More Open-String Lick Ideas from Metallica's Kirk Hammett By Kirk Hammett published 6 May 19 In this classic GW lesson, Kirk Hammett demonstrates some lead ideas that use open-string notes.
Mastering the Modes of G Major with Three Notes Per String By Nita Strauss published 26 April 19 This approach offers an economical way to cover a lot of fretboard ground while broadening the availability of notes within a given position.
Examining Five Essential Minor Mode Scale Patterns By Metal Mike Chlasciak published 23 April 19 Focus on two essential minor modes, Dorian and Aeolian, with these scale patterns.
Discovering New Ways to Use the Minor Pentatonic Scale By Metal Mike Chlasciak published 3 April 19 How to break away from the “bluesy” sound with which the scale is so often associated.
Outside-the-Box Shred Lesson: A Tribute to the Late, Great Shawn Lane By Mike Orlando published 26 March 19 Learn some great Shawn Lane-style licks with this lesson.
How to Incorporate Suspended Chords into Heavy Metal Rhythm Guitar Parts By Metal Mike Chlasciak published 20 March 19 Learn a few different examples of rhythm-guitar ideas that jump around harmonically and also feature the incorporation of suspended chords.
Randy Rhoads' Scales, Blues Licks and Daring Chromatic Maneuvers By Tom Kolb published 19 March 19 Learn the scales, blues licks and daring chromatic maneuvers of Ozzy's late, great axman.
Moving Across the Fretboard in Unusual Ways to Produce Unique Runs By John Petrucci published 11 March 19 This kind of “positional wizardry” can be used to generate interesting melodic patterns that can be used in a variety of ways.
Using Syncopation to Disguise the Meter By Dave Davidson published 5 March 19 Learn how unexpected rhythmic shifts and syncopations can obscure the meter.
Using String Skipping to Create Angular, Sweep-Type Sounds By Jacky Vincent published 4 March 19 These string-skipping techniques will help you nail some fast alternate- and sweep/economy-picked phrases.
Add Some Staccato, Jake E. Lee-Inspired Licks to Your Arsenal By Will Wallner published 4 March 19 Learn a double-picking technique Jake E. Lee used to great effect during his time with Ozzy Osbourne.
Learn the Guitar Habits of Buckethead By Tyler Larson published 1 March 19 Learn the habits of a mysterious guitar genius.
A Guide to High-Pitched Natural Harmonics By Metal Mike Chlasciak published 1 March 19 Learn some licks that utilize natural harmonics.
Using Country-Style “Chicken Pickin’” in Metal By Mike Orlando published 25 February 19 How to incorporate “Chicken Pickin’” into your metal-style solos.
Creating Riffs from Arpeggios, and the Intro and Verses to “Priestess” By Mark Holcomb published 7 February 19 Walk the line between playing only single notes while also outlining “wide” chord voicings via the use of arpeggios.
Incorporating Jazz Chords Into Metal By Dave Davidson published 5 February 19 Try introducing some jazz-type chord voicings and harmonies into your metal riffs.
A Clean Sweep: Running the Arpeggio Gauntlet By Baron Taurean Helleshaar published 28 January 19 This lesson can provide you with a few patterns and ideas you can incorporate into your own solos and riffs.
How Guitarists Can Build Super-Human Legato Chops By Metal Mike Chlasciak published 23 January 19 Get your fret-hand chops in shape and develop excellent fretboard “traction” with this lesson.
How to Play Fast Arpeggio-Based Licks Without Sweep Picking By Marty Friedman published 17 January 19 Marty Friedman demonstrates some cool ways you can achieve the effect of fast arpeggio-based sounds while avoiding the predictability of standard sweep-picking licks.
How to Use Your Whammy Bar Within a Riff By Dave Davidson published 16 January 19 Use your whammy bar to “color” chord patterns and give single-note lines different and unusual textures.