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There’s a million things you can learn from a master like Lord Joe Satriani… but let’s just start with legato and pick tapping, shall we?

You’ve probably heard how Joe has a really cool approach to legato. The way he does a fast flurry, holds on certain notes for a bit and then repeats the flurry. Well, this is easy enough to do once I break it down and show it to you

And the beauty of this exercise is that you get to use the G Phrygian Dominant mode… yeah, that’s right, we’re going to take a break from the Pentatonic box shapes that are so common amongst guitar players, and we’re gonna go exotic!

This means there’s some interesting finger patterns to get to grips with. So prepare for your fingers, and your legato, to get an upgrade

But that’s not all. An easy way to get fast flurries of notes with minimal energy is to deploy pick tapping – tapping with the edge of the pick. And when you combine it with a simple fretting hand pull-off pattern, you get instant access to 1987-certified killer shred sounds!

Episode 28 of The Complete Guitarist is an alien you definitely wanna surf with!

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One of the cool things about metal players such as Karl Sanders of Nile, is that not only do you get some ridiculously extreme speed… but you also get really expressive vibrato and epic string bends as well

Karl’s style is going to inspire you to push your bending and vibrato further than you previously thought possible. I’ll show you how. It’s all simple when you break it down into steps – but it sounds masterful when you put it all together

Not only that, you’re going to learn how to use odd-note groups with your picking. Instead of the usual groups of 3 or 4 that you encounter in rock and metal playing, we’re going to go even ODDER… and when you do this up to speed, it has the effect of sounding unique and fresh – unpredictable but in the positive sense of the word!

Emotion and aggression back-to-back, wrapped up in a delivery that’s heavier than a granite sarcophagus!

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Lord Yngwie’s unique technique has been a focal point of wonder for guitarists since the early ‘80s. Whether you’re a fan or not, there’s no denying the impact of those fast, noodling, runs that whip by like a tornado, blitzing all in their way

I’m going to break down Yngwie’s picking approach to child-simple levels so that you can apply this approach yourself

It’s not going to be stupid-level fast either.. you can make it as fast or as slow as you want it. The important thing is understanding the pick strokes (and lack of pick strokes)

This is going to use Yngwie’s beloved Phrygian Dominant mode (the 5th mode of the Harmonic Minor Scale) and weave an ear-twisting run over several strings! But have no anguish and fear – this is going to be attainable, as I promised it would be!

We’ll be unleashing the fury in a few days – get ready

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There’s a lot you can learn from tapping runs like those used by Trey Azagthoth of Morbid Angel

When you’re faced with a situation that cries out for you to play fast 16th note licks, what do you do?

You can try picking fast 16th note runs but what if picking is not your forte? Or maybe you want something else to do other than that?

You’re going to learn cool patterns that use hammer-ons from nowhere but you’re also going to deploy a really simple and effective four note repeating sequence that you can move around in any scale or key!

We’ll also be moving between the E Natural Minor scale (E Aeolian mode) and the E Phrygian Dominant mode so you’ll get to hear the contrast between the two. These two modes are two of the most popular and essential modes found within metal of all genres, so it’s going to help your confidence and proficiency in this area as well

Get ready to worship at the altar of tapping madness!

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Get those Easter guitar gains!

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Hey everybody - the new course has dropped today! Speed and Accuracy - Volume 3 is gonna give your picking that kick in the ass it needs to pick those string changes quickly and smoothly!

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You better believe it, True Knights of Castle Higgy…

You wanna get a handle on hybrid picking? You wanna learn the classic picking / legato moves of a certain KFC bucket-wearing guitar icon?

Well, it’s time to visit Buckethead land, baby!

Normally, this type of stuff can seem too intimidating to try but I’ve made this SUPER easy for you. You’re gonna be able to manage this, no problem!

Only one day until this latest episode of The Complete Guitarist drops! For those in the know, you’re gonna get even more of what you love and continue to make legendary guitar gains!

For those seeing this for the first time, The Complete Guitarist is the home of rock, metal and shred guitar. It is the only place that is 100% devoted to teaching you the techniques and styles of the greatest guitar genres of all! No compromise. Only badass guitar gains!

If you want to unlock your guitar potential – I’ll see you there!

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You love over-the-top 80s style hair metal shred? Of course you do, what a needless question…

There are few guitarists who dive deep into that genre with 100% commitment than Steel Panther axeman Satchel – an absolute badass on the guitar!

Prepare to get sore fingers with this one – those string bends don’t take any prisoners. Better make sure you have a good breakfast before hitting the guitar cave

These flowing lead lines are not for squares. They should only be deployed by (ir)responsible guitarists who are into balls-out hard rock guitar excess. No compromises!

See you there – you can leave the hairspray at home. Some things are better left in the past. But 80’s style guitar playing is NOT one of them!

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You want to master economy picking to get those smooth, flowing runs like Eric Johnson?

Well, strap on your guitar and turn up the gain because we’re gonna get those fast, smooth-as-silk picking runs happening for you. It’s easier than you think. Ima lay out the roadmap for you so all’s you gotta do is show up and put the pick to the strings, baby

As you probably know – economy picking uses less energy than alternate picking and gives a slightly different sound. Neither’s better than the other – they’re different paths to the top of the mountain. But economy picking definitely has its advantages over conventional ways of picking because it allows you to play arrangements of notes that cannot be picked any other way – as you’ll see!

It’s addictive though… so make your excuses to your loved ones as to why they’re not gonna see you for a while after you shut the door to your guitar cave!

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Wanna get better at fast runs that use picking and legato together?

I’ve got a killer Slash sequence that is gonna get your fingers and pick moving faster. Not only that, it sounds badass as hell

You’ll be wanting to use this anytime you’re in a position to play a minor scale run!

It’s so satisfying to play, the way the trills and staccato picking trundle over the neck, like lava bubbling over rocks!

In four days, the new episode of The Complete Guitarist drops. This is the home of rock, metal and shred guitar. This is the place to be if you want to learn how to master the skills of the greatest guitar music of all time. Come get some!

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