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 examplesOver 3 hours of audio you can download for freeBonus video content Book One: Alternate Picking Guitar TechniqueThis complete method teaches you everything from building firm foundations to performing blazing, musical etudes. You'll master:
Fundamental pick grips and movementsChanging strings correctly to avoid your pick getting "trapped"Essential scale sequences to build your musical techniqueMusical 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 pickingAscending and descending sweep strokesPicking patterns optimised for economy and creativityHow 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.
All in all, Chris Brooks' 3 in 1 Picking & Tapping Guitar Technique Collection contains everything you'll ever need to know about building perfect technique, and applying it musically.