The Ninja Arpeggios and Permutation exercises will have you completely shredding across your fretboard in no time, especially once you become more efficient with your practice time. |
| guitar shredding exercises: Creative Shred Guitar Exercises Chris Zoupa, Joseph Alexander, 2020-11-30 If you're stuck in a rut with your rock guitar soloing, Shred legend Chris Zoupa is here to set you straight. Creative Shred Guitar Exercises is an eccentric collection of Zoupa's most devilish shred guitar ideas - all lovingly crafted to sharpen every area of your modern rock guitar technical skills. You'll discover 100 fun, creative and outlandish exercises that will improve your abilities and equip you to tackle any soloing situation. Every musical example is focused on the four essential areas of picking, legato, sweeping and tapping... ... and each discipline is stretched to breaking point with exciting and left-field exercises to unleash your inner virtuoso. Break Out of the Box and Break That Rut! If you're sick of playing the same old clichéd licks, or have an over-reliance on pure technique, Zoupa has the antidote with this set of 100 creative drills that isolate your technique and get you creative in any guitar soloing situation. Chromatic and whole tone exercises to build clean execution Ascending and descending diminished patterns that add tension to your playing Finger independence workouts to help you play anything on guitar Major 7th, tritone and augmented combos to add unique depth to your solos String skipping and odd-grouping drills to add exciting melodic leaps and rhythms Pentatonic shred ideas that go way beyond the ordinary Go Way Beyond the Diatonic and Harmonic Concepts of the Masters You'll also get to drill shred sequences that take inspiration from iconic guitarists and quickly learn to create your own takes on... Triplet and string-changing monster runs in the style of Paul Gilbert and Buckethead Epic Hirajoshi Pentatonic sequences in the style of Trivium and Cacophony No-nonsense Neo-classical picking workouts a la Yngwie Malmsteen Futuristic, spacey intervallic lines reminiscent of Steve Vai and Tosin Abasi Joe Satriani and Guthrie Govan-style licks to make diatonic legato sound cool and fresh But there's more! You'll also discover: Josh Middleton's (Sylosis) astonishing legato arpeggio style Greg Howe-style arpeggio runs and hammer-ons from nowhere Amazing sweep sequences in the style of Jason Becker and Jason Richardson The arpeggio, chromatic and pentatonic tapping approaches of Synyster Gates and Rusty Cooley Creative Guitar Technique You've Been Craving Creative Shred Guitar Exercises quickly helps you master the challenging techniques used by today's virtuoso guitarists, and presents them all in Chris Zoupa's hilariously irreverent teaching style that's loved by millions on YouTube. Open your ears to 100 incredible new possibilities in rock guitar soloing, but be warned... don't forget your safe word! |
| guitar shredding exercises: Epic Shreds: A History of Hard-Driving Rock Guitar Tracks Pasquale De Marco, 2025-04-13 In the annals of rock music, few genres are as electrifying and adrenaline-fueled as shred guitar. With its blistering solos, intricate melodies, and lightning-fast runs, shred guitar has captivated audiences for decades, leaving an indelible mark on the genre's evolution. This comprehensive guide takes readers on a journey through the history of shred guitar, from its early roots in the blues and jazz of the 1950s to its explosion in popularity in the 1980s and beyond. Along the way, we'll explore the techniques and innovations that have shaped shred guitar, and we'll meet the guitarists who have pushed the boundaries of the genre. From Eddie Van Halen and Jimmy Page to Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, we'll delve into the lives and careers of the most influential shred guitarists, examining their unique styles and contributions to the genre. We'll also explore the cultural significance of shred guitar, from its association with rebellion and excess to its more recent embrace by mainstream audiences. Whether you're a seasoned shredder or a casual fan of rock music, **Epic Shreds** has something for everyone. With in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews, and stunning photography, this book is the ultimate celebration of shred guitar. **Inside, you'll discover:** * The origins of shred guitar and its evolution over time * The techniques and innovations that have shaped the genre * Profiles of the most influential shred guitarists * The cultural significance of shred guitar and its impact on popular culture * A look at the future of shred guitar and its continued influence on rock music **Epic Shreds** is the definitive guide to shred guitar, a must-have for any fan of this exciting and exhilarating genre. A comprehensive and insightful look at the history and evolution of shred guitar. A must-read for any fan of rock music. - **Guitar World Magazine** Epic Shreds is the ultimate celebration of shred guitar. A journey through the genre's history, it's a must-have for any fan of rock music. - **Total Guitar Magazine** If you like this book, write a review on google books! |
