I want some videos*exercises to learn shredding!

lucasreis · 04-07-2008, 10:48 AM

Here´s the deal.

I woke up this morning, grabbed my guitar, and decided I would try soloing. I don´t know how it came, but I started doing some really fast shit that sounded like shredding, but pointless stuff, without any scales or anything. I now know that I can play fast stuff but I want to learn the basics! Do you guys have some tips or exercises to me?

DomitianX · 04-07-2008, 10:50 AM

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Michael · 04-07-2008, 10:54 AM

I'd start by learning the major scale and it's modes. You could buy a scales and modes book at your local music shop, or look around for something online. But I think learning the major scale modes is a good first step.

As for note sequencing for licks and stuff, I'd check out any instructional material by Rusty Cooley (his Basic Training DVD would be great for this. You can get it at chopsfromhell.com) and Paul Gilbert.

Drew · 04-07-2008, 11:54 AM

Start by listening to "Comfortably Numb" on repeat for a couple days. Once you realize how much tasteful melodic playing kicks ass, then and only then start thinking about shred.

Also, Rusty Cooley's CFH demo vids for inspiration, then maybe Petrucci's Rock Dicipline. That said, I'd start with a book - Troy Stetina's "Speed Mechanics for Lead Guitar."

74n4LL0 · 04-07-2008, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

Troy Stetina's "Speed Mechanics for Lead Guitar."

+1

Randy · 04-07-2008, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

Start by listening to "Comfortably Numb" on repeat for a couple days.

HUGE fan of the solo from "Time".

JPMDan · 04-07-2008, 12:19 PM

go to amazon.com and get yourself John Pettrucci rock discipline.

Drew · 04-07-2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by levelhead86

HUGE fan of the solo from "Time".

I feel that way about most of his solos, but yeah, that's one of the better ones too.

distressed_romeo · 04-07-2008, 02:57 PM

I'd say just learn your scales, chords and basic theory all over the neck before you worry about how fast you can play them (try 'The Complete Guitarist' by Richard Chapman). Then get 'Intense Rock 1 and 2' by Paul Gilbert, 'Speed Mechanics...' by Troy Stetina, and 'Rock Discipline'. After that, maybe try the Rusty Cooley stuff. All the time you're working at this, be sure to work your phrasing and ability to play over chord changes.

jim777 · 04-07-2008, 03:08 PM

I think "Wild Stringdom" is as good as Rock Discipline, and it's cheaper

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04-07-2008, 10:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
lucasreis ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 302 Thanked: 2	*I want some videosexercises to learn shredding!** Here´s the deal. I woke up this morning, grabbed my guitar, and decided I would try soloing. I don´t know how it came, but I started doing some really fast shit that sounded like shredding, but pointless stuff, without any scales or anything. I now know that I can play fast stuff but I want to learn the basics! Do you guys have some tips or exercises to me?

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Michael No More Mr. Nice Guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia Posts: 8,533 Real Name: Michael Main Seven: '97 UV7BK Rig: ADA MP1 > Mesa 50/50 Thanked: 49	I'd start by learning the major scale and it's modes. You could buy a scales and modes book at your local music shop, or look around for something online. But I think learning the major scale modes is a good first step. As for note sequencing for licks and stuff, I'd check out any instructional material by Rusty Cooley (his Basic Training DVD would be great for this. You can get it at chopsfromhell.com) and Paul Gilbert. RIP MIKE

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Drew Fear the Polo! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 29,578 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 144	Start by listening to "Comfortably Numb" on repeat for a couple days. Once you realize how much tasteful melodic playing kicks ass, then and only then start thinking about shred. Also, Rusty Cooley's CFH demo vids for inspiration, then maybe Petrucci's Rock Dicipline. That said, I'd start with a book - Troy Stetina's "Speed Mechanics for Lead Guitar." "...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon."

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DomitianX ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 162 Real Name: Mike Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620VK Rig: Mesa Studio Pre Thanked: 4	YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

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JPMDan Dis fuckin' guy... Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 5,538 Real Name: Dan Main Seven: Conklin GTG-7T Rig: A. Reactor 112+PodXT Thanked: 41	go to amazon.com and get yourself John Pettrucci rock discipline.

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jim777 Seen all good people Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,187 Real Name: Jim? lol Main Seven: 727 Rig: '87 X-100B Thanked: 2	I think "Wild Stringdom" is as good as Rock Discipline, and it's cheaper ...diagonally parked in a parallel universe... Please visit freerice.com if you get bored online

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