Quick Licks - The Wizards of Oz

Guitars Lessons by Jamie Humphries

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Quick Licks - The Wizards of Oz: A Masterclass in Hard Rock Guitar

The pantheon of rock guitar is replete with legendary figures, each wielding their instrument like a sorcerer's wand, crafting spells of musical mayhem that have enchanted listeners for decades. Licklibrary.com's latest offering, Quick Licks - The Wizards of Oz, is a compendium of note-for-note guitar lessons that not only teaches you the licks but the magic behind them. Dive into the styles of Tony Iommi, Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, Zakk Wylde, and Gus G - guitarists who have contributed vastly to the almanac of rock guitar wizardry. 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

Known as the iron man of heavy guitar riffing, Tony Iommi's style is synonymous with the birth of heavy metal. Iommi's licks typically involve the dark, blues-based tonalities with the strategic use of the tritone, known in medieval times as the 'devil's interval'. Guitarists will learn the subtleties of his heavyweight riffs and haunting solos, which are essential to forging authentic metal music.

Randy Rhoads Style Licks

Randy Rhoads brought classical flair to the world of hard rock, his licks characterized by neoclassical scales and arpeggios, infused with the raw energy of rock. This section of the Quick Licks series focuses on Rhoads’ intricate solos, his unique use of the harmonic minor scale, and his masterful incorporation of classical techniques into a rock context.

Jake E. Lee Style Licks

Emerging from the shadows of the greats, Jake E. Lee carved his own path with a style that encompasses melodic sensibility and technical prowess. His licks often feature wide stretches, expressive vibrato, and bending techniques that push the emotional content of the music. Guitarists will find Lee’s approach to mixing major and minor pentatonics particularly useful for adding color to their playing.

Zakk Wylde Style Licks

The berserker of guitar shredding, Zakk Wylde's licks are a testament to his brute force and delicate touch, often simultaneously. His aggressive pinch harmonics, wide vibratos, and lightning-fast pentatonic runs are hallmarks of his style that you will master through these lessons.

Gus G Style Licks

Gus G brings a modern edge to the classic metal approach with his precise, speed-driven licks and melodic metal soloing techniques. His lessons will challenge you to up your precision and speed while maintaining melodic integrity.

The Benefits of Learning These Licks and Techniques

Every guitarist, novice or experienced, will find invaluable lessons in the Quick Licks - The Wizards of Oz series. Learning these licks can:

  • Improve technical skills such as speed, precision, and timing
  • Enhance understanding of fretboard navigation
  • Develop a repertoire of licks for improvisation and songwriting
  • Cultivate the ability to infuse emotion into your playing
  • Broaden your tonal palette to include a variety of rock and metal styles

The Magic of Practicing with a Backing Track

Each of these legendary guitar licks comes with a custom backing track. Practicing with these tracks isn’t just about keeping time; it's about context. It enables you to:

  • Hear how your playing meshes with other instruments
  • Understand the role of the guitar within a band setting
  • Develop the ability to adapt and modify licks to fit over different chord progressions
  • Experience the thrill of playing with a 'virtual band'

The Lead Guitarist: Stylistic Synopsis

The lead guitarist in any band is often the bridge between rhythm and melody, the dynamo of musical expression. Their style is not just about the notes they choose but how they choose to express them. It's a fusion of aggression and finesse, of speed and soul, and the lead guitarist's toolkit is filled with techniques that allow them to convey a spectrum of emotions through six strings.

Guitar Techniques Used in These Lessons

Below is a comprehensive list of techniques you’ll encounter in the Quick Licks - The Wizards of Oz series. These techniques form the bedrock of the hard rock and metal guitar style:


Learn the secrets of the wizards, wield your guitar with newfound prowess, and be the magician of the fretboard with Quick Licks - The Wizards of Oz.

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Technical Details

  • Code

    RDR0422

  • Artist

    Various

  • Media

    Online Stream, Download, DVD

  • Media format

    PAL + NTSC

  • Genre

    Rock, Hard Rock, Metal

  • Skill level

    Expert, Suitable For All

  • EIN No

    5060088829868

  • TAB Included

  • NB: If purchasing as 'DVD', please ensure that your DVD player fully supports the 'Media format' (PAL + NTSC) that this product is available in, as indicated above.

About The Tutor

Tutor Profile

Jamie Humphries

Jamie is one of the mainstays of LickLibrary, having a stream of hugely successful best selling DVDs, Jamie is best known as Brian May's sideman who he's played shows with all over the world. Aside from this Jamie is a hugely popular clinician working all over the world with Ernie...

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