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AJ's Licks of The Month

Instructor: Al Joseph
Topic: Technique
Style: Metal
Level: Crazy!
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    AJ's Licks of The Month - Intro & Overview Al Joseph
    6:56
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    Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Crazy! Topic: Technique Style: Metal

    Excerpt: Hello everyone and welcome! For this tutorial we'll be learning 4 fun yet challenging licks. Before we get to the licks, in this video I'm going to be discussing alternate picking, subdivisions, and practicing techniques I've used. When you're ready for the chaos, head on over to the next page for Lick 1!

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    AJ's Licks of The Month - Lick 1 Al Joseph
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    Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Crazy! Topic: Technique Style: Metal

    Excerpt: Alright, let's tackle Lick 1. Remember: 1. Analyze the accuracy of both hands. The idea is to find a way to make them work together smoothly. Take your time and DON'T force it. 2. Practice using subdivisions. Set the metronome low and increase by subdivision. This way you're covering not only increments of speed, but also musical situations seeing as each...

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    AJ's Licks of The Month - Lick 2 Al Joseph
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    Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Crazy! Topic: Technique Style: Metal

    Excerpt: Here we are for Lick 2! Remember: 1. Analyze the accuracy of both hands. The idea is to find a way to make them work together smoothly. Take your time and DON'T force it. 2. Practice using subdivisions. Set the metronome low and increase by subdivision. This way you're covering not only increments of speed, but also musical situations seeing as each subdi...

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    AJ's Licks of The Month - Lick 3 Al Joseph
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    Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Crazy! Topic: Technique Style: Metal

    Excerpt: Lick 3! Remember: 1. Analyze the accuracy of both hands. The idea is to find a way to make them work together smoothly. Take your time and DON'T force it. 2. Practice using subdivisions. Set the metronome low and increase by subdivision. This way you're covering not only increments of speed, but also musical situations seeing as each subdivision will "fee...

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    AJ's Licks of The Month - Lick 4 & Wrap Up Al Joseph
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    Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Crazy! Topic: Technique Style: Metal

    Excerpt: Final lick, Lick 4. Stay tuned to the end of the video for a final wrap-up. Remember: 1. Analyze the accuracy of both hands. The idea is to find a way to make them work together smoothly. Take your time and DON'T force it. 2. Practice using subdivisions. Set the metronome low and increase by subdivision. This way you're covering not only increments of spe...

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    AJ's Licks of The Month - Backing Track Al Joseph
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    Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Crazy! Topic: Technique Style: Metal

    Excerpt: Here's the backing track, folks! If you need it a little slower, head on over to the next page. Remember: 1. Analyze the accuracy of both hands. The idea is to find a way to make them work together smoothly. Take your time and DON'T force it. 2. Practice using subdivisions. Set the metronome low and increase by subdivision. This way you're covering not on...

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    AJ's Licks of The Month - Backing Track (slow) Al Joseph
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    Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Crazy! Topic: Technique Style: Metal

    Excerpt: Here's the backing track slowed down. Remember: 1. Analyze the accuracy of both hands. The idea is to find a way to make them work together smoothly. Take your time and DON'T force it. 2. Practice using subdivisions. Set the metronome low and increase by subdivision. This way you're covering not only increments of speed, but also musical situations seeing...

    Media Length: 1:15