Quick Licks - Alexi Laiho: Unleash Your Metal Mastery

Embark on a musical journey of high-octane guitar playing with "Quick Licks - Alexi Laiho," a comprehensive lesson series taught by Andy James is designed for guitarists eager to conquer the electrifying world of metal. This course meticulously breaks down the intricate licks and advanced techniques of Alexi Laiho, providing a roadmap for mastering the art of metal guitar.

What You Will Learn In This Course

35 killer metal licks in the style of Alexi Laiho. This course also includes a backing track to play over. The techniques you will learn include:

• Metal Soloing
• Scales
• Alternate Picking
• Two Hand Tapping

Technique Breakdown

Metal Soloing

At the heart of Laiho's legendary sound lies his prowess in metal soloing. These lessons dive deep into crafting solos that blend technical skill with raw musical emotion. Here, you'll learn how to construct solos that are not only challenging but also musically engaging, a signature aspect of Laiho's style.

Scales

Scales form the backbone of metal guitar solos. The course sheds light on various scales predominant in metal, such as the harmonic minor and Phrygian dominant, essential for achieving the genre's signature sound. Deepening your understanding of these scales allows for improved fretboard navigation and more creative soloing, much like Laiho's approach.

Alternate Picking

Mastering alternate picking is crucial for the rapid and precise execution characteristic of metal music. Our lessons dissect Laiho's intense picking technique, guiding you to develop speed without losing clarity, enabling more articulate and dynamic playing.

Two Hand Tapping

Embrace the intricacy of two-hand tapping, a technique that adds complexity and flair to your playing. Laiho's use of tapping showcases his virtuosity, and these lessons help you incorporate this technique seamlessly into your solos, broadening your expressive capabilities.

Advantages of Learning These Techniques

Mastering Laiho's licks and techniques not only pays tribute to a metal icon but also expands your musical expression. It enhances your improvisation skills, deepens your understanding of metal music's language, and lays a robust foundation for crafting unique solos and compositions.

Practicing with a Backing Track

Practicing over a backing track is invaluable, simulating a band environment and improving your ability to maintain rhythm and meld with other musical elements. It prepares you for live playing situations and enhances your musical interaction skills, crucial for any performing guitarist.

Alexi Laiho's Signature Style

Alexi Laiho was known for his breathtaking speed and precision. His playing style melded traditional heavy metal's melodic aspects with modern metal's aggression and technicality. Studying his licks offers insight into his approach to guitar, marked by rapid picking, complex scales, inventive tapping, and an unmistakable metal flair.

Comprehensive Technique List

"Quick Licks - Alexi Laiho" covers a wide array of techniques. Here's a comprehensive list for further exploration:

• Scales
• Alternate Picking
• Two Hand Tapping
• Harmonics
• Hammer-Ons
• Pull-Offs
• String Bending

Dive into the world of Alexi Laiho and elevate your metal guitar skills to new heights with the "Quick Licks - Alexi Laiho" series, exclusively at Licklibrary.com. Embrace the challenge and become a master of metal guitar artistry!