Killer rhythms and fast hammer pull licks in the style of JOHN SYKES & DOUG ALDRICH – 8:37 min

In this lesson Dave Nassie teaches some killer rhythms and licks 80s style, inspired by John Sykes and DOug Aldrich. Learn all kinds of fun vibrato and hammer on and pull off patterns. This lesson is based out of the key of B minor and will use the techniques of pinch harmonics or artificial harmonics. These are also called squeals and Dave goes over the techniques and how to get them to sound great. Remember just the tip of your finger is all you need – strike the string with the pick and your finger at the same time. Experiment on where on the string you sound the harmonic – try different places on the sting to get different sounds. Lots of wide vibrato – practice with the fun riffs and harmonics as Dave demonstrates. Dave then goes over the E minor pentatonic scale and how to add some cool bending licks and much more in this lesson – enjoy! 

Prog guitar Djent Dorian tapping lick ideas and licks – 3:48 min

In this lesson Willie teaches some prog style Djent tapping licks that you can get creative and have fun with. The word Djent describes the sound of the guitar riff itself while the Djent movement is typically a form of metal in which a heavily palm mutes, arpeggiated, and or syncopated guitar sound is utilized. These tapping ideas are in the key of A and utilize the Dorian mode. Willie shows you some examples where he gets some interesting sounds. Try mixing up the notes and put your own spin on these ideas. Get creative with them and have fun!

New practice patterns using number sequences and getting melodic ideas – 10:06 min

Shred pull off exercises – increase speed and dexterity – 9:49 min

In this lesson Dave Nassie teaches some fun exercises taking your pull offs to a whole other level. This exercises will strengthen the fret hand as well as build speed and dexterity. Dave works out of the A Mixolydian mode for this lesson. Dave starts with a seven note pattern and teaches the techniques so the motions are executed proficiently. Make sure you hear each note cleanly and try these patterns in other scale shapes as they will work and you will find they make great licks also! Dave takes you through the scale using these techniques and concentrates on keeping that pinky close to the fretboard and under control at all times. Dave also works on the fingerings and teaches what he found to be the easiest and most efficient – stay consistent with your fingerings. Practice these slow and work up the speed over time. Add these to your every day practice regimen and you will see results for sure – and fast! 

Shawn Lane inspired picking techniques and new sounds part2 – 10:43 min

In this lesson Dave Nassie continues teaches some picking techniques in the style of the great Shawn Lane. This is part two of a two-part lesson. Learn some cool techniques as well as how to put a spin on some of the other practice exercises to get your playing to the next level. Dave teaches these examples based on an A Mixolydian scale shape pattern (B Aeolian). These exercises and techniques will really work your picking and gets you some different sounds. Give it a try and work these up slow. Remember you want to accent within the series of six notes – thats the key. Practice slow and stay positive and the speed will come with time. Be sure and check out part one of this lesson – enjoy! 

Shawn Lane inspired picking techniques and new sounds part1 – 10:55 min

In this lesson Dave Nassie teaches some picking techniques in the style of the great Shawn Lane. This is part one of a two-part lesson. Learn some cool techniques as well as how to put a spin on some of the other practice exercises to get your playing to the next level. Dave teaches these examples based on an A Mixolydian scale shape pattern (B Aeolian). These exercises and techniques will really work your picking and gets you some different sounds. Give it a try and work these up slow. Remember you want to accent within the series of six notes – thats the key. Practice slow and stay positive and the speed will come with time. Be sure and check out part two of this lesson – enjoy!