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1980s Rock Rhythm Guitar Mastery
$19.99
1980s Rock Rhythm Guitar Mastery is a deep dive into creating and playing authentic 1980s hard rock and metal rhythm parts. Not only will you instantly expand your riff playing, you’ll also get equipped to write your own face-melting rhythm guitar parts.
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Description
Master The Rhythm Guitar Secrets of Rock & Metal’s Pioneers
Rip some holes in your skinny jeans and get out your headbands – it’s time to rock out like it’s 1987 and discover the style that defined a generation.
1980s Rock Rhythm Guitar Mastery is a deep dive into creating and playing authentic 1980s hard rock and metal rhythm parts, from the glammed-up Sunset Strip to fist-raising Bay Area thrash.
A Magnum Opus of Rock Guitar Secrets
1980s Rock Rhythm Guitar Mastery takes you on a Crazy Train ride through the decade of big hair and even bigger riffs… and just like Bill and Ted, you’ll discover that there’s plenty to learn from going back in time to study the creative pioneers of rock and metal. Phone box not required!
Of course, you’re going to learn some great sound-alike riffs, but this book is all about teaching you to think like the iconic players who created these unforgettable guitar parts.
Players like,
- Mick Mars
- Reb Beach
- Warren DeMartini
- Michael Shenker
- James Hetfield
- Eddie Van Halen
- Yngwie Malmsteen
- George Lynch
- Paul Gilbert
…and more!
A Battery of Powerful Rhythm Guitar Riffs
Not only will you instantly expand your riff playing, you’ll also get equipped to write your own face-melting rhythm guitar parts.
You’ll master a range of creative rhythm-writing skills, including…
- Killer Zakk Wilde and Slash-style riffs
- Total dynamic mastery
- Tight part writing using harmonised scales
- Spicing up common chord sequences, just like Eddie Van Halen
- The secret chord fragment approach used by Schenker, Malmsteen and Norum
Discover a Trilogy of textures …
- Turn note subdivisions into musical ideas
- Ultimate palm muting technique to cleanly blend notes with chord fragments
- Sparkling, chorused clean tones
Guitar Riff Writing that’s Heaven Sent
Bonus: Hear the music as it should be played!
Download 100 free studio quality audio tracks and play along with Chris before getting creative on the backing tracks.
Ready to go On With The Show?
Supercharge your rock and metal rhythm chops and buy 1980s Rock Rhythm Guitar Mastery today.*
*Mullet sold separately!
Reasons to Buy From Us
Over 1,000,000 happy customers.
No joke – and not a word of a lie, we’ve sold over a million music tuition methods on Amazon.
Over 10,000 5* Reviews
Our books are consistently the best-selling music titles on Amazon and have received tens of thousands of positive reviews.
Get every example in your book as an audio file – for free!
Reading from your screen is one thing, but learning music is all about hearing it in action. Every book contains a link to download every example and backing track right to your computer
Instant Delivery
Every book is delivered via download and email as soon as you hit buy now.
Learn from legendary musicians
We publish books by the greatest and most influential musicians in the world.
“Whenever I teach students, I ask them about what books they have and they always like the books from Fundamental Changes. You guys have a great reputation! And, of course, I thank you for the opportunity to publish my own book – you did it so well!”
Mike Stern
“I’ve published eight books with Fundamental Changes and each one beautifully teaches a different element of my musical voice on guitar”
Dr Martin Taylor MBE
“The artists you work with, and the quality of your work speaks for itself.”
Tommy Emmanuel
“Wow! You guys work hard and the material you produce is great!”
John Patitucci
“I wish these books had been available when I was learning to play. I can’t recommend them highly enough!”
Ulf Wakenius
“I can’t believe all the great books you’ve published!”
Jennifer Batten
“These books are great! You guys really know your s**t!”
