Learn To Play 50 Killer Metal Licks Volume 2
Song Lessons in this Course
Song-by-Song Guitar Lessons Taught by Danny Gill
This guitar technique course is a masterclass in high-performance playing. You will learn 50 distinct metal guitar licks, each carefully crafted to represent the playing style of a specific rock and metal icon.
Featured Artist Styles Include:
- Steve Vai & Joe Satriani: Master expressive whammy bar techniques, complex chord voicings, and fluid legato runs that define instrumental rock guitar.
- Dimebag Darrell & Zakk Wylde: Channel raw, aggressive energy with heavy palm muting, wide vibrato, and screaming pinched harmonics.
- Yngwie Malmsteen & Jason Becker: Dive into neoclassical metal guitar licks, focusing on lightning-fast sweep picking, arpeggios, and precise alternate picking.
- John Petrucci & Michael Romeo: Explore progressive metal guitar licks featuring complex time signatures, string skipping, and advanced alternate picking.
- Paul Gilbert & Nuno Bettencourt: Build your speed and accuracy with strict alternate picking exercises and rhythmic, funky metal phrasing.
- Eddie Van Halen & Synyster Gates: Learn revolutionary two-handed tapping techniques and dramatic, gothic-influenced bends.
Modern Shred Pioneers: The course also covers the innovative and eclectic styles of Buckethead, Bumblefoot, Jeff Loomis, Alexi Laiho, Tony MacAlpine, Richie Kotzen, Mattias "IA" Eklundh, Greg Howe, Vinnie Moore, Alex Skolnick, Doug Aldrich, Marty Friedman, and Michael Angelo Batio.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
- Are Intermediate to Advanced Guitarists: This online guitar course for intermediate players is perfect for those who already have a foundation in rock guitar and are ready to push their technical boundaries.
- Want to Build Guitar Speed: If you are looking for metal guitar lick exercises for speed, this course provides the exact alternate picking and sweep picking drills needed to play faster and cleaner.
- Love Shred and Heavy Metal: Ideal for fans of classic shredders, neoclassical virtuosos, and modern metal pioneers who want to incorporate these diverse styles into their own playing.
- Seek Structured Technique Building: Guitarists who want a focused, goal-oriented approach to mastering complex metal guitar techniques rather than just learning disjointed riffs.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
Learn To Play 50 Killer Metal Licks Vol. 2 is highly effective because it utilizes Andy James' world-class instructional methods combined with Licklibrary's premium video lesson format. Andy James is not only a phenomenal player but an exceptional teacher who understands how to break down intimidating, high-speed licks into slow, digestible segments.
By categorizing the lessons by artist style, the course allows you to understand the context and musicality behind the techniques. You aren't just learning how to sweep pick; you are learning how Jason Becker or Jeff Loomis uses sweep picking to create a specific emotional impact. This approach ensures that as you build your technical arsenal, you are also expanding your creative vocabulary. With the inclusion of high-quality backing tracks, Licklibrary.com ensures you can immediately apply these 50 killer metal licks in a real musical setting, transforming you into a more versatile and explosive metal guitarist.
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Learn To Play 50 Killer Metal Licks Volume 2
Elevate your guitar playing skills with "Learn To Play 50 Killer Metal Licks Volume 2," an exceptional instructional product from Licklibrary.coms very own Andy James. This comprehensive course is tailor-made for intermediate to advanced guitarists looking to delve into the intricacies of metal guitar playing. Featuring techniques inspired by some of the greatest metal guitarists of our time, this course breaks down complex licks into digestible lessons. Let's explore the unique styles and techniques included in this volume, each designed to enhance your playing, creativity, and technical prowess.
Steve Vai Style Licks
Learn the dynamic and expressive style of Steve Vai. This section focuses on mastering intricate whammy bar techniques and complex chord voicings that define Vai's signature sound. Understanding these licks will not only increase your technical ability but also expand your expressive capabilities, allowing you to add a unique voice to your guitar solos.
Jason Becker Style Licks
Dive into the neoclassical world of Jason Becker with licks that emphasize fast arpeggios, sweep picking, and fluid legato runs. Becker's approach combines both precision and melodious compositions, offering lessons that will improve your speed, accuracy, and melodic sensibilities.
Dimebag Darrell Style Licks
Channel the intense and aggressive riffing style of Dimebag Darrell with lessons focusing on pinch harmonics, whammy bar squeals, and powerful bends. These licks will help you capture the raw energy of metal and enhance your ability to create powerful and memorable riffs.
Bumblefoot Style Licks
Explore the innovative techniques of Bumblefoot, including thimble tapping and advanced hybrid picking. These lessons are designed to challenge your creativity and technical skills, pushing the boundaries of traditional guitar playing.
Buckethead Style Licks
Immerse yourself in the eclectic and surreal style of Buckethead. This section covers a wide range of techniques such as kill-switch effects, nunchaku-style tapping, and extensive use of the whammy bar. Learning these licks will not only improve your technical skills but also encourage you to experiment and develop your own unique style.
Jeff Loomis Style Licks
Master the aggressive and melodic style of Jeff Loomis. This part of the course focuses on advanced sweep picking, string skipping, and fast-paced riffs that are characteristic of Loomis's playing style. These techniques will help you develop a more fluid and explosive approach to metal guitar.
Synyster Gates Style Licks
Learn the gothic-influenced licks of Synyster Gates, including his use of dramatic bends and fast legato phrases. This section helps you develop a sense of theatrics in your playing, combining both technical prowess and a flair for dramatic composition.
Each of these sections not only enriches your playing technique but also deepens your understanding of how various guitar legends approach their craft. This knowledge allows you to develop your own style while standing on the shoulders of giants.
Essential Guitar Techniques in Metal Licks
Throughout "Learn To Play 50 Killer Metal Licks Volume 2," several core guitar techniques are utilized to shape the unique sounds and styles of each guitarist. Below is a list of these techniques, linked to our glossary for further exploration:
- Vibrato
- Alternate Picking
- Legato
- Tapped Harmonics
- Pinched Harmonics
- Sweep Picking
- Two-Handed Tapping
- String Bending
- Palm Muting
- Whammy Bar Tricks
By mastering these techniques, you can significantly enhance your versatility and effectiveness as a metal guitarist. "Learn To Play 50 Killer Metal Licks Volume 2" is your gateway to mastering the essence of metal guitar playing, ensuring that each session brings you closer to the prowess of your guitar heroes.
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Andy James
Andy James needs little introduction as one of the most popular LickLibrary tutors, respected the world over for his unbelievable technical skills and teaching material. "As a player Andy has released a string of solo albums, the last being 2012's ""Andy James"" on Transcend Music which was met with huge...