GALE | Akateeminen Kirjakauppa

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.

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!

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.