Here’s a lesson on how to play one the most known songs by Alice In Chains – Man In The Box. I break down the Solo section as well, backed up with slowed down examples and Tabs
This is a lesson on how to play Prison Sex by Tool. Unique band with unique music. Pay attention to the tuning for this song. The 6-th string is dropped down to B! All the parts are transcribed, including the solo. Enjoy!
This is a lesson on probably the most known song by Slayer – South Of Heaven. Epic opening riff and some heavy riffs. Both rhythm guitar parts are transcribed. Have fun!
Alright, here’s a lesson on that beautiful version of Red House that Jimi played at Woodstock. Cool licks, amazing feel and incredible technique. Check it out!
This is a lesson on How to play one of the most known songs by Led Zeppelin – Black Dog. Cool riffs (as always), rhythmic displacement and time changes are all in this song. Jimmy Page is a master at this! Check it out!
Here’s a lesson on How to play Seasons In The Abyss by Slayer. This is sort of a “mellow” song from their discography, but none the less is still heavy and metal. Both guitar parts are explained along with TABS
This is a lesson on how to play Fell On Black Days by Soundgarden. The song is a killer – odd time signature, cool riffs and lot’s of feeling is what is all about
Despite the fact that this is a very cool song, there’s a lot to learn from it – very fast picking, use of sextuplets, alternate picking, slides and awesome rhythm patterns. It’s not for beginners, but it’s good for practicing all these techniques. Check it out!
Here’s a lesson on how to play Hug You, Squeeze You by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble from their performance at the El Mocambo. Classical 12-bar blues progression, shuffle feel and tasty licks
R.I.P Jeff Hanneman….. I pay a little tribute to the man, he passed away on May 2, 2013. Some of the best Slayer riffs were written by him. He’ll always be remembered!
An introductory exercise to the Alternate Picking technique. Great for developing speed and synchronization between hands as well. The technique is widely used in many styles, so check it out
This is a lesson on how to play Down In A Hole by Alice In Chains, the unplugged version. Includes parts of both guitars with their little details and variations.
This is a speed run/lick inspired by Yngwie Malmsteen and Paul Gilbert. Using two scales – Harmonic minor and Natural minor. Great for working on alternate picking and building speed.
Lots of applications with this cool trick as an improvisational tool. Simple, yet very effective and nice sounding lick. With a little bit of theory knowledge could be used as a modal tool as well
Really cool and easy pattern for the minor 7 arpeggios. It covers a lot of fretboard as well – 3 octaves! The example is taken from Slayer’s “Seasons In The Abyss” second solo by Jeff Hanneman
Awesome lick played by Joe Satriani in “Summer Song”. The lick is in A Mixolydian and using intervals in 5-ths and also in triplet feel. I am also using a hybrid picking, so check it out
This is a lesson on How to play rhythm part of “Territory” by Sepultura. One of the most known songs with typical heavy and brutal riffs. A MUST learn song!
This is a lesson on How to play rhythm part of “Mouth For War” by Pantera. This is a mix between Metal and Punk type a song with cool opening riff, awesome groove during the verses and chorus and a fast paced riff in the end of the song. A MUST learn song!
This is a lesson on How to play the complete Intro and Outro of “Crossroads” , note-for-note as played by the one and only Mr. Slowhand in his days with Cream.
Ok, here we got a cool legato lick Jimi played at Berkley on Hear My Train A Coming.I also included a little improv to show how it can fit in real music…
An explanation of a grip used by many greats like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Frusciante and many more, with some examples. A MUST know for blues players!
The fifth mode of a related major scale is explained, as well as the intervals with the example taken from Jimi Hendrix’s version of Killing Floor by Howlin’ Wolf
A lesson on strength, stamina and stretching for picking hand, as well as 2 excerpts from Message In A Bottle and Every Breath You Take by Police as exsercises.
This is a lesson on How to play “It Ain’t Like That” by Alice In Chains. From their first album – Facelift, this song has nice intro trick and heavy riffs. Check it out!
This is my gear that I am currently using live. The guitar is Fender Stratocaster Highway One USA 2006.
I am using a Marshall Vintage Modern 2266C, Dunlop Wah Cry-Baby Standard, Dunlop Rotovibe, Wampler Triple Wreck, Fulltone OCD and TC Electronics Nova Drive.
Here’s a lesson on how to play “Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik” by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Title track from their awesome album, this song is more rock oriented with an amazing riff during the chorus. Check it out!
This is a lesson on How to play rhythm part for “I Don’T Know Anything” by Mad Season. Cool opening riff with some harmonics and pretty simple riff during chorus. Check it out!
This is a lesson on How to play rhythm part for “Cause Of Death” by Obituary. One of the most iconic songs from their catalog. It’s got everything – heavy riffs, brutal tone, slow and fast parts. A MUST learn song!
This is a lesson on How to play rhythm part for “Tightrope” by Stevie Ray Vaughan. Simple, cool melodic riff in the beginning, followed by a funky rhythm part during verses and chorus. Check it out!