The Wizards of Oz - Tech Session by Jamie Humphries

Welcome to "The Wizards of Oz - Tech Session" by Jamie Humphries, an unparalleled guitar lesson series from Licklibrary.com. This unique product offers in-depth, note-for-note guitar tutorials focusing on the styles of some of the most iconic guitarists from the world of rock and metal. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting, these lessons are designed to elevate your playing to new heights by diving into the techniques of Tony Iommi, Randy Rhoads, Jame E. Lee, Zakk Wylde, and Gus G. Let's explore each section of this session and understand how learning these techniques can benefit your guitar journey.

Tony Iommi Style Licks

Tony Iommi, the legendary guitarist of Black Sabbath, is known for his dark, heavy riffs and innovative lead playing. In this section, Jamie Humphries breaks down Iommi's signature techniques, including the use of power chords, string bending, and palm muting. Learning these techniques will help you master the art of creating powerful, driving riffs that form the backbone of many metal songs. Iommi's style is also characterised by chromaticism, which adds a unique, slightly dissonant flavour to his playing.

Randy Rhoads Style Licks

Randy Rhoads, the virtuoso behind Ozzy Osbourne's early solo career, combined classical music elements with heavy metal. This section focuses on his use of alternate picking, tremolo picking, and two-handed tapping. By mastering Rhoads' techniques, you will enhance your speed, accuracy, and overall technical proficiency. His incorporation of classical music theory into metal playing will also broaden your musical vocabulary and inspire new creative approaches.

Jame E. Lee Style Licks

Jame E. Lee, known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne and other bands, brings a raw and aggressive playing style. This part of the lesson covers pinched harmonics, power chords, and pick slides. These techniques are essential for creating the powerful, screaming sounds that define many hard rock and metal solos. Learning Lee's style will add intensity and expressiveness to your playing, making your solos stand out.

Zakk Wylde Style Licks

Zakk Wylde's playing is synonymous with blistering speed and aggressive, heavy riffs. In this segment, you'll dive into Wylde's use of vibrato, legato, and unison bends. Wylde's techniques are all about maintaining control while playing at high speeds, and learning these will significantly improve your dexterity and precision. His distinctive vibrato and legato licks will also add a new dimension to your lead playing, giving it a more fluid and expressive quality.

Gus G Style Licks

Gus G, the current guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, brings a modern twist to classic metal techniques. This section includes lessons on sweep picking, trills, and tapped harmonics. Gus G's playing is characterised by its technical prowess and melodic sensibility. By learning his techniques, you will develop a more versatile playing style that combines speed with melody, allowing you to create intricate and memorable solos.

Outro & Performance

Each technique and style taught in these lessons is showcased in a final performance by Jamie Humphries. Seeing these techniques in a performance context is incredibly valuable for several reasons. It demonstrates how to seamlessly integrate various techniques into a cohesive musical piece, providing a real-world example of how to apply what you've learned. Watching a professional performance also offers inspiration and motivation, showing you the potential of mastering these skills. This final performance ties everything together, giving you a complete understanding of how to use these techniques in your playing.

List of Guitar Techniques Used

• Vibrato
• Alternate Picking
• Legato
• Tapped Harmonics
• Double-Stop Bends
• Unison Bends
• Pinched Harmonics
• Trills
• Tremolo Picking
• Chord Progressions
• Arpeggios
• Dive-Bombs
• Harmonics
• Pull-Offs
• Power Chords
• Palm-Muting
• Barre Chords
• Two-Handed Tapping
• Sweep Picking
• Rakes
• Slides
• Sustain
• Pick Slides
• String Bending
• Syncopated Rhythms
• Open-String Riffs
• Whammy-Bar Tricks
• Bluesy Bends
• Octave Melodies
• Galloping Rhythms
• Dual Guitar Harmonies
• Arpeggiated Chord Progressions
• Chromaticism
• Altered Tuning