Marty Friedman Shred Lesson - Melodic Ideas and Patterns

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A great way to discover new licks and melodic patterns is to take a lick, melodic shape or note sequence that you often use and move it to different areas of the fretboard.
The benefits of this approach are two-fold. First, the licks and phrases are physically comfortable for you to play because you are already intimately familiar with them.
Second, without the lick posing any new technical challenge, you are more able to focus on hearing how the idea works over a alternate root notes.

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@tcrane8630 8 жыл бұрын

"that bullshit is played with complete conviction"..... this guy is awesome

@intellectualsolitudeproduc2865 6 жыл бұрын

T Crane That should be a meme

@jbasti227 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite lines in a tutorial

@michaellong8812 6 жыл бұрын

"Started off normal...did some complete bullshit in the middle...ended up normal. And people thought it was great!" I dig it! Awesome licks! :D

@t1mman 8 жыл бұрын

Lesson learned: Bullshit with conviction will make it through!

@91Metalhead 9 жыл бұрын

everytime i watch Marty Friedman he makes me change my perspective on music

@AstraVex 7 жыл бұрын

Marty literally doesn't give a shit because he's too awesome to care xD He even makes Bullshit sound awesome! :D

@chuchahan 9 жыл бұрын

All time best lead guitarist for megadeth along with nick menza on drums.

@R_Thomp 4 жыл бұрын

That lineup was majestic

@LeBronJames-sj7ds 3 жыл бұрын

chirs. polnd was better

@michaelgraham9774 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeBronJames-sj7ds I'd say they are about the same level. They do a lot of the same things but in different styles. Chris uses outside the box notes in a chromatic, jazz-like style while Marty uses unusual note choice in a more Japanese/Middle Eastern style.

@ethanolhaines4139 3 жыл бұрын

David Ellefson was unreplaceable

@BrunoGarciaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Dream Team

@danny_HP 9 жыл бұрын

"Did some complete bullshit in the middle" lmao

@pedcie 8 жыл бұрын

very underated.his style of playing is just plain awesome

@TheNewAgeGamer97 8 жыл бұрын

+pedro soliano What do mean underrated?! This is Marty Friedman!

@dsaashley 8 жыл бұрын

Exactly... Quite easily the greatest metal soloist if all time..maybe apart from randy rhoads.... So not underrated at all

@dsaashley 8 жыл бұрын

Exactly... Quite easily the greatest metal soloist if all time..maybe apart from randy rhoads.... So not underrated at all

@danguilas885 6 жыл бұрын

I think he meant the way he plays solos, not him as a guitar player.

@PDXguitarfreak 9 жыл бұрын

The challenge of picking the way Marty does is that you have to be very careful not to have the unwanted strings ring out. Muting the unwanted strings in a high gain setting (so they don't ring out), while still having the notes ring out that you want, is where so many guitar players fail. Anyway, very cool to see Marty do this, and it reminds me of an old Frank Zappa quote, which was something like "if you make a mistake, do it again and people will think you did it on purpose." I know that doesn't exactly fit what Marty did here, but it just reminds me of that philosophy of playing outside the box. :)

@PDXguitarfreak 9 жыл бұрын

***** Right on, that is funny indeed. I don't remember where I heard it, but it was probably in a guitar magazine back in the 80s... I used to read every single Guitar World and Guitar for the Practicing Musician front to back! :)

@FrankThaThird 9 жыл бұрын

One of favorites, Dimebag, said the same thing. I'm just a wee little beginner, but I'll definitely remember it down the road when I'm more experienced, "mistakes" are what make us as players individual among other things.

@TheBeadleMachine 6 жыл бұрын

:) "once is an error, twice is Jazz!"

@AutoRiff 4 жыл бұрын

Or as Adam Neely puts it, REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES REPETITION LEGITIMIZES

@Dashasohn1 8 жыл бұрын

"See what I'm sayin" -- Marty fucking Friedman.

@TomPark1986 8 жыл бұрын

It sounds like a bass note is played when he begins the run.

