Old School Metal Double Stops
August 26, 2011 No CommentsToday we’re checking old school metal techniques – specifically the use of double stops to add some attitude and bite to your playing.
Early Metal
Tony Iommi Style Riff Using The Zakk Wylde Box
August 2, 2011 No CommentsTony Iommi was an early hard rock pioneer and often used pentatonics to craft his solos. We’ll show you how he might use the Zakk Wylde box to create a fluid lead line.
Dio Riff Using 4th and 5th Intervals
July 27, 2011 No CommentsWe’ve got two new intervals which are often played together, the perfect 4th and perfect 5th. In conjunction these intervals can be used to create some truly rockin’ riffs!
Randy Rhoads Style Advanced Power Chord Riff
July 25, 2011 No CommentsRandy Rhoads loved using root 3 and 4 power chords to add some treble and bite to his playing. Today we’ll show you how the legend might use them.
Ozzy Style Root 5 Major Scale Riff
July 25, 2011 1 CommentTo get his signature dark sound, the Prince of Darkness will often use minor scales. We’ll show a super heavy riff to illustrate a common approach.
Metallica Style Root 6 Major Scale Riff
July 25, 2011 No CommentsEveryone needs to know the major scale, including metal heads like Metallica. We’ll show you how they might use this versatile scale.
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!
Megadeth Style Palm Muting Riff
July 4, 2011 No CommentsLearn how to use palm muting to harness the epic powers of Valhalla in today’s lesson. Megadeth approved!
The Scorpions Style Power Chord Riff
July 2, 2011 1 CommentWe’re going back to the days of hair and cross dressing with this 80′s style riff. I can’t wait to get going!
Judas Priest – “Breakin the Law” (Riff)
July 1, 2011 1 CommentWe’re going old school metal for the main hook of this Judas Priest song. Grab your leather and get rockin!