WHAMMY BAR PITCH BENDS (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Advanced 7....... In this guitar lesson video, CHRIS POLAND (ex-MEGADETH) will show us how he uses his whammy bar to hit notes within a scale. This requires a tremendous amount of control, so you must respect this . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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WHAMMY BAR PITCH BENDS (Flash)
LEVEL: Advanced 7....... In this guitar lesson video, CHRIS POLAND (ex-MEGADETH) will show us how he uses his whammy bar to hit notes within a scale. This requires a tremendous amount of control, so you must respect this . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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G HARMONIC MINOR IN GROUPS OF 4 (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 9....... In this guitar lesson video, Mathieu Marcotte from AUGURY will show us how he groups 4ths together using G Harmonic Minor. In case you haven't noticed yet, most death metal bands on this site use this scale, so get on it if you're into that kind of music . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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CLAWS IN SO DEEP (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 5....... In this bass lesson video, Damien Sisson from DEATH ANGEL will show us the breakdown section to the unreleased song "Claws In So Deep." You will use E Minor in two octaves . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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CLAWS IN SO DEEP (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 5....... In this bass lesson video, Damien Sisson from DEATH ANGEL will show us the breakdown section to the unreleased song "Claws In So Deep." You will use E Minor in two octaves . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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DEATH OF THE MEEK (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 5....... In this bass lesson video, Damien Sisson from DEATH ANGEL will show us the Wah-Bass section in the unreleased song "Death Of The Meek" . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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RIVER OF RAPTURE (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 6....... In this guitar lesson video, Rob Cavestany from DEATH ANGEL will show us the intro riff to the unreleased song "River Of Rapture." . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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RELENTLESS REVOLUTION Chorus (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 7....... In this bass lesson video, Damien Sisson from DEATH ANGEL will show us the chorus riff to the song "Relentless Revolution." This riff uses 16ths notes and some higher register melodic phrasing . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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RELENTLESS REVOLUTION Chorus (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 7....... In this bass lesson video, Damien Sisson from DEATH ANGEL will show us the chorus riff to the song "Relentless Revolution." This riff uses 16ths notes and some higher register melodic phrasing . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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RELENTLESS REVOLUTION Intro (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 5....... In this bass lesson video, Damien Sissom from DEATH ANGEL will show us the intro riff to the unreleased song "Relentless Revolution." This riff employs slap bass in 16th notes . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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WHERE THEY LAY (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 7....... In this guitar lesson video, Rob Cavestany from DEATH ANGEL will show us the intro riff to the unreleased song "Where They Lay." This song features 4ths on the low E and A, which is pretty rare. So learn this now . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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WHERE THEY LAY (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 7....... In this guitar lesson video, Rob Cavestany from DEATH ANGEL will show us the intro riff to the unreleased song "Where They Lay." This song features 4ths on the low E and A, which is pretty rare. So learn this now . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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THE BEGINNING OF THE END (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Advanced 3....... In this guitar lesson video, Travis Montgomery from THREAT SIGNAL will show us the last riff in the song "The Beginning Of The End." Most people get this riff wrong on YouTube. No more. . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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THE BEGINNING OF THE END (Flash)
LEVEL: Advanced 3....... In this guitar lesson video, Travis Montgomery from THREAT SIGNAL will show us the last riff in the song "The Beginning Of The End." Most people get this riff wrong on YouTube. No more. . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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E PHRYGIAN/RANDOM DIMINISHED (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Advanced 4....... In this video guitar lesson, CHRIS POLAND (ex-MEGADETH) will show us what his "go to" scales are when jamming out in the key of E Minor. Instead of employing the usual natural minor, Chris uses Phrygian, and some crazy Diminished style licks . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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E PHRYGIAN/RANDOM DIMINISHED (Flash)
LEVEL: Advanced 4....... In this video guitar lesson, CHRIS POLAND (ex-MEGADETH) will show us what his "go to" scales are when jamming out in the key of E Minor. Instead of employing the usual natural minor, Chris uses Phrygian, and some crazy Diminished style licks . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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FIRE FROM THE SKY (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 10....... In this guitar lesson video, Nate "N8 Feet Under" Garnette from SKELETONWITCH will show us how to play the intro riff to "Fire From The Sky" from the album "Beyond The Permafrost" . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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CHRIS' BENDING STYLE (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 6....... In this online guitar lesson video, CHRIS POLAND (ex-MEGADETH) will show us how he bends to different intervals to achieve a CHICK COREA esque sound. . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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AMOEBA Octaves (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 4....... In this guitar lesson, Frank Agnew will show us the octave section in the punk classic "Amoeba." Once you through those octaves on top of the riff, then you'll start to recognize how important they are in this song . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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AMOEBA Octaves (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 4....... In this guitar lesson, Frank Agnew will show us the octave section in the punk classic "Amoeba." Once you through those octaves on top of the riff, then you'll start to recognize how important they are in this song . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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LET US SLAY (Jaws)