@azathoz 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I noticed it too

@darkmatter462 9 жыл бұрын

"The reason why is cuz that bullshit is played with complete conviction in there.." xD

@sunnys5150 7 жыл бұрын

Love how Matty talks man!! So straight up. People take things so seriously. Stress is ur worst enemy and that goes with anything u do.

@themaggot8 9 жыл бұрын

Funny that you called this "full shred", considering that Marty hates the word shred

@JoshGoldie 6 жыл бұрын

the term shred gets views though, thats all they care about

@jasontaylor670 6 жыл бұрын

He's a badass guitarist in my opinion I love the solos on rust in peace

@misternil7006 6 жыл бұрын

Jason Taylor dude check his wall of sound album if you havent

@nebworth6095 6 жыл бұрын

Would kill to have this guy on one last Megadeth album. Kiko's fantastic, but you can't beat Marty

@daltonmerrill9070 Жыл бұрын

wish he was on sfsgsw

@sixstringswl 8 жыл бұрын

see wum sain. cracks me up. dude can play!

@CoryI 9 жыл бұрын

See I'm sayin'?

@scorpionz44 9 жыл бұрын

see what im saying?

@Pacminch 6 жыл бұрын

see 'm sayin'

@upplsuckimcool16 6 жыл бұрын

See um' sayin?

@CaryChilton 6 жыл бұрын

Rocket Science and Clones!

@mojopin70 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@Ascendancy25 6 жыл бұрын

I read your comment before watching the video, so the video was terrible for me I pissed myself every time he pulled that off see'um sayin

@eric7baldwin77 5 жыл бұрын

Lol I've always loved this guy's playing. He's never been a great teacher for the musicians that learn visually, but I love that his teaching encourages others to create their own individual styles, just as he has. He's always had a true ear for crafting unique note patterns and rhythms!!

@lamontprospect9974 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the excellent advice, heartfelt suggestions, and encouragement. It's so easy to feel intimidated watching someone this fast. But you give a lot of great advice about doing what fits me and making it my own to create something new and unique. Thank you.

@SuperWowYou 9 жыл бұрын

So glad I found Marty's lesson vids. I grew up rural before internet and never really had someone to teach me or had much encouragement when learning guitar. It seemed most books and video lessons I would acquire (even a few people) always made me feel I was doing everything wrong because my techniques were different from what they considered "correct". Marty helped me realize that these "abnormalities" are what gives you your own unique style and sound. I feel so much better about myself and my playing now. Thank You so much, and I will be sure to encourage other musicians in the same manner. Peace...

@EternalAwait 9 жыл бұрын

I've really enjoyed these Guitar World lessons Marty has been doing, hopefully he'll do even more in the future :D

@swedisheinherjer 8 жыл бұрын

1:07 ''Complete bullshit in the middle...''Oh yea!? Listen to me while I'm trying to play that shit and you'll change your mind about ''bullshit'' :)

@doobieb0b 9 ай бұрын

8 years later and it still holds up. I first was inspired by EVH, and even if I didn't phrase nearly as good, it still allowed my creativity to shine bright, and for a while now I've been stuck in the same stuff. Watching Marty explain this in 3-4 minutes immediately just opens my pallet again.

@musicformysanity9050 6 жыл бұрын

No words man! This is freaking amazing and hilarious at the same time!

@andrerichard628 8 жыл бұрын

I saw him live in September at the Great American in SF. What a great show! His playing is such an inspiration to me as player. Inferno rocks, long live Marty!

@cryomanc3r 6 жыл бұрын

Love that he always tells it like it is without sugar coating anything.

@THE_WOAT 9 жыл бұрын

Introductions and Scenes... two of the best guitar albums ever. I so wish that Marty would make another record in that style.

@adarov 8 жыл бұрын

he is a true artist,no bullshit.

