Rock Concepts

Take your rock guitar playing to the next level with Rock Concepts, an advanced online guitar course from Licklibrary.com. Taught by the exceptional Danny Gill, a former student of the legendary Joe Satriani, this course is designed for guitarists who have mastered the fundamentals and are ready to explore the more complex techniques that define modern rock and metal. Rock Concepts will challenge you to push your technical boundaries and develop the speed, precision, and musicality required to play like a true virtuoso. If you’re ready to unlock your full potential and master advanced rock guitar techniques, this is the course for you.
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Lessons Included in this Course

1 Alternate Picking
2 Economy Picking
3 Scale Construction
4 Pentatonic Sequences
5 Diatonic Sequences
6 Sweep Picking
7 Arpeggios

Course Content Overview

Rock Concepts provides an in-depth exploration of advanced guitar techniques that are essential for any serious rock guitarist. The curriculum is designed to be intensive and rewarding, with a focus on developing speed, accuracy, and a sophisticated musical vocabulary. You will learn the secrets behind the lightning-fast solos and intricate riffs of your favorite guitar heroes.

  • Alternate, Sweep, and Economy Picking: Master the three pillars of efficient picking. You will learn how to use alternate picking for rhythmic precision, sweep picking for fluid arpeggios, and economy picking to combine the best of both worlds for ultimate speed and efficiency.
  • 3-Note-Per-String Scales and Rock Guitar Scale Sequences: Break out of the standard pentatonic boxes with 3-note-per-string scales. This will open up the entire fretboard and allow you to create fluid, modern-sounding solos. You will also learn a variety of scale sequences to build speed and dexterity.
  • Fast Guitar Picking Techniques: Develop the speed and accuracy needed to play even the most demanding rock and metal passages. This module focuses on exercises and techniques specifically designed to increase your picking speed without sacrificing clarity or control.
  • Blues and Arpeggiated Guitar Licks: Infuse your playing with soul and sophistication. You will learn how to incorporate bluesy phrasing and complex arpeggios into your solos, adding depth and musicality to your playing.
  • Blues Guitar String Bending and Phrasing: Go beyond basic string bending and learn the art of blues phrasing. This module will teach you how to use micro-bends, pre-bends, and other advanced bending techniques to create expressive, vocal-like melodies.


This Course is Ideal for Players Who...

This course is designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists who are serious about taking their playing to the next level. It is ideal for those who want to:

  • Master advanced rock and metal guitar techniques.
  • Develop blistering speed and precision in their picking and fretting.
  • Expand their melodic and harmonic vocabulary.
  • Learn the secrets of the world’s greatest rock guitarists.
  • Push the boundaries of their technical and creative abilities.


What will I achieve from completing this course?

Rock Concepts is a challenging but highly rewarding course that will transform your guitar playing. With Danny Gill’s expert guidance and Licklibrary.com’s proven learning system, you will develop the skills and confidence to tackle any musical challenge. The course provides a structured and systematic approach to mastering advanced techniques, with clear explanations, detailed demonstrations, and a wealth of practice materials. By the end of this course, you will have the tools you need to play with the speed, precision, and musicality of a true rock guitar virtuoso.

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Unlock the Power of Rock Guitar with "Rock Concepts" at Licklibrary.com

Licklibrary.com is thrilled to present "Rock Concepts," a specialized guitar lesson series designed for musicians looking to master rock guitar techniques. This comprehensive package focuses on crucial skills including alternate picking, sweep picking, and many more, each tailored to enhance your musical prowess. Whether you are aspiring to shred like the greats or enrich your musical expression, "Rock Concepts" offers a gateway to elevating your guitar playing. This course is taught by Danny Gill.

Mastering Picking Techniques

Alternate Picking

Alternate picking involves consistently alternating between downstrokes and upstrokes. This technique allows for speed and efficiency, making it fundamental for fast guitar picking techniques. Through our lessons, viewers can expect to increase their picking accuracy and speed, facilitating smoother transitions and faster solos.

Sweep Picking

Sweep picking is a technique where the pick strokes across multiple strings in a single fluid motion. It is particularly useful for playing arpeggios quickly and fluently. "Rock Concepts" teaches you to integrate sweep picking into your playstyle, enhancing your ability to play complex chords and melodies rapidly and with precision.

Economy Picking

Economy picking is a hybrid of alternate and sweep picking, used to minimize hand motion and increase picking efficiency. This technique is invaluable for playing faster and more fluidly, especially during scale runs and transitions between strings. Our lessons help you master economy picking to improve your overall speed and control.

Enhancing Musical Expression

Blues and Arpeggiated Guitar Licks

Blues licks and arpeggiated patterns are essential for adding soul and depth to rock guitar playing. "Rock Concepts" delves into these techniques, teaching you how to express emotions musically and incorporate them into your solos for a more compelling sound.

Blues Guitar String Bending and Phrasing

String bending is a quintessential blues technique that adds expressiveness to your playing. Coupled with effective phrasing, these techniques allow guitarists to imitate the human voice, bringing a lyrical quality to guitar solos. Our lessons focus on these aspects to enhance your musical storytelling.

Technical Skill Development

Rock Guitar Scale Sequences and 3 Note Per String Scales

Learning scale sequences and mastering 3 note per string scales are pivotal for any rock guitarist looking to expand their improvisational and compositional skills. "Rock Concepts" provides detailed instructions on these techniques, enabling musicians to navigate the fretboard more intuitively and create more dynamic solos.

Fast Guitar Picking Techniques

To truly stand out in rock music, developing fast guitar picking techniques is crucial. Our series offers in-depth practice routines and exercises designed to increase your speed and accuracy, ensuring you can keep up with fast-paced rock tempos.

Conclusion

"Rock Concepts" by Licklibrary.com is your comprehensive guide to mastering rock guitar. Each lesson is crafted to build on the last, ensuring continuous improvement in technique, expression, and understanding of the guitar. By the end of the series, students will not only have improved in technical skills but also in their overall musicality and performance.


List of Guitar Techniques in "Rock Concepts"

Here are the guitar techniques covered in "Rock Concepts." Each link leads to a detailed glossary page that will further enhance your understanding and mastery of the technique:

"Rock Concepts" is designed to make you not just play the guitar, but to feel and live every note. Start your journey today and unlock the true potential of rock guitar!

Danny Gill playing the guitar.

About The Tutor

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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...

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