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Matt Scharfglass

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The Most Difficult Song I’ve Ever Transcribed ... and It's Not by Yngwie

Posted 10/21/2011 at 10:00am | by Matt Scharfglass

I’m often asked what’s the hardest song I’ve ever transcribed. The answer is not an offering by Yngwie, Dream Theater or Buckethead. It’s “Mrs. Potter's Lullaby” by Counting Crows. Let me begin by saying that there is only a handful of bands/artists I actively hate. My tastes are pretty eclectic and run the gamut from dissonant / atonal / harsh / obscure to the most syrupy, accessible pop.

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Quick Lick: Megadeth - "Holy Wars" Bass

Posted 10/03/2011 at 3:17pm | by Matt Scharfglass

In the following video, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass shows you how to play bass line to the verse of "Holy Wars" from Megadeth's 1990 album, Rust In Peace.

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Quick Lick: Metallica - "Creeping Death"

Posted 09/26/2011 at 4:35pm | by Matt Scharfglass

In the following video, Guitar World'sMatt Scharfglass shows you how to play the main riff to "Creeping Death" from Metallica's 1983 album, Ride The Lightning.

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Just Play: Yes, Even Bassists Can Be Douchebags

Posted 09/14/2011 at 9:36am | by Matt Scharfglass

I’m relieved that most people got the humor behind my last blog post. I want to stress the part where I said, “That’s not to say we bass players don’t have our own share of divas and douchebags.” I’ve been that douchebag. Geddy Lee was my first bass hero, followed by Stanley Clarke, Billy Sheehan, Jeff Berlin and pretty much anyone who could slap or play fast.

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Quick Lick: Anthrax - "Madhouse"

Posted 09/07/2011 at 4:26pm | by Matt Scharfglass

In the following video, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass shows you how to play the intro riff to the Anthrax classic, "Madhouse," which comes from the band's 1985 album Spreading the Disease.

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Top of the Pops: Learn to Play "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People

Posted 09/05/2011 at 10:09am | by Matt Scharfglass

In this new series Top of the Pops, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass teaches you how to play the guitar parts in the hottest songs on the pop charts right now.

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Top of the Pops: Learn to Play "Adolescents" by Incubus

Posted 09/02/2011 at 10:06am | by Matt Scharfglass

In this new series Top of the Pops, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass teaches you how to play the guitar parts in the hottest songs on the pop charts right now.

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Quick Lick: Metallica - "Ride The Lightning"

Posted 09/01/2011 at 9:49pm | by Matt Scharfglass

In the following video, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass shows you how to play the post-chorus riff to the title track off Metallica's sophomore album, Ride The Lightning.

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Quick Lick: Anthrax - "Caught In A Mosh"

Posted 08/31/2011 at 1:58pm | by Matt Scharfglass

In the following video, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass shows you how to play the intro bass riff to the Anthrax classic, "Caught In a Mosh," which comes from the band's 1987 album Among The Living.

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Top of the Pops: Learn to Play "Rope" by Foo Fighters

Posted 08/31/2011 at 10:10am | by Matt Scharfglass

In this new series Top of the Pops, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass teaches you how to play the guitar parts in the hottest songs on the pop charts right now.

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