LEVEL: Beginner 7....... In this guitar lesson video, BALSAC from GWAR will show us the opening chords and riffs under the solo for the song "Let Us Slay." Prepare to dodge some spew . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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HARMONIC MINOR TRINITY (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 8....... In the spirit of "6 Licks" VOGG from DECAPITATED brings us a Harmonic Minor Trinity. In this online guitar lesson video, VOGG will play three exercises using the harmonic minor scale. These exercises are what got him to the next level as a guitar player, so you should master these now . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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HARMONIC MINOR TRINITY (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 8....... In the spirit of "6 Licks" VOGG from DECAPITATED brings us a Harmonic Minor Trinity. In this online guitar lesson video, VOGG will play three exercises using the harmonic minor scale. These exercises are what got him to the next level as a guitar player, so you should master these now . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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I DON'T CARE (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Beginner 8....... In this guitar lesson, WINO will teach us "I Don't Care" from his upcoming acoustic album "Adrift." WINO wrote this song when he was sixteen years, old right after he became a ward of the state . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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I DON'T CARE (Flash)
LEVEL: Beginner 8....... In this guitar lesson, WINO will teach us "I Don't Care" from his upcoming acoustic album "Adrift." WINO wrote this song when he was sixteen years, old right after he became a ward of the state . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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THE DAY OF JUSTICE Rhythm (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Beginner 2....... In this guitar lesson video, Ben Orum from ALL SHALL PERISH will show us how to play the rhythm guitar parts under the solo in the song "The Day Of Justice." He uses a 7 string, but you can still tune to "Drop B" on a six string, so don't fret . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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THE DAY OF JUSTICE Rhythm (Flash)
LEVEL: Beginner 2....... In this guitar lesson video, Ben Orum from ALL SHALL PERISH will show us how to play the rhythm guitar parts under the solo in the song "The Day Of Justice." He uses a 7 string, but you can still tune to "Drop B" on a six string, so don't fret . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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HOUR OF RATS Part 2 (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Advanced 4....... In this online guitar lesson video, Mike "Gunface" McKenzie from THE RED CHORD will show us a riff from the song "Hour Of Rats." This is one of my favorite riffs on the album so watch and learn . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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HOUR OF RATS Part 2 (Flash)
LEVEL: Advanced 4....... In this online guitar lesson video, Mike "Gunface" McKenzie from THE RED CHORD will show us a riff from the song "Hour Of Rats." This is one of my favorite riffs on the album so watch and learn . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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SIX LICKS WITH VOGG (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 9....... In this online guitar lesson video, VOGG from DECAPITATED will show us "Six Licks" using E Minor Pentatonic. In case you missed the other "Six Licks" installments, these videos feature artists creating 6 improvised licks and then showing us the scales used . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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SIX LICKS WITH VOGG (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 9....... In this online guitar lesson video, VOGG from DECAPITATED will show us "Six Licks" using E Minor Pentatonic. In case you missed the other "Six Licks" installments, these videos feature artists creating 6 improvised licks and then showing us the scales used . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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AMOEBA (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Beginner 7....... In this online guitar lesson video, Frank Agnew from the ADOLESCENTS will play the entire punk classic "Amoeba". This is good news for you no matter what instrument you play, because you can jam along as if you're in the ADOLESCENTS! But you're not and never will be, so enjoy . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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AMOEBA (Flash)
LEVEL: Beginner 7....... In this online guitar lesson video, Frank Agnew from the ADOLESCENTS will play the entire punk classic "Amoeba". This is good news for you no matter what instrument you play, because you can jam along as if you're in the ADOLESCENTS! But you're not and never will be, so enjoy . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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16 NOTES IN THRASH METAL (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 7....... In this online bass lesson video, Damien Sissom from DEATH ANGEL will show us how to play thrash metal style 16th notes with our fingers. No more pick for you, at least for now . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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16TH NOTES IN THRASH METAL (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 7....... In this online bass lesson video, Damien Sissom from DEATH ANGEL will show us how to play thrash metal style 16th notes with our fingers. No more pick for you, at least for now . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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THROUGH MY EYES (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 10....... In this online guitar lesson video, Travis Montgomery from THREAT SIGNAL will show us the last riff in the song "Through My Eyes." This riff is a good string skipping exercise so use it now . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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THROUGH MY EYES (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 10....... In this online guitar lesson video, Travis Montgomery from THREAT SIGNAL will show us the last riff in the song "Through My Eyes." This riff is a good string skipping exercise so use it now . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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SRB2000 INFINITE SETTING (Quicktime HD)
