Michael Schenker - Tech Session
Lessons Included in this Course
Course Content Overview
This tech session provides a detailed breakdown of the essential techniques that form the foundation of Michael Schenker’s signature sound. You will gain a deep understanding of his approach to soloing, rhythm, and melodic construction. The course is structured to guide you through each technique with clarity and precision, ensuring you can apply these skills to your own playing.
Lesson Contents:
- Vibrato: Master Schenker’s expressive and controlled vibrato, a cornerstone of his melodic and emotive playing. Learn how to add sustain and character to your notes, making your solos sing.
- Alternate Picking: Develop the speed, accuracy, and aggression of Schenker’s alternate picking technique. This module covers exercises and licks to build your picking hand proficiency for fast and articulate passages.
- Legato: Explore the fluid and seamless legato runs that are a hallmark of Schenker’s style. This section will teach you how to execute smooth hammer-ons and pull-offs for lightning-fast melodic lines.
- Tapped Harmonics: Add a unique and ethereal quality to your solos with tapped harmonics. Jamie Humphries demonstrates how to perform this technique with precision to create bell-like tones.
- Double-Stop Bends: Learn to create rich, harmonic textures with double-stop bends. This lesson will show you how to bend two strings in harmony, adding depth and complexity to your solos.
- Unison Bends: Add intensity and drama to your playing with powerful unison bends. This section focuses on a technique that is a staple of rock guitar, and a key component of Schenker’s aggressive lead style.
- Pinched Harmonics: Master the art of the “squealie” with pinched harmonics. This lesson will teach you how to produce these aggressive, high-pitched harmonics to make your solos stand out.
- Trills: Incorporate speed and flair into your solos with trills. This module breaks down the mechanics of this flashy technique, perfect for creating tension and excitement.
- Tremolo Picking: Develop the stamina and control required for high-speed tremolo picking. This technique is essential for creating sustained, energetic notes and is a key part of Schenker’s dynamic arsenal.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists who are looking to expand their rock guitar vocabulary and master professional-level techniques. It is particularly well-suited for:
- Fans of Michael Schenker: If you have always admired Schenker’s playing and want to learn how to replicate his iconic sound, this course is the definitive guide.
- Rock and Hard Rock Guitarists: Players who want to improve their soloing, phrasing, and overall technique within the rock and hard rock genres will find invaluable insights and practical exercises.
- Aspiring Professional Musicians: This course offers a deep dive into the techniques and musicality required to play at a professional level, making it an excellent resource for serious guitarists.
- Students of Guitar Technique: Anyone interested in the mechanics of advanced guitar playing, from vibrato and legato to harmonics and high-speed picking, will benefit from the detailed instruction in this tech session.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
Our Michael Schenker - Tech Session is more than just a collection of licks; it’s a structured learning experience that delivers real results. Here’s why this course is so effective:
- Expert Instruction: Taught by Jamie Humphries, a world-class guitarist and experienced instructor, you receive clear, step-by-step guidance from a professional who understands how to break down complex techniques into manageable lessons.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: The course covers a wide range of Schenker’s signature techniques, providing a complete toolkit for mastering his style. Each lesson builds on the last, ensuring a logical and progressive learning path.
- Practical Application: With professionally recorded backing tracks, you can immediately apply what you’ve learned in a real musical context. This hands-on approach helps you to internalize the techniques and develop your own musical voice.
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- Learn from the Best at Licklibrary.com: As a leading platform for online guitar lessons, Licklibrary.com is committed to providing the highest quality guitar tuition. This course is a testament to that commitment, offering a premium learning experience for anyone serious about mastering the guitar.
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Michael Schenker - Tech Session by Jamie Humphries
Discover the intricate guitar techniques of Michael Schenker with our exclusive "Michael Schenker - Tech Session" taught by the skilled Jamie Humphries. This comprehensive lesson series is meticulously crafted to help you emulate the iconic playing style of the legendary guitarist. The session is divided into three essential parts: Lesson Part 1, Lesson Part 2, and a Performance segment. Whether you're an aspiring guitarist looking to enhance your skills or an experienced player aiming to broaden your musical horizons, this tech session offers invaluable insights into Schenker's unique style.
Lesson Part 1
In Lesson Part 1, Jamie Humphries introduces the core techniques that form the foundation of Michael Schenker's playing style. This section focuses on several key aspects:
Vibrato: Mastering vibrato is essential for adding expression and emotional depth to your playing. Jamie demonstrates how to achieve Schenker's signature vibrato, which enhances the sustain and richness of your notes, making your solos more captivating and soulful.
Alternate Picking: Speed and precision are hallmarks of Schenker's solos, and alternate picking is a crucial technique for achieving this. Jamie breaks down the mechanics of alternate picking, helping you develop the dexterity and timing needed to navigate complex passages with ease and accuracy.
Legato: Schenker's fluid legato runs are integral to his style. Jamie provides step-by-step instructions on executing smooth, connected notes, significantly improving your phrasing and speed. Learning legato enhances your ability to play seamless, flowing lines.
Tapped Harmonics: Adding a touch of harmonic flair, tapped harmonics create high-pitched, bell-like tones. Jamie demonstrates how to execute tapped harmonics accurately, enriching your solos with a unique, ethereal quality.
By the end of Lesson Part 1, you'll have a solid grasp of these fundamental techniques, establishing a strong foundation for more advanced concepts explored in the next section.
Lesson Part 2
Lesson Part 2 builds on the techniques covered in the first lesson, introducing more complex elements of Schenker's style:
Double-Stop Bends: Double-stop bends involve bending two strings simultaneously to create rich, harmonic textures. Jamie shows you how to perform these bends accurately, adding depth and complexity to your solos and enhancing your harmonic vocabulary.
Unison Bends: Unison bends add intensity and drama to your playing. Jamie teaches you how to execute these bends, ensuring your notes stay in tune and resonate powerfully. Mastering unison bends will give your solos a more dynamic and expressive quality.
Pinched Harmonics: Schenker's use of pinched harmonics gives his playing an aggressive edge. Jamie instructs you on how to produce these squealing harmonics, adding a new dimension to your sound and making your solos stand out.
Trills: Trills are rapid alternations between two notes, adding speed and flair to your solos. Jamie breaks down the mechanics of trilling, helping you incorporate this flashy technique into your playing. Trills are perfect for creating tension and excitement in your solos.
Tremolo Picking: Tremolo picking is essential for creating fast, sustained notes. Jamie's guidance helps you develop the stamina and control needed for this high-speed technique, allowing you to play rapid, repetitive notes with precision and consistency.
Performance
Seeing the techniques in a performance context is incredibly beneficial. Jamie Humphries performs a piece inspired by Michael Schenker's work, showcasing all the techniques covered in the lessons. This performance allows you to see how each technique is applied in a real musical context, providing a practical reference for your own playing.
The performance not only highlights Schenker's technical prowess but also his musicality and expressive playing style. Watching Jamie apply these techniques in a performance setting helps you understand their musical applications and inspires you to incorporate them creatively into your own playing.
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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...