Sardinian flamenco guitar virtuoso Dario Piga delivers 18 intermediate to advanced exercises in this progressively arranged book addressing: arpegio pulgar picado rasgueo alzapua and trémolo techniques. Dario himself studied in Spain with several prominent guitarists and singers so is fluent with the authentic rhythms and techniques essential to effective flamenco guitar soloing and song and dance accompaniment.The pulgar (thumb) exercises in this volume will be of particular interest to flamenco aficionados as they explore various rhythms and chord inversions throughout the fretboard.Following his studies in Spain Dario added jazz harmony to his lexicon of musicalresources and frequently participates in the Time in Jazz festival in Sardinia. His affinity for jazz is also reflected in the appealing modern harmonies that occur in these studies. Two stunning Piga flamenco guitar solos provide a magnificent ending to this collection written in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

Heavy Rhythms Leads & Harmonies Level Two-Oli Herbert a founding member and primary songwriter of All That Remains expands on the techniques developed in Level One (HL14021341) on this DVD.Learn Hungarian minor scales scale runs and patterns chromatic passing tone technique and many complete leads shown note by note. Oli shows you how to write a two-part harmony Guitar section heard in many of his metal compositions. Learn advanced lead Guitar techniques like extended pentatonic 3rd's and 6th's symmetrical arpeggios arpeggiated triads quintuplets and septuplets that will enhance your lead playing.Features: iPod-ready video follow-along tab book free lifetime membership for onlinelesson support authored for Zone 0 and more. 1 hour

Mastering Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar. The Hawaiian word for slack key guitar, k? h??alu, means to ?loosen the key? or retune some of the strings to create a harmonious sound with an open or alternate tuning. Slack key is a fingerpicking style characterized by strong alternating bass lines played with the thumb. While slack key can be played on any guitar, most players prefer a nylon- or steel-stringed acoustic instrument. This book presents 25 intermediate to advanced traditional and original tunes in the Hawaiian slack key style. Melodies are often harmonized in sixths or thirds played with or without double stops. Techniques like syncopated bass lines, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, and harmonics are tastefully employed to evoke the images of ocean breezes, swaying palms, hula dancers and white sandy beaches. The author writes, ?Unless you grew up playing slack key, it?s hard to get from the material presented in most books and DVDs to a fluid, play-it-your-own-way style.? This book seeks to reveal the insights the author has gleaned from studying and jamming with some of the giants of the slack key style, and help you develop a style all your own. Includes access to online audio tracks of all 25 relaxing but challenging Hawaiian slack key tunes.