METAL RHYTHM GUITAR VOLUME 1. Stetina. CD TABLATURE
Series: Stylistic Method
Medium: Softcover with CD
Author: Troy Stetina
Troy Stetina is internationally recognized as a leading author, teacher, musician, and critically-acclaimed guitar virtuoso. His books, methods and videos from the TROY STETINA SERIES have been applauded by the guitar magazines and used by teachers and players the world over. Troy has also been a contributing editor for Guitar World, Guitar School, and Guitar One magazines, and he has created rock and metal programs for workshops as well as a universitylevel program at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. The youngest in a family of Olympic cyclists from Indianapolis, Troy grew up on the competitive U.S. Cycling circuit and captured several National medals. But racing was more a family imperative than a personal choice, and music was his passion. At the age of 12, Troy had begun playing guitar in his spare time. Primarily self-taught, he was first inspired by the hard rock rhythms of Kiss and then the lead guitar legends Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads, on which he spent countless hours going over each and every note by ear. Later, he honed his technique on the classical music of Bach, Beethoven, Vivaldi, and the legendary violinist Nicolo Paganini. By the age of 18 Troy had his own ideas, and much to his parent's dismay he left athletics behind, chucked a full college scholarship and set out for a life of fame in rock and roll ... Troy moved to the revered and legendary city of beer-Milwaukee-in order to take a position on the faculty of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and form the rock and metal guitar program. There, as Director of Rock Guitar Studies, he carved out a niche as a top-level music educator with flawless technique, writing a number of best-selling metal guitar methods for Hal Leonard Corporation and performing solo "shred" guitar versions of the 24 Caprices, Perpetual Motion, and other technically demanding pieces at various Conservatory events. (Interestingly enough, the Conservatory happened to be less than a mile from the spot where he won the National Cycling Championships some years earlier, on the Milwaukee lakefront.) Eventually his focus began to shift from guitar technique toward songwriting, which was reflected in his 1993 recording Set the World on Fire (Screarnin' Cat Records) with co-writer/vocalist Shauna Joyce. An accompaniment to the book Secrets to Writing Killer Metal Songs, this release received rave reviews from critics around the world with its well-crafted songs and striking guitar work. Also that same year, Troy finally decided to leave the Conservatory in order to work with musicians in both New York City and Los Angeles. Now, from his 1700's style home high in the countryside, he continues working with various musicians around the world, writing guitar methods and magazine columns, composing solo projects, as well as performing and teaching at guitar workshops and master classes. For a list of books, methods, and videos in the TROY STETINA SERIES, see the last pages at the end of this book.
Because rhythm and timing lie at the foundation of everything you play, its importance can't be underestimated. This series will give you that solid foundation you need. Starts with simple upbeat rhythms for the beginner and moves step by step into advanced syncopations - all demonstrated with seriously heavy metal examples that have practical applications to today's styles. Tablature. Music and examples demonstrated on CD.
64 pages
METAL RHYTHM GUITAR VOLUME 1. Troy Stetina. CD TABLATURE
Series: Stylistic Method
Medium: Softcover with CD
Author: Troy Stetina
WELCOME TO THE "TROY STETINA SERIES"
The TROY STETINA SERIES is a complete system for mastering metal and building solid musicianship. Taken together, the methods of the series cover the full spectrum of playing from the beginning all the way up to the most advanced rhythm and lead concepts, fretboard pyrotechniques, theory, melodic principles, songwriting, and how to develop your own personal lead style. In short, the series will take you to a professional level of playing. It is written by someone who specializes in metal so each method gives you what you need to get playing quickly and correctly. Brief descriptions of the books and videos of this series appear at the end of this book. You can use this to help you navigate through the series, selecting what is best for you. It is generally a good idea to use two or even three complementary books at a time, in order to have plenty of variety in your practice. Each book comes with accompanying audio so they can be used individually as well as with the guidance of a teacher.
