Progressive Metal Guitar opens up the possibilities of modern day advanced guitar technique to anyone with a guitar.

Revered former Metal Maniacs editor Jeff Wagner analyses the heady side of metal in this exhaustive narrative history of a relentlessly ambitious musical subculture. Beginning with the hugely influential mid-1970s efforts of progressive rock acts Rush and King Crimson, Wagner unfurls a vast colourful tapestry of sounds and styles, from the 'Big 3' of Queensryche, Fates Warning and Dream Theater to the extreme prog pioneers Voivod, Watchtower, Celtic Frost and others.

Features over 100 amazing Heavy Metal Guitar Licks and Tricks used by all Metal Guitarists, Also contains a special section on Scales, Modes and Harmonics. You do not need to read music to use this book or tape. The tape also includes 'Jamming' progressions to play along with.

From the second half of the 20th century into the new millenium, some bands have stretched the limits of rock. The great progressive rock artists of the world such as Yes, Kim Crimson, Queensryche, Dream Theater, and Symphony X have expanded the possibilities, exploring elements of classical, jazz and other styles while maintaining the excitement and edge of rock. This book provides a look at the inner workings of this music, providing the tools and inspiration you need to create your own progressive rock sound. You'll learn fascinating chords, odd time signatures, metric and harmonic modulations, exotic scales and advanced guitar soloing concepts. Finally, here is guidance for the guitarist who's ready to rise above and beyond the confines of simple rock 'n' roll and push the boundaries where few dare to go. The CD demonstrates the examples in the book. 96 pages.

Three Best-selling Heavy Metal Guitar books in one complete volume! - Heavy Metal Rhythm Guitar - Heavy Metal Lead Guitar - Progressive Metal Guitar

Heavy Metal Lead Guitar goes way beyond technique and licks: it actually teaches you to be creative and musical when you soloing.

"Features: Techniques, scales, modes, patterns and sequences for death metal guitarists ; Sample riffs in the styles of Death, Opeth, Meshuggah, and more! ; Covers classic, melodic, and progressive death metal ; Detailed breakdown of picking styles, including alternate, tremolo, sweep, economy, and cross picking ; Lessons in bending, tapping, pick harmonics, string crossing, rhythm, and odd time signatures. Includes CD with over 50 minutes of authentic and powerful demonstrations." -- front cover.

(Guitar Recorded Versions). 28 great art-rock and metal tunes in standard notation and tab. Includes: Assassing * Astronomy Domine * Empire * Eyes of a Stranger * Ghost of Karelia * It Can Happen * Lavender * Lucky Man * Money * Monument * Rhythm of Love * The Story in Your Eyes * Strange Magic * Through Different Eyes * Turn It On Again * 21st Century Schizoid Man * The Wall * Windowpane * and more.

For beginner metal guitarists. Introduces the essentials of left and right hand technique, and contains lots of great sounding licks and solos. The most common scales and patterns are used throughout.

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