About this Backing Track:
Here we have the fast paced backing track for old school metal classic ‘Fast As A Shark‘ by Accept. As the name suggests, this is fast, so make sure you use this track to keep your pace and stamina in check.
Fast As A Shark Guitar Lesson
In LickLibrary's "Learn to Play 80s Metal" course, esteemed tutor Danny Gill offers an in-depth guitar lesson on Accept's high-octane track, "Fast As A Shark." This song is a quintessential example of early speed metal, characterized by its rapid tempo and aggressive guitar work. Danny meticulously deconstructs both the rhythm and lead sections, ensuring you grasp the song's intricate details. The rhythm part features galloping palm-muted riffs, demanding precise alternate picking to maintain the song's relentless drive. For the lead sections, you'll delve into Wolf Hoffmann's signature style, exploring techniques such as: Tapped Harmonics: Adding a unique, bell-like quality to notes. Sweep Picking: Facilitating the execution of rapid arpeggios with fluidity. Tremolo Picking: Maintaining a continuous, fast-picked note sequence. By the end of this lesson, you'll not only be able to play "Fast As A Shark" note-for-note but also incorporate its advanced techniques into your own playing style, enhancing your overall guitar proficiency.
