Seven String Secrets - Guitar Course
Guitar Lessons with Sam Bell
Seven String Secrets
Lessons Included in this Course
Course Content Overview
This comprehensive course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to master the seven-string guitar. You will learn to harness the full potential of the extended range, from foundational concepts to advanced techniques. The lessons are structured to provide a clear and practical path to seven-string mastery.
Here’s a breakdown of the lesson contents:
- Understanding 7-String Tuning: Get to grips with the standard B-E-A-D-G-B-E tuning and how to use the low B string to create powerful, modern metal riffs.
- Modern Metal Chord Voicings: Learn to create rich, complex chord voicings that are unique to the seven-string guitar, perfect for djent and progressive metal.
- Advanced Techniques: Master essential seven-string techniques including legato for fluid solos, two-handed tapping for intricate melodies, and slap guitar for percussive and rhythmic textures.
- Scale Shapes and Arpeggios: Expand your fretboard knowledge with new scale shapes and arpeggios that utilize the full range of the seven-string guitar, opening up new creative possibilities for your solos and improvisations.
- Exclusive Compositions: Apply your new skills by learning to play three exclusive compositions that showcase a variety of seven-string progressive metal guitar techniques.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is perfect for intermediate to advanced guitarists who are looking to expand their technical and creative horizons. It is especially beneficial for those who want to:
- Master the seven-string guitar and extended range instruments.
- Learn modern metal and progressive metal guitar techniques.
- Improve their understanding of music theory as it applies to the seven-string guitar.
- Develop their soloing, riff-writing, and improvisational skills.
- Learn from a world-class instructor in a structured and supportive environment.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
“Seven String Secrets” offers a unique and effective approach to learning the seven-string guitar. Sam Bell’s clear and concise teaching style, combined with high-quality video lessons and close-up shots, ensures that you will be able to follow along and master each technique. The course is structured to provide a logical progression, from the fundamentals of seven-string tuning to advanced techniques and creative applications. With the inclusion of backing tracks and downloadable tabs, you will have all the tools you need to practice and apply what you have learned in a musical context. This course will not only teach you how to play the seven-string guitar but will also inspire you to push your creative boundaries and develop your own unique voice on the instrument. ’’’
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Seven String Secrets: Your Gateway to Mastering Modern Metal Guitar
LickLibrary proudly introduces "Seven String Secrets," a groundbreaking guitar course meticulously crafted to elevate your mastery over the enigmatic and potent seven-string guitar. This extensive tutorial covers essential techniques that shape the sound of modern metal, offering a complete journey for guitarists eager to enhance their musical palette on the seven-string platform. This course is taught by Sam Bell.
Guitar Lesson Breakdown
Understanding 7 String Tuning
The cornerstone of unlocking the seven-string guitar's potential begins with mastering its tuning. This course kicks off by guiding you through the standard tuning of a seven-string, which introduces a lower B string to the conventional six-string setup. This extra string broadens the guitar's sonic range, paving the way for richer, more intense riffs and chords characteristic of contemporary metal. Grasping this tuning is crucial for any guitarist venturing into the realm of extended-range instruments, providing fresh pathways for your musical exploration and composition.
Modern Metal Seven String Chord Voicings
Step into the sophisticated universe of modern metal chord voicings tailored for the seven-string guitar. In this course segment, you'll learn how to use the instrument's extended range to forge powerful, intricate chords that bring depth and vigor to your sound. Whether you're into djent or progressive metal, mastering these voicings is essential for achieving the cutting-edge tones that define the metal genre today.
Techniques: Legato, Tapping, and Slap Guitar
This course thoroughly covers the art of legato for smooth, flowing lines, the precision of tapping for articulate melodies, and the percussive power of slap techniques, all on the seven-string guitar. You'll receive detailed instructions on incorporating these techniques into your repertoire, enhancing your expressive capabilities and adding sophistication to your solos and rhythm parts. These techniques not only bolster your technical skills but also broaden your creative horizons.
Mastery of Scale Shapes and Arpeggios
This crucial part of the course aims to deepen your understanding of scale shapes and arpeggios, especially as they apply to the seven-string guitar. Expanding your fretboard knowledge opens up innovative soloing and improvisational opportunities, allowing you to weave compelling melodies and craft standout solos with ease.
Benefits of Playing Over a Backing Track
Included with "Seven String Secrets" is an exclusive backing track designed to complement the course's lessons. Engaging with this track is more than mere practice—it's a vital component of your musical growth. It enables you to put the techniques into practice within a musical context, sharpens your timing and rhythmic skills, and boosts your improvisational prowess. This immersive experience mimics playing within a band setting, gearing you up for live performances and collaborative endeavors.
"Seven String Secrets" doesn’t just teach you about playing the guitar; it immerses you in the artistry and potential of the seven-string. Each technique discussed is a stepping stone towards becoming a multifaceted, dynamic player in the modern metal landscape.
Guitar Techniques Utilized in This Course
This curated list is your portal to diving deep into your instrument, equipping you with the skills and insights necessary to elevate your playing. "Seven String Secrets" is not merely a course—it's a journey to the heart of the seven-string guitar, unlocking its full expressive and creative potential.
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