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Outside Shred Guitar Techniques

$19.99

Discover 100 meticulously crafted guitar licks, each one exploring creative concepts that incorporate tension and dissonance in different ways to transform your rock guitar solos.

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Categories: Guitar Books, Legato, Metal, Modes, Pentatonics, Rock Tag: Chris Zoupa
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  • Are you struggling to take your rock guitar solos beyond the same old scales?
  • Ready to master a dynamic range of chromatic and altered approaches that will enrich your musical expression?

Dive into the vibrant world of Outside Shred Guitar Techniques, a compelling guide that’ll transform your approach to guitar solos. Written by the highly influential Chris Zoupa, this book is a treasure trove for guitarists eager to explore the rich realm of “outside” playing.

Here, you’ll discover 100 meticulously crafted guitar licks, each one exploring creative concepts that incorporate tension and dissonance in different ways. From the use of passing chromatic notes to advanced outside substitutions, each chapter unlocks new possibilities and techniques that push the boundaries of traditional rock guitar.

Each of the 100 outside licks is supported by downloadable audio examples, allowing you to hear and replicate the nuances that make these concepts come alive. Additionally, seven backing tracks are included to provide you with a real-life way to perfect your new skills.

Outside Shred Guitar Techniques doesn’t just teach, it inspires!

What You Will Learn:

  • Passing Chromatics: Learn how to seamlessly integrate passing chromatic notes into any mode to add fluidity and complexity to your solos
  • Side-Stepping Pentatonic Licks: Discover the technique of side-stepping to create pentatonic licks that surprise and engage your audience
  • Chromatic Enclosures: Master the use of chromatic enclosures to enhance your phrasing and create tension
  • Inside Arpeggio Substitutions: Experiment with substituting arpeggios from within the key to find new melodic ideas
  • Outside Arpeggio Substitutions: Now push the boundaries by using diminished and augmented arpeggio substitutions that break free from conventional soloing
  • Whole Tone Outside Licks: Incorporate the distinct sound of the Whole Tone scale into your solos for a modern, edgy feel
  • Diminished Scale Outside Licks: Utilize the Half-Whole and Whole-Half diminished scales to add some dramatic flair to your playing
  • Altered Licks: Use the Altered scale to play over chord vamps, enriching your solos with tension-filled lines
  • Mixolydian Pentatonic with Outside Notes: Blend the familiar with the unexpected by adding outside notes into the Mixolydian pentatonic scale framework
  • Dominant Tensions Over Minor Chords: Learn to apply dominant tensions over minor chords to create powerful, expressive solos

Outside Shred Guitar Techniques is perfect for intermediate to advanced guitarists looking to add a new dimension to their solos. Whether you’re performing live or recording in the studio, these techniques will help you create solos that captivate and excite.

 

Real Progress on the Guitar

  • Expand Your Soloing Vocabulary: Incorporate outside notes to make your solos more interesting and memorable
  • Develop Advanced Techniques: Master various chromatic and altered note concepts to enhance your technical skills
  • Enhance Musical Expression: Use tension and resolution creatively to tell compelling musical stories
  • Boost Improvisational Skills: Gain the confidence to experiment with unconventional notes and scales in your improvisations
  • Create Unique Musical Ideas: Stand out as a guitarist by applying innovative techniques that set your playing apart from the crowd

Step outside the ordinary and transform your solos into unforgettable musical statements.

Embrace the challenge and take your guitar solos to new heights. Order your copy now and start your journey towards mastering the art of outside soloing for shred guitar!

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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!”

Oz Noy

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