シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント / 978-4-401-14574-4

The popular guitar instruction book series that allows you to master improvisation in 4 easy steps is now available at an even more affordable price, while still maintaining the same high quality content!

This book, the second in the lineup, focuses on training improvisation approaches that correspond to the various styles of ""hard rock"" and ""heavy metal"" that have developed over the years. The author, Mikio Fujioka, who is familiar to guitar kids, carefully explains the secrets of guitar improvisation in an easy-to-understand manner even for beginners through numerous examples (corresponding to the demo recordings on the attached CD). [CONTENTS]
[Chapter 1: Basics - Learn the essentials for improvisation]
1-1 Super important scales essential for improvisation①
Completely grasp the major scale!

1-2 Super important scales essential for improvisation②
Master the minor scale!

1-3 Essential scales for rock guitarists
Conquer the pentatonic scale!

1-4 Deeper mastery of rock's ""Do-Re-Mi""
Minor pentatonics

1-5 Useful scales to remember
Master the Dorian and Phrygian!

1-6 A minor scale favored by neoclassical guitarists
Learn the harmonic minor scale!

1-7 Characteristic scales that stand out
Experience unusual scales!

[Chapter 2: Practice - Learn useful and usable ""tricks""!]

2-1 A hot approach with precise synchronization of both hands!
Furious full picking

2-2 Master the tricks that change the nuance!
Bridge mute to change the expression

2-3 Speedy legato licks
Continuous H&P with open notes

2-4 A must-have trick for technical players that brings out the feel of the chords ①
Major sweep arpeggio

2-5 A must-have trick for technical players that brings out the feel of the chords ②
Minor sweep arpeggio

2-6 A must-have trick for technical players that brings out the feel of the chords ③
Diminished arpeggio

2-7 An extremely difficult trick that cannot be avoided if you are technically inclined!
6-string sweep arpeggio

2-8 A contemporary trick that is excellent for keeping the rhythm!
Skipping arpeggio

2-9 A visually easy-to-understand idea lick!
Octave shifts that include string jumps

2-10 A graceful technique that runs freely across the fretboard①
Super fast one-finger tapping

2-11 A graceful technique that runs freely across the fretboard②
4-note tapping

2-12 A flashy and highly difficult tap that looks great!
Fiery two-handed tapping

2-13 A classic approach to make your playing sound classical!
Neo-classical pedal playing

2-14 Playing with pitch differences using the ""open"" of the left hand!
Extreme stretch fingering

2-15 Unusual phrasing using the same notes on different strings
Stretch pentatonic

2-16 Master the basic pentatonic technique!
Minor pentatonic +♭5th

2-17 Go off the beat a little and make it thrilling!
Outside pentatonic

2-18 A small trick with a big impact using the right hand fingers!
HR/HM chicken picking

2-19 Rhythm play to make it sound impressive!
Change up & down

2-20 Incorporate a Japanese sound to show off your uniqueness!
Japanese-style metal ideas

[Chapter 3: Practice Jam session with 5 types of sample songs!]
SESSION-1 Jam along to a majestic heavy metal song!
""80's Heavy Metal""

SESSION-2 Improvise with a heavy & groovy sample song!
""Modern Loud & Heavy""

SESSION-3 Jam along to an aggressive and thrashy super-fast song!
""Thrash Metal""

SESSION-4 Try jamming in the classic neo-classical style!
""Neo-Classical""

SESSION-5 Improvise on progressive hard rock!
""Progressive HR""

[Chapter 4: Learning HR/HM Masters to Listen to]
Akira Takasaki / Andy Timmons / Chris Impellitteri / Dimebag Darrel / Doug Aldrich / Edward Van Halen / Gary Moore / George Lynch / Joe Perry / Joe Satriani / John Petrucci / John Sykes / Kiko Loureiro / Michael Angelo Batio / Michael Schenker / Neal Schon / Nuno Bettencourt / Paul Gilbert / Randy Rhoads / Ritchie Blackmore / Ron Thal / Ronne Le Tekro / Slash / Steve Morse / Steve Stevens / Steve Vai / Tom Morello / Tony Iommi / Yngwie J. Malmsteen / Zakk Wylde