This isn't so much of a lesson, but more like watching your Sensei get into a fight. In this video, CHRIS POLAND (ex-MEGADETH) will demonstrate the SRB2000's "Infinite Setting". On this setting you can hit a chord and it will sustain. Then he jams out over that chord, using some of the examples he has taught us so far . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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SRB2000 INFINITE SETTING (Flash)
This isn't so much of a lesson, but more like watching your Sensei get into a fight. In this video, CHRIS POLAND (ex-MEGADETH) will demonstrate the SRB2000's "Infinite Setting". On this setting you can hit a chord and it will sustain. Then he jams out over that chord, using some of the examples he has taught us so far . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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DEVELOPING SPEED (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 10....... In this online guitar lesson video, Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka from DECAPITATED will demonstrate the harmonic minor scales he used to get lightning fast speed fingers. You'll be playing an insanely amazing guitar solo in no time . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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DEVELOPING SPEED (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 10....... In this online guitar lesson video, Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka from DECAPITATED will demonstrate the harmonic minor scales he used to get lightning fast speed fingers. You'll be playing an insanely amazing guitar solo in no time . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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TRACKSIDE HOAX Part 1 (Flash)
LEVEL: Beginner 5....... In this online guitar lesson video, Bob Balch from FU MANCHU will show us the first riff to the song "Trackside Hoax" off of "The Action Is Go." . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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JIMMY PAGE STYLE BENDS (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Advanced 4....... In this guitar lesson video, CHRIS POLAND will show us how to slide up one octave into a bend. This is a lick lesson inspired by Jimmy Page's playing in LED ZEPPELIN. You're gonna have to have some speed fingers so get ready . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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JIMMY PAGE STYLE BENDS (Flash)
LEVEL: Advanced 4....... In this guitar lesson video, CHRIS POLAND will show us how to slide up one octave into a bend. This is a lick lesson inspired by Jimmy Page's playing in LED ZEPPELIN. You're gonna have to have some speed fingers so get ready . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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HOLD ON LOVE (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 5....... In this guitar lesson video, WINO from SAINT VITUS, THE OBSESSED, SHRINEBUILDER, and THE HIDDEN HAND will show us a unreleased song from his upcoming acoustic record "Adrift." The song is called "Hold on Love." Guitar Tabs for Hold on Love available . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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HOLD ON LOVE (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 5....... In this guitar lesson video, WINO from SAINT VITUS, THE OBSESSED, SHRINEBUILDER, and THE HIDDEN HAND will show us a unreleased song from his upcoming acoustic record "Adrift." The song is called "Hold on Love." Guitar Tabs for Hold on Love available . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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NO WAY Solos (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 7....... In this online guitar lesson video, Frank Agnew from THE ADOLESCENTS will show us the solos from the song "No Way." If you have never been able to improvise using a pentatonic scale, watch this now . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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NO WAY Solos (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 7....... In this online guitar lesson video, Frank Agnew from THE ADOLESCENTS will show us the solos from the song "No Way." If you have never been able to improvise using a pentatonic scale, watch this now . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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THE DAY OF JUSTICE Solo (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Advanced 4....... In this guitar metal solo lesson, Francesco Artusato from ALL SHALL PERISH will walk us through the solo to the song "The Day of Justice." You will use Natural Minor, and The Mixolydian Mode. All Shall Perish guitar tabs available . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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THE DAY OF JUSTICE Solo (Flash)
LEVEL: Advanced 4....... In this guitar metal solo lesson, Francesco Artusato from ALL SHALL PERISH will walk us through the solo to the song "The Day of Justice." You will use Natural Minor, and The Mixolydian Mode. All Shall Perish guitar tabs available . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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TWO STRING SEQUENCING/SWEEPING (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 5....... In this online guitar lesson video, Travis Montgomery from THREAT SIGNAL will show us how to create a sequence on two strings. He will also show the same scale used to create the sequence, but in a sweep pattern with tapping. Malmsteen arpeggios here you come. This lick lesson will get you those speed fingers you so desire. Prepare to bust out an insanely amazing guitar solo. Guitar tabs available . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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TWO STRING SEQUENCING/SWEEPING (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 5....... In this online guitar lesson video, Travis Montgomery from THREAT SIGNAL will show us how to create a sequence on two strings. He will also show the same scale used to create the sequence, but in a sweep pattern with tapping. Malmsteen arpeggios here you come. This lick lesson will get you those speed fingers you so desire. Prepare to bust out an insanely amazing guitar solo. Guitar tabs available . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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SONGWRITING/SEQUENCING IN Amin (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 7....... In this online guitar lesson video, CHRIS POLAND from MEGADETH and OHM will tell us about his songwriting process, and how he "trims the fat." Then he will show us how he uses sequencing in his solos . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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SONGWRITING/SEQUENCING IN Amin (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 7....... In this online guitar lesson video, CHRIS POLAND from MEGADETH and OHM will tell us about his songwriting process, and how he "trims the fat." Then he will show us how he uses sequencing in his solos . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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HOUR OF RATS Part 1 (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Advanced 6....... In this online guitar lesson video, Mike "Gunface" McKenzie from THE RED CHORD will show us the intro riff to the song "Hour of Rats." You have to respect how backwards and militant his playing is... if that even makes sense. Just watch . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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HOUR OF RATS Part 1 (Flash)
