Yngwie Malmsteen - Tech Session by Nick Jennison

Explore the phenomenal world of neo-classical guitar mastery with "Yngwie Malmsteen - Tech Session" by Nick Jennison on Licklibrary.com. This in-depth lesson package is designed for guitarists who aspire to master the techniques that define Yngwie Malmsteen’s virtuoso style. Divided into two comprehensive lessons and culminating in a performance by the tutor, this session covers a range of advanced guitar techniques, each broken down in detail to ensure you can replicate them note for note.

Lesson: Part 1

In the first part of the session, Nick Jennison introduces you to the fundamental techniques that underpin Yngwie Malmsteen's style. This lesson focuses on building a strong technical foundation, starting with:

Alternate Picking

Alternate picking is essential for achieving the speed and precision characteristic of Malmsteen’s solos. By practicing alternate picking, you’ll develop a clean and articulate picking technique that allows for faster and more accurate playing.

Sweep Picking

Sweep picking is a technique that enables fluid and rapid arpeggios across multiple strings. Mastering this technique is crucial for replicating Malmsteen’s intricate and lightning-fast runs, providing a seamless, flowing sound.

Vibrato

Vibrato adds expressiveness to your playing by slightly varying the pitch of a note. Learning to control your vibrato will help you convey more emotion and intensity in your solos, emulating the passionate style of Malmsteen.

Legato

Legato playing, which involves hammer-ons and pull-offs, helps create smooth, connected notes. This technique is vital for achieving the fluid, cascading notes that are a hallmark of Malmsteen’s playing style.

Lesson: Part 2

The second part delves deeper into more advanced techniques and concepts, ensuring that you are fully equipped to tackle Malmsteen’s complex compositions.

Two-Handed Tapping

Two-handed tapping allows you to play notes that would be impossible with one hand alone, creating a more intricate and layered sound. This technique is a staple in Malmsteen’s solos, providing a dazzling display of virtuosity.

Tapped Harmonics

Tapped harmonics involve tapping on a specific fret to produce a bell-like tone. This technique adds a unique texture to your playing, enhancing the harmonic complexity of your solos.

Sweep Arpeggios

Building on the basics of sweep picking, sweep arpeggios involve playing arpeggios with sweeping motions. This technique is essential for executing Malmsteen’s rapid and precise arpeggio passages.

String Bending

String bending is used to create expressive, vocal-like sounds on the guitar. Mastering string bending will allow you to add a lyrical quality to your solos, much like Malmsteen’s emotive style.

Performance

The session concludes with a performance by Nick Jennison, showcasing the techniques learned in a musical context. Watching these techniques applied in a performance setting is invaluable as it demonstrates how they fit together to create a cohesive and impressive guitar solo. It also provides insight into the phrasing and dynamic control required to play in Malmsteen’s style, emphasising the importance of both technical skill and musicality.

Benefits of Learning These Techniques

• Improved Technical Skill: Each technique enhances your overall technical proficiency, enabling you to tackle more complex pieces and play with greater precision.
• Expressive Playing: Techniques like vibrato and string bending add emotional depth to your playing, helping you convey the nuances of a piece more effectively.
• Speed and Accuracy: Techniques such as alternate picking and sweep picking increase your playing speed while maintaining accuracy, essential for performing fast solos.
• Versatility: Mastering a variety of techniques broadens your musical repertoire, allowing you to play across different styles and genres with ease.
• Performance Confidence: Seeing techniques in action boosts your confidence to perform them yourself, whether in practice or on stage.

Guitar Techniques Used in These Lessons

• Vibrato
• Alternate Picking
• Legato
• Tapped Harmonics
• Sweep Picking
• String Bending
• Two-Handed Tapping
• Harmonics

Embark on your journey to guitar mastery with "Yngwie Malmsteen - Tech Session" by Nick Jennison. Perfect your technique, enhance your musical expression, and learn to play like a true guitar virtuoso.