Quick Licks - Slash: Master the Fretboard with the Iconic Rock Guitarist's Techniques

Discover the fiery techniques and melodic sensibilities that have made Slash one of rock's most revered guitarists with our "Quick Licks - Slash" guitar lesson series. This comprehensive set of tutorials is designed to not only teach you Slash's signature licks note for note but also to enrich your playing with a broader understanding of the techniques that underpin his iconic style. Embracing a range of essential methods such as fast pentatonic licks, rock guitar soloing, string bending, and vibrato, this product will guide you on a journey through the musical landscape that Slash has cultivated over his illustrious career. This course is taught by Danny Gill.

What You Will Learn In This Course

35 killer rock licks in the style of Joe Satriani. This course also includes a backing track to play over. The techniques you will learn include:

• Fast Pentatonic Licks
• Rock Guitar Soloing
• String Bending
• Vibrato

Technique Breakdown

Fast Pentatonic Licks

The pentatonic scale is the backbone of rock guitar soloing, and Slash is a master of using this five-note wonder to create solos that are both expressive and incendiary. Our lessons delve into how to maneuver through these scales at breakneck speeds, mirroring the energy and urgency that Slash injects into every performance. You'll learn to navigate the fretboard with confidence and incorporate rapid-fire sequences into your solos.

Rock Guitar Soloing

Soloing is where the heart of rock guitar lies, and in the "Quick Licks - Slash" series, you'll learn the nuances of crafting a solo that stands out. From constructing memorable phrases to developing a solo that tells a story, these lessons encapsulate the essence of rock guitar soloing as epitomized by Slash's playing.

String Bending

String bending and vibrato are quintessential techniques in Slash's arsenal, providing his playing with its signature vocal-like quality. These lessons teach you to bend strings with precision and control, achieving the emotive pitch variations that can make a simple note resonate with feeling.

Vibrato

Adding vibrato—a technique where the pitch is subtly and rhythmically varied—brings life and sustain to the notes, imitating the human voice's natural modulation.

The Backing Track Advantage

Practicing over backing tracks is a crucial aspect of these lessons. The provided tracks simulate a live band situation, offering a dynamic foundation over which to apply your newly learned licks and techniques. This practice method hones your timing, helps you internalize scales and techniques, and improves your improvisational skills, enabling you to play with other musicians or jam over tracks with ease.

Slash: The Lead Guitarist

Slash's guitar style is an amalgamation of bluesy bends, intricate harmonies, and raw power. His approach to music incorporates a palette of tones and expressions ranging from the smooth melancholy of the blues to the high-octane thrust of hard rock. Understanding his style is not just about learning the notes but also about grasping the emotion and attitude with which they're played. This series brings you closer to his dynamic expression and musical ethos.

Techniques List

At the conclusion of your journey with "Quick Licks - Slash," you'll have a treasure trove of techniques at your disposal. Here's a list of the guitar techniques that are the focus of these lessons:

• Fast Pentatonic Licks
• Rock Guitar Soloing
• String Bending
• Vibrato
• Vibrato
• String Bending
• Alternate Picking
• Legato
• Tapped Harmonics
• Double Stop Bends
• Unison Bends
• Pinched Harmonics

By mastering these techniques, you will not only be able to replicate the licks of Slash but also infuse your own playing with the flair and vigor that rock guitar demands. So, plug in, crank up the volume, and unleash the spirit of rock with every bend and vibrato that you've perfected through "Quick Licks - Slash".