Quick Licks - In The Style of Jimmy Page Volume 2
Course Content Overview
This course provides a complete arsenal of professionally crafted licks that capture the essence of Jimmy Page’s most iconic performances. You will also receive a high-quality backing track, allowing you to practice and integrate these new skills in a real-world musical context. The core techniques covered in this course include:
- String Bending: Learn to bend with the precision and emotional depth that defined Page’s lead work.
- Vibrato: Master the art of a soulful and expressive vibrato to make your notes sing.
- Legato: Develop a fluid and seamless legato technique for smooth, articulate phrasing.
- Minor Pentatonic Scales: Unlock the full potential of the minor pentatonic scale, the foundation of countless classic rock solos.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is ideal for guitarists who want to move beyond simply learning songs and truly understand the building blocks of Jimmy Page’s style. If you are looking to enhance your improvisational skills, develop a more expressive and dynamic lead guitar voice, and master the techniques that shaped the sound of 70s rock, these lessons are for you.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
“Quick Licks - In the Style of Jimmy Page Volume 2” is more than just a collection of licks; it is a structured learning experience designed to provide a deep understanding of the musical concepts that made Jimmy Page a guitar icon. By focusing on practical application and musical context, this course ensures that you will not only learn the licks but also understand how to use them in your own playing.
Practicing Over a Backing Track: Real-World Application
The included backing track is an invaluable tool for your development. It provides a professionally produced musical context that simulates playing with a live band. Practicing with the backing track will help you to internalize the licks, improve your timing and rhythm, and develop your improvisational skills. This is a crucial step in moving from a practice room exercise to a confident performance.
Exploring Jimmy Page’s Guitar Style
This course goes beyond the notes to explore the very essence of Jimmy Page’s guitar style. You will learn about his unique fusion of blues, rock, folk, and Eastern influences, and how he used alternate tunings and a deep understanding of blues scale variations to create his signature sound. By studying his approach to melody, rhythm, and phrasing, you will gain a deeper appreciation for his artistry and learn how to incorporate his ideas into your own musical voice.
The Benefits of Learning These Techniques
By mastering the techniques taught in this course, you will:
- Enhance your soloing and improvisation skills with a new arsenal of professional-level licks.
- Develop a more expressive and dynamic lead guitar voice by mastering the art of string bending and vibrato.
- Improve your technical proficiency with targeted exercises for legato and alternate picking.
- Gain a deeper understanding of music theory and its practical application on the guitar.
Unlock your creativity and find your own unique voice, inspired by one of rock’s greatest guitarists.
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Quick Licks - In The Style of Jimmy Page Volume 2: A Guitarist's Journey
Embark on an inspiring journey with "Quick Licks - In The Style of Jimmy Page Volume 2" designed for intermediate and advanced guitar players who aspire to capture the iconic style of Jimmy Page, one of rock's most legendary guitarists. This comprehensive course offers detailed lessons on signature licks that are not only technically enriching but also emotionally captivating. This course is taught by Danny Gill.
What You Will Learn In This Course
Killer rock licks in the style of Jimmy Page. This course also includes a backing track to play over. The techniques you will learn include:
- String Bending
- Vibrato
- Legato
- Minor Pentatonic Scales
Technique Breakdown
String Bending
A key element in Page's arsenal, string bending, is more than a mere technique—it's a powerful means of musical expression. This course focuses on harnessing the evocative power of string bending, enabling your solos to emulate the vocal-like, emotive qualities that Page's own licks exude.
Vibrato
Vibrato brings life and breath to each note, transforming simple phrases into powerful musical statements. By mastering Page's unique approach to vibrato, you'll learn to add a soulful, pulsating quality to your solos, akin to Page’s own expressive style.
Legato
Page's fluid legato technique, characterised by seamless hammer-ons and pull-offs, allows for a smooth, connected sound. The legato lessons in this course will guide you towards achieving this same silky and articulate flow in your playing.
Minor Pentatonic Scales
The heart of rock improvisation lies within the minor pentatonic scales. Page's exploration of these scales forms the foundation of his fiery and poignant solos. These lessons emphasise the importance of the minor pentatonic scales in crafting compelling guitar solos.
The Advantage of Practising with Backing Tracks
Using backing tracks in practice immerses you in a band-like environment, mirroring the harmonic landscape of Page's work with Led Zeppelin. This approach enhances your ear training, timing, and dynamics, offering a more comprehensive learning experience.
Exploring Jimmy Page's Guitar Style
Jimmy Page's style is a unique fusion of blues, rock, folk, and Eastern influences, marked by inventive use of alternate tunings and a deep understanding of blues scale variations. His playing is not just a collection of notes but a complex narrative, filled with emotional depth and technical mastery. In learning his style, you acquire more than techniques; you learn the art of storytelling through guitar.
Viewer Benefits and Musical Development
For viewers, these lessons offer a path to develop their own unique guitar voice. Each technique provides a foundation for creating original solos and improvisations. This course is not just about emulating Page's style but about integrating these techniques into your own playing, encouraging growth and creativity.
Conclusion
"Quick Licks - In The Style of Jimmy Page Volume 2" is more than just a guitar tutorial; it's an in-depth guide to mastering the essence of Jimmy Page's guitar artistry. It equips you with the skills and expressive capabilities necessary to elevate your musical journey.
Guitar Techniques Featured in This Course:
In these lessons, you won't just play the guitar; you'll learn to speak through it, creating licks that not only echo Jimmy Page's style but also resonate with your own artistic expression.
* THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY OR MADE IN ASSOCIATION WITH JIMMY PAGE, NOR DOES JIMMY PAGE PERFORM OR APPEAR ON THIS COURSE *
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Danny Gill
Danny Gill is, without a doubt, the most loved tutor by our community. With an incredible array of DVDs and web lessons for LickLibrary covering a wide variety of topics all of which he covers with incredible detail, it's no wonder he carries as much respect as he does. As...