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1. First Lesson (#3927) - Page 1 by Dominic Digiovanni (46)
   the first riff is the main riff the 2nd one is the intro the 3rd one is the chorus and the 4th one ofcourse is the solo. enjoy!
   Metal · Intermediate · 3480 Hits · 1.86/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 1/2/2002
   
2. Minor Scales Pt I (#12046) - Page 1 by Charles Ross, Jr (537)
   Now let's take a look at our first Minor scale we're gonna discuss is the Phrygian Mode.It's the 3rd Mode inside the any Major scale.The Phrygian Mode formula of construction:1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7 8:Notes are:A B C D E F G A.Thi...(more)
   Metal · Intermediate · 4064 Hits · 2.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 7/7/2010
   
3. A Classic Metal Power Chord Riff (#144) - Page 1 by Sean Kelly (1524)
   Set your loop prefs in the bottom right to "forever" for this lesson!<br/><br/>This is a short lesson designed to show you a <b>classic riff style</b> from many hard rock/metal songs. All the sustained power chords in this bar are d...(more)
   Metal · Beginner · 78442 Hits · 3.15/5 (259 ratings) · Last modified: 7/19/1999
   
4. Lip Gloss (#10745) - Page 1 by Rob Samp (115)
   Pretty straightforward/easy. I just thought it sounded sweet so there u go.
   Metal · Advanced · 1561 Hits · 1.50/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 3/8/2006
   
5. Be Quick Or Be Dead (#5127) - Page 3 by Hartwig Stein (114)
   <b>Riff 3</b><br/><br/> This riff, in the original sequence, comes right after the first riff we have looked into. Again it consists of a couple of power chords on the lowest three strings. The same basic techniques apply. <br/><br/> O...(more)
   Metal · Beginner · 44550 Hits · 4.32/5 (19 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2002
   
6. Paul Gilbert Technique (#1341) - Page 2 by Agustn Mombelli (422)
   And finally, this is the mix of the three patterns together: 1) The simple 6 notes pattern 2)The 1st and 2nd string repeat pattern and 3)The little run over 1st and 2nd strings. Combine them. Terrifying, hu?. A good tempo f...(more)
   Metal · Intermediate · 87825 Hits · 4.29/5 (79 ratings) · Last modified: 8/2/2000
   
7. Somethin Wild (#2606) - Page 1 by Tomten Tomten (16)
   Fun Fun Fun
   Metal · Expert · 4793 Hits · 3.14/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 3/14/2001
   
8. Easy, Catchy Guitar Riff (#7404) - Page 1 by Damien Priest (37)
   This is just a guitar riff that basically anyone can do. I guess it helps you coordinate your left and right hands. It's speed is entirely optional, so you can speed it up or slow it down as much as you want when you play it....(more)
   Metal · Beginner · 4221 Hits · 2.50/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 12/29/2003
   
9. Sweet Rock Harmony (Snakes On A Plane!) (#11052) - Page 1 by Jake Lizzio (985)
   <b>The complete original song, "Risking my Life (Fighting the Snake)," can be found at http://www.myspace.com/snakehouse</b> <br/><br/> The rhythm is the first thing you want to tackle here. To help us out, lets look at two full...(more)
   Metal · Advanced · 1730 Hits · No rating · Last modified: 6/14/2006
   
10. Minor Scales Pt I (#12046) - Page 3 by Charles Ross, Jr (537)
    Now the third Minor Scale we're gonna discuss is the Aeolian Mode.It's the 6th mode (note) in the Major Scale.The formula of constructing this mode is 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 7 8 or Notes:E F# G A B C D E.The Aeolian Mode is also a ex...(more)
    Metal · Intermediate · 4064 Hits · 2.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 7/7/2010
    
11. Creative Scales:Chromatic Scales (#12050) - Page 6 by Charles Ross, Jr (537)
    Ok here you go another chromatic example.notice how the scale pattern looks now as the first note starts on the six string.Please go over and over developing the endurance you'll need when speed.This exericse will come in ha...(more)
    Metal · Intermediate · 4959 Hits · 1.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/31/2010
    
12. Sweep This (#10020) - Page 3 by John Mayers (126)
    This exercise ised based on the a harmonic minor scale just like the last one. i first do a big six string A minor arpeggio, then a G# diminished 7th arpeggios and after repeating those arpeggios with the added note that u co...(more)
    Metal · Advanced · 4094 Hits · 3.00/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 7/29/2005
    
13. Of Minor Consequence (#1644) - Page 1 by Joe Ramirez (703)
    This is based in minor scales "E" to be exact the opening lick has a wide interval passage.All you have to remember is that when viewing this passage always tap the 18th fret when you come up to it on the lick.then slide the...(more)
    Metal · Advanced · 4871 Hits · 3.70/5 (10 ratings) · Last modified: 11/10/2000
    
14. THE ALMIGHTY A MIN RUN AWAY (#2977) - Page 3 by David Ower (175)
    This is an other great pattern to use in the context on playing fast runs. Use page 1 & use this pattern to box in your 6 notes. seq|6_5|6_7|6_8|5_5|5_7|5_8|4_5|4_7|3_4|3_5|3_7|2_5|2_6|2_8|1_5|1_7|1_8|A aeolian|seq
    Metal · Intermediate · 6527 Hits · 2.50/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 1/18/2002
    
15. Harmonic Minor Soloin Ideas (#10019) - Page 4 by John Mayers (126)
    this is a cool run in B minor. this example aslo implies that Major Five chord. I sweep alot of this run, for a real nice work out, u could pull it gilbert style and pick every fuckin note. W/e works for u. til nextime bitche...(more)
    Metal · Advanced · 5883 Hits · 1.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/29/2005
    
16. Single String Solo (#5847) - Page 1 by Sean Williamson (114)
    well this is my solo see how it only uses one string and goes up and down the fret board this should help increase your spead also it sound nice but played on guitar its sounds a 1000000 times better since this is the first ...(more)
    Metal · Intermediate · 9179 Hits · 4.30/5 (27 ratings) · Last modified: 2/15/2003
    
17. Be Quick Or Be Dead (#5127) - Page 2 by Hartwig Stein (114)
    <b>Riff 2</b><br/><br/> This is the first riff after the intro, which we will look into later. I only use downstrokes on these chords since I haven't figured out the alternating stroking on more than one string yet, I don't even kn...(more)
    Metal · Beginner · 44550 Hits · 4.32/5 (19 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2002
    
18. Minor Scales Pt I (#12046) - Page 2 by Charles Ross, Jr (537)
    Now our second scale/mode we're gonna talk about is Dorian Mode. It's starts on the second mode/note in the Major Scale.The formula of construction is:1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7 8.The notes:A B C D E F# G A.In the key of D: D E F G A B...(more)
    Metal · Intermediate · 4064 Hits · 2.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 7/7/2010
    
19. Power Chords- More Than You Should Know (#5176) - Page 6 by Jesse Fish (651)
    "<b>More Odd Power Chords</b>"<br/><br/>Now, with all of the power chords you have learned, there are all kinds of different power chords you can make that are, lets say, <b>different</b> from the previous examples. Knowing what the...(more)
    Metal · Beginner · 41613 Hits · 4.36/5 (58 ratings) · Last modified: 10/1/2002
    
20. Sweep This (#10020) - Page 1 by John Mayers (126)
    I used to do something similar to this to get my hands used to quick posistion shifts while sweeping. Its important to be able to execute this becasue when sweeping complex arpeggios and what not, you need to be able to shift...(more)
    Metal · Advanced · 4094 Hits · 3.00/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 7/29/2005