Iron Maiden - Tech Session
Lessons Included in this Course
Course Content Overview
This comprehensive course provides a complete breakdown of the essential techniques that define Iron Maiden’s legendary guitar work. You will learn to master the fast, aggressive, and melodic style that has influenced countless guitarists worldwide. The lessons are meticulously structured to ensure you develop a solid foundation in heavy metal guitar, enabling you to play with the speed, accuracy, and power that this genre demands.
Here’s a breakdown of the lesson contents:
- Alternate Picking: Develop the precision and speed necessary for executing rapid-fire riffs and solos with our focused alternate picking exercises.
- Galloping Rhythms: Master the iconic “gallop,” a rhythmic staple of Iron Maiden’s sound that drives their most famous tracks.
- Power Chords & Palm Muting: Learn to create the tight, chunky, and powerful rhythm tones that form the backbone of heavy metal.
- Legato, Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs: Achieve the fluid and seamless melodic lines that characterise Iron Maiden’s intricate solos.
- String Bending & Vibrato: Add emotion and expression to your playing with professional techniques for bending and vibrato.
- Harmonics & Pinched Harmonics: Discover how to add screaming high-end frequencies and unique textures to your solos and riffs.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is perfect for intermediate to advanced guitarists who are passionate about heavy metal and want to take their playing to the next level. It is especially beneficial for those who aim to:
- Master the specific guitar techniques and signature sound of Iron Maiden.
- Improve their speed, accuracy, and control in both rhythm and lead playing.
- Learn to play classic Iron Maiden tracks with authenticity and precision.
- Develop a deeper understanding of heavy metal songwriting and arrangement.
- Incorporate professional metal techniques into their own playing and compositions.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
The ‘Iron Maiden - Tech Session’ is more than just a collection of lessons; it’s a structured, in-depth training program designed for real results. Jamie Humphries’ expert instruction breaks down complex techniques into manageable steps, ensuring you understand the mechanics behind the music. With high-quality video demonstrations, close-up camera angles, and practical exercises, you’ll receive a learning experience that is both engaging and effective. This course empowers you to move beyond simply mimicking your favourite songs and start truly understanding the language of heavy metal guitar, enabling you to play with the confidence and authority of a seasoned pro.
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** Disclaimer **
*This product is not endorsed by or made in association with
Iron Maiden
nor does
Iron Maiden
perform or appear on this course.*
Iron Maiden - Tech Session by Jamie Humphries
"Iron Maiden - Tech Session" by Jamie Humphries is a comprehensive guitar lesson series that delves deep into the intricate and powerful guitar work of one of the most iconic heavy metal bands, Iron Maiden. This product offers detailed, note-for-note lessons and performances, providing an invaluable resource for guitarists aiming to master Iron Maiden's signature sound. The session is divided into three main parts: Lesson - Part 1, Lesson - Part 2, and a Performance section, each designed to progressively enhance your guitar skills.
Lesson - Part 1
Techniques Covered
Alternate Picking: This lesson begins with a focus on alternate picking, a fundamental technique essential for achieving the rapid, precise picking patterns characteristic of Iron Maiden's music. Mastering alternate picking will significantly increase your picking speed and accuracy, allowing you to tackle fast solos and intricate riffs with confidence.
Legato: The use of legato is also highlighted, emphasising smooth, flowing transitions between notes. This technique is crucial for creating seamless, fluid solos and adding a polished, professional touch to your playing.
Vibrato: Incorporating vibrato into your playing will add expressiveness and sustain to your notes. This lesson covers different vibrato styles, enabling you to infuse your solos with emotion and character.
Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs: Understanding hammer-ons and pull-offs will help you achieve the legato phrasing often used in Iron Maiden's solos. These techniques are essential for fluid, high-speed passages.
Lesson - Part 2
Techniques Covered
Galloping Rhythms: One of Iron Maiden's signature rhythmic styles is the galloping rhythm. This lesson breaks down the timing and picking techniques needed to master this fast-paced, driving rhythm, essential for many of their classic songs.
Power Chords and Palm Muting: Power chords and palm muting are foundational elements of Iron Maiden's sound. This section focuses on tight, muted rhythms and powerful chord progressions, providing the backbone for many of their songs.
String Bending and Bluesy Bends: Mastering string bending and bluesy bends will add expressiveness to your solos. This lesson covers the nuances of bending pitches accurately and creatively.
Harmonics and Pinched Harmonics: Learn how to effectively use harmonics and pinched harmonics to add sparkle and edge to your playing. These techniques are perfect for adding unique tonal colors to your solos and riffs.
Performance
Techniques Demonstrated
In the Performance section, Jamie Humphries showcases the techniques covered in the lessons within a real musical context. This live performance is not only inspiring but also educational, as it demonstrates how the individual techniques come together to create the dynamic and powerful sound of Iron Maiden. Watching the techniques in action helps learners understand their practical application, encouraging them to experiment and incorporate these methods into their own playing.
List of Guitar Techniques Covered
- Alternate Picking
- Legato
- Vibrato
- Hammer-Ons
- Pull-Offs
- Galloping Rhythms
- Power Chords
- Palm Muting
- String Bending
- Bluesy Bends
- Harmonics
- Pinched Harmonics
By mastering these techniques, guitarists will not only be able to play Iron Maiden songs with authenticity but also enhance their overall skill set, making them more versatile and expressive players. This "Iron Maiden - Tech Session" by Jamie Humphries is an essential resource for any guitarist looking to delve into the world of heavy metal and elevate their playing to new heights.
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...