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In The Style of Scar Symmetry (Per Nilsson)

Chris Feener
Crazy!MetalCool Riffs Song tutorial6 lessons7m

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 and also of a fusion nature, except incorporated into metal, which is what makes Per's playing, in my opinion, very innovative to the genre! Attached is the backing track at full speed (155BPM). Enjoy!

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  1. 1 1:59 Lesson · 2m In The Style of Scar Symmetry (Per Nilsson) - Solo 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... Tab Guitar Pro
  2. 2 0:58 Lesson · 1m In The Style of Scar Symmetry (Per Nilsson) - Part 1 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... Tab
  3. 3 1:03 Lesson · 1m In The Style of Scar Symmetry (Per Nilsson) - Part 2 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... Tab
  4. 4 0:42 Lesson · 1m In The Style of Scar Symmetry (Per Nilsson) - Part 3 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... Tab
  5. 5 1:18 Lesson · 1m In The Style of Scar Symmetry (Per Nilsson) - Part 4 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... Tab
  6. 6 0:46 Backing track · 1m In The Style of Scar Symmetry (Per Nilsson) - Backing Here's the backing track - be sure to practice each part at a decreased speed before attempting to shred all over it! Enjoy! Tab

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