@Shid_pants 8 жыл бұрын

+Melodious Bard that bullshit is played with complete conviction XD

@stevewilson9778 2 жыл бұрын

For anyone who hasn't yet, check out Melodic Control by Marty Friedman. One of the most important instructional videos for anyone interested in rock/metal/shred/melodic guitar playing imho. He always brings up the point of playing with conviction. Play it like you mean it. EVH is a prime example of attitude. He constantly pushed himself and "went for it," so even if anyone is able to hear the few missed notes or mistakes it doesn't matter. They're too busy being blown away by the 99% of the time he nails it.

@Dangzag 2 жыл бұрын

Class act, Marty stands out amongst so many guitar players.

@whackcracka 8 жыл бұрын

I enjoy the way he speaks and I feel I can actually learn and take in ideas the way he explains stuff

@SaneRevel 9 жыл бұрын

Ive been practicing for about 5 months now and I love playing guitar. These videos here are great and Marty is great to learn from! Just yesterday I was practicing scales and I looked down at my picking hand and it was positioned just like Martys oh no !

@divineheretic82 6 жыл бұрын

Just knowing he finally spoke about his pick style. Been watching him since the early 90’s.

@dr.darrenmartinphd509 8 жыл бұрын

He is such a awesome person, thanks Marty

@MitjaShi 9 жыл бұрын

awesome lessons! thanks!

@Bodyknowledge77 9 жыл бұрын

I've grew up listening to hard rock and metal and still dig it somewhat (especially the classic's) Its not really though what I'm orientated to in my playing style mostly. But still I watch lessons like this to pick up something. Some kind of inspiration or nugget. Thanks Marty!

@lamontprospect9974 2 жыл бұрын

Marty said so many important things in this video. I mean let's face it, there's a lot of people out there who can learn to shred or copy someone else's shreds. But turning it into something unique is something else. I've been listening to a lot of the "Allman Brothers at the Fillmore East." There's a 50th anniversary of the album which comes with six cds, one for each of the different shows. They might do a minute amount of shredding but I guess the goal is to go for what's melodic and sounds good. Hope Marty's not mad at me for mentioning The Allman Brothers. I was never a speed metal fan but I'm trying to learn from all influences as Marty suggested.

@MrLiorman 4 жыл бұрын

Marty is a gamechanger.Marty you are the best!

@JuanAndrade-mf2px 8 жыл бұрын

MARTY IS THE MAN OF ASIAN SCALES !

@mr.m2051 8 жыл бұрын

The reason why I picked up a guitar and started shredding. This guy is so inspiring!

@SinistrousWoodlove 9 жыл бұрын

So cool! I've been into Marty's (and Jason's) playing since I heard the first Cacophony album way back in '87? I wore out the grooves on my copy of "Dragon's Kiss" because I listened to it so often. His approach to the art of shred was truly original and inspirational. Like all great players, he's one of a kind. No clones!

@happy_92 Жыл бұрын

Marty Friedman, you're a total kickass player!

@ryanmartin8837 4 жыл бұрын

Marty is the best. Been my fav guitarist since the early 90's...

@peterthompson3705 4 жыл бұрын

It’s great man

@garysanders4310 6 жыл бұрын

Love you Marty!

@tomprice3258 4 жыл бұрын

Marty is great! Hands down, a great player with his own style.

@SefniAsheforr 8 жыл бұрын

Although it's interesting in how he explains his unique picking style, I've never needed to do that to avoid muting my notes.

@jerky2112 7 жыл бұрын

No one does. This is some weird quirk he developed. He has also developed a reason for using it. :P Its completely unnecessary though. But, the guy can play! So I can't bash him for it.

@SefniAsheforr 7 жыл бұрын

True enough

@temporarymomentary 7 жыл бұрын

He played like that since day one. It's not a technique. It's just his own style. It's Marty's natural way of playing.

@pablocacaster 6 жыл бұрын

i think it has to do with the bridge of the guitar

@nino9273 6 жыл бұрын

pablo perez he does that on every guitar, you can pick 'normally' on a les paul

@Samadabedi 6 жыл бұрын

Marty has always been a beast!

@MrPetepetepetepete 6 жыл бұрын

Great job Marty. Well said.

