This lesson is a guitar solo over a 7/4 riff in the style of John Petrucci, Steve Morse and Zakk Wylde. It is a very interesting exercise that includes alternate picking, legato and bending.The backing track is a Gm based riff. We will use two different scales in the solo. First we will play a G Dorian scale and then G Pentatonic minor scale with chromatics as passing notes.

Lyrical / shred metal solo in D#m

Progressive guitar players like John Petrucci and Steve Morse have influenced this solo by Gabriel Leopardi. The solo is in F#m and you will find some interesting slow licks and also speed alternate picking parts. There is a loop of the backing track recorded for you to keep on practicing a long time.

A melodic instrumental piece based in the style of John Petrucci. I recorded my interpretation of one of John's songs called Wishful Thinking which can be found on his solo album.

Inspired by Petrucci's solo album called Suspended Animation. Licks in the style of Steve Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen. You'll find this exercise very helpful to improve your alternate picking technique and to develop your stamina.

Beginner solo in the style of Dream Theater guitar legend John Petrucci.

This lesson technique focuses wisely on Alternate picking, string skipping, and sweep picking!

Based on the use of Phrygian Mode by John Petrucci.

In this lesson we'll see how to develop a melody gradually.