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 BOB'S LESSON PROGRAM
BEGINNER LESSONS
A MINOR PENTATONIC
G MINOR PENTATONIC
E MINOR PENTATONIC
F# MINOR PENTATONIC
BLUES SOLOING
G MAJOR
A HARMONIC MINOR
HELP WITH BARRE CHORDS
A NATURAL MINOR
DIMINISHED EXERCISES
E HARMONIC MINOR
LICK OF THE WEEK
LICK OF THE WEEK ARCHIVE
MAJOR AND MINOR THIRDS
TRIBUTE LICKS
 FU MANCHU
BOB'S GEAR
THE ACTION IS GO
EATIN' DUST
KING OF THE ROAD
CALIFORNIA CROSSING
START THE MACHINE
WE MUST OBEY
REEDER'S DRUM LESSONS
SIGNS OF INFINITE POWER
STUDIO FOOTAGE
 ADOLESCENTS
AMOEBA
AMOEBA (Octaves)
AMOEBA (Solos)
L.A. GIRL
LOSING BATTLE
NO WAY
NO WAY (Solos)
WORD ATTACK
 AIRBOURNE
BENDING TIPS
HOW TO ADD DYNAMICS
IMPROVE YOUR RHYTHM
MAJ AND MIN PENTATONIC
OPEN CHORDS IN ROCK
SIX LICKS WITH AIRBOURNE
 ALL SHALL PERISH
THE DAY OF JUSTICE (2 Guitars)
THE DAY OF JUSTICE (Rhythm)
THE DAY OF JUSTICE (Solo)
 ARTICLES OF FAITH
BAD ATTITUDE
BURIED ALIVE
EVERYDAY
I'VE GOT MINE (part 1)
I'VE GOT MINE (part 2)
VIC'S GUITAR
 AUGURY
G HARMONIC MIN IN GROUPS OF 4
 Battalion of Saints
HELL'S AROUND
INTERCOURSE
MY MIND'S DISEASE
SECOND COMING
SOLIDARITY IS FUN
 Brant
DR. SPECIAL
LET THE TRUTH BE KNOWN
LOW DESERT PUNK
TOO MANY CHEIFS...
TURN YOURSELF ON
 CACTUS
BLUES IN TRIPLETS
BLUES SHUFFLE
BLUES TURNAROUNDS
E MINOR PENTATONIC EX.
EVIL
OLEO
ONE WAY OR ANOTHER
PARCHMAN FARM
TIM'S CACTUS AMPS
TIM'S OLD BASS STORY
 Channel Three
CATHOLIC BOY
CH3 GUITARS
CH3 INTERVIEW
I GOT A GUN
MANNEQUIN
MANZANAR
THUMB POWER CHORDS
WETSPOTS
 CHRIS BRODERICK
A DOM b13 (11) ARPEGGIO
A MAJOR b13 ARPEGGIO
Bb MAJOR IN 4THS
 CHRIS POLAND
BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT/A MINOR
CHRIS' BENDING STYLE
E MINOR b5 LICK
E PHRYGIAN/RANDOM DIMINISHED
JIMMY PAGE STYLE BENDS
SONGWRITING/SEQUENCING IN Amin
SRB2000 INFINITE SETTING
SRB2000 INFINITE SETTING 2
THE MEGADETH YEARS
WHAMMY BAR PITCH BENDS
 CIRCLE JERKS
BACK AGAINST THE WALL
COUP D' ETAT
DENY EVERYTHING
DO'S AND DON'TS
DOWN STROKES
LIVE FAST, DIE YOUNG
PARADE OF THE HORRIBLES
SKANK / BEVERLY HILLS
THE PROPER PICK SLIDE
WORLD UP MY A**
 CLUTCH
50,000 UNSTOPPABLE (1)
50,000 UNSTOPPABLE (2)
ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1)
ABRAHAM LINCOLN (2)
ABRAHAM LINCOLN (3)
PURE ROCK FURY (1)
PURE ROCK FURY (2)
STRUCK DOWN (1)
STRUCK DOWN (2)
STRUCK DOWN (3)
TIM'S AMPS (1)
TIM'S AMPS (2)