@eroticblack 6 жыл бұрын

inferno was amazing.Still listen to it!

@oddgreen 6 жыл бұрын

So freaking good!

@Kroeber38 9 жыл бұрын

Great advice‼

@crazy.horse. 7 жыл бұрын

Love his playing, he is awesome, haven't heard his solo work, but his solos in Megadeth were absolutely amazing, cool, different...Marty is one of my favourite guitarist!

@larrywhitted7333 5 жыл бұрын

I love his playing.

@sentiasabelajar7431 8 жыл бұрын

thanks you marty..very easy to understand...practice to make my style guitar..

@TheKobe246 9 жыл бұрын

I always loved the way he picked its different..

@babackd.6485 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@Locoandchooch 3 жыл бұрын

When I first heard Marty in the late 80’s, his string bending blew my mind. Very hard to duplicate,copy.

@sevensevensportsbagjump7525 9 жыл бұрын

Love this Guy!

@PurpleDreki 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marty!

@cl8on74 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@garysingleton149 6 жыл бұрын

It looks like marty mutes the top strings without muting the the one he wants to play. .Incredible control... and he had to be conscious of doing this at first until it became his picking technique, without having to always be thinking about it. I needed this lesson.

@topeka321 3 жыл бұрын

this guy is an absolute idol

@evopigeau 4 жыл бұрын

great guy!

@alexisverduzco646 6 жыл бұрын

Damn marty is so humble,honest and fucking skilled

@takeshelter5313 6 жыл бұрын

Marty is amazing

@humanperson4132 9 ай бұрын

I took this advice 8 years ago and I'm happy to inform everyone that i still suck. Keep shredding

@jonnystuart4940 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty!

@lu12347 6 жыл бұрын

LOL several times and learned a lot - thank you master!

@niccologiovannini4245 9 жыл бұрын

Great Marty!!!

@johnshields8341 9 жыл бұрын

killing it

@lcjg2013 9 жыл бұрын

Marty has only gotten better with age, man. this guy is awesome!

@BlueLeon2287 Жыл бұрын

I love how marty never stops getting better. Same with paul gilbert and steve vai.

@chuckpowers7503 6 жыл бұрын

Muting tip that was a great tip thanks Marty and thanks for being down to earth and I will get that Inferno record thanks again Marty 🎸🎶✌👍

@jesusjcpaz 8 жыл бұрын

Gracias MAESTRO!

@jimmys511 8 жыл бұрын

brilliant player

@k1k2k37 9 жыл бұрын

happy birthday martyy

@taLLdavidproduction 8 жыл бұрын

hes my favorite after seeing him live

@marmaladebrah 9 жыл бұрын

what a legend

@NeedyForMusic 9 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@gaelbgalbar9307 4 жыл бұрын

Marty is the man who has a new song idea each second.

@eroticblack 6 жыл бұрын

Inferno is awesome! Still listening!

@craigharrison5406 6 жыл бұрын

Ya he definitely has a unique picking technique with the up slant...most schools of thought discourage the up slant...but it definitely works for marty. Paul Gilbert used the upslant when he was young and switched to the down slant when he was in racer x.

@jpcontreras87 9 жыл бұрын

the new friedman album is amazing, love love love it...HORRORS feat jason holly becker, cacophony 2014...can't ask for more

@Flawson317 9 жыл бұрын

Great vid! I'd like to add one helpful hint for anyone trying to decipher the first lick- when he says he's staying in the rules with basic Em triads, the lower one (before what he starts calling "bullshit") is actually a Cmaj triad- the relative major of the actual key he's soloing in (Am). This Cmaj triad sets up the chromatic descent and it's the key to making the "BS" part work (besides the conviction thing, that always true) Anyway, great lick, and yes I've been a fan since cacophony. PS- correct, the picking is very much like George Benson. I can't get my wrist to play ball on that one, but both Marty and George get VERY fast and toneful playing from it. I'm not hating on it, I really wish I could do it comfortably cheers