LEVEL: Advanced 6....... In this online guitar lesson video, Mike "Gunface" McKenzie from THE RED CHORD will show us the intro riff to the song "Hour of Rats." You have to respect how backwards and militant his playing is... if that even makes sense. Just watch . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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ADRIFT (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 3....... In this online guitar lesson video, WINO will show us the song "Adrift" from his UNRELEASED acoustic solo record due out in September 2010. You hear it first, here at PlayThisRiff . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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ADRIFT (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 3....... In this online guitar lesson video, WINO will show us the song "Adrift" from his UNRELEASED acoustic solo record due out in September 2010. You hear it first, here at PlayThisRiff . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT/ A MINOR
LEVEL: Intermediate 5....... In this online guitar lesson video, CHRIS POLAND will tell us about his breakthrough moment as a guitar player. He will also demonstrate what his "go to" scales are if he is improvising in the key of A minor . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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HAMMER AND LIFE (Quicktime)
LEVEL: Intermediate 6....... In this online guitar lesson video, Gary Holt from EXODUS will show us all of the riffs to the song "Hammer and Life" off of their new album "Exhibit B: The Human Condition" . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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HAMMER AND LIFE (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 6....... In this online guitar lesson video, Gary Holt from EXODUS will show us all of the riffs to the song "Hammer and Life" off of their new album "Exhibit B: The Human Condition" . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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REGGAE RHYTHMS Part 2 (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 6....... In this online guitar lesson video, Bob Balch from FU MANCHU will show us more reggae style rhythms. You will learn what a I-vi-IV-V progression is, as well as a vi-IV, and a few others. . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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REGGAE RHYTHMS Part 2 (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 6....... In this online guitar lesson video, Bob Balch from FU MANCHU will show us more reggae style rhythms. You will learn what a I-vi-IV-V progression is, as well as a vi-IV, and a few others. . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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E MINOR b5 LICK (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Advanced 3....... In this online guitar lesson video, CHRIS POLAND from MEGADETH and the CIRCLE JERKS will show us how his jazz influences helped to shape his guitar playing today. . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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E MINOR b5 LICK (Flash)
LEVEL: Advanced 3....... In this online guitar lesson video, CHRIS POLAND from MEGADETH and the CIRCLE JERKS will show us how his jazz influences helped to shape his guitar playing today. . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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GARY HOLT'S SOLOING STYLE (Flash)
LEVEL: Advanced 4....... In this online guitar lesson video, Gary Holt from EXODUS will demonstrate the elements of his soloing style. Take a glimpse into his vocabulary and "borrow" . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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NANKING Part 2 (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 7....... In this online guitar lesson video, Gary Holt from EXODUS will walk us through the remaining riffs to the song "Nanking" off of their new record "Exhibit B: The Human Condition" . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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NANKING Part 2 (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 7....... In this online guitar lesson video, Gary Holt from EXODUS will walk us through the remaining riffs to the song "Nanking" off of their new record "Exhibit B: The Human Condition" . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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MELANCHOLY GREY (Flash)
LEVEL: Beginner 10....... In this online guitar lesson video, WINO will show us the SPIRIT CARAVAN song "Melancholy Grey." You will learn all five riffs to this song . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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NO WAY (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Beginner 9....... In this online guitar lesson video, Frank Agnew from the ADOLESCENTS will walk us through the entire song "No Way." You should play along on any instrument. . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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NO WAY (Flash)
LEVEL: Beginner 9....... In this online guitar lesson video, Frank Agnew from the ADOLESCENTS will walk us through the entire song "No Way." You should play along on any instrument. . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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NANKING Part 1 (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 8....... In this guitar lesson video, Gary Holt from EXODUS will show us how to play the intro and clean riff to the song "Nanking" off of their new record "Exhibit B: The Human Condition" . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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NANKING Part 1 (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 8....... In this guitar lesson video, Gary Holt from EXODUS will show us how to play the intro and clean riff to the song "Nanking" off of their new record "Exhibit B: The Human Condition" . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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