Djent Grooves

Go to Lesson

Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Intermediate Topic: Rhythm Style: Metal

Excerpt: I'm so excited about this tutorial. I've got three full Djent Styled rhythm tracks for you guys to jam to from my newest collection for "Jam Track Central! http://www.jamtrackcentral.com/artists/al-joseph It's simple. I'm going to play through these for you and then it's your turn. I've got three additional minus one tracks (minus guitar) for you so that y...

Media Length: 2:24

Go to Lesson

Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Intermediate Topic: Rhythm Style: Metal

Excerpt: 1. Bare in mind the tuning: AEADGBE 2. Using a noise gate set to a comfortable threshhold and slow attack works best for a thighter sound (also a slow release) 3. Have fun!

Media Length: 2:48

Go to Lesson

Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Intermediate Topic: Rhythm Style: Metal

Excerpt: I love this track! It's in a C# Mixolydian b13 modality, a great key to solo in for my tastes as well. Pay close attention to how these lines stop and go. Remember we're going for tightness here, meaning precise playing and phrasing. One helpful hint would be to synch up with the drummer as best you can. Good luck! 1. Bare in mind the tuning: AEADGBE 2. U...

Media Length: 1:21

Go to Lesson

Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Intermediate Topic: Rhythm Style: Metal

Excerpt: I call this one a "Djent Bar Blues"! Try soloing over this one as well. This one is a D blues and ends in D Mixolydian. There's a whole bunch of things you can use this track for practice-wise. 1. Bare in mind the tuning: AEADGBE 2. Using a noise gate set to a comfortable threshhold and slow attack works best for a tighter sound (also a slow release) 3. ...

Media Length: 1:07

Go to Lesson

Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Intermediate Topic: Rhythm Style: Metal

Excerpt: This one is my personal favorite. Very challenging from the get-go to keep tight. Definitely be thinking about synching with the kick drum on this one. This has A LOT of twists and turns to boot. It has a B Mixolydian and Minor tonality. This is the perfect track to practice your tightness. 1. Bare in mind the tuning: AEADGBE 2. Using a noise gate set to ...

Media Length: 2:19

Go to Lesson

Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Intermediate Topic: Rhythm Style: Metal

Excerpt: I love this track! It's in a C# Mixolydian b13 modality, a great key to solo in for my tastes as well. Pay close attention to how these lines stop and go. Remember we're going for tightness here, meaning precise playing and phrasing. One helpful hint would be to synch up with the drummer as best you can. Good luck!

Media Length: 1:33

Go to Lesson

Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Intermediate Topic: Rhythm Style: Metal

Excerpt: I call this one a "Djent Bar Blues"! Try soloing over this one as well. This one is a D blues and ends in D Mixolydian. There's a whole bunch of things you can use this track for practice-wise. 1. Bare in mind the tuning: AEADGBE 2. Using a noise gate set to a comfortable threshhold and slow attack works best for a tighter sound (also a slow release) 3. ...

Media Length: 1:08

Go to Lesson

Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Intermediate Topic: Rhythm Style: Metal

Excerpt: This one is my personal favorite. Very challenging from the get-go to keep tight. Definitely be thinking about synching with the kick drum on this one. This has A LOT of twists and turns to boot. It has a B Mixolydian and Minor tonality. This is the perfect track to practice your tightness. 1. Bare in mind the tuning: AEADGBE 2. Using a noise gate set to ...

Media Length: 1:36