Techniques

Alternate Picking

August 2, 2011 2 Comments

Today we’re going to learn a brand new technique called alternate picking. This is essential to playing efficiently and quickly and is one of the secrets behind shredding.

Super Rock With Double Stops

July 5, 2011 No Comments

Today we’re leaning about double stops – an easy way to make riffs instantly sound heavy and rockin.

Creative Capo Uses

August 3, 2011 No Comments

Today we’ve got a crazy capo trick to show you which will give you an awesome open sound unlike anything you’ve heard!

Play Your Guitar Like a Drum

August 4, 2011 No Comments

Learn to play your guitar percussively, adding in thumps, taps, clicks, and harmonics to create a driving rhythm with your playing.

Make Your Axe Squeal With Harmonics

August 11, 2011 1 Comment

It’s time to make your guitar howl like Van Halen! To do this, we’re going to learn about guitar harmonics, one of Eddie’s favorite techniques.

Cool Guitar Tricks – The Trill

July 7, 2011 No Comments

We’re learning a new technique today – the trill. This distinct technique has been used by Hendrix, Clapton, and many others for an exciting rock sound!

Sound Smooth With Hammer Ons/Pull Offs

July 5, 2011 No Comments

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.

Make Your Notes Sing With Vibrato

July 5, 2011 No Comments

For our next technique we’re going to look at vibrato, one of the great tricks behind making your solos sing.

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