Tap into the purity of the acoustic guitar while you put the pedal to
the metal and SHRED! Master shredder Joshua Craig Podolsky covers all
the most important techniques and concepts, including shred rhythms, how
to develop speed and dexterity, scales and fingerings, patterns and
sequences, arpeggios, chromaticism, and tremolo picking. He also
provides lots of fun examples, licks, and etudes to play in standard
music notation and TAB. Easy-to-read neck diagrams make learning scales
and arpeggios effortless. Joshua's approach encourages the player to
focus on technique, phrasing, and other musical concepts that might
otherwise get lost when playing a distorted, effects-laden electric
guitar. The accompanying CD features inspiring demonstrations played
with jaw-dropping speed. Shredding Acoustic Guitar is a must-have for
any serious shredder and will lead you to pure and straightforward
shredding on the acoustic guitar that will impress musicians and
audiences alike.
Features:
* Loads of scales, modes, patterns, and sequences designed specifically
for the acoustic guitar
* Amazing arpeggios and licks
* Lots of acoustic shredding tips
* Blazing chromatic lines and etudes
* Tremolo picking with one-string modal scales
* How to develop speed and dexterity
Joshua Craig Podolsky's book gives players at all levels the opportunity
to enhance their knowledge of theory and also discover some new things.
Josh's book will play an important role in helping young guitarists to
develop their own unique style as players and songwriters.---K. K.
Downing (Lead guitarist, Judas Priest)
Josh is an extremely versatile guitarist and captivating songwriter.
This book lays out the methods he uses to help guitarists at any stage
become more proficient at their craft.---David Ellefson (Bassist,
Megadeth)
About the Author
An in-demand session musician, teacher, composer, and producer, Joshua
Craig Podol