TIM'S PEDAL BOARD
 DEATH ANGEL
16TH NOTES IN THRASH METAL
CARNIVAL JUSTICE (Solo)
HOW TO ADD MORE GRIT
NATURAL & PHRYGIAN MINOR
NEW ALBUM PREVIEW LESSONS
SLAP BASS IN METAL
TAPPING ARPEGGIOS ON THE BASS
WHACKED OUT SOUNDS
WHAT SHAPED ROB'S STYLE
 DECAPITATED
6 LICKS WITH VOGG
DEVELOPING SPEED
HARMONIC MINOR TRINITY
 Deicide
DESECRATION (part 1)
DESECRATION (part 2)
EARLY INFLUENCES
KEVIN'S GEAR
KEVIN'S PRACTICE TIPS
TILL DEATH DO US PART
WARM UP EXERCISES
 DEVILDRIVER
I'VE BEEN SOBER
JEFF'S GEAR
MAJOR AND MINOR SWEEPS
MIKE'S LIVE GEAR
MIKE'S WARM UP LICKS
MINOR PATTERN WARM-UP
PEDAL TONE EXERCISE
PICKING HAND EXERCISE
PULL OFF EXERCISES
TAPPING EXERCISES
TRIPLET FEEL LICKS
 Dwarves
ANBODY OUT THERE
F**K YOU UP AND GET HIGH
FEFU
SALT LAKE CITY
 EVERY TIME I DIE
ANDY'S MAIN GUITAR
FOR THE RECORD (part 1)
FOR THE RECORD (part 2)
MARVELOUS SLUT (part 1)
MARVELOUS SLUT (part 2)
WANDERLUST (part 1)
WANDERLUST (part 2)
WANDERLUST (part 3)
WANDERLUST (part 4)
 EXODUS
A LESSON IN VIOLENCE (bass)
BONDED BY BLOOD (bass)
DEATHAMPHETAMINE (bass)
DEATHAMPHETAMINE 1
DEATHAMPHETAMINE 2
DEATHAMPHETAMINE 3
DEATHAMPHETAMINE 4
FABULOUS DISASTER 1
FABULOUS DISASTER 2
GARY HOLT'S SOLOING STYLE
HAMMER AND LIFE
NANKING 1
NANKING 2
PIRANHA 1
PIRANHA 2
 GWAR
BRING BACK THE BOMB (1)
BRING BACK THE BOMB (2)
LET US SLAY (Flattus)
LET US SLAY (Jaws)
LUST IN SPACE (Flattus)
LUST IN SPACE (Jaws)
MAGGOTS (Jaws)
SALAMINZER (Jaws)
 HAMMERFALL
A LESSON IN BENDING
DIMINISHED TO A MINOR 1
DIMINISHED TO A MINOR 2
DIMINISHED TO E MINOR
E MINOR SEQUENCING
HAMMER-ONS VS. PICKING
HARMONIC MINOR LICKS
LINEAR A MINOR
 HANK III
BLACK DESTINY
NO REGRETS/CHOKING
PENTATONIC EXERCISES
PENTATONIC EXERCISES 2
RIGHT HAND EXERCISES
 Helmet
DAN BEEMAN GEAR/WARM UP
JON FULLER BASS LESSON
KYLE'S DRUM LESSON
 KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
RECKONING (Part 1)
RECKONING (Part 2)
 KYUSS
BASS INTONATION
BRANT'S DRUM LESSON
GARDENIA
ONE INCH MAN
REEDER METALLICA TRY OUT
REEDER PRE-KYUSS
REEDER'S GEAR
REEDER'S HAMMER ON RIFF
REEDER'S PICKING STYLE
REEDER'S STUDIO
SPACE CADET
WHITEWATER
 Mike Watt
MIKE WATT LESSONS 1&2
MIKE WATT LESSON 3
MIKE WATT LESSON 4
MIKE WATT LESSON 5
 Monster Magnet
ED MUNDELL'S GEAR
 Municipal Waste
ACID SENTENCE
DEATH RIPPER
LANDFILL PICKING STLYE
MASKED BY DELIRIUM
RYAN'S MAIN GUITAR
TERROR SHARK
WRONG ANSWER
 NICK O.
