51 Two Handed Tapping Licks

Unleash your guitar’s full potential with “51 Two-Handed Tapping Licks,” a dynamic online guitar course from Licklibrary.com led by the incredible Danny Gill. This course is your ultimate guide to mastering the electrifying art of two-handed tapping, a technique that has defined the sound of rock and metal for decades. If you’ve ever been mesmerized by the lightning-fast licks of Eddie Van Halen or the melodic genius of Steve Vai, this course will give you the tools to incorporate this exciting technique into your own playing. Danny Gill, a world-renowned guitarist and educator, will guide you through 51 meticulously crafted licks that will build your technique, expand your creativity, and transform your playing. This is your opportunity to learn from a master and add a new dimension to your guitar skills.
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Lessons Included in this Course

1 Introduction
2 Licks One To Five
3 Licks Six To Ten
4 Licks Eleven To Fifteen
5 Licks Sixteen To Twenty
6 Licks Twenty One To Twenty Five
7 Licks Twenty Six To Thirty
8 Licks Thirty One To Thirty Five
9 Licks Thirty Six To Forty
10 Licks Forty One To Forty Five
11 Licks Forty Six To Fifty One
12 Tapping Techniques
13 Outro
14 Performance

Course Content Overview

This course is a comprehensive exploration of two-handed tapping, designed to take you from the fundamentals to advanced applications. You will learn how to execute a wide variety of tapping licks and develop the skills to create your own.

Here’s a breakdown of the lesson contents:

  • Two-Handed Tapping Fundamentals: Learn the core mechanics of two-handed tapping, including proper hand positioning, finger independence, and how to achieve a clean and powerful tapped note.
  • Vibrato and Expression: Discover how to add vibrato and other expressive techniques to your tapped notes, giving your playing a more professional and polished sound.
  • Integrating with Other Techniques: Learn how to seamlessly combine two-handed tapping with other essential guitar techniques such as pull-offs, hammer-ons, and legato for fluid and dynamic phrasing.
  • Tapped Harmonics and Arpeggios: Explore the creative possibilities of tapped harmonics and learn how to apply two-handed tapping to arpeggios for rich, harmonic textures.
  • 51 Killer Licks: Master 51 unique and exciting two-handed tapping licks that you can immediately incorporate into your playing, covering a range of styles from rock to metal

This Course is Ideal for Players Who...

This course is designed for guitarists of all levels who want to master the art of two-handed tapping. It is particularly well-suited for those who want to:

  • Learn the two-handed tapping technique from the ground up.
  • Expand their repertoire of rock and metal licks.
  • Improve their speed, accuracy, and finger independence.
  • Develop their creativity and improvisational skills.
  • Learn from a world-class instructor in a clear and structured format.

What will I achieve from completing this course?

“51 Two-Handed Tapping Licks” provides a practical and effective approach to learning this exciting technique. Danny Gill’s expert instruction, combined with high-quality video lessons and downloadable tabs, makes learning two-handed tapping accessible and enjoyable. The course is structured as a lick library, allowing you to learn at your own pace and focus on the licks that are most relevant to your musical interests. The inclusion of backing tracks provides a musical context for your practice, helping you to develop your timing and phrasing. This course will not only teach you how to play 51 killer tapping licks but will also give you the foundational skills and creative inspiration to develop your own unique tapping style.

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Master Two Handed Tapping Techniques with "51 Two Handed Tapping Licks" by Danny Gill

Are you ready to elevate your guitar skills to the next level? Dive into the world of two-handed tapping with "51 Two Handed Tapping Licks" by Danny Gill, available exclusively on Licklibrary.com. This comprehensive course is designed to help guitarists of all levels master the art of two-handed tapping, a technique popularised by legendary players like Eddie Van Halen and Steve Vai.

Unlocking the Power of Two Handed Tapping

Two-handed tapping is a technique where the guitarist uses both hands on the fretboard to create intricate melodies and lightning-fast runs. Unlike traditional playing styles, which primarily utilise the picking hand for fretting notes, two-handed tapping adds a new dimension to your playing by incorporating the fingers of both hands to produce unique sounds and patterns.

Benefits of Learning Two Handed Tapping

  1. Speed and Fluidity: By employing both hands, you can achieve blistering speeds and seamless transitions between notes, allowing you to play complex passages with ease.
  2. Expanded Range: Two-handed tapping enables you to reach notes and intervals that may be difficult to attain with conventional techniques, giving you greater flexibility in your playing.
  3. Expressiveness: With practice, you can develop a wide range of dynamics and articulations, adding depth and emotion to your playing.
  4. Creative Exploration: This technique opens up endless possibilities for experimentation, empowering you to create your own unique sounds and compositions.

Experience the Techniques in Action

One of the highlights of "51 Two Handed Tapping Licks" is the inclusion of performances by the tutor, Danny Gill. Watching these demonstrations provides invaluable insight into how the techniques are applied in a musical context. As you observe Danny's expert execution and attention to detail, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to incorporate two-handed tapping into your own playing style. Whether you're a visual learner or simply looking for inspiration, these performances offer a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.

Explore the Techniques

In "51 Two Handed Tapping Licks," Danny Gill covers a wide range of techniques to help you master two-handed tapping. Here's a breakdown of some of the key techniques featured in this course:

  • Two Handed Tapping: The foundation of the course, teaching you how to tap notes with both hands to create fast and fluid passages.
  • Vibrato: Adding subtle vibrato to tapped notes for enhanced expressiveness.
  • Pull-offs: Utilising pull-offs to create smooth transitions between tapped and fretted notes.
  • Hammer-ons: Incorporating hammer-ons to build speed and dexterity in your tapping sequences.
  • Legato: Emphasising smooth, connected phrasing for a seamless sound.
  • Tapped Harmonics: Discovering how to produce harmonic overtones using tapping techniques.
  • Arpeggios: Implementing arpeggios to create rich, harmonic textures in your playing.

Elevate Your Playing Today

Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your repertoire or an experienced guitarist seeking to refine your skills, "51 Two Handed Tapping Licks" offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. With Danny Gill as your guide, you'll unlock the secrets of two-handed tapping and take your playing to new heights. Don't miss out on this opportunity to master one of the most exciting techniques in the guitarist's arsenal.


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Danny Gill

Danny Gill is, without a doubt, the most loved tutor by our community. With an incredible array of DVDs and web lessons for LickLibrary covering a wide variety of topics all of which he covers with incredible detail, it's no wonder he carries as much respect as he does. As...

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