Essential Guitar Techniques DVD
This is the free tab booklet available in GuitarPro 5 format and PDF format. It is for members that have received the free promotional DVD from our site, or from Dean Guitars: PDF Booklet — GuitarPro5 File

These files include Exercise 6 as demonstrated on the Guitar World Magazine video CD.

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Our Video Guitar Lessons

	Is This Course Right For You? - Watch Now In this video, Doug Marks explains that the fastest way to make progress is to study a complete guitar course. You need a comprehensive program to avoid gaps in your knowledge.
	Speed Lives 2 (Advanced) - Watch Now Michael Angelo Batio explains the first three exercises from the DVD. You can get started working on the program right now! Check it out. Free Tab — Ex 1 Scorch File — Ex 2 Scorch File — Ex 3 Scorch — More Info
	Using Licks to Improvise Lead Guitar (Intermediate) - Watch Now This video explains how to use licks to improvise lead guitar solos. Instructor Doug Marks explains how to apply this stuff to your own improvised solos.
	How to Play Barre Chords Part 1 (Beginner) - Watch Now Explains how to begin playing barre chords. This lesson is continued in Part 2. This clip features Metal Method instructor Doug Marks. This lesson is from Stage 1 of The Complete Basic Course (DVD series).
	How to Play Barre Chords Part 2 (Beginner) - Watch Now Explains how to begin playing barre chords. This clip features Metal Method instructor Doug Marks. This lesson is from Stage 2 of The Complete Basic Course (DVD series).
	What to Consider When Purchasing a Guitar (Beginner) - Watch Now Ttips for getting started by choosing the right instrument. This clip features Metal Method instructor Doug Marks. This lesson is from Stage 1 of The Complete Basic Course (DVD series).
	How to use an Electronic Tuner (Beginner) - Watch Now Tips for using an electronic tuner. This clip features Metal Method instructor Doug Marks. This lesson is from Stage 1 of The Complete Basic Course (DVD series).
	How to Tune a Guitar by Ear (Beginner) - Watch Now Tips for using an electronic tuner. This clip features Metal Method instructor Doug Marks. This lesson is from Stage 1 of The Complete Basic Course (DVD series).
	How to Read a Chord Diagram (Beginner) - Watch Now The basics of how to read a chord diagram. This clip features Metal Method instructor Doug Marks. This lesson is from Stage 1 of The Complete Basic Course (DVD series).
	Power Chords (Beginner) - Watch Now Instructor Doug Marks explains how to play power chords. This is from Stage 2 of The Complete Basic Course.

Samples From Our Guitar Lesson DVD Course

	Stage 3 - Intermediate Guitar Lesson DVD - Watch Now Basic techniques like hammer-on, pull-off, and string bend are explained and demonstrated. The five positions of the pentatonic scale are taught featuring fretboard animations. More Info
	Stage 4 - Intermediate Guitar Lesson DVD - Watch Now This DVD has information especially suited to intermediate guitarists. Basic techniques are demonstrated - vibrato, vibrato bend, tapping, harmonics, chime harmonics, string muting, five positions of the natural minor scale. More Info
	Stage 5 - Advanced Guitar Lesson DVD - Watch Now Lead guitar improvising, passing chords, complete seven part lead taught (demonstrated in this YouTube video), harmony lead construction, practice tips. Includes bass, drum, and rhythm backing tracks. More Info
	Metal Riffology - The Art of the Metal Riff - Watch Disk 1 - Watch Disk 2 Sarah Spisak completely revised and updated this program into a two-hour double disc DVD set. This teaches you to write and play riffs ranging from pop metal to black metal. Over 100 examples are included on this 2 DVD set. More Info
	Speed Kills - Advanced Picking Techniques DVD - Watch Now In 1991 Michael Angelo Batio created Speed Kills, the ultimate video guitar lesson on speed picking technique. This is the introduction to this legendary program. This DVD will raise a guitarist's ability to the next level and beyond. More Info
	Speed Kills 3 - Advanced Picking Techniques DVD - Watch Now This program contains 28 amazing riffs and motifs. They're demonstrated at slow and total shred speed. You see each exercise performed using picture-in-picture technology to view both the picking and fretting hand. More Info
	Speed Lives teaches No Boundaries, DVD Watch Now This performance is from the beginning of Speed Lives. This instructional DVD teaches you to play No Boundaries note-for-note. No Boundaries is the song that Michael performs at the beginning of his Speed Kills DVD. More Info
	Speed Lives 2 teaches Hands Without Shadows, DVD - Watch Now Michael Angelo Batio teaches you to play Hands Without Shadows in 26 steps. Yes, it looks difficult to master, it's not easy at 200 beats per minute but even an intermediate player can learn this at a slow tempo and build speed. More Info

Performance Videos

	Prog - by Michael Angelo Batio - Watch Now This is a performance from the instructional DVD Speed Kills 3. More info
	Rain Forest - by Michael Angelo Batio - Watch Now This performance is from the instructional DVD Speed Kills 2. More info
	Burn - Live from the Metal Method concert - Watch Now Recorded July 9, 2008 in Simi Valley, California. This is a live performance of a song on MAB's album "Hands Without Shadows"
	No Boundaries - live from the Metal Method concert - Watch Now Recorded July 9, 2008 in Simi Valley, California. This is a live performance of the intro masterpiece of Speed Kills.
	Randy Rhoads Tribute - from the Metal Method concert - Watch Now Recorded July 9, 2008 in Simi Valley, California. This is a live performance of a song from MAB's album "Hands Without Shadows"
	Zeppelin Tribute - live from the Metal Method Concert - Watch Now Recorded July 9, 2008 in Simi Valley, California. This is a live performance of a song on MAB's album "Hands Without Shadows"
	Hands Without Shadows - from the Metal Method Concert - Watch Now Recorded July 9, 2008 in Simi Valley, California. This is a live performance of a song on MAB's album "Hands Without Shadows". This song is taught on Speed Lives 2 More info
	Hawk at the Roxy - Watch Now November 15, 1985, a time when men with giant hair roamed the earth. Hawk was Charles Morrill on lead vocals (Charlie Wayne Band, Bullet Boys), lead guitarist Doug Marks (Metal Method guitar instructor), bassist Lonnie Miller (King Kobra, Bullet Boys), and Scott Travis on drums (Judas Priest, Fight, Racer X).