| guitar shredding exercises: Shred on Your Guitar Like a Demi-God Tommy Gordon, 2015-05-21 A Quick Guitar Player's Guide to Simplified Practicing and Study Here's a book for all guitarists, in all styles packed with the best practices from years of playing, practicing, and more. Are you happy with your playing? Looking for ways to improve? Whether you're a musician taking lessons or completely self-taught, this is the book that helps you simplify your music by changing your attitude about guitar lessons and practicing. You can't achieve ultimate mastery of your instrument without rethinking the way you practice, jam, or rehearse your music. Whether you play solo, or with a band, this is a quick read that every guitarist needs, and it complements other music instruction and guitar music books Learn to Quickly Shred Your Complete Fretboard with Ninja Arpeggios and Permutations Start doing the one exercise -- on your music -- that will get you flying around the fretboard, and really knowing your guitar AND your music. Save time practicing and rethink your level, progress, and commitment This is an HONEST guitar music guide with takeaways for absolute beginners and for seasoned pros. The principal guitar practice technique presented in the book is applied to all the music that you're already playing or writing, and is not about creating separate abstract exercises. The Ninja Arpeggios and Permutation exercises will have you completely shredding across your fretboard in no time, especially once you become more efficient with your practice time. Get your copy today! |
| guitar shredding exercises: The Couch Potato Guitar Workout Greg Horne, 2010-09-20 Let's face it---we all practice in front of the TV sometimes, so why not make the best of it? The Couch Potato Guitar Workout is a fun, straightforward, no-frills approach to building guitar technique while watching your favorite TV show or just vegging out on the couch. It's perfect for guitarists of all levels and styles looking to develop speed, strength, and accuracy. Learn the proper posture for sitting on a couch while playing guitar, how to practice without driving your couchmate crazy, basic finger mechanics, and even ways to work your flexors and extensors. With tons of exercises and licks to develop your technique in astonishing ways, The Couch Potato Guitar Workout is your ticket to advancing as a guitarist---all while sitting on your couch! |
| guitar shredding exercises: Guitar Picking Mechanics Desi Serna, 2017-12-08 Guitar Picking Mechanics equips you to use a standard guitar pick (a.k.a. flatpick or plectrum) to play popular styles of music as proficiently as possible. Through a series of exercises, you are trained to use the proper techniques needed to play common guitar parts. You also discover techniques that make an immediate difference in how well you pick, so you see fast results. In order to learn the most practical skills, you play examples composed in the style of familiar songs. You even unleash your creativity by applying your newfound skills to your own improvisations and compositions. Your path to picking improvement involves the development and application of the following techniques: Alternate picking Changing strings on downstrokes Downstroke sweep picking Downstroke economy picking Upstroke string changes, sweep picking, and economy picking Pick slanting Inside and outside picking Playing melodic patterns (a.k.a. scale sequences) Crosspicking After completing Guitar Picking Mechanics, you will be able to pick more quickly, more accurately, and more comfortably. You will know how to compose fluid lead lines around efficient mechanics. Most importantly, you will discover which picking techniques work best for you so you can play to your strengths. Guitar Picking Mechanics is not just about technique—it is about your artistic expression and style. The program’s goals are for you to explore options, develop new skills, break through barriers, and make progress so that your guitar playing becomes something you can be proud of. :) The Guitar Picking Mechanics book includes: 100 pages of instruction 84 Notation Figures with Tablature 74 Audio Tracks Are you ready to make your picking problems a thing of the past? Do you want to see how changing your approach to picking can help you progress faster than you thought possible? Get your copy of Guitar Picking Mechanics today! Requirements Guitar Picking Mechanics is not a beginner guitar program. In order to take full advantage of this instruction, you should already be playing at an intermediate level. Your skills should include being able to play pentatonic scale and three-notes-per-string scale patterns. Guitar Picking Mechanics works on either an acoustic or electric guitar. Both right-handed and left-handed guitar players can follow the lessons. Audio Tracks Once you have your book, follow the instructions to download all the audio tracks. If you would prefer to have the audio tracks on CD, purchase the CD as well, which is listed and sold separately on Amazon. Book Formats Amazon sells paperbacks and Kindles. PDF eBooks are sold at the author’s website. Visit http://GuitarMusicTheory.com/pick for more information. |
