Iron Maiden Style Bending Riff
July 6, 2011 No CommentsWe’re putting the unison bend to work with this old school metal example in the style of Iron Maiden. This one’s definitely a challenge, but we know you can do it!
We’re putting the unison bend to work with this old school metal example in the style of Iron Maiden. This one’s definitely a challenge, but we know you can do it!
In this lesson we’re going to start looking at more advanced bending techniques, this time it’s the unison bend. This is best way to make your guitar really screech!
Get some practice bending with this Texas inspired blues-rock riff from ZZ Top.
At the heart of making your guitar wail is the bend. We’ll show you the proper technique to make bending as easy as possible.
Hammer ons are notorious for creating a solid groove and funky vibe. Today’s riff is a rockin’ yet funky inspired Lenny Kravitz lick we hope you enjoy!
Time to get some practice in with those double stops. This riff is in the style of Foreigner who would use double stops to give their pop songs some added edge.
Today we’re leaning about double stops – an easy way to make riffs instantly sound heavy and rockin.
For our next technique we’re going to look at vibrato, one of the great tricks behind making your solos sing.
Time to put those hammer ons to use! This time we’ll be looking at an Aerosmith style riff that showcases Joe Perry’s smooth playing style.
We begin our series with a hammer on and pull off lesson, discussing how to use this technique with the root 6 pentatonic scale, sounding super smooth in the process.
Learn a Blondie style riff that features major pentatonics, a technique very common to this New Wave pioneer.
Learn a major pentatonic riff in the style of the Temptations. Get your Motown on!
In this lesson we’re going to venture into the world of major pentatonics. The effect will be that our solos and leads will take on a more upbeat sound!
Here is a very different approach to pentatonics where instead of picking single melody notes we play between two notes. The effect is awesome so let’s go!
This next sequence gives the pentatonic scale a sound unlike anything you’ve ever heard. If you like the bizarre, out-there, avant-garde stuff you’re in for a treat!
In this lesson we’re looking at another pentatonic sequence, this time the 3 up 1 down pattern. Another great one used by legends like Jimmy Page
This is our first sequence and a very common one for solos. Practice slowly, as riffs like this will help to improve technique and speed.
Bookmark this lesson, it might be the most important one you’ll ever have. Learn the one secret behind all soloing, lead guitar, jamming and more.
We’re learning another classic riff, this time the blues shuffle. This is a riff that’s at home in the blues, boogie, rock, or nearly anything else.
Our first blues lick is an all time classic, the walking bass line. This has been used in countless recordings and is a must know.