Quick Licks - The Wizards of Oz: Unleashing Guitar Mastery

Unlock the secrets of rock guitar legends with Licklibrary.com's Quick Licks - The Wizards of Oz. This extensive collection of note-for-note guitar lessons is more than just a learning tool; it's a deep dive into the styles of Tony Iommi, Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, Zakk Wylde, and Gus G. These guitarists have shaped the landscape of hard rock and metal, and now their techniques are at your fingertips. This course is taught by Jamie Humphries.

What You Will Learn In This Course

35 killer rock licks in the style of Ozzy Osbournes guitarists over the years. This course also includes a backing track to play over. The techniques you will learn include:

• Tomy Iommi Style Licks
• Randy Rhodes Style Licks
• Jake E Lee Style Licks
• Zakk Wylde Style Licks
• Gus G Style Licks

Technique Breakdown

Tony Iommi Style Licks

Dive into the realm of heavy metal with Tony Iommi's iconic guitar style. Known for pioneering metal music, Iommi's licks are a blend of dark, blues-infused melodies and the infamous tritone intervals. By mastering his techniques, you’ll tap into the roots of metal guitar playing, learning the art of creating powerful riffs and spine-chilling solos.

Randy Rhoads Style Licks

Embrace the fusion of classical and rock with Randy Rhoads' innovative guitar licks. His style, marked by neoclassical scales and rapid-fire arpeggios, brought a new dimension to rock guitar. These lessons focus on Rhoads’ complex solos and his unique approach to integrating classical guitar elements into a rock framework.

Jake E. Lee Style Licks

Explore the melodic and technical brilliance of Jake E. Lee. His approach includes wide fretboard stretches, emotive vibrato, and precise bending techniques. Lee's method of blending major and minor pentatonic scales offers valuable insights for guitarists looking to add depth to their playing.

Zakk Wylde Style Licks

Step into the world of Zakk Wylde, known for his ferocious playing style that combines sheer power and intricate technique. Learn to master his signature pinch harmonics, aggressive vibrato, and rapid pentatonic runs, all of which define his unique sound in the realm of rock guitar.

Gus G Style Licks

Gus G represents the modern era of metal guitar playing with his high-speed, precision-driven licks and melodically rich solos. These lessons will challenge you to enhance your speed and accuracy while maintaining the melodic flow that is crucial to Gus G's style.

Why Learn These Licks and Techniques

The Quick Licks - The Wizards of Oz series is an invaluable resource for guitarists of all levels. Engaging with these lessons will:

• Elevate your technical abilities, including speed, accuracy, and timing
• Deepen your understanding of the guitar fretboard
• Expand your improvisational and compositional vocabulary
• Develop the skill to express emotions through your instrument
• Introduce you to a diverse range of rock and metal guitar styles

The Advantage of Practicing with Backing Tracks

Each lesson comes with a tailored backing track, providing a comprehensive practice experience. Playing with these tracks helps you:

• Understand how your guitar licks fit within a full band context
• Improve your timing and rhythm playing
• Adapt your playing to different chord progressions and musical situations
• Enjoy the experience of jamming with a virtual band

The Lead Guitarist’s Role and Style

The lead guitarist is often the focal point of a band, bridging rhythm and melody. Their style is defined not just by the notes they play but by how they articulate them. As a lead guitarist, you blend power and subtlety, speed and emotion, using a variety of techniques to convey a wide range of feelings.

Guitar Techniques Featured in These Lessons

Here’s a list of techniques you’ll explore in the Quick Licks - The Wizards of Oz series. These are fundamental to mastering hard rock and metal guitar:

• Vibrato
• Alternate Picking
• Legato
• Tapped Harmonics
• Unison Bends
• Pinched Harmonics
• Trills
• Tremolo Picking
• Arpeggios
• Dive Bombs
• Harmonics
• Pull-offs
• Palm Muting
• Two-Handed Tapping
• Sweep Picking
• Rakes
• Pre-Bends
• Hammer-ons
• Double Stops
• Slides
• Sustain
• Pick Slides
• String Bending
• Whammy Bar Tricks
• Bluesy Bends
• Octave Melodies

Step into the shoes of the greats and transform your guitar playing with Quick Licks - The Wizards of Oz. Each lick is not just a lesson in technique, but a gateway to becoming a more expressive, versatile, and accomplished guitarist.