Quick Licks - In The Style of Slash: Elevate Your Guitar Skills with Iconic Rock Techniques
Introduction to this Quick Licks course
This extensive tutorial collection not only teaches you Slash's hallmark licks note for note but also enriches your playing style by deeply exploring the techniques that form the foundation of his renowned sound. Covering a broad spectrum of skills such as speedy pentatonic licks, rock guitar soloing, expressive string bending, and soulful vibrato, this product is your gateway to understanding and mastering the guitar prowess of Slash. This course is taught by Danny Gill.
What You Will Learn In This Course
35 killer rock licks in the style of Slash. This course also includes a backing track to play over. The techniques you will learn include:
- Fast Pentatonic Licks
- Rock Guitar Soloing
- String Bending
- Vibrato
Technique Breakdown
Speedy Pentatonic Licks
At the heart of rock guitar soloing lies the pentatonic scale, and Slash's expertise in this realm is unparalleled. In these lessons, you will master moving through these scales with lightning speed, echoing the intensity and passion that Slash brings to his performances. These skills will not only enhance your speed but also your confidence in navigating the fretboard and integrating quick, seamless licks into your solos.
Rock Guitar Soloing Mastery
Learn to weave together memorable musical phrases and develop solos that narrate a story, embodying the spirit of rock guitar soloing as exemplified by Slash's iconic style.
Mastery of String Bending and Vibrato
Two of the most crucial techniques in Slash's repertoire are string bending and vibrato, giving his playing a distinct, voice-like quality. These lessons focus on mastering the art of bending strings with exactness and injecting emotion into each note. Vibrato, with its subtle and rhythmic pitch variations, adds dimension and sustain to your notes, mimicking the natural modulation of a singing voice.
The Benefit of Practicing with Backing Tracks
An integral part of these lessons is practicing with backing tracks. These tracks create an experience akin to playing with a live band, providing a robust backdrop for applying your newfound licks and techniques. This practice approach is key to refining your timing, internalizing scales and methods, and enhancing your improvisational skills, preparing you to confidently jam with other musicians or play over tracks.
Exploring Slash's Guitar Style
Slash's guitar style is a rich tapestry of bluesy nuances, complex harmonies, and raw, unbridled energy. His musical approach blends a variety of tones and expressions, from the soulful depths of the blues to the energetic surge of hard rock. These lessons offer more than just note-for-note instruction; they invite you to understand the emotion and attitude behind his playing, bringing you closer to his unique musical expression.
Comprehensive Techniques List
By the end of your exploration with this Quick Licks course, you'll possess a vast array of guitar techniques. Below is a list of key techniques featured in these lessons:
Through mastering these techniques, you'll not just replicate Slash's iconic licks but also bring a new level of flair and intensity to your own rock guitar playing. Get ready to plug in, turn up the volume, and bring the essence of rock to life with every bend and vibrato.
* THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY OR MADE IN ASSOCIATION WITH SLASH, NOR DOES SLASH PERFORM OR APPEAR ON THIS COURSE *
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Danny Gill
Danny Gill is, without a doubt, the most loved tutor by our community. With an incredible array of DVDs and web lessons for LickLibrary covering a wide variety of topics all of which he covers with incredible detail, it's no wonder he carries as much respect as he does. As...