Lessons With Steve Smyth
Veteran metal gunslinger Steve Smyth currently is in the bands Forbidden and The EssenEss Project. Having also been in bands such as Testament and Nevermore, Steve has a unique style that he teaches here on JamPlay.
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About this course
Veteran metal gunslinger Steve Smyth currently is in the bands Forbidden and The EssenEss Project. Having also been in bands such as Testament and Nevermore, Steve has a unique style that he teaches here on JamPlay.
What you'll learn
- Play diatonic arpeggio sequences at 96 BPM with 16th note triplets
- Execute sweep picked arpeggios through complete diatonic progressions in major and minor keys
- Combine different scales (Phrygian, blues) within a single lick
- Connect arpeggio shapes smoothly by adding strategic chord tones
- Build speed progressively on intervallic sequences
Release date: 06/18/2012 • 1h 31m runtime
Sample lessons
Interview With Steve Smyth
Inspirations And Aspirations
Interview With Steve Smyth
Tips On Playing
Interview With Steve Smyth
Live Gear Rundown
Technical Approach And Warmup Routine
Technical Approach And Warmup Routine
What's included
34 lessons • 7 charts
Interview With Steve Smyth
JamPlay sits down with veteran fret grinder Steve Smyth of Forbidden and The EssenEss Project. He talks about how he got started with guitar, his inspirations, general tips about playing, and of course a look at his gear. Steve also covers his EVH 5150 III amp and gear that he uses live.
Interview With Steve Smyth
JamPlay sits down with veteran fret grinder Steve Smyth of Forbidden and The EssenEss Project. He talks about how he got started with guitar, his inspirations, general tips about playing, and of course a look at his gear. Steve also covers his EVH 5150 III amp and gear that he uses live.
Interview With Steve Smyth
JamPlay sits down with veteran fret grinder Steve Smyth of Forbidden and The EssenEss Project. He talks about how he got started with guitar, his inspirations, general tips about playing, and of course a look at his gear. Steve also covers his EVH 5150 III amp and gear that he uses live.
Interview With Steve Smyth
JamPlay sits down with veteran fret grinder Steve Smyth of Forbidden and The EssenEss Project. He talks about how he got started with guitar, his inspirations, general tips about playing, and of course a look at his gear. Steve also covers his EVH 5150 III amp and gear that he uses live.
Technical Approach And Warmup Routine
Steve covers his overall approach to playing with a focus on his right hand technique. He also shows his basic hand stretching and warmup routine that he recommends doing before any practice.
Vibrato And Bending
Steve covers how he uses vibrato and bending to give a more vocal sound to lead lines and solos.
Vibrato And Bending
Steve covers how he uses vibrato and bending to give a more vocal sound to lead lines and solos.
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