The Ultimate Guide to Perfect Guitar Technique
This ground-breaking guitar technique collection brings together three bestselling books by rock guitar virtuoso Chris Brooks. Master the essential techniques of alternate picking, economy picking and tapping to open up a new vista of exciting licks and musical possibilities. Get access to:
Over 370 exercises and musical examples Over 3 hours of audio you can download for free Bonus video content Book One: Alternate Picking Guitar Technique This complete method teaches you everything from building firm foundations to performing blazing, musical etudes. You'll master:
Fundamental pick grips and movements Changing strings correctly to avoid your pick getting "trapped" Essential scale sequences to build your musical technique Musical etudes that make key concepts fun and musical
Book Two: Economy Picking Guitar Technique
Economy picking is like two powerful picking systems in one - the strengths of alternate picking with the unbeatable efficiency of sweep picking. Each jam-packed chapter focuses on an essential aspect of economy picking technique and application, with plenty of licks and drills to reinforce every concept.
You'll master: Where and when to apply economy picking Ascending and descending sweep strokes Picking patterns optimised for economy and creativity How your heroes play their legendary licks
Book Three: Rock Guitar Tapping Technique
Tapping is an essential guitar technique and has found its way into most modern genres. Once mastered, a whole new palette of sounds and textures is available to enhance your creativity.
Module 1: Learn the perfect mechanics for tapping and a range of cool licks and discover articulation techniques. Module 2: Get the most from single-string tapping with a collection of scale sequenced, arpeggio-based and ostinato licks. Learn etudes in the style of Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads. Module 3: Learn how to extend pentatonic patterns with tapped notes to create powerful licks. Discover polyrhythms and explore advanced blues scale ideas. Module 4: Create diatonic modal licks and sequences. Learn three-note-per-string legato runs in the style of Reb Beach and Steve Vai. Play string-skipping taps in the style of Guthrie Govan and Michael Romeo. Module 5: Master three-octave string-skipping triads, seventh arpeggios and extensions, and how to sequence arpeggios. Play lines in the style of Guthrie Govan and Steve Vai.
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