The Wizards of Oz - Tech Session
Lessons Included in this Course
Course Content Overview
This comprehensive course is a deep dive into the diverse and influential guitar styles of the iconic guitarists who have shared the stage with Ozzy Osbourne. You will learn the signature techniques and musical approaches of five legendary players, allowing you to expand your own creative toolkit.
Here’s a breakdown of the lesson contents:
- Tony Iommi Style Licks: Master the dark, heavy, and blues-infused riffs of the Black Sabbath legend, including his use of power chords, string bending, and chromaticism.
- Randy Rhoads Style Licks: Explore the neoclassical and technically demanding style of Randy Rhoads, focusing on alternate picking, tremolo picking, and two-handed tapping.
- Jake E. Lee Style Licks: Learn the raw and aggressive techniques of Jake E. Lee, including his use of pinched harmonics, power chords, and pick slides.
- Zakk Wylde Style Licks: Dive into the blistering speed and heavy riffs of Zakk Wylde, with a focus on his signature vibrato, legato, and unison bends.
- Gus G Style Licks: Discover the modern metal techniques of Gus G, including sweep picking, trills, and tapped harmonics.
- Performance Context: See how all these techniques are applied in a real-world musical context with a final performance by Jamie Humphries, demonstrating how to seamlessly integrate these diverse styles.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is ideal for guitarists of all levels who want to broaden their musical horizons and learn from the very best in rock and metal. It is particularly beneficial for those who want to:
- Explore the styles of multiple legendary guitarists in one comprehensive course.
- Develop a more versatile and well-rounded playing style.
- Master a wide range of rock and metal guitar techniques.
- Understand the evolution of rock and metal guitar over the decades.
- Incorporate the licks and tricks of their favorite Ozzy Osbourne guitarists into their own playing.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
‘The Wizards of Oz - Tech Session’ offers a unique opportunity to learn from five of the most influential guitarists in rock and metal history, all in one place. Jamie Humphries, a world-class guitarist and educator, breaks down each player’s style with precision and clarity, making even the most complex techniques accessible. The course features high-quality video lessons, note-for-note transcriptions, and backing tracks to help you practice and perfect each technique. By exploring the diverse styles of these guitar legends, you will not only learn their licks but also gain a deeper understanding of music theory, composition, and improvisation. This course will inspire you to push your creative boundaries and develop your own unique voice on the guitar, armed with the techniques of the masters.
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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
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Jamie Humphries
Jamie is one of the mainstays of LickLibrary, having a stream of hugely successful best selling DVDs, Jamie is best known as Brian May's sideman who he's played shows with all over the world. Aside from this Jamie is a hugely popular clinician working all over the world with Ernie...