The Complete Book of Shred Guitar
focuses on the technical aspects of playing the electric guitar in the
shred style. As the guitar plays such an important role in metal,
neoclassical and hard rock, much is demanded of lead guitarists. Having
precise and effective technique is paramount, and usually the result of
disciplined practice and critical listening over a period of years. With
this method, however, you will achieve noticeable results within a
relatively short period.
Includes: alternate and sweep picking, tapping and pedal point
technique, scales and chord progressions, bending, vibrato and legato
techniques, all types of harmonics, the volume swell technique, use of
the whammy bar and effects pedals, 120 downloadable examples plus a
bonus track, and much more.
This volume is a technical tour de force and clearly one of Mel Bay’s
most advanced rock guitar books. The author, Pablo Pescatore of Buenos
Aires, Argentina, is a virtuoso, conservatory-educated guitarist,
well-versed in music theory and sight singing; he has written several
books on learning styles, recorded numerous projects and taught electric
and classical guitar technique for more than 20 years.
The book’s 120 online audio examples are recorded at two speeds:
blazing, jaw-dropping fast and then slowly, at half speed for student
play-along. Throughout, the author assures the reader that all things
are possible with diligent practice.