ANOTHER LOVE SONG
AUTO PILOT
AUTO PILOT (OUTRO LINE)
GONNA LEAVE YOU
OPEN UP AND BLEED
SIX SHOOTER
SIX SHOOTER (part 2)
TENSION HEAD
 OBITUARY
ARPEGGIO EXERCISE
BLOOD TO GIVE
EVIL WAYS
EVIL WAYS SOLO (part 1)
EVIL WAYS SOLO (part 2)
INSANE
PRACTICE TIPS
RALPH'S GEAR SET-UP
 OVERKILL
BRING ME THE NIGHT 1
BRING ME THE NIGHT 2
GREEN AND BLACK 1
GREEN AND BLACK 2
GREEN AND BLACK 3
GREEN AND BLACK Solo 1
GREEN AND BLACK Solo 2
GREEN AND BLACK Solo 3
IRON BOUND (Solo)
IRON BOUND 1
 PELICAN
LAURENT GEAR INTERVIEW 1
LAURENT GEAR INTERVIEW 2
LAURENT GEAR INTERVIEW 3
 PRONG
BENDING THE NECK
 RED FANG
BRYAN'S MAIN GUITAR
DAVID'S MAIN GUITAR
INTO THE EYE
PREHISTORIC DOG
REVERSE THUNDER
REVERSE THUNDER 2
SHARKS
 REDD KROSS
AMPS FROM THE PAST
CIRCULAR PICKING
GNARLY CHRISTMAS
ROBERT'S CURRENT SET-UP
ROBERT'S GUITARS part 1
ROBERT'S GUITARS part 2
SO MUCH COMING SOON
WHAT THEY SAY
WHAT THEY SAY (bass)
 SCAR SYMMETRY
A LESSON IN TAPPING
EXTENDED PHRYGIAN SCALE
SYMMETRICAL DIMINISHED
THE DORIAN MODE
 SHADOWS FALL
ARPEGGIO MADNESS
JON'S GEAR
MY DEMISE (PART 1)
MY DEMISE (PART 2)
MY DEMISE (PART 3)
SIX NOTE OCTAVE RUNS
SOLOING ON TWO STRINGS
SOLOING ON TWO STRINGS 2
THE TASTE OF FEAR
 SKELETONWITCH
FIRE FROM THE SKY
 TAD
EMOTIONAL COCKROACH
FIRES BURN DIM (BOTSC)
LA MANO PODEROSA (BOTSC)
PANSY
 THE BRONX
IN THE STUDIO
JOBY'S GUITARS
JOBY'S MAIN AMP
KNIFEMAN
KNIFEMAN PREP
PAST LIVES
PAST LIVES PREP
SIX DAYS A WEEK
 The Dickies
UPPER REGISTER CHORDS
STAN'S GUITARS
GIGANTOR
GIGANTOR (solo)
GIVE IT BACK (solo)
WAGON TRAIN (solo)
 THE NUMBER 12 LOOKS LIKE YOU
JON KAREL DRUM LESSON 1
JON KAREL DRUM LESSON 2
JON KAREL DRUM LESSON 3
 THE RED CHORD
DEMORALIZER (1)
DEMORALIZER (2)
EMBARRASSMENT LEGACY
HOUR OF RATS (1)
HOUR OF RATS (2)
MIKE'S GEAR
ONE ROBOT TO ANOTHER
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS (1)
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS (2)
WHAT SHAPED MIKE'S STYLE
 THESE ARMS ARE SNAKES
CRAZY WOMAN DIRTY TRAIN
HORSE GIRL
LADY NORTH
MESCALINE EYES
RYAN'S GUITAR PEDALS
WOOLEN HEIRS
 THREAT SIGNAL
A MINOR MAJ 6
ECONOMY PICKING
HYBRID POLYRHYTHMS
SINGLE STRING SEQUENCING
STRING SKIPPING/TAPPING
TAPPING OFF THE NECK/DIM
THE BEGINNING OF THE END
THROUGH MY EYES
TWO STRING SEQUENCING/SWEEPING
 Torche
LITTLE CHAMPION
ROCK IT
STEVE'S GEAR
TAR PIT CARNIVORE
WITHOUT A SOUND
 TRIVIUM
DOWN FROM THE SKY
DROWNED AND TORN ASUNDER
FINGER EXERCISES
GUNSHOT TREPIDATION
LIKE LIGHT TO THE FLIES
PILLARS OF SERPENTS
RIGHT HAND WARM UP
SCALE FRAGMENTS
SEXTUPLET EXERCISES
SEXTUPLETS IN MINOR KEYS
SWEEP PICKING EXERCISES
THE HARMONIC MINOR SCALE
WHEN ALL LIGHT DIES
 TSOL
ABOLISH GOVERNMENT
CODE BLUE
SILENT MAJORITY
TRIANGLE
 UNEARTH
INDIAN AND CHINESE FOOD
 WINO
ADRIFT
HOLD ON LOVE
I DON'T CARE
LOST SUN DANCE
MELANCHOLY GREY
PYRAMID OF THE MOON
SKYBONE
STREAMLINED
STREETSIDE
SUNBLOOD
TRAVESTY AS USUAL
WINO'S SOLOING STYLE
 3 Inches of Blood
SHANE'S SIX LICKS
3 INCHES OF BLOOD TABS
BATTLES & BROTHERHOOD 1
BATTLES & BROTHERHOOD 2
BATTLES & BROTHERHOOD 3
BATTLES & BROTHERHOOD 4
CALL OF THE HAMMER 1
CALL OF THE HAMMER 2
DEADLY SINNERS
DEMON'S BLADE
GOATRIDER'S HORDE
