Ultimate Guitar - Tremolo Bar Techniques

Guitars Lessons by Michael Casswell

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Ultimate Guitar Techniques: Tremolo Bar Techniques

Welcome to "Ultimate Guitar Techniques: Tremolo Bar Techniques," an exclusive course offered by Licklibrary.com, tailored for guitar enthusiasts keen to master the art of using the tremolo bar. This course not only hones your technical skills but also enhances your musical expressiveness, making you a more versatile and dynamic guitarist. This lesson is taught by Michael Casswell.

Imitating a Slide Guitar

The tremolo bar, a pivotal tool in a guitarist's arsenal, can be used to emulate the soulful and fluid sound of a slide guitar. This section of the course demonstrates how to achieve the signature slide guitar sound, creating a seamless, vocal-like quality in your playing.

Benefits

  • Enhances the expressiveness of your playing.
  • Adds a unique sonic texture to your guitar tone.
  • Broadens your stylistic range, allowing for more versatility.

Jeff Beck Style Harmonic Pitch Changes

Explore the iconic technique of Jeff Beck, focusing on harmonic pitch changes using the tremolo bar. This method involves subtle manipulations of the bar to create pitch variations, adding an ethereal dimension to your playing.

Benefits

  • Introduces a new realm of sonic possibilities.
  • Improves precision in pitch control.
  • Cultivates a distinctive sound inspired by Jeff Beck.

Vibrato Techniques

Mastering vibrato techniques with the tremolo bar is crucial for adding emotion and depth to your notes. This section teaches how to use the bar for both subtle and intense vibrato effects, enhancing the expressiveness of your playing.

Benefits

  • Deepens emotional impact in your guitar playing.
  • Offers control over the intensity of your vibrato.
  • Improves hand coordination and control.

Sonic Tones

Unlocking the potential of the tremolo bar to produce unique sonic tones is a game-changer. This module delves into creative ways to use the bar, producing sounds ranging from gentle waves to aggressive, edgy tones.

Benefits

  • Expands your creative palette with novel sounds.
  • Encourages experimentation and innovation in playing.
  • Sets your playing apart with distinctive tones.

Backing Track Application

Using the provided backing tracks is not just practice; it's an immersive experience. Playing over these tracks helps you understand how your tremolo bar techniques fit within different musical contexts, enhancing timing, rhythm, and musicality.

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Technical Details

  • Code

    RDR0266

  • Artist

    Michael Casswell

  • Media

    Online Stream, Download, DVD

  • Media format

    PAL + NTSC

  • Genre

    Rock, Hard Rock, Contemporary

  • Skill level

    Suitable For All

  • EIN No

    5060088822593

  • TAB Included

  • NB: If purchasing as 'DVD', please ensure that your DVD player fully supports the 'Media format' (PAL + NTSC) that this product is available in, as indicated above.

About The Tutor

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Michael Casswell

It is with great sadness that we post the news of Michael Casswell's tragic death in a swimming accident while on holiday in Spain. All of us at Licklibrary are shocked and saddened by MIke's passing, and our deepest sympathies go out to his family at this difficult time. Michael...

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