Quick Licks - Jeff Beck

Guitars Lessons by Michael Casswell

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Quick Licks - Jeff Beck: Exploring the Artistry of a Guitar Legend

"Quick Licks - Jeff Beck" is a comprehensive guitar lesson series taught by Michael Casswell, that offers a deep dive into the unique and innovative playing style of one of the most influential guitarists in rock history. This series is crafted for guitarists who aspire to master the distinctive techniques that Jeff Beck is renowned for: string bending, playing fingerstyle lead guitar, blues phrasing, and whammy bar use. Each lesson is designed to not only teach you the licks note-for-note but also to imbue the creative and expressive essence that Beck brings to his playing.

What You Will Learn In This Course

35 killer blues licks in the style of Jeff Beck. This course also includes a backing track to play over. The techniques you will learn include:

  • String Bending
  • Playing Fingerstyle Lead Guitar
  • Blues Phrasing
  • Whammy Bar Use

Technique Breakdown

String Bending

Jeff Beck is a master of string bending, using it as a powerful tool to express a wide range of emotions. These lessons focus on Beck's precise and soulful bending techniques, teaching you how to control your bends for maximum expressiveness. You'll learn how to execute bends with accuracy and feeling, making each note sing with the same depth and passion as Beck's own playing.

Playing Fingerstyle Lead Guitar

One of Beck's unique attributes is his fingerstyle lead playing. This approach allows for a more direct connection with the strings, offering enhanced control and expression. These lessons delve into the techniques of playing lead guitar without a pick, focusing on tone control, dynamics, and articulation. You'll learn how to use your fingers to create a more nuanced and expressive sound.

Blues Phrasing

Jeff Beck's blues phrasing is a study in musical storytelling. His phrases are constructed with intention and clarity, often speaking more than words could. In this series, you'll learn how to develop your phrasing, understanding how to use timing, note selection, and dynamics to create impactful musical statements. This will not only improve your blues playing but also enhance your overall musical expression.

Whammy Bar Use

The whammy bar is an integral part of Jeff Beck's guitar sound. Beck uses it to create vibrato, pitch bends, and other expressive sounds that are difficult to achieve otherwise. These lessons will guide you through the various ways Beck uses the whammy bar, teaching you how to incorporate it into your playing to add depth and creativity to your solos.

Practicing Over a Backing Track: Contextualizing Your Skills

Each technique and lick is practiced over a backing track, providing a practical context for your learning. Playing with backing tracks helps you understand how these licks and techniques fit within a song, improving your timing, feel, and ability to improvise. It also makes your practice sessions more engaging and musically rewarding.

Jeff Beck’s Guitar Style

Jeff Beck's guitar style is characterized by its innovation, emotion, and technical prowess. Known for pushing the boundaries of what a guitar can do, Beck's playing combines elements of rock, blues, jazz, and beyond. His expressive use of the whammy bar, fingerstyle playing, and unique approach to tone and phrasing have made him a standout figure in the guitar world. Studying his style provides valuable insights into creative expression and technical mastery.

The Benefits of Learning These Techniques

By mastering these techniques, you will:

  • Enhance your ability to express emotions through string bending.
  • Gain finesse and control with fingerstyle lead guitar playing.
  • Develop compelling blues phrases that tell a story.
  • Creatively use the whammy bar to add unique sounds to your playing.

Guitar Techniques Used in "Quick Licks - Jeff Beck"

Upon completing "Quick Licks - Jeff Beck," you will have enhanced your skills in the following techniques:

"Quick Licks - Jeff Beck" is an essential course for any guitarist looking to expand their technical ability and creative expression. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, these lessons offer a pathway to mastering the style of a guitar legend and infusing your playing with the same level of emotion and inventiveness.

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Technical Details

  • Code

    RDR0214

  • Artist

    Jeff Beck

  • Media

    Online Stream, Download, DVD

  • Media format

    PAL + NTSC

  • Genre

    Rock, Contemporary, Modern Blues, Blues

  • Skill level

    Expert, Suitable For All

  • EIN No

    5060088822104

  • TAB NOT Included

  • NB: If purchasing as 'DVD', please ensure that your DVD player fully supports the 'Media format' (PAL + NTSC) that this product is available in, as indicated above.

About The Tutor

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Michael Casswell

It is with great sadness that we post the news of Michael Casswell's tragic death in a swimming accident while on holiday in Spain. All of us at Licklibrary are shocked and saddened by MIke's passing, and our deepest sympathies go out to his family at this difficult time. Michael...

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