Gary Moore - Tech Session by Jamie Humphries

Lesson Part 1

In Lesson Part 1 of "Gary Moore - Tech Session" by Jamie Humphries, guitarists are introduced to the foundational techniques that Gary Moore used to craft his iconic sound. This lesson focuses on various essential skills including vibrato, alternate picking, and string bending.

Vibrato

Vibrato is a crucial technique that involves oscillating the pitch of a note to create a rich, expressive sound. Mastering vibrato enhances the emotional impact of your playing, allowing you to convey deep feelings through your music.

Alternate Picking

Alternate picking is a method where you alternate between downstrokes and upstrokes with your pick. This technique improves speed and accuracy, making it essential for playing complex passages with clarity and precision.

String Bending

String bending involves pushing or pulling a string across the fretboard to raise its pitch. This technique adds a vocal-like quality to your solos, emulating the expressiveness of the human voice and adding a dynamic element to your playing.

Lesson Part 2

Lesson Part 2 delves deeper into more advanced techniques, ensuring that guitarists can emulate Gary Moore's sophisticated style. This session covers legato, hammer-ons, and pull-offs.

Legato

Legato playing involves smoothly transitioning between notes with minimal picking, relying on techniques like hammer-ons and pull-offs. This method creates a fluid, continuous sound, ideal for fast runs and melodic phrases.

Hammer-Ons

Hammer-ons are executed by striking the fretboard with your finger to produce a note without picking. This technique allows for seamless note transitions and adds speed and fluidity to your playing.

Pull-Offs

Pull-offs are performed by pulling a finger off the fretboard to let a lower note ring out. This technique works in conjunction with hammer-ons to create smooth, flowing lines that enhance your melodic expression.

Gary Moore Tone on a Budget

Achieving Gary Moore's legendary tone doesn't have to break the bank. In this segment, Jamie Humphries provides practical advice on how to replicate Moore's sound using affordable gear. Key components include understanding the use of power chords and palm-muting.

Power Chords

Power chords are two-note chords that create a powerful, driving sound. These chords are fundamental in rock and blues, providing a solid foundation for rhythm playing and contributing to the fullness of your tone.

Palm-Muting

Palm-muting involves lightly resting the edge of your picking hand on the strings near the bridge while playing. This technique produces a muted, percussive sound, adding rhythmic definition and control to your playing.

Performance

Seeing techniques applied in a performance context is invaluable for understanding how to integrate them into your own playing. Jamie Humphries delivers a captivating performance that showcases the techniques taught in the lessons, providing a real-world example of their application. Watching a skilled guitarist like Jamie use tapped harmonics, pinched harmonics, and slides in a musical context helps solidify your understanding and inspires creative application in your own practice.

Tapped Harmonics

Tapped harmonics involve tapping a fret lightly to produce a chime-like harmonic. This technique adds a sparkling, ethereal quality to your playing, perfect for highlighting specific notes in a solo.

Pinched Harmonics

Pinched harmonics are produced by striking a string with the pick and the edge of the thumb simultaneously. This technique generates a high-pitched squeal, adding excitement and flair to your solos.

Slides

Slides involve moving your finger along the string to reach a new note. This technique creates a smooth, gliding transition between notes, enhancing the expressiveness of your playing.

Guitar Techniques List

• Vibrato
• Alternate Picking
• String Bending
• Legato
• Hammer-Ons
• Pull-Offs
• Power Chords
• Palm-Muting
• Tapped Harmonics
• Pinched Harmonics
• Slides