The must have tools

charface · November 19, 2018, 6:16pm

I have wondered about this for a while.

I listened to all the 80s style metal
But still do not know what their common sequences were.

If we were building a shred tool box what are the must haves.

I just mean ascending 4s for example
I don’t care if they are are alt picked or eco etc. Just interested in the sequences one should have.

Just trying to develope a smart practice strategy so I don’t overlook an important to the style piece.

Even the cliches are welcome
In fact that is what Im really after as a foundation.

guitarenthusiast · November 19, 2018, 6:19pm

What type of 80s style metal? Thrash, death, shred, power, etc.? I’m a huge fan of 80s and 90s stuff and I feel like I might have some insight. Thanks man.

charface · November 19, 2018, 6:24pm

Excellent.
I was a fan of scorps, judas priest, vh etc

But Im assuming there is a lot of commonality between the others so really just as long as we are speeking
In terms of common lead guitar I’m all for it.

charface · November 19, 2018, 6:26pm

Also I don’t expect you to do all the work unless you are just into it.

If you just say what its called I can investigate if Im unclear.

guitarenthusiast · November 19, 2018, 6:26pm

Nice, I think tremolo picking is the absolute first thing to master in that sense. It sets the foundation for multiple string licks. What seminars or Cracking the Code materials do you have access to? I think a lot of the Yngwie single-string stuff is a great starter because it trains right and left hand sync, but also single string picking. Generally, Troy seems to recommend single string motion mechanics as a rule of thumb with which you can start.

charface · November 19, 2018, 6:29pm

Yeah, I plan to add some single string sequences n peddle point stuff.
I like it

charface · November 19, 2018, 6:39pm

I think I have access to everything.
Trem picking for sure.
Thank you
Ill let this run a while then compile the list

charface · November 20, 2018, 2:13am

@guitarenthusiast
So i went ahead and made up a single string warm up.

If anyone has something related to it you feel is lacking here feel free to post and I will promptly steal it.

This can be played in parts or even as a whole unit to practice switching techs

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Here are some more fragments to run up n down the scale with
I can see this could go on for days.

guitarenthusiast · November 20, 2018, 5:25pm

That looks good to me. I think it’s a positive to stick with the same notes and positions, too. It should help accelerate the learning process.