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Gabriel Leopardi13th September 2017Great lesson Ben. Beyond me but I think it's a very good idea to do a more advanced version of an easier lesson. I think it should be something Kris looks at to adding lessons in levels 3, 6 and 9 or around those points or maybe even level 2, 4, 6 and 8. The reason I think it would be good is that it will show students how to build upon what they already know using the same foundation. I hope that makes sense. By the way, the tone is great too, what you using? Just that old Marshall?
Hey Phil! Thanks for the suggestion!
Ben is using Overloud TH3 for this one.
whammysam13th September 2017Old school at its best. Stylish, charismatic.. This is what started it all for me. Long may it live! Thanks Ben.
Phil6627th August 2017Great lesson Ben. Beyond me but I think it's a very good idea to do a more advanced version of an easier lesson. I think it should be something Kris looks at to adding lessons in levels 3, 6 and 9 or around those points or maybe even level 2, 4, 6 and 8. The reason I think it would be good is that it will show students how to build upon what they already know using the same foundation. I hope that makes sense. By the way, the tone is great too, what you using? Just that old Marshall?
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Hi and welcome to my new lesson. This is the Intermediate version of my Phil Collen Beginner lesson. There's a little bit more to work with here. The rhythm section has more going on and the solo is more challenging.
Philip Kenneth "Phil" Collen (born 8 December 1957) is an English musician. He is the lead guitarist and former rhythm guitarist for the rock band Def Leppard. He joined the band in 1982 following the departure of Pete Willis - Wikipedia
Def Leppard are known for having a very accessible commercial hard rock sound, which developed from their NWOBHM origins. Songs like 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' and 'Rocket' are great examples of how they used a bouncy pop style beat with power chords and a layered arrangement to create their polished sound.
Despite the pop leanings of their music, Phil is a great rock guitar player who not only can conjure up a great melody but can also tear it up when needs be. He is known for using Jackson guitars and heavy gauge strings, (D'Addario 0.13 - 0.54 and 0.13 - 0.56 - Wikipedia)
Phil has a very bright tone and picks very hard which gives him his signature sound. He often employs fast alternate picked ascending runs. A good example of this would be the solo in 'Let's Get Rocked'. This lesson has two fast picking runs for you to have fun with!
So, grab that guitar and make it happen!
Tuning:
E A D G B E - Standard Tuning
Tempo:
170bpm
Key:
E
Gear:
Ibanez RG7421, Overloud TH3, Cubase, Superior Drummer 2
Scales:
From this course:
Scrubbing / forward / rewind: arrow right, arrow left keys
Jump to start: Home or `s` , you can also click/tap the lesson part again (the numbers above player)
Go to next part: PageUP or End.
Volume: ArrowUp / ArrowDown keys
Go to any part: Number keys (combinations also possible)
Pause or play: `k` or space key
Fullscreen: `f`, esc to close
Increase / decrease speed : `+` or `-`
Jump to start: Home or `s` , you can also click/tap the lesson part again (the numbers above player)
Go to next part: PageUP or End.
Volume: ArrowUp / ArrowDown keys
Go to any part: Number keys (combinations also possible)
Pause or play: `k` or space key
Fullscreen: `f`, esc to close
Increase / decrease speed : `+` or `-`