Guitar center used pricing - The Gear Page
Mar 9, 2024 · I would add GC used prices vary. I recently got a used guitar from GC and the same model was used in the same excellent condition from 6-7 different GC stores and there was at …
Where are the higher-end Korean guitar brands? | The Gear Page
Apr 26, 2024 · To put it another way, off the top of my head I can name internationally recognized guitar players who play Japanese brands like Ibanez and Yamaha, but I can't name a single …
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Not a single improvement to guitar notation? - Steinberg Forums
May 1, 2025 · Again. It looks like dorico team has very little interest in that. I personally have reported problems with the chord diagrams and library several times. Chord Diagrams Library …
Nacho Les Paul Conversion has arrived | The Gear Page
May 5, 2025 · I did reply in the "Nacho Guitar" thread, however I thought this may grow legs/views on a thread of it's own if you are interested in this project. My Nacho Burst arrived Friday, #15 …
Best/preferred silent guitar recording rig?? - The Gear Page
Jun 24, 2002 · Just a warning that these emulate a mic'd guitar speaker extremely well, but a mic'd guitar speaker sounds worlds different than the amp in the room. A lot of people can …
When to use linear taper or audio taper pots? | The Gear Page
Jan 20, 2004 · You can see that by looking at them. And god only knows why the tolerances are so broad in a component where the actual value is quite significant. Honestly, if I get a smooth …
Guitar Tablature Functionality in Cubase 14 new Score Editor
Feb 20, 2025 · Hi I’m currently using Cubase 13 Pro and I’m trying to find out how functional the new score editor is for notating guitar tablature. From what I can find in the manual it seems …
Dimensions for a typical guitar shipping box? | The Gear Page
Feb 3, 2007 · Most guitar case are about 46 inches long and you want 2 or so inches below and above the guitar. Most higher end Martin and Gibson Acoustic shipped in boxes that measure …
Best/Favorite Replacement Necks? | The Gear Page
May 1, 2005 · You can order flat or quarter sawn, the specific neck back profile and get the fret wire size you want. Only if the winter stays sub-zero for months and the furnace mostly never …
Guitar center used pricing - The Gear Page
Mar 9, 2024 · I would add GC used prices vary. I recently got a used guitar from GC and the same model was used in the same excellent condition from 6-7 different GC stores and there was at …
Where are the higher-end Korean guitar brands? | The Gear Page
Apr 26, 2024 · To put it another way, off the top of my head I can name internationally recognized guitar players who play Japanese brands like Ibanez and Yamaha, but I can't name a single …
The Gear Page
The Gear Page is a leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects, and associated gear.
Not a single improvement to guitar notation? - Steinberg Forums
May 1, 2025 · Again. It looks like dorico team has very little interest in that. I personally have reported problems with the chord diagrams and library several times. Chord Diagrams Library …
Nacho Les Paul Conversion has arrived | The Gear Page
May 5, 2025 · I did reply in the "Nacho Guitar" thread, however I thought this may grow legs/views on a thread of it's own if you are interested in this project. My Nacho Burst arrived Friday, #15 …
Best/preferred silent guitar recording rig?? - The Gear Page
Jun 24, 2002 · Just a warning that these emulate a mic'd guitar speaker extremely well, but a mic'd guitar speaker sounds worlds different than the amp in the room. A lot of people can …
When to use linear taper or audio taper pots? | The Gear Page
Jan 20, 2004 · You can see that by looking at them. And god only knows why the tolerances are so broad in a component where the actual value is quite significant. Honestly, if I get a smooth …
Guitar Tablature Functionality in Cubase 14 new Score Editor
Feb 20, 2025 · Hi I’m currently using Cubase 13 Pro and I’m trying to find out how functional the new score editor is for notating guitar tablature. From what I can find in the manual it seems …
Dimensions for a typical guitar shipping box? | The Gear Page
Feb 3, 2007 · Most guitar case are about 46 inches long and you want 2 or so inches below and above the guitar. Most higher end Martin and Gibson Acoustic shipped in boxes that measure …
Best/Favorite Replacement Necks? | The Gear Page
May 1, 2005 · You can order flat or quarter sawn, the specific neck back profile and get the fret wire size you want. Only if the winter stays sub-zero for months and the furnace mostly never …
