Explanation of Volume Swells, combined with slides. Used by Yngwie Malmsteen and other neoclassical guitarists.

Classical fingerpicking example.

In this part we are using all the previously learned knowledge and techniques in a fusion/funky context. This lesson contains: Pentatonic scale licks, jazz/fusion concepts + setting up the sound for fusion style playing

A Neoclassical solo in the key of A-minor. At first glance this might seem like an semi-advanced solo - but it's not. It's actually easier than it looks!

Alternate picking, Vibrato, Slides and Palm muting.

This kind of dampening technique is standard for bass players, but for some reason not quite as known among guitarists.After I play the note I slightly remove both finger and the string off the fretboard while still gently touching the string with the finger. That helps to stop ringing of open string.

Use the A harmonic minor scale and try to compose an etude with alternate picking & string skipping.

Let's study a nice classical idea using tapping. The whole song will only use the high E string of the guitar. The changes are very melodic and should be memorized before linking everything together.

Today we have an interesting neoclassical solo. This is a great exercise where we will combine 2 & 3 strings sweeps and legato. The chord progression is in Am key and I used the different arpeggios to create the solo. In the end of the solo I used A harmonic minor scale.