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Legato - Improving Your Technique
Instructor:
Al Joseph
Topic(s):
Technique
Style(s):
Any Style, Rock
Level(s):
Intermediate
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Legato - Introduction
Instructor:
Al Joseph
Level:
Intermediate
Topic:
Technique
Style:
Any Style
Welcome to this tutorial on legato! Stay relaxed for this one, folks. 1. Make sure fingers stay as close to the fretboard as possible 2. Steady wins the race - If you play or practice at "your" natural pace with complete accuracy, you will aquire more speed 3. Proper breathing and posture = Stronger player - One of my favorite teachers a...
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Legato - Marco Sfogli Style Lick
Instructor:
Al Joseph
Level:
Intermediate
Topic:
Technique
Style:
Rock
NOTE: You may notice I'm using a lot of pick strokes. But it doesn't mean it's note legato. Through studying guitar players like Marco Sfogli and Paul Guilbert, I've found that the mixture of using pick strokes can do wonders for making your lines sound punchier and tighter.
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0:35
Legato - John Petrucci Style Lick
Instructor:
Al Joseph
Level:
Intermediate
Topic:
Technique
Style:
Rock
Here's a smooth lick inspired by Dream Theater's guitarist, John Petrucci. Guys, watch out for the tricky string skipping here... :-) Practice this one slowly until you have it down solid. Once you have this one down, go to the next page to practice a lick inspired by Infinite Guitar's Tom Quayle!
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0:35
Legato - Tom Quayle Style Lick
Instructor:
Al Joseph
Level:
Intermediate
Topic:
Technique
Style:
Rock
This 3rd lick is based on our own Tom Quayle's "Mordern Legato" technique. Notice how he uses a combination of linear and horizontal movement through the scales? Pretty cool stuff! Once you have these licks under your belt, be sure to head on over to the next page to test your skills with the backing track!
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1:50
Legato - Rock Groove Backing Track
Instructor:
Al Joseph
Level:
Intermediate
Topic:
Technique
Style:
Rock
Have fun with the backing track guys!