Paul Gilbert - Tech Session
Lessons Included in this Course
Course Content Overview
This comprehensive tech session provides a structured, in-depth exploration of the core techniques that define Paul Gilbert’s groundbreaking style. Each lesson is crafted to provide you with practical exercises and conceptual understanding, allowing you to integrate these skills into your own playing. From lightning-fast picking to intricate phrasing, you will gain a complete toolkit for advanced rock guitar performance.
Here’s a breakdown of the lesson contents:
- **Alternate Picking:** Develop the precision and stamina required for rapid-fire alternate picking, a cornerstone of Paul Gilbert’s technique.
- **Sweep Picking:** Master the art of sweep picking to execute clean, fluid arpeggios at high speeds.
- **Legato, Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs:** Learn to play smooth, seamless legato lines with powerful hammer-ons and pull-offs.
- **Tapped Harmonics:** Add a unique, bell-like texture to your playing with the creative application of tapped harmonics.
- **String Bending & Unison Bends:** Execute soulful, accurate string bends and unison bends to add emotion and expression to your solos.
- **String Skipping:** Develop the accuracy to navigate complex string skipping passages with ease.
- **Performance Context:** Apply all the techniques you’ve learned in a real-world musical context, with detailed performance breakdowns.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is perfect for intermediate to advanced guitarists who are serious about taking their technical skills to the next level. It is especially beneficial for those who want to:
- Master the signature techniques of Paul Gilbert and other rock virtuosos.
- Significantly improve their picking speed, accuracy, and control.
- Break through technical plateaus and overcome challenging musical passages.
- Develop the skills to play demanding rock and metal solos with confidence.
- Incorporate advanced techniques like sweep picking and string skipping into their playing.
- Refine their phrasing and musical expression in a high-gain context.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
Our “Paul Gilbert - Tech Session” stands apart from other online guitar lessons by offering a focused, systematic approach to mastering advanced rock techniques. Instead of simply demonstrating licks, this course breaks down the fundamental mechanics of each technique, ensuring you understand the “how” and “why” behind the notes. With world-class instruction from Sam Bell, you will receive clear, actionable guidance that is both inspiring and easy to follow. The course’s structured format, combined with high-quality video lessons and detailed tablature, provides a complete learning experience that is designed for results. By focusing on practical application and musical context, this Lick Library course empowers you to not only emulate a guitar legend but also to unlock your own creative potential and become a more formidable and expressive guitarist.
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*This product is not endorsed by or made in association with
Paul Gilbert
nor does
Paul Gilbert
perform or appear on this course.*
Paul Gilbert - Tech Session by Sam Bell
Welcome to the "Paul Gilbert - Tech Session" by Sam Bell, an exciting and comprehensive set of guitar lessons designed for aspiring guitarists who want to master the techniques of legendary guitarist Paul Gilbert. This session focuses on both detailed lessons and captivating performances, providing a holistic learning experience. Below, we delve into the specific techniques covered in this session and the benefits of learning them, as well as the value of observing these techniques in a live performance context.
Lesson Breakdown
Alternate Picking
Description: Alternate picking is a fundamental guitar technique involving the alternation of downstrokes and upstrokes. This technique is essential for achieving speed and precision in guitar playing.
Benefits: Mastering alternate picking improves your ability to play fast, intricate passages with accuracy. It is a critical skill for any guitarist looking to enhance their technical proficiency and versatility across various musical genres.
Legato
Description: Legato playing involves producing smooth, flowing notes by using hammer-ons and pull-offs rather than picking each note individually. This technique creates a seamless and fluid sound.
Benefits: Learning legato will help you develop a more expressive and connected style of playing. It also reduces the physical strain on your picking hand, allowing for faster and more effortless playing.
Tapped Harmonics
Description: Tapped harmonics are produced by tapping the fretboard at specific points, creating bell-like, ringing tones. This technique is often used to add a unique and ethereal quality to solos.
Benefits: Incorporating tapped harmonics into your playing can add a layer of sophistication and creativity. It expands your tonal palette and enhances your ability to create dynamic and interesting soundscapes.
String Bending
Description: String bending involves pushing or pulling a string across the fretboard to change its pitch. This technique is widely used to add emotional expression to solos.
Benefits: Mastering string bending allows you to add vocal-like qualities to your playing, making your solos more expressive and engaging. It is a key technique for conveying emotion and intensity in your music.
Sweep Picking
Description: Sweep picking is a technique where the pick is swept across multiple strings in a single, fluid motion, often used for playing fast arpeggios.
Benefits: Sweep picking enables you to play complex arpeggios with speed and precision. It is an essential skill for any guitarist looking to explore advanced soloing techniques and expand their technical repertoire.
Performance Context
Seeing these techniques in a performance context is invaluable for several reasons. Firstly, it allows you to observe how these techniques are applied in real musical scenarios, providing a practical understanding of their use. Secondly, watching a skilled guitarist like Sam Bell perform helps you grasp the nuances of each technique, such as the subtle variations in timing and dynamics that make them sound natural and musical. Finally, experiencing the energy and emotion of a live performance can be incredibly inspiring, motivating you to practice and perfect these techniques in your own playing.
Guitar Techniques Used
By integrating these techniques into your practice, you will develop a more diverse and advanced skill set. This session is not just about learning individual techniques but about understanding how they come together to create expressive and powerful guitar playing. So grab your guitar, and let’s dive into the world of Paul Gilbert with the expert guidance of Sam Bell.
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Sam Bell
Sam Bell has been playing guitar from the age of 4, since then he has played many styles from Funky Blues to screaming Metal/Fusion on 8 string guitar. A member of UK tech metal band ‘Mask of Judas’, he is also currently writing his own solo instrumental album. He also...