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33 Tapping out Phrygian melodies to create rhythms – 4:31 min

Tapping out Phrygian melodies to create rhythms – 4:31 min

In this lesson Willie teaches a cool device to tap out two handed melodies using a mode – in this example Phrygian mode. He uses two handed tapping to make this melody come alive. But you can use any mode to recreate this effect – use your ears to guide you and get creative and take these ideas and run with them. Remember two handed tapping with multiple fingers takes some time to get proficient – so take your time and be patient – get creative and have fun!

Category: Metal & Shred
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 4:31 min

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39 Lead playing and soloing in DROP B Tuning – 15:26 min

Lead playing and soloing in DROP B Tuning – 15:26 min

In this lesson Dave Nassie teaches some heavy lead playing in Drop B tuning. Dave will be in Drop B tuning which is B, F#, B, E, G#, C# low to high. Be sure and watch the previous lesson on riff building and scale use in Drop B tuning. For educational and reference purposes Dave will be referring to the notes as if in standard tuning. Dave goes over some cool rhythms and then takes you through how to assemble lead lines in this Drop B tuning – big fun! ENjoy!

Category: Metal & Shred
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 15:26 min

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38 Heavy rhythms using DROP B tuning, create riffs – 13:09 min

Heavy rhythms using DROP B tuning, create riffs – 13:09 min

In this lesson Dave Nassie takes you through the very heavy and cool tuning of DROP B. Low to high tune your guitar to B,F#,B,E,G#,C#. In this lesson Dave teaches how to come up with heavy rhythms using this tuning and riffing from scale patterns. Dave goes over the tuning as well as all the riffs and licks. Have fun and get creative in coming up with new musical ideas and rhythms.

Category: Metal & Shred
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 13:9 min

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1 Modern Metal & Shred fast rhythms lessons 9:27 min

Modern Metal & Shred fast rhythms lessons 9:27 min

In this lesson Dave Nassie teaches some modern metal and shred rhythms and techniques. Learn old school thrash in standard tuning and get that right hand moving at rapid fire speeds. Dave breaks down how to come up with rhythms of your own and how to build stamia with the pick hand. Dave talks about the heavy downstroke and string muting techniques as well as tapping out rhythms to get the feel down. Dave also teaches drum machine use and how to add in the drum machine to practice these techniques.

Category: Metal & Shred
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 9:27 min

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20 Metal rhythm and licks lesson MEGADETH PANTERA styles – 5:55 min

Metal rhythm and licks lesson MEGADETH PANTERA styles – 5:55 min

In this metal lesson Willie teaches some cool rhythms and licks in the Megadeth fast and furios agressive style. Learn all the licks up close and we make it easy with our on screen text and tab. This lesson will help develop your rhythm chops and unlock the potential of this style. Use this lesson as a jump off point to come up with some other creative rhythms and ideas.

Category: Metal & Shred
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 5:54 min

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9 Rhythms using Pentatonic scales in a Metallica, Judas Priest, 80’s metal style – 4:36 min

Rhythms using Pentatonic scales in a Metallica, Judas Priest, 80’s metal style – 4:36 min

In this lesson Willie teaches how to create cool rhythms using Pentatonic scales in a Metallica, Judas Priest, real 80’s metal style. Learn how to use scale notes to accent off a pedal rhythm tones to get a cool rhythm. Learn how to bar across frets to open the creative doors to new rhythmic ideas. Rock on!

Category: Metal & Shred
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 4:36 min

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32 Create your own heavy and cool riffs and rhythms using scales, HARMONIC MINOR example – 6:13 min

Create your own heavy and cool riffs and rhythms using scales, HARMONIC MINOR example – 6:13 min

In this lesson we teach how to build killer riffs and rhythms using scales. Here we use the harmonic minor scale to creat some cool rhythms. Use these examples as springboards to create the creative juices flowing to come up with some great ideas.

Category: Metal & Shred
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 6:13 min

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34 Fun and simple WHAMMY BAR licks & tricks with rhythm ideas – 5:57 min

Fun and simple WHAMMY BAR licks & tricks with rhythm ideas – 5:57 min

In this lesson Willie teaches some fun whammy bar tricks and ideas using harmonics in the musical styles of Eddie Van Halen, Jeff Beck, Dimenbag Darrell of Pantera, and many more. Willie makes these tricks fun and easy to give you a flutter type of sound using natural harmonics. Get the technique down solid and then take it and run with it – get creative and keep on rocking!

Category: Metal & Shred
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 5:57 min

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27 Metal lesson with licks & rhythms in the styles of METALLICA, CHILDREN OF BODOM, & TESTAMENT – 9:18 min

Metal lesson with licks & rhythms in the styles of METALLICA, CHILDREN OF BODOM, & TESTAMENT – 9:18 min

In this lesson Willie teaches the rhythm styles of heavy metal bands such as Metallica, Children of Bodom, Testament and many more. Take these ideas and use them as a springboard and add your own flair and run with them. Try these ideas in different keys. Willie bases these licks off the Harmonic Minor scale and shows you how to break up a scale and come up with cool riffs and ideas – check it out and rock oN!

Category: Metal & Shred
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 9:18 min

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26 Metal Rhythms in styles of ANTHRAX, LAMB OF GOD, & SLIPKNOT – 7:24 min

Metal Rhythms in styles of ANTHRAX, LAMB OF GOD, & SLIPKNOT – 7:24 min

In this lesson Willie teaches rhythms in the heavy metal styles of Anthrax, Lamb of God, Slipknot, and many more. Willie uses a technique of dissecting a scale to get rhythmic ideas. He uses the Locrian mode in this lesson and shows you the scale up close and personal. Locrian is the 7th mode of the major scale and many bands use this scale in their music – Metallica also uses this scale to creat.

Category: Metal & Shred
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 7:24 min

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33 Tapping out Phrygian melodies to create rhythms – 4:31 min

33 Tapping out Phrygian melodies to create rhythms – 4:31 min

39 Lead playing and soloing in DROP B Tuning – 15:26 min

38 Heavy rhythms using DROP B tuning, create riffs – 13:09 min

1 Modern Metal & Shred fast rhythms lessons 9:27 min

20 Metal rhythm and licks lesson MEGADETH PANTERA styles – 5:55 min

9 Rhythms using Pentatonic scales in a Metallica, Judas Priest, 80’s metal style – 4:36 min

32 Create your own heavy and cool riffs and rhythms using scales, HARMONIC MINOR example – 6:13 min

34 Fun and simple WHAMMY BAR licks & tricks with rhythm ideas – 5:57 min

27 Metal lesson with licks & rhythms in the styles of METALLICA, CHILDREN OF BODOM, & TESTAMENT – 9:18 min

26 Metal Rhythms in styles of ANTHRAX, LAMB OF GOD, & SLIPKNOT – 7:24 min

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