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In The Style of Scar Symmetry (Per Nilsson)

Instructor: Chris Feener
Topic: Cool Riffs
Style: Metal
Level: Crazy!
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    In The Style of Scar Symmetry (Per Nilsson) - Solo Chris Feener
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    Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Crazy! Topic: Cool Riffs Style: Metal

    Excerpt: Hey guys! This lesson is going to be devoted to one of my favorite lead players in metal today  - Per Nilsson of Scar Symmetry. After getting quite a few requests to break down some of Per's licks, I decided to piece together a solo "in the style of" that will get those fingers flying. It incorporates a lot of different licks of a classical nature a...

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    In The Style of Scar Symmetry (Per Nilsson) - Part 1 Chris Feener
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    Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Crazy! Topic: Cool Riffs Style: Metal

    Excerpt: Part 1: Sweep Arpeggio Sequences The solo begins with a sequence of major arpeggios with the exception of the opening (minor). The key modulations are rather random, but warrant a very classical sounding movement that is very prodominant in many of Nilsson's works. Keep an eye on the upper-most sections of each arpeggio and make sure you lock down the legat...

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    In The Style of Scar Symmetry (Per Nilsson) - Part 2 Chris Feener
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    Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Crazy! Topic: Cool Riffs Style: Metal

    Excerpt: PART 2: Harmonic Minor Madness Bars 5-12This section contains some signature Per-licks, from the pedal-tone lick in bar 6 to the descending harmonic minor lick starting in bar 7. The only key to mastering these, specifically, are practice and perserverance. They have a tendency to confuse players (including myself!) at first, but sound very refreshing and i...

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    In The Style of Scar Symmetry (Per Nilsson) - Part 3 Chris Feener
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    Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Crazy! Topic: Cool Riffs Style: Metal

    Excerpt: PART 3: A Play on Rhythm Bars 13-16 At 150BPM, some of the rhythms found within bars 13-14 may cause some frustration. Be sure to play these slow and REALLY examine where the beats are, the durations (especially dotted 8ths) and be sure not to rush. Per Nilsson's fusion-esque rhythm abilities are what set him apart, and the reason for that is his execution...

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    In The Style of Scar Symmetry (Per Nilsson) - Part 4 Chris Feener
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    Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Crazy! Topic: Cool Riffs Style: Metal

    Excerpt: PART 4: Legato Arpeggio SequencesBars 17-22This section begins melodically, then climbs a 2 note per string pattern beginning on an up-stroke. This IS subjective as I know a lot of players who would attack this lick starting with a down-stroke instead; try both. I find, the main advantage of beginning these types of "pentatonic-esque" licks with an up-stroke...

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    In The Style of Scar Symmetry (Per Nilsson) - Backing Chris Feener
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    Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Crazy! Topic: Cool Riffs Style: Metal

    Excerpt: Here's the backing track - be sure to practice each part at a decreased speed before attempting to shred all over it! Enjoy!

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