Outside Shred Guitar Techniques: 100 Outside Guitar Licks Using Chromatics, Substitutions & Advanced Scale Concepts

Are you struggling to take your rock guitar solos beyond the same old scales?

Ready to master a dynamic range of chromatic and altered approaches that will enrich your musical expression?

Dive into the vibrant world of Outside Shred Guitar Techniques, a compelling guide that'll transform your approach to guitar solos. Written by the highly influential Chris Zoupa, this book is a treasure trove for guitarists eager to explore the rich realm of "outside" playing.

Here, you'll discover 100 meticulously crafted guitar licks, each one exploring creative concepts that incorporate tension and dissonance in different ways. From the use of passing chromatic notes to advanced outside substitutions, each chapter unlocks new possibilities and techniques that push the boundaries of traditional rock guitar.

Each of the 100 outside licks is supported by downloadable audio examples, allowing you to hear and replicate the nuances that make these concepts come alive. Additionally, seven backing tracks are included to provide you with a real-life way to perfect your new skills.

Outside Shred Guitar Techniques doesn't just teach, it inspires!

What You Will Learn:

Passing Chromatics: Learn how to seamlessly integrate passing chromatic notes into any mode to add fluidity and complexity to your solosSide-Stepping Pentatonic Licks: Discover the technique of side-stepping to create pentatonic licks that surprise and engage your audienceChromatic Enclosures: Master the use of chromatic enclosures to enhance your phrasing and create tensionInside Arpeggio Substitutions: Experiment with substituting arpeggios from within the key to find new melodic ideasOutside Arpeggio Substitutions: Now push the boundaries by using diminished and augmented arpeggio substitutions that break free from conventional soloingWhole Tone Outside Licks: Incorporate the distinct sound of the Whole Tone scale into your solos for a modern, edgy feelDiminished Scale Outside Licks: Utilize the Half-Whole and Whole-Half diminished scales to add some dramatic flair to your playingAltered Licks: Use the Altered scale to play over chord vamps, enriching your solos with tension-filled linesMixolydian Pentatonic with Outside Notes: Blend the familiar with the unexpected by adding outside notes into the Mixolydian pentatonic scale frameworkDominant Tensions Over Minor Chords: Learn to apply dominant tensions over minor chords to create powerful, expressive solos

Outside Shred Guitar Techniques is perfect for intermediate to advanced guitarists looking to add a new dimension to their solos. Whether you're performing live or recording in the studio, these techniques will help you create solos that captivate and excite.