FOREWORD
The Metal Rhythm Guitar method is designed to get you-the beginning guitarist-playing serious metal guitar as quickly as possible. It jumps right into the real thing, and before you know it, you'll be jamming on metal tunes with a full backing band! You'll be learning the chording, riffs, rhythms and progressions used by leading bands-from Guns 'N' Roses, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam, to other classic bands such as Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Motley Crue, and the Scorpions. As you probably know, metal in the '90s isn't just one style, but has progressed into a broad range of "substyles" which we could call pop metal, thrash metal, grunge metal, alternative metal, punk metal, progressive metal, rap metal, and so on. (The lines between them are often fuzzy.) Each embodies different attitudes and uses different stylistic elements, yet they also share quite a lot in common-they all use different applications of metal guitar. In this method, we'll shed some light on each of these categories, while we build the solid underlying musical foundation you need to play guitar well. To teach all of this, Metal Rhythm Guitaremploys a series of exciting "mini-songs," or jams with bass and drums, which progress from simple to advanced. And in case you are wondering, you don't have to wait to get to the good stuff. The first song appears right at the end of the first chapter. Volume 2 continues with the same format and concludes with the full instrumental tune "Babylon," which applies nearly all the concepts and techniques learned throughout Metal Rhythm Guitar. (The complete lead guitar track of "Babylon"likewise appears at the end of the companion lead guitar method.) You may also find it helpful to supplement this book with others to keep more variety in your practicing. Check out Metal Lead Guitar Primer and/or the beginning rock videos mentioned at the end of this book. Good luck with your playing, and enjoy the method!
Because rhythm and timing lie at the foundation of everything you play, its importance can't be underestimated. This series will give you that solid foundation you need. Starts with simple upbeat rhythms for the beginner and moves step by step into advanced syncopations - all demonstrated with seriously heavy metal examples that have practical applications to today's styles. Tablature. Music and examples demonstrated on CD.
64 pages
Metal Rhythm Guitar - Volume 1
about the author
Welcome To The Troy Stetina Series 0:06
foreword
the electric guitar
positioning
Tuning 1:07
Getting the Sound 2:31
reading music in this book
CHAPTER 1
Power Chords On The Sixth String 0:27
Whole Notes, Half Notes, - Quarter Notes 1:29
Power Chords On The Fith String 1:46
'Switching' Between Strings 1:08
Eighth Notes 0:28
Sound Of Silence 0:23
The Slide 0:46
'Whips And Chains.' (Song -1) 2:28
'Whips And Chains.' (Song -1) - Backing Track 2:33
CHAPTER 2
Expanded Power Chords 0:51
Economy Fingering 1:02
Sharps And Flats 0:23
Muting Mayhem 1:02
Pedaling The Root 1:15
'Tales From The Crypt.' (Song -2) 2:28
'Tales From The Crypt.' (Song -2) - Backing Track 2:56
CHAPTER 3
Left Hand Muting 0:22
More Open Power 1:10
Upbeat Accents 2:10
Rhythm Variations 1:35
Vibrato Articulation 0:45
'The Tao Of Metal.' (Song -3) 2:37
'The Tao Of Metal.' (Song -3) - Backing Track 2:37
CHAPTER 4
Fourth Diads 0:28
Upbeats With Ties (Syncopation) 2:46
Rock And Roll Comping 0:55
12-Bar Changes 2:55
'Rock 'n' Roller.' (Song -4) 2:16
'Rock 'n' Roller.' (Song -4) - Backing Track 2:21
CHAPTER 5
Hammer-On And Pull-Off Articulations 0:50
String Bending 0:21
Double Upbeat Accents 1:13
Open Major And Minor Chords 2:30
Arpeggiation 0:47
'On The Prowl.' (Song -5) 3:31
'On The Prowl.' (Song -5) - Backing Track 3:46
CHAPTER 6
The Blues Scale 0:30
Riffs In The Blues Scale 1:04
Multiple Upbeats 1:28
Rhythmic Patterns 1:20
'As Darkness Gathers.' (Song -6) 3:13
'As Darkness Gathers.' (Song -6) - Backing Track 3:23
Keeping Tabs on your killer riffs
Notation Guide
Glossary Terms
The troy stetina series
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