Tony MacAlpine - Shred Guitar
In this guitar video lesson, Tony MacAlpine, a standout on the prog metal/rock scene, presents techniques to achieve the versatility and dynamic range that dominate his style. He teaches how to hone your skills through live performances and step-by-step demos and covers speed picking using his “economy of motion” technique to create powerful riffs.
Videos
• Intro/Tuning (03:13) - Tony MacAlpine introduces the course and covers essential tuning techniques.
• Sammy Bone Shuffle (04:09) - Learn the iconic shuffle rhythm pattern from Tony MacAlpine.
• Unison Slapping (01:22) - Master the technique of unison slapping for dynamic guitar playing.
• Speed Picking (05:57) - Develop speed and precision in your picking technique with Tony MacAlpine's guidance.
• Soloing Concepts (01:36) - Explore fundamental concepts for creating captivating guitar solos.
• Pentatonic Scales (01:22) - Dive into the versatility of pentatonic scales and their application in shredding.
• Creative Improvisation (02:50) - Unlock your improvisational skills with creative approaches taught by Tony MacAlpine.
• Broken Dreams (04:20) - Learn the intricacies of the piece "Broken Dreams" with Tony MacAlpine's guidance.
• Hammer-Ons (02:19) - Enhance your playing with efficient hammer-on techniques.
• Bowed Effect Bending (01:16) - Discover how to achieve a unique bowed effect with bending techniques.
• Pull-Offs (01:27) - Master the art of pull-offs to add fluidity to your guitar playing.
• Outside the Box (01:30) - Explore unconventional approaches to guitar playing and composition.
• Multiple Positions (01:33) - Learn how to navigate the fretboard using multiple positions for versatility.
• Harmonic Thirds (01:00) - Delve into harmonic thirds for adding depth and complexity to your playing.
• More Than A Lot (04:15) - Expand your guitar vocabulary with advanced techniques and ideas.
• Major Key Solos (00:43) - Explore soloing in major keys with Tony MacAlpine's expert guidance.
• Chord Suspensions (03:05) - Learn how to incorporate chord suspensions to create tension and release.
• Backward Slides (01:05) - Experiment with backward slides to add flair to your guitar playing.
• Baloney Pony Blues (04:01) - Dive into the blues with Tony MacAlpine's unique approach in "Baloney Pony Blues."
• Fresh Blues Ideas (04:31) - Discover fresh ideas and approaches to blues guitar playing.
• Conclusion (02:10) - Wrap up the course with final thoughts and encouragement from Tony MacAlpine.