WARM-UP EXERCISES
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WHAMMY BAR PITCH BENDS (Quicktime HD)
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WHAMMY BAR PITCH BENDS (Flash)
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RIVER OF RAPTURE (Flash)
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RELENTLESS REVOLUTION Chorus (Quicktime HD)
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RELENTLESS REVOLUTION Chorus (Flash)
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RELENTLESS REVOLUTION Intro (Quicktime HD)
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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
TAPPING ARPEGGIOS ON THE BASS (Quicktime HD)
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TAPPING ARPEGGIOS ON THE BASS (Flash)
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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
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
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
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
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
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
FIRE FROM THE SKY (Quicktime HD)
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." . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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
CHRIS' BENDING STYLE (Quicktime HD)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SLAP BASS IN METAL (Quicktime HD)
LEVEL: Intermediate 5....... In this bass lesson video, Damien Sisson from DEATH ANGEL will show us how he incorporates slap bass in a metal arena. . . . CHECK THIS OUT
SLAP BASS IN METAL (Flash)
LEVEL: Intermediate 5....... In this bass lesson video, Damien Sisson from DEATH ANGEL will show us how he incorporates slap bass in a metal arena. . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
TRACKSIDE HOAX Part 1 (Quicktime HD)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
THE MEGADETH YEARS (Quicktime HD)
In this video interview, CHRIS POLAND will tell us what it was like to be in MEGADETH. He will also describe his approach to soloing while in the band . . . CHECK THIS OUT
THE MEGADETH YEARS (Flash)
In this video interview, CHRIS POLAND will tell us what it was like to be in MEGADETH. He will also describe his approach to soloing while in the band . . . CHECK THIS OUT
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
GARY HOLT'S SOLOING STYLE (Quicktime HD)
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
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
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
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
MELANCHOLY GREY (Quicktime HD)
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
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
